News Ticker
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] 10/06 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting Local News
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] Missing Kayaker Recovered in Columbia River Local News
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief Sports
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] Yamamoto is dominant again as Dodgers ride homers from Hernández and Freeman to 3-1 win over Braves Sports
  • [ October 7, 2026 ] 10/06 Sports Brief Sports
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • National / International
  • NW Representation
  • Events
  • Contact Us
Home2026

Year: 2026

No Picture
Science / Health

Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

FRIA, Guinea (AP) — Kazaliou Balde’s parents started worrying about him when as a small child he avoided eye contact and had difficulty communicating. First, the family in the West African nation of Guinea turned […]

No Picture
Business

WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot

LONDON (AP) — WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers. The company announced plans on Monday to address a privacy concern. Users can reserve unique usernames to be […]

No Picture
Business

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell

Thousands of visitors have flocked to Cesar Mora’s farm in central California this week to gather free nectarines. He’s giving his harvest away rather than watching it rot as he’s locked in a legal battle with a […]

No Picture
Business

Small businesses say they’re having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Small businesses say they’re having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home

NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays, and cooking instead […]

No Picture
National / International

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv presses on with bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure. Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 494 495 496 … 1,493 »

Wednesday 10/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

1 / 5

How many dice are used in a standard game of backgammon by each player?

Each player uses two standard six-sided dice during their turn in a standard game of backgammon. 
  • Turn rolls: On each regular turn, a player rolls a pair (two) of dice to determine how far to move their checkers.

  • Doubles: If a player rolls matching numbers (doubles), they play that number four times instead of two.

  • Initial roll: To decide who goes first, each player rolls a single die.

  • Set contents: A complete backgammon set typically includes four dice total (two per player) so each person has their own pair, alongside a separate doubling cube.

2 / 5

"Chili crab" is a dish from which country?

Chili crab is a signature dish from Singapore, where it is widely considered an unofficial national dish. 
  • Invention: The dish was created in Singapore in the 1950s by a local cook named Cher Yam Tian.

  • Recipe: She experimented by stir-frying mud crabs with bottled tomato sauce and chili sauce.

  • Evolution: In 1963, Singaporean chef Hooi Kok Wah refined the recipe by adding a thicker, savory gravy made with sambal, vinegar, and beaten eggs.

3 / 5

What is the dot in the "i" called?

The dot on top of a lowercase "i" (and "j") is called a tittle. 
  • Meaning: It is a small point or stroke used as a diacritic (a distinguishing mark on a letter).

  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin word titulus, which means an inscription or heading.

  • Purpose: Scribes added it in the 11th century to tell the letter "i" apart from surrounding letters like m, n, or u in tight handwriting.

  • Common Phrase: The phrase "dot your i's and cross your t's" comes from taking great care with tiny writing details.

4 / 5

Signet, cluster and solitaire are types of what?

Signet, cluster, and solitaire are types of rings.
  • Signet: A ring with a flat top that often features an engraved crest, initial, or seal.

  • Cluster: A design that groups multiple smaller stones closely together to create a large, sparkling look.

  • Solitaire: A simple style that features a single gemstone as the central focal point

5 / 5

What would you use a closet auger for?

You use a closet auger, also called a toilet auger or toilet snake, to clear stubborn clogs and blockages in a toilet bowl's built-in trap where a standard plunger fails.

Your score is

The average score is 60%

0%

Goldendale
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
Goldendale weather
The Dalles
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
The Dalles weather
Hood River
Current weather
-º
Humidity-
Wind direction-
Pressure-
Cloudiness-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
-
-
Forecast
Rain chance-
Wind direction-
Hood River weather

Copyright Gorge Country Media 2026