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Legislators consider 4% tax on car tires to fund wildlife crossings, rail, public transit

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Legislators consider 4% tax on car tires to fund wildlife crossings, rail, public transit

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 4, 2025 Adding a 4% tax to the sale of new car tires in Oregon could generate up to $20 million a year for public transit, reducing tire pollution […]

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Oregon Gov. Kotek, housing advocates push for more options, fewer regulations

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Gov. Kotek, housing advocates push for more options, fewer regulations

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 4, 2025 Saying Oregon needs bold action to fix a housing crisis decades in the making, Gov. Tina Kotek and housing advocates urged the Legislature to pass a sweeping […]

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Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500

Stocks racked up more losses on Wall Street Tuesday as a trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners escalated, wiping out all the gains since Election Day for the S&P 500. The Trump administration […]

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Supreme Court seems likely to block Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit against US gun makers

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Supreme Court seems likely to block Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit against US gun makers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. alleging the companies have fueled cartel gun violence. Both liberal and conservative justices […]

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Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas

Uber will shift into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday when its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers. The autonomous option is being provided through a partnership that […]

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In what sport is the Heisman Trophy awarded?

The Heisman is awarded annually since 1935 to the top player in college football. It is considered the most prestigious award in the sport.

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What is the Capital of New Mexico?

The New Mexico State Capitol, located in Santa Fe at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, is the only round state capitol in the United States, often called the "Roundhouse". Inaugurated in 1966, it features a unique design blending Pueblo and Territorial revival styles, modeled after the Zia sun symbol. It houses an extensive, publicly accessible art collection and operates as a free-to-visit site for tours.

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At which famous venue is a giant Christmas tree displayed each year in New York City?

The giant Christmas tree is displayed annually at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan, this iconic holiday tradition usually features a large Norway Spruce and is lit in a ceremony at Rockefeller Plaza in early December, staying on display until mid-January, overlooking the center's famous ice skating rink. 

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What was Popeye the Sailor Man's favorite food?

Popeye the Sailor Man's favorite food is spinach. He is famous for eating a can of spinach to gain superhuman strength to defeat his enemies. The association of spinach with strength was created in the 1920s to combat child malnutrition. 

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In the movie "Cast Away", how long was Chuck Nolan marooned on the island?

In the movie Cast Away, Chuck Noland (played by Tom Hanks) is marooned on the deserted island for four years. After his plane crashes in late 1995, he survives alone until escaping on a raft and being rescued in 1999, as indicated by the timeline in the film. 

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