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Providence and nurses at 8 Oregon hospitals reach tentative agreement after 26 days of strike

February 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Providence and nurses at 8 Oregon hospitals reach tentative agreement after 26 days of strike

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Providence and nurses at its eight Oregon hospitals have reached a tentative agreement after 26 days of strike, in what the state’s nurses union has described as the largest health care strike in […]

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Senate Republican leader pitches increased state scrutiny of Oregon Food Bank

February 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Senate Republican leader pitches increased state scrutiny of Oregon Food Bank

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 4, 2025 For years, legislative Republicans have argued that the Oregon Food Bank strayed from its mission of eliminating hunger by weighing in on political debates. On Tuesday, the […]

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Merkley, Democrats press EPA head on what they say is an illegal ‘pause’ of approved funds

February 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Merkley, Democrats press EPA head on what they say is an illegal ‘pause’ of approved funds

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 4, 2025 Among the slew of executive orders President Donald Trump issued on his first day in office was one meant to “unleash American energy” by stopping the disbursements […]

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Amid mounting scrutiny, Oregon Department of Corrections shakes up health care division  

February 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Amid mounting scrutiny, Oregon Department of Corrections shakes up health care division  

by Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 3, 2025 UPDATED at 5:03 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 with information about the investigation. The Oregon Department of Corrections has fired two leading health care managers who […]

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Oregon Check Casher Sentenced to Federal Prison for Payroll Tax Scheme Involving $177 Million

February 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Check Casher Sentenced to Federal Prison for Payroll Tax Scheme Involving $177 Million

PORTLAND, Ore.–A Tualatin, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for conspiring to defraud the United States and filing false currency transaction reports. David Katz, 48, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison and three […]

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What part of the human body grows at an average rate of 3 mm per month?

The part of the human body that grows at approximately 3 millimeters (mm) per month is your fingernails, with healthy fingernails growing around 3.47 mm monthly, while toenails grow slower, about 1.62 mm per month, with growth rates varying by hand, age, and environment. 

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Which pop diva released the album Butterfly in 1997?

The pop diva who released the iconic album Butterfly in 1997 was Mariah Carey, with the album dropping on September 16, 1997, marking a significant R&B/hip-hop shift in her sound with hits like "Honey" and "My All". 

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In what country is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, unlike the other Nobel Prizes (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics) which are presented in Stockholm, Sweden; the Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the winner, and the ceremony takes place annually on December 10th at Oslo City Hall. 

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Which famous voice-over artist played Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons?

The famous voice-over artist who voiced Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons (1940-1941) was Mel Blanc, the legendary voice of many Looney Tunes characters, though Blanc's distinctive laugh was used long after, and his time on Woody was brief before Ben Hardaway and later, Grace Stafford (creator Walter Lantz's wife) took over the role for most of the classic era. 

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All planets in our Solar System are named after Gods, except which one?

All planets in our Solar System are named after Greek or Roman gods and goddesses, except for Earth, which comes from Old English/Germanic words meaning "ground" or "soil," not mythology, as ancient people saw Earth as the center, not another orbiting body. 

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