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Bipartisan Tsunami Preparedness Reauthorization Bill Introduced by Cantwell

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Bipartisan Tsunami Preparedness Reauthorization Bill Introduced by Cantwell

Bill would boost NOAA’s tsunami preparedness budget by 35%, require planning for a PNW megaquake; Legislation complements Sen. Cantwell’s 5 Point Plan to bolster U.S. emergency preparedness WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), […]

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WA lawmakers want to restrict ICE access to schools, health facilities

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA lawmakers want to restrict ICE access to schools, health facilities

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 13, 2026 Legislation to force federal immigration agents to get court approval before entering schools and health care facilities cleared the Washington state Senate on Thursday.  Senate Bill 5906 […]

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Coal power in WA Legislature’s crosshairs after talk of Centralia plant’s revival

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Coal power in WA Legislature’s crosshairs after talk of Centralia plant’s revival

by Tom Banse, Washington State StandardFebruary 12, 2026 The Washington House of Representatives on Thursday approved a new coal tax that targets a single company.  It’s meant to thwart a surprise move by the Trump […]

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Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 13, 2026 Para leer en español, haga clic aquí.  WOODBURN— Stopping overly aggressive immigration enforcement will take a “groundswell” of backlash from elected leaders and ordinary Americans, U.S. Rep. […]

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Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move transportation tax referendum to May

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move transportation tax referendum to May

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 12, 2026 A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from November to May is headed to the Oregon Senate for a vote.  Senate Bill […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What TV title character has a rat named Steve McQueen?

The TV title character who has a pet rat named Steve McQueen is Gregory House from the medical drama House M.D.
  • Origin: House captures the rat in Stacy Warner's attic in the Season 2 episode "Hunting" (episode 2.07), initially intending to kill it, but decides to keep it as a pet.

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What is better than rock in the rock, paper, scissors game?

In the standard rock, paper, scissors game, paper is the only item that beats rock. Paper wins by covering or wrapping the rock. In extended variations like "Rock, Paper, Scissors, Spock, Lizard," Spock (represented by a Vulcan salute) also beats rock by vaporizing it. 

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What is the NATO phonetic alphabet word for "Y"?

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, the letter Y is represented by the word Yankee. It is used in radio communication to clearly identify the letter, pronounced as "YANG-KEY".

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A group of apes is called what?

A group of apes is commonly called a shrewdness. They are also frequently referred to as a troop. These collective nouns highlight the high intelligence and complex social behaviors of apes, with "shrewdness" being a direct reference to their witty and intelligent nature. 

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What popular actor won Western Australia's junior chess championship at age 10?

The popular actor who won the Western Australia Junior Chess Championship at age 10 is Heath Ledger (1979–2008). Known for his acclaimed roles in Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight, Ledger was a lifelong chess enthusiast who frequently played in Washington Square Park as an adult.

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