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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on broad swath of federal payments

January 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on broad swath of federal payments

by Jennifer Shutt, Washington State StandardJanuary 28, 2025 WASHINGTON — A federal district judge ruled Tuesday the Trump administration must wait until at least next week before it can move forward with pausing federal spending […]

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Washington lawmakers renew push to make clergy report child abuse

January 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington lawmakers renew push to make clergy report child abuse

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJanuary 28, 2025 Two Democratic state lawmakers are trying again to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, including when it is disclosed to them by […]

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Oregon joins lawsuit while state officials scramble to respond to Trump order freezing federal funds

January 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon joins lawsuit while state officials scramble to respond to Trump order freezing federal funds

by Julia Shumway, Ben Botkin, Lynne Terry and Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 28, 2025 Oregon is suing the Trump administration after it ordered an abrupt freeze of many federal payments, leaving state agencies unable […]

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Feds cancel research meetings, raising fears about jobs, hundreds of millions to Oregon

January 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Feds cancel research meetings, raising fears about jobs, hundreds of millions to Oregon

by Ian Rose, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 28, 2025 Last week, the Trump administration cancelled a series of panels that help determine how billions in federal health dollars are spent, including hundreds of millions of dollars […]

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Oregon needs to build 29,500 more homes each year, chief economist says

January 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon needs to build 29,500 more homes each year, chief economist says

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 28, 2025 Oregon needs to build about 29,500 more homes each year, mostly in the Portland region and Willamette Valley, to emerge from a housing shortage years in the […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who was the first President to use the Oval Office?

President William Howard Taft was the first president to use an Oval Office, moving into the newly built workspace in October 1909. 
Taft expanded the newly constructed West Wing and designed the first Oval Office at its center. He chose the oval shape as a nod to George Washington’s preference for circular rooms, which symbolized democratic equality.

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Whose voice, made popular by the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd"?

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd". 
In the opening sequence of the movie, his deep, booming voice provides the prologue and sets the stage for the dystopian future of Mega-City On

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In what country would you see "whirling dervishes"?

You can see whirling dervishes perform the traditional Sema ceremony in Turkey. 
The ceremony is a physical form of meditation practiced by the Mevlevi Sufi order, which originated in the 13th century. You can experience this cultural phenomenon in two primary cities: 
  • Konya: The birthplace of the sect and the location where the famous poet Rumi (Mevlana) is buried. Seeing a ceremony here is considered the most authentic experience.
  • Istanbul: There are multiple highly-rated venues to watch a performance, such as the Hodjapasha Culture Center in central Istanbul.

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What are the only two states where MLB teams play during spring training?

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play spring training exclusively in Arizona and Florida. The 30 MLB teams are split evenly between these two states to prepare for the season.

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

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