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Washington agrees to join carbon market with California and Quebec

June 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington agrees to join carbon market with California and Quebec

by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardJune 25, 2026 SEATTLE — Washington took a key step Thursday to combine its carbon market with one operating in California and Quebec, a move expected to drive down costs […]

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Researchers say they have a solution for Willamette River algal bloom. What’s stopping it?

June 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Researchers say they have a solution for Willamette River algal bloom. What’s stopping it?

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 26, 2026 The algal bloom that forms each summer around Ross Island in the Willamette River south of downtown Portland is expected to be especially bad this year. A […]

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States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

June 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy […]

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Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

June 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

WASHINGTON (AP) — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can […]

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Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

June 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela’s state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430. Venezuela’s government […]

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Friday 10/09

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What game can you "squidge", "squop" and "pot out" in?

ou can "squidge," "squop," and "pot out" in the game of Tiddlywinks. 
  • Squidging: The act of using a small disc (called a squidger) to press down on the edge of a small plastic counter (called a wink) to make it jump into the air.

  • Squopping: Landing your wink on top of an opponent's wink so that it is partially or completely covered, which blocks your opponent from playing it.

  • Potting out: Successfully shooting all six of your color's winks into the central pot to win the game (or trigger the end of play).

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State". 
    • Reason for the nickname: It comes from Montana's rich history of mining and vast deposits of metallic treasures like gold, silver, and copper.
  • State motto connection: The nickname aligns with the state motto, "Oro y Plata" (Spanish for "Gold and Silver").

  • Alternative nickname: It is also widely known as "Big Sky Country".

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Which of these power tools would feature a keyless chuck?

A keyless chuck is a mechanism on a drill that allows you to quickly loosen or tighten the gripping jaws around a drill bit by hand, completely eliminating the need for a separate metal chuck key.

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The average guy thinks about this five times a day, the average woman 37 times. What is it?

The answer is their hair.  According to radio trivia and morning show data (such as 107.9 The Mix), the average man thinks about or checks his hair about 5 to 6 times a day, while the average woman thinks about hers roughly 37 to 40 times a day

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Which sitcom featured Matt Damon playing himself?

Matt Damon played an exaggerated version of himself in the comedy-drama series Entourage (specifically in Season 6, Episode 12, "Give a Little Bit").   In his memorable cameo, he aggressively pesters Vincent Chase (played by Adrian Grenier) to make a massive donation to his children's charity, ONEXONE

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