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‘Just a start’: Kotek, industry leaders inch closer to reforms for Oregon business climate

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Just a start’: Kotek, industry leaders inch closer to reforms for Oregon business climate

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 22, 2026 Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek kicked off her plan Thursday to jump-start Oregon’s economy alongside some of the state’s top business and industry leaders as the state continues […]

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Gov. Tina Kotek picks Nevada state forester as first woman to lead Oregon Forestry Department

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Tina Kotek picks Nevada state forester as first woman to lead Oregon Forestry Department

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 22, 2026 After a year-long search, Gov. Tina Kotek has chosen Nevada’s state forester to take the helm of the Oregon Department of Forestry. Kacey KC would be the […]

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NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident gathered back at the launch site Thursday to mark that tragic day 40 years ago. All seven on board were killed […]

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Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research

The Trump administration announced Thursday that human fetal tissue derived from abortions can no longer be used in research funded by the National Institutes of Health. The policy, long urged by anti-abortion groups, expands restrictions issued during […]

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Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — As more and more space junk comes crashing down, a new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track incoming objects by tuning into their sonic booms. Scientists reported Thursday that seismic readings from sonic booms […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In what time zone is Oklahoma located?

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Which espresso drink is named for a religious order?

The espresso drink named for a religious order is the cappuccino, named after the Capuchin friars, a branch of the Franciscan order, because the drink's color—a mix of espresso and frothed milk—resembles the light brown, hooded robes they wore. The Italian word "cappuccino" comes from "cappuccio," meaning "hood," referencing the friars' distinctive headwear. 

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What is the largest North American country by land area?

The largest North American country by land area is Canada, spanning approximately 9.98 million square kilometers (3.85 million sq mi) and ranking as the world's second-largest country overall, after Russia. The United States is second, followed by Mexico, making up the three largest nations on the continent by size. 

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What singer gave up his seat on the plane that killed Buddy Holly?

Waylon Jennings, who played bass for Buddy Holly, gave up his seat on the plane so J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, who had the flu, could fly instead, leading to Jennings' lifelong guilt and a famous, tragic joke with Holly before the flight, which also took Ritchie Valens' life. 

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What year saw the founding of the Michelin tire company?

The Michelin tire company was founded in 1889 by brothers André and Édouard Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand, France, starting with a rubber factory before innovating in bicycle and then automobile tires, also launching their famous guide to encourage driving. 

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