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High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 20

January 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 20

MADRID (AP) — A high-speed train derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, jumping onto the track in the opposite direction and hitting an oncoming train in an accident that authorities estimate left more than 20 […]

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Washington

Hanford nuclear cleanup gets federal budget bump

January 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hanford nuclear cleanup gets federal budget bump

by John Stang, Washington State StandardJanuary 18, 2026 Congress this week approved a $3.2 billion budget for the Hanford nuclear reservation’s cleanup in fiscal 2026 — a more than $200 million increase from the prior […]

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Science / Health

Far fewer people buy Obamacare coverage as insurance premiums spike

January 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Far fewer people buy Obamacare coverage as insurance premiums spike

by Nada Hassanein, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 17, 2026 Nationwide, the number of people buying health plans on Obamacare insurance marketplaces is down by about 833,000 compared with a year ago, according to federal data released […]

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Sports

Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

January 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

SEATTLE (AP) — Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a dominant 41-6 victory over […]

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Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos’ playoff win, will have surgery

January 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos’ playoff win, will have surgery

DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the […]

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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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