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Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

November 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy […]

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Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance

November 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance

DUKOVANY NUCLEAR PLANT, Czech Republic (AP) — The eight huge cooling towers of the Dukovany power plant overlook a construction site for two more reactors as the Czech Republic pushes ahead with plans to expand […]

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Chinese astronauts return from space station after delay blamed on space debris damage

November 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Chinese astronauts return from space station after delay blamed on space debris damage

BEIJING (AP) — Three Chinese astronauts returned from their nation’s space station Friday after more than a week’s delay because the return capsule they had planned to use was damaged, likely from being hit by space debris. […]

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Judge says he’ll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family

November 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Judge says he’ll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for […]

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A closer look at the unapproved peptide injections promoted by influencers and celebrities

November 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A closer look at the unapproved peptide injections promoted by influencers and celebrities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unapproved peptide drugs have become a trendy new hack among wellness influencers, fitness coaches and celebrities, pitched as a way to build muscle, shed pounds and look younger. Online stores will offer injectable […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many US States names end with the letter N?

There are four states that end with the letter N: Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin.

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What US city is nicknamed the "Crossroads of the West"?

Salt Lake City is nicknamed the "Crossroads of the West" due to its historical and modern-day position as a major transportation hub. This nickname reflects its role at the intersection of major highways like Interstate 15 and Interstate 80, and its historical significance as the endpoint of the Transcontinental Railroad. 

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Which land mammal is the manatee most closely related to?

The land mammal most closely related to the manatee is the elephant. Despite their very different appearances and habitats, manatees and elephants share a common ancestor and have several physical and genetic similarities, such as thick skin, nails on their flippers (like elephant toes), and a prehensile upper lip in manatees that functions similarly to an elephant's trunk. 

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Chicago is located on the shore of what lake?

Chicago is on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is one of the five Great Lakes, and the city's shoreline stretches for miles along its southwestern edge.  

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What is the name of the distance around the outside of a circle?

The distance around a circle is called the circumference. It is the circle's equivalent to the perimeter of a square or rectangle.  
  • Circumference: is the total length of the boundary around the circle

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