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California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next year

October 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that California will begin selling affordable insulin under its own label on Jan. 1, nearly three years after he first announced a partnership to sell state-branded generic drugs at lower […]

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California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low

October 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low

NEW YORK (AP) — Two Californians diagnosed with mpox may be the first U.S. cases resulting from the local spread of a different version of the virus, health officials said. The Long Beach Department of […]

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Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day Wednesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash that later blanketed villages. No casualties were immediately reported. […]

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What is the chikungunya virus now transmitted in the US for the first time in years?

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What is the chikungunya virus now transmitted in the US for the first time in years?

A person living in the suburbs of New York City has tested positive for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that is more often seen in South America and hasn’t been transmitted on the U.S. mainland in a […]

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Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones […]

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Which US state is nicknamed "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

Minnesota is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," a nickname highlighting its immense water resources, though the state actually contains 11,842 lakes of 10 acres or more. Formed by retreating glaciers, these lakes are a major feature of the state's geography, tourism, and culture, primarily used for recreation like fishing, boating, and ice fishing.

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Transom, poop and keel are all parts of a what?

Transom, poop, and keel are all parts of a boat or ship. 

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  • Transom: The flat, vertical surface at the stern (rear) where an outboard motor is often attached.
  • Poop: The stern, or highest rear deck of a ship.
  • Keel: The structural backbone running along the bottom of the hull for stability.

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In the movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off", what was Ferris’ girlfriend’s first name?

In the movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off", what was Ferris’ girlfriend’s first name?

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Who said "You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap"?

Dolly Parton is the country singer and songwriter who famously said, "You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!". She often used this line to describe her meticulously crafted, over-the-top image, noting that her style was inspired by the "town tramp".

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What comet can be seen from Earth about every 75 years?

Halley's Comet (officially designated 1P/Halley) is the famous comet that can be seen from Earth with the naked eye approximately every 75–76 years. It last passed through the inner solar system in 1986 and is projected to return in 2061. It is the only short-period comet visible to the naked eye that can appear twice in a human lifetime.

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