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Inslee proposes taxing wealthy residents and businesses to close Washington’s budget gap

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Inslee proposes taxing wealthy residents and businesses to close Washington’s budget gap

by Jerry Cornfield and Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardDecember 17, 2024 Gov. Jay Inslee entered office a dozen years ago vowing to not raise taxes as Washington emerged from a devastating recession during which state […]

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Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local […]

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Nearly 150 miles of Columbia River added to EPA’s Superfund list

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Nearly 150 miles of Columbia River added to EPA’s Superfund list

by Henry Brannan, Washington State StandardDecember 17, 2024 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday a roughly 150-mile stretch of the Columbia River between the Canadian border and Grand Coulee Dam has been added to […]

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Man who killed brother and 3 others set to be put to death in Indiana’s first execution in 15 years

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Man who killed brother and 3 others set to be put to death in Indiana’s first execution in 15 years

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man convicted in the 1997 killings of his brother and three other men was set to receive a lethal injection by early Wednesday in the state’s first execution in 15 […]

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Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a ‘combination of factors’

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a ‘combination of factors’

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The motive for a shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded others at a Wisconsin school appears to be a “combination of factors,” a police chief said Tuesday as he […]

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What type of food is Fontina?

Fontina is a mild, semi-soft cow's milk cheese originating from the Italian Alps (Aosta Valley), renowned for its rich, buttery, and nutty flavor with a smooth texture. It is a premier melting cheese often used in fondues, gratins, and sauces. While authentic Fontina DOP is raw and earthy, many varieties now exist globally, including milder, waxed versions from Denmark and the U.S.. 

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What name is given to the diagram in which sets are represented by circles?

A diagram that uses circles (or other closed curves) to represent sets and their logical relationships is called a Venn diagram. Named after British mathematician John Venn, these diagrams illustrate intersections, unions, and differences between groups, with overlapping areas indicating common elements. 

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What U.S. mountain range has a "road to nowhere"?

The Great Smoky Mountains (a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains) in North Carolina feature the "Road to Nowhere," officially known as Lakeview Drive. Located near Bryson City in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this 6.5-mile road was left unfinished, ending abruptly at a tunnel due to environmental issues in the 1960s. 

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What part of a building do trusses support?

Roof trusses primarily support the roof structure, including sheathing, underlayment, and roofing materials (like shingles), while also providing structural stability and forming the ceiling line. They bridge the span between exterior walls to distribute weight efficiently, and can also support interior ceiling loads on their bottom chords

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What ocean liner was retired in 1967 and became a hotel at Long Beach?

The RMS Queen Mary was retired in 1967 and subsequently became a hotel, museum, and tourist attraction in Long Beach, California. After a final voyage departing Southampton on October 31, 1967, the historic British ocean liner was permanently moored in Long Beach to begin its new role.

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