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Month: February 2026

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Rep. Gloria Mendoza leads House in honoring President’s Day

February 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rep. Gloria Mendoza leads House in honoring President’s Day

The Washington House took a brief pause on the floor Monday to mark President’s Day, adopting a resolution honoring past presidents and the ideals they upheld. Grandview Republican Representative Gloria Mendoza led the chamber in honoring the accomplishments of presidents, […]

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Washington

House approves stricter penalties for drivers who ignore emergency barricades

February 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on House approves stricter penalties for drivers who ignore emergency barricades

New penalties may soon be in place for drivers who ignore emergency road closures and put first responders at risk. Lawmakers in the state House of Representatives gave overwhelming approval to a bill by Representative Joshua […]

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Business

Abduction of Mexican mine workers raises doubts over touted security improvements

February 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Abduction of Mexican mine workers raises doubts over touted security improvements

CONCORDIA, Mexico (AP) — Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlan, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck. It […]

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National / International

Daughter Pleads for Father’s Release From Chinese Prison

February 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Daughter Pleads for Father’s Release From Chinese Prison

Grace Jin Drexel says she just wants her father back and is hopeful President Donald Trump might be able to help. “We believe that it will take a miracle, but we also believe that, as a Christian, […]

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National / International

State Fires a Shot Against ‘Blacklisting’ Conservative Media

February 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Fires a Shot Against ‘Blacklisting’ Conservative Media

West Virginia state senators passed a bill to prohibit what it called “news censorship,” as other state legislatures have considered similar speech proposals.   Specifically, the “First Amendment Preservation Act” bans state agencies from entering contracts with […]

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Friday 3/20

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many strings does the common Bass guitar have?

A standard bass guitar has four strings, typically tuned to E, A, D, and G, one octave lower than the four lowest strings on a guitar. While four is the most common and standard, five- and six-string models are widely used for extended range, and some basses can have even more strings

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What is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

The oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is also the only wonder still in existence. Built around 2580–2560 BCE as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, it stood as the world's tallest human-made structure for thousands of years.

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In what city was "The Star-Spangled Banner" written?

The U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written in Baltimore, Maryland. Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics on September 14, 1814, after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry, with the final manuscript completed at the Indian Queen Tavern in Baltimore, according to the Maryland Center for History and Culture.

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What type of surface is curling played on?

Curling is played on a long, carefully prepared sheet of ice inside an ice rink. The surface is not perfectly smooth but is instead sprayed with water droplets that freeze into small bumps called "pebble," which helps the granite stones glide and allows sweepers to influence their path.

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Whose sidekick was named Sancho Panza?

Sancho Panza was the loyal, earthy squire and sidekick to Don Quixote, the main character in the novel The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, first published in 1605. He accompanied the knight on his adventures, often providing a realistic contrast to Quixote's delusions

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