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Oregon, 24 other states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements

June 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon, 24 other states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements

by Anna Claire Vollers, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 30, 2026 Twenty-five Democratic-led states plus the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over its new work requirements for people who get their health insurance through Medicaid. […]

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Workers Can Use Paid Leave Oregon to Care for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s

June 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Workers Can Use Paid Leave Oregon to Care for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s

Salem, Ore.  — During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Paid Leave Oregon is reminding workers they may qualify for paid family leave when they need time away from work to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s […]

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Work Share gives Oregon employers an alternative to layoffs

June 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Work Share gives Oregon employers an alternative to layoffs

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon employers considering layoffs can turn to the Oregon Employment Department’s Work Share program to reduce short-term costs and retain skilled employees. When business slows down, participating employers can reduce staff hours but continue […]

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Recreational use advisory downgraded to precaution for Lake Billy Chinook

June 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Recreational use advisory downgraded to precaution for Lake Billy Chinook

Pet owners should continue to keep their pets away from areas that appear to have a bloom PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has downgraded the recreational use health advisory to a precaution for Lake Billy […]

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Oregon court system to gain new ombudsman for public to report grievances, concerns

June 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon court system to gain new ombudsman for public to report grievances, concerns

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 29, 2026 Oregonians will soon be able to turn to one of the state’s most experienced judges when they have concerns about their experiences in the court system. The […]

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Sunday 10/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which U.S. landmark was once named Long Acre Square?

Times Square in New York City was once named Long Acre Square. 
  • Name Change: The city renamed the intersection in April 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly built Times Building (now One Times Square). 

  • Original Name Origin: The area got the name Long Acre Square in the 1870s because it was the center of the city's horse and carriage trade, named after Long Acre in London.

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Shortbread originated in what country?

Shortbread originated in Scotland.
  • 12th Century: It evolved from medieval "biscuit bread," where leftover bread dough was dried out in an oven and butter eventually replaced yeast.

  • 16th Century: Mary, Queen of Scots is popularly credited with helping refine and popularize the triangular wedge style known as "petticoat tails".

  • 1736: The first printed recipe for shortbread appeared in a cookbook by a Scotswoman named Mrs McLintock.

  • Traditions: Because butter and sugar were costly, shortbread was traditionally reserved as a luxury for special events like weddings, Christmas, and Hogmanay (Scottish New Year's Eve).

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In 1995, who became the first Asian player to be named Rookie of the Year in Major League Baseball?

Hideo Nomo became the first Asian player to be named Rookie of the Year in Major League Baseball, winning the National League award in 1995.

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In the movie "Legally Blonde", what LSAT score does Elle need to get into Harvard?

In the movie "Legally Blonde," Elle Woods scores a 179 on her LSAT, which is one point shy of a perfect 180. Combined with her 4.0 GPA and iconic video essay, this score secures her admission into Harvard Law School.

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Megalodon was a prehistoric giant version of what kind of animal?

Megalodon was a prehistoric giant mackerel shark. 
    • People once thought it was a direct ancestor or a larger version of the modern great white shark.
  • New scientific studies show it belonged to an extinct family of megatooth sharks (Otodontidae).

  • It was the largest shark and the largest fish to ever live, growing up to 50 to 60 feet (or more) in length.

  • It lived from about 23 to 3.6 million years ago during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs.

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