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Zuckerberg, Chan shift bulk of philanthropy to science, focusing on AI and biology to curb disease

November 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Zuckerberg, Chan shift bulk of philanthropy to science, focusing on AI and biology to curb disease

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — For the past decade, Dr. Priscilla Chan and her husband Mark Zuckerberg have focused part of their philanthropy on a lofty goal — “to cure, prevent or manage all disease” […]

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Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

November 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for the popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, the […]

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Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

November 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

TOKYO (AP) — Japan deployed troops Wednesday to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in a mountainous region in the northern prefecture of Akita. Reports of sometimes deadly encounters with brown bears […]

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Scientists spot the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole

November 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scientists spot the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have spotted the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole that shines with the light of 10 trillion suns. These bursts of light and energy can come from things like tangled-up […]

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Mississippi mother kills escaped monkey fearing for her children’s safety

November 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mississippi mother kills escaped monkey fearing for her children’s safety

One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi highway was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for the safety of her children. Jessica Bond […]

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Friday 3/06

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What type of berry was once believed to cause birthmarks when eaten by pregnant women?

Strawberries were once widely believed in folklore to cause birthmarks in infants if a pregnant woman ate them or experienced an intense, unsatisfied craving for them.

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Who played Clark Kent in the first "Superman" movie in 1978?

In the 1978 film Superman (also known as Superman: The Movie), the role of Clark Kent was primarily portrayed by Christopher Reeve, while the character's teenage years were played by Jeff East. 

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What was the nickname of Cowboys defensive end Ed Jones?

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed Jones was famously known by the nickname "Too Tall." He received this moniker due to his exceptional height of 6 feet, 9 inches (2.06 m). 

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What US state is called the "Centennial State"?

Colorado is known as the "Centennial State."

The nickname was earned because Colorado was admitted to the Union as the 38th state on August 1, 1876, exactly 100 years after the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Which artist's song was the 10 billionth iTunes download?

The 10 billionth song downloaded from the iTunes Store was "Guess Things Happen That Way" by American musician Johnny Cash. The milestone was reached on February 24, 2010, nearly seven years after the service launched.

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