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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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Sunday 5/10

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What character from a pop song wears electric boots and a mohair suit?

The character is Bennie from the 1973 song "Bennie and the Jets" by Elton John. Described as an androgynous, glam-rock leader of a fictional band, Bennie is famously depicted as wearing electric boots and a mohair suit, as mentioned in the lyrics "She's got electric boots, a mohair suit". 

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In the 1983 film "National Lampoon's Vacation", where were the Griswold's headed on their cross country trip?

In the 1983 film "National Lampoon's Vacation", where were the Griswold's headed on their cross country trip?

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What was the first US state to have two female senators at the same time?

California was the first US state to have two female senators serve simultaneously, beginning in 1993. Following the 1992 elections (the "Year of the Woman"), Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer took office to represent the state.

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What fruit comes in Bing and Rainier variety?

Bing and Rainier are both popular varieties of sweet cherries (Prunus avium), commonly sold in North American produce aisles during the summer

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What famous author tried to get his wife committed to an insane asylum so he could live with his 18-year-old mistress?

The famous author who attempted to have his wife committed to an insane asylum so he could live with his 18-year-old mistress was Charles Dickens. 

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  • The Mistress: In 1857, at age 45, Dickens met Ellen Ternan, an 18-year-old actress, and began an affair. 
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  • The Wife: His wife of 22 years, Catherine Dickens, with whom he had ten children, became an obstacle to his new romance. 
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  • The Action: Newly discovered letters revealed that Dickens tried to coerce a doctor to declare Catherine mentally ill so he could commit her to an asylum, but the doctor refused. 
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  • The Outcome: Failing to lock her away, Dickens legally separated from Catherine in 1858, forced her out of the family home, and provided her with a separate residence, while he continued his relationship with Ternan. 
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This darker side of Dickens—who was known as a champion of family values in his writing—was further highlighted by his cruel attempts to paint his wife as a bad mother and an unfit wife during their separation, notes a report in the Smithsonian Magazine. 

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