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Month: March 2026

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Cigarette tax hike still in play as WA legislative session wanes

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cigarette tax hike still in play as WA legislative session wanes

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 4, 2026 Washington lawmakers are considering raising the state’s cigarette tax for the first time since 2010, to $5 per pack.  Currently, the total state tax on a pack […]

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Oregon

Oregon to nix cervical cancer diagnostic testing costs for patients, rest of US may follow suit

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon to nix cervical cancer diagnostic testing costs for patients, rest of US may follow suit

by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 4, 2026 Dr. Carrie Frederick can think of many instances over her 14 years in practice in Oregon when patients tried to negotiate their way out of diagnostic testing […]

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Republican petitioners sue Oregon over law rescheduling gas tax referendum

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Republican petitioners sue Oregon over law rescheduling gas tax referendum

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 3, 2026 Republican leaders of a successful petition to pause gas tax and transportation fee hikes until a citizen vote are suing the state over a new law rescheduling […]

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Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

Lou Holtz never met an opponent that couldn’t beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly 250 wins and a national title while cementing himself both as one of the most lovable and unlikable characters in […]

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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month – know the risks of sports betting and where to find help

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month – know the risks of sports betting and where to find help

What you should know: SALEM, Ore. – March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the risks associated with gambling, particularly the growing trend of sports betting. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who was the first President to use the Oval Office?

President William Howard Taft was the first president to use an Oval Office, moving into the newly built workspace in October 1909. 
Taft expanded the newly constructed West Wing and designed the first Oval Office at its center. He chose the oval shape as a nod to George Washington’s preference for circular rooms, which symbolized democratic equality.

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Whose voice, made popular by the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd"?

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd". 
In the opening sequence of the movie, his deep, booming voice provides the prologue and sets the stage for the dystopian future of Mega-City On

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In what country would you see "whirling dervishes"?

You can see whirling dervishes perform the traditional Sema ceremony in Turkey. 
The ceremony is a physical form of meditation practiced by the Mevlevi Sufi order, which originated in the 13th century. You can experience this cultural phenomenon in two primary cities: 
  • Konya: The birthplace of the sect and the location where the famous poet Rumi (Mevlana) is buried. Seeing a ceremony here is considered the most authentic experience.
  • Istanbul: There are multiple highly-rated venues to watch a performance, such as the Hodjapasha Culture Center in central Istanbul.

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What are the only two states where MLB teams play during spring training?

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play spring training exclusively in Arizona and Florida. The 30 MLB teams are split evenly between these two states to prepare for the season.

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Which US state is nicknamed "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

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