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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMay 1, 2025 Western Washington’s ports are bracing for a deep slump later this month, as the president’s standoff with China over tariffs is expected to stifle the flow of […]

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New Washington law adds certification requirement for dementia care

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Washington law adds certification requirement for dementia care

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardMay 1, 2025 Services for people with dementia at assisted living facilities will have to meet new state standards across Washington under a law Gov. Bob Ferguson signed on […]

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Behind the scenes, Ferguson backed bill to cap rent increases for months

April 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Behind the scenes, Ferguson backed bill to cap rent increases for months

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 30, 2025 State Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, one of the chief architects of legislation to cap rent hikes across Washington, says Gov. Bob Ferguson’s team has made clear to lawmakers […]

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Trump uses WA kidnapping case to justify Alien Enemies Act deportations

April 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump uses WA kidnapping case to justify Alien Enemies Act deportations

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 30, 2025 Celebrating his 100th day in office Tuesday, President Donald Trump invoked a recent brutal kidnapping case in western Washington to justify his rush to deport Venezuelan immigrants. […]

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Thousands of Washington state workers lose out on wage hikes

April 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thousands of Washington state workers lose out on wage hikes

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 30, 2025 Nearly 5,300 state government and community college employees in Washington won’t be getting a 3% pay raise in July when most other state workers will. That’s because […]

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Monday 12/22

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In which country was the Wankel engine, also known as a rotary engine, invented?

The Wankel (rotary) engine was invented in Germany by German engineer Felix Wankel, who conceived the idea in the 1920s and built the first working prototype with German automaker NSU in the late 1950s, with the first production car appearing in 1963. 

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Which U.S. President worked as a tailor and made his own suits?

Born into poverty, Andrew Johnson never attended school and was an apprentice tailor as a teenager. He ran away from his apprenticeship and eventually opened his own successful tailor shop in Greeneville, Tennessee. 

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Who was known as the King of Pop?

Michael Jackson was universally known as the "King of Pop," a title bestowed upon him for his groundbreaking music, unparalleled dance moves (like the moonwalk), revolutionary music videos, and massive global impact, breaking racial barriers in music and becoming one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. He earned this legendary status through a four-decade career filled with record-breaking sales, iconic performances, and a legacy that continues to influence pop culture. 

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What cut of beef, often used for hamburger, is also called the "seven-bone steak"?

The beef cut called the "seven-bone steak" is from the chuck primal, located in the shoulder area, known for its rich flavor and ideal for grinding into hamburger or slow-cooking due to its connective tissue, with its name coming from the "7" shape of the blade bone within it. 

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Who was the only president to serve in both World Wars?

There isn't one single U.S. President who served in both World Wars as a combatant, but Dwight D. Eisenhower is the only one to have served in both as an officer, rising to Supreme Commander in WWII after serving stateside in WWI, while President Harry S. Truman served in WWI and became President during WWII, making him the only Commander-in-Chief during both, but not a soldier in both. 

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