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Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they’re tuning out

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they’re tuning out

NEW YORK (AP) — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election. He’s tuned out. “People are mentally […]

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‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama, authorities said. Meek, 16, was hurt on Dec. 19 while on a street in […]

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Christopher Nolan’s next film: The Odyssey, with a star-studded cast

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Christopher Nolan’s next film: The Odyssey, with a star-studded cast

Christopher Nolan will be drawing on a Greek epic for his next project. The Oppenheimer director will use IMAX to tell the more than 2,000-year-old story of Homer’s Odyssey, Universal Pictures has announced. “Christopher Nolan’s next film The Odyssey is a […]

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Child care and early learning central to debate over how to close WA budget gap

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Child care and early learning central to debate over how to close WA budget gap

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardDecember 26, 2024 Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal offered some hope for child care and early learning advocates who were prepared to fight against deep cuts.   Inslee’s plan would boost […]

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Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling

by Ben Botkin, Washington State StandardDecember 25, 2024 Editor’s note: This article is the second in a three-part series looking at restrictions around the U.S. on people who are homeless camping in public spaces. You […]

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The movie, "It's a Wonderful Life", what did Clarence receive for accomplishing his task?

For helping George Bailey, Clarence received his angel wings, symbolized by a bell on the Christmas tree ringing and George finding a copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer with an inscription: "Thanks for the wings!". He was an angel second-class who earned his wings by showing George how valuable his life truly was, making him a "real man" in the eyes of heave

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Who won a Grammy Award for his album "52nd Street"?

Billy Joel won a Grammy Award for his album 52nd Street, specifically taking home Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male at the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards in 1980 for the album released in 1978, a record that featured hits like "My Life," "Big Shot," and "Honesty". 

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Where does the famous "running of the bulls" take place?

The famous Running of the Bulls, known as Encierro, happens in Pamplona, Spain, as the main event of the annual San Fermín Festival, typically from July 6th to July 14th, where people run a half-mile course through the city's historic streets ahead of charging bulls

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What is the only insect that can turn its head like humans?

The only insect that can turn its head like humans, swiveling it around nearly 180 degrees, is the praying mantis, thanks to a unique, flexible joint between its head and thorax, allowing it to scan for prey without moving its body. This special ability, combined with its large compound eyes and 3D vision, makes it a highly effective ambush predator. 

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What is the State Capital of Wyoming?

Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming. It’s home to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, with exhibits about early rodeos and artifacts like 19th-century passenger wagons. The landscaped Cheyenne Botanic Gardens includes a labyrinth. Collections at the Wyoming State Museum include dinosaur fossils. The 1904 Historic Governors’ Mansion and 19th-century Wyoming State Capitol Building are close to each other.

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