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Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down

June 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down

by Ariana Figueroa, Washington State StandardJune 8, 2026 WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers, finding the […]

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Maverick Republican Sen. Bob Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after sexual harassment scandal, dies

June 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Maverick Republican Sen. Bob Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after sexual harassment scandal, dies

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Sen. Bob Packwood, a moderate Oregon Republican whose reputation as a champion of abortion and women’s rights was spoiled at the end of his career by allegations of sexual harassment, […]

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Toronto and Portland are in the middle of the standings a month into their WNBA expansion seasons

June 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Toronto and Portland are in the middle of the standings a month into their WNBA expansion seasons

A month into the WNBA season and there has been a strong effort from the two new expansion teams in Toronto and Portland. Building off the success of Golden State last season as an expansion franchise, the […]

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Ahead of World Cup, authorities focused on deterring drones in Seattle

June 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ahead of World Cup, authorities focused on deterring drones in Seattle

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJune 8, 2026 SEATTLE — Flying a drone above FIFA World Cup fan celebrations, practice facilities and matches at Lumen Field could get operators hit with a felony and a […]

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Why AG Nick Brown wants the Supreme Court involved in WA’s redistricting fight

June 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why AG Nick Brown wants the Supreme Court involved in WA’s redistricting fight

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJune 8, 2026 State Attorney General Nick Brown wants the conservative U.S. Supreme Court to wade into Washington’s partisan-fueled tiff on the boundaries of legislative districts. Last Tuesday, he told […]

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Which country's wine might be labelled "DOCG"?

Wine labelled "DOCG" comes from Italy.  About DOCG Wine
  • Meaning: DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin).

  • Highest Tier: It represents the highest and most rigorous quality classification for Italian wine.

  • Strict Rules: Wines with this label must follow strict production rules regarding geographic origin, permitted grape varieties, and aging.

  • Government Seal: Every bottle features a numbered government seal across the cap or cork to prevent fraud.

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What company's slogan is "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time"?

Panasonic used the advertising slogan "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time" from 1971 until 2003 in markets outside of Japan.

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What band released an album entitled "Business as Usual"?

The album "Business as Usual" was released by the Australian new wave band Men at Work. 
  • Release Date: November 9, 1981 (Australia); April 1982 (United States)

  • Notable Hits: "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under"

  • Achievement: Spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200

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What Roman god is the month January named for?

January is named after Janus, the ancient Roman God of beginnings, transitions, gates, doorways, and duality. 
  • Two Faces: He is traditionally depicted with two faces—one looking backward into the past and one looking forward into the future.

  • Symbolism: This two-faced view made him a fitting symbol for the start of a new year, which bridges the old year and the upcoming one.

  • Calendar History: The original Roman calendar began in March, but January was added later and eventually became the first month of the year.

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What color is the 4-ball in a game of pool?

The 4 ball in a standard pool set is purple (solid purple). 
  • Traditional Sets: The 4 ball (and its striped partner, the 12 ball) is solid purple.

  • TV/Professional Sets: In televised tournaments, manufacturers like Aramith often replace the dark purple with pink so viewers and players can easily tell the 4 ball apart from the black 8-ball under bright studio lights.

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