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WA consumers will gain ‘right to repair’ cellphones and other electronics

May 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA consumers will gain ‘right to repair’ cellphones and other electronics

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMay 27, 2025 Washington is joining a growing list of states trying to tear down barriers for consumers who want to repair their electronics rather than buy new ones. Gov. […]

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Uber, Lyft drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

May 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Uber, Lyft drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

by Madyson Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardMay 27, 2025 Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. Driving allows him to work without […]

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After reaching historic lows, hydropower generation in the Northwest expected to rise in 2025

May 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on After reaching historic lows, hydropower generation in the Northwest expected to rise in 2025

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 27, 2025 After dropping to historic levels last year due to ongoing drought and high temperatures, hydropower generated in the Northwest is expected to rise slightly this year from […]

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State Rep. Bobby Levy weighs in on bills close to family business while lawmakers weigh regulations

May 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Rep. Bobby Levy weighs in on bills close to family business while lawmakers weigh regulations

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 27, 2025 On Feb. 5, state Rep. Bobby Levy, R-Echo, urged legislators at a hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire to oppose a bill that […]

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Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to assault charge in Washington parking lot shooting

May 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to assault charge in Washington parking lot shooting

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Former NBA star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty to an assault charge on Tuesday for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot. Kemp, 55, pleaded guilty to […]

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Wednesday 1/28

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What was Keanu Reeves' alias in the film "The Matrix"?

Keanu Reeves' alias in The Matrix was Neo, which was also his hacker name, while his "real world" identity within the simulation was Thomas A. Anderson, a computer programmer. Neo is an anagram for "one," hinting at his destiny as "The One" to free humanity, notes Screen Rant. 

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Which US state is home to the Odessa Crater?

The Odessa Meteor Crater is a meteorite crater in the southwestern part of Ector County, southwest of the city of Odessa of West Texas, United States. It is accessible approximately 3 mi (5 km) south of Interstate 20 at Exit 108 (Moss Road).[1] This is one of three impact crater sites found in Texas, the others being the older and much larger Sierra Madera crater and the Marquez crater.

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If there are six apples, and you take away four, how many apples do you have?

You have four apples because the question asks how many you have after you take four away, so the four you took are now in your possession, even though two are left in the bowl. It's a common trick question that plays on the wording. 
  • You took 4: The act of taking them means they are now yours.
  • The bowl has 2: The remaining apples are still in the bowl.

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Which New England state was an independent republic for 14 years before joining the union?

That New England state was Vermont, which functioned as the independent Republic of Vermont for 14 years, from 1777 until it joined the U.S. as the 14th state in 1791, establishing its own constitution, currency, and postal service during that time. 

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According to the novel, about how long was Robinson Crusoe marooned on his remote island?

In Daniel Defoe's novel, Robinson Crusoe was marooned on a remote island for 28 years, a significant period detailed in the book where he learns to survive, builds a makeshift civilization, and eventually encounters his companion Friday, before being rescued. 

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