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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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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What part of the human body grows at an average rate of 3 mm per month?

The part of the human body that grows at approximately 3 millimeters (mm) per month is your fingernails, with healthy fingernails growing around 3.47 mm monthly, while toenails grow slower, about 1.62 mm per month, with growth rates varying by hand, age, and environment. 

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Which pop diva released the album Butterfly in 1997?

The pop diva who released the iconic album Butterfly in 1997 was Mariah Carey, with the album dropping on September 16, 1997, marking a significant R&B/hip-hop shift in her sound with hits like "Honey" and "My All". 

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In what country is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, unlike the other Nobel Prizes (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics) which are presented in Stockholm, Sweden; the Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the winner, and the ceremony takes place annually on December 10th at Oslo City Hall. 

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Which famous voice-over artist played Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons?

The famous voice-over artist who voiced Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons (1940-1941) was Mel Blanc, the legendary voice of many Looney Tunes characters, though Blanc's distinctive laugh was used long after, and his time on Woody was brief before Ben Hardaway and later, Grace Stafford (creator Walter Lantz's wife) took over the role for most of the classic era. 

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All planets in our Solar System are named after Gods, except which one?

All planets in our Solar System are named after Greek or Roman gods and goddesses, except for Earth, which comes from Old English/Germanic words meaning "ground" or "soil," not mythology, as ancient people saw Earth as the center, not another orbiting body. 

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