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125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco

Health officials say more than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska

The Independent UK

OpenAI mulling giving US gov't a 5% stake in the company, days after Washington delayed GPT-5.6 — Altman reportedly wants every leading U.S. AI lab paying into an Alaska-style public fund

Altman is understood to have raised the idea with President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Tom’s Hardware

Former Alaska Mayor, Once Named 'Parent of the Year,' Indicted on 47 Charges Involving Teen Girls

Former Alaska mayor Ulric Jeffery Ulroan, once honoured as 'Parent of the Year', has been indicted on 47 charges involving teenage girls as an investigation continues.

International Business Times UK

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White Pass & Yukon Route: One of the world’s most scenic rail journeys returns for summer

Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Alaska into British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory.

Euronews

State executives are retiring in seven states where the filing deadline passed in June

In June, the filing deadline passed in ten states: Alaska, Kansas, Wisconsin (June 1), Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota (June 2), Connecticut (June 9), Florida, New Hampshire (June 12), and Rhode Island (June 24).

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Alaska Supreme Court rules that Dan Sullivan must appear on the state’s U.S. Senate ballot this year

On June 29, 2026, the Alaska Supreme Court issued an order that the Alaska Division of Elections must allow Dan Sullivan (R), a retired teacher, to run in the top-four primary for the U.S. Senate in Alaska. As a result, Sullivan will be on the same ballot as incumbent U.S.…

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Alaska's Famed Dalton Highway's Beauty May Not Survive Much Longer. Mining Wanted

Alaska's famed Dalton Highway, which stretches from Fairbanks to Deadhorse, and is one of the most famous motorcycle adventures around, could be sold off to developers and extractive industries after the Trump Administration gave huge swaths to the state.

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Both Republican Dan Sullivans can compete in Alaska primary, court rules

Challenger Dan Sullivan had been booted from ballot, but supreme court ruled he can compete against senator of same name

The Guardian - US

Ex-Alaska mayor and ‘parent of the year’ charged with sexual abuse of minors

Ulric Ulroan charged on 47 criminal counts amid allegations he sexually assaulted teenage girls from 2009 to 2025

The Guardian - US

Foodie in Fairbanks: the unexpected culinary scene in the middle of Alaska

Locals and visitors of the Golden Heart City have a plethora of food choices to choose from – Thai, Chinese, Korean and even Moldovan cuisine

The Guardian - US

Cruise ships told to reduce speed after pregnant endangered whale killed in Alaska

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The Independent UK

To Show Just How Big This Tsunami Was, Scientists Built a 'Jet Ski' Video Game Where You Die

Last year's Alaskan tsunami, the second biggest ever recorded, is hard to grasp when talking about the sheer size of the wall of water. So scientists are trying to communicate that with a 'jet ski' video game where you die.

RideApart

Low-Tax States For Middle-Class Families Ranked by Childcare Affordability

If you prioritize low state taxes, here's how early childhood costs stack up across the country in 2026.

Kiplinger

Scientists find thousands of earthquakes in a perfectly straight line in Alaska, revealing a hidden 'microplate'

Tiny earthquakes that emerge in a strikingly linear pattern revealed the Yakutat microplate, which may be focusing volcano and earthquake activity.

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The Times of India

'Putin already compromised': Lavrov says Russia won't bend again on Ukraine, cites talks with Trump in Alaska

According to Lavrov, Putin agreed to proposals put forward by the United States during the Alaska meeting and reached an understanding with Trump on how the fighting in Ukraine could be brought to an end and how broader discussions could proceed afterwards. Lavrov said Russia remained committed to those agreements…

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California billionaire’s tax qualifies for the Nov. 3 ballot

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Brew.

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Bill Walker's entry into Alaska's governor race is the 10th non-consecutive run by a governor in the state since 1960

On June 1, 2026, former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker (I) filed to run for governor, an office he left in 2018. Walker previously ran for governor in 2022, coming in third place, receiving 21% of the vote behind Les Gara’s (D) 24% and incumbent Mike Dunleavy’s (R) 50%.

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Photographer has nervy encounter with enormous grizzly bear in Alaska

A photographer has gone viral on TikTok after recording an intense staredown with a beastly Alaskan brown bear

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The Independent UK

Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Alaska days after deadly B-52 disaster

A Coast Guard helicopter has crashed in Alaska and all four crew members were injured

The Economic Times

Three ways Trump could get a stake in AI firms for the US

President Donald Trump is actively investigating how to ensure that the American public can benefit from the lucrative advancements within the AI industry. Suggested strategies encompass government equity shares in AI companies, specialized tax reforms, and potential stock-based remuneration. Additionally, concepts like a 'public wealth fund' or 'digital dividend,' reminiscent…

The Conversation

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

When the Exxon Valdez spilled more than 11 million gallons of oil into Alaska’s Prince William Sound in 1989, Exxon President Lee Raymond oversaw the cleanup and a US$1 billion federal settlement for the extensive damage to the coastline and wildlife. Afterward, he helped lead a 14-year legal battle that…

The Times of India

A 481-meter tsunami in Alaska shows how warming can quietly prime a tourist hotspot for sudden disaster

Alaska's scenic fjords face a new danger as melting glaciers destabilize mountainsides. A massive rock collapse in Tracy Arm Fjord triggered a huge wave, narrowly missing tourist boats. This event highlights risks for adventure travel. Authorities must now map fragile slopes and manage visitor access to ensure future safety in…

The Guardian - US

Alaska rules Dan Sullivan cannot run against Dan Sullivan in key Senate race

Elections chief says bid by ex-teacher to challenge senator with same name was filed ‘to confuse or mislead’ voters

International Business Times

Alaska's Glaciers Are Rapidly Melting as Rising Global Temperatures Extend Ice Loss Periods

Alaska's glaciers are melting faster as rising global temperatures extend melt seasons, with radar data showing heatwaves and ice loss reshaping climate science.

RideApart

Who Steals Motorcycles From A Riding School In Spring? Someone In Alaska, Apparently

It's the beginning of motorcycle season in Anchorage, Alaska, and thieves just stole eight motorcycles from an Anchorage, Alaska-based nonprofit riding school that's booked solid.

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