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Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat

Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer

The Guardian - US

August 12 solar eclipse: Check US states that can witness the astronomical phenomenon, timings and viewing details

Skywatchers in Europe and North America anticipate a total solar eclipse on August 12. A narrow path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Partial eclipse views will be available across parts of Europe and the northern United States. Proper eye protection is essential for viewing the partial solar…

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Zuckerberg's Yacht Allegedly 'Refused' Coast Guard Calls To Help Stranded Boat Despite Being 'Closer'

Mark Zuckerberg's yacht allegedly ignored Coast Guard calls to assist a stranded vessel in Alaska, despite being closer. Another cruise ship eventually helped the stranded family.

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In 1976, a New York biologist began raising Alaskan Eagle chicks in artificial towers and 198 releases helped turn one breeding pair into hundreds

Once nearing extinction due to the dual threats of pesticides and habitat destruction, bald eagle populations have made a remarkable comeback. A groundbreaking initiative reared young eagles in raised platforms, facilitating their release into New York's wilderness. The strategy proved effective, enabling the resurgence of wild breeding pairs. Today, over…

The Times of India

Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as attorney general

The Senate on Saturday approved acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice after a high-drama confirmation process. The 50-49 vote to confirm Blanche fell mostly along party lines, with two Republicans breaking ranks to oppose him. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of…

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Nut butter distributed to Walmart recalled over potential salmonella contamination

A nut butter distributed to Walmart stores across 19 states is being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said. Boticelli Foods is recalling a lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter 6.7oz. The product details are as follows: UPC 194346207961, Lot LB028ACP04, expiration…

The Independent UK

Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation

Bill Cassidy, Republican seen as a decisive holdout, said he is prepared to back Trump’s former personal lawyer

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Cassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he intended to vote to confirm Todd Blanche to be attorney general, ending a weekslong back-and-forth with the White House to win over GOP holdouts. All eyes were on Cassidy’s Friday morning floor speech after his fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine…

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For 20 years, scientists threw nearly 600,000 pounds of dead salmon onto one Alaskan riverbank; the fish fertilised the forest and made spruce trees grow faster

In a fascinating study from Alaska, researchers uncovered that salmon carcasses are enhancing the growth of nearby spruce trees. This unexpected discovery revealed how marine nutrients dramatically stimulate forest development. Over the course of two decades, an astounding 600,000 pounds of salmon built up on a riverbank. Tree ring investigations…

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In 1974, Alaskan prankster Porky Bickar flew 70 tyres into Mount Edgecumbe and set them ablaze, fooling Sitka into thinking the dormant volcano was erupting

A logger orchestrated an elaborate April Fool's Day prank in 1974. He burned seventy old tires inside Mount Edgecumbe's crater, creating a smoke column. Residents of Sitka, Alaska, believed the volcano was erupting, causing widespread panic. A Coast Guard helicopter discovered the prank and the giant "APRIL FOOL" message. This…

The Times of India

Alaska’s Kennecott produced some of America’s richest copper until 1938; its enormous 14-storey mill still towers over the wilderness

Alaska's Kennecott concentration mill stands as a monument to early copper mining operations. Engineers ingeniously built the massive structure vertically into the mountainside for efficient ore processing. This remote industrial complex thrived due to rich mineral deposits and innovative transport links. Mining operations ceased in 1938, but many original buildings…

The Times of India

The US army built a 1,500-mile Alaska Highway through wilderness in just eight months during World War II

Imagine building a 1,500-mile road across frozen forests, high mountains, swamps and permafrost in less than a year. It sounds like an impossible engineering task, but that is exactly what the U.S. Army did during World War II. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers website, one of the…

The Times of India

The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats

Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month

The Independent UK

In 1977, scientists shipped a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa by helicopter, aircraft and refrigerated truck to prove a wild Saudi plan

In 1977, Iowa State University hosted a conference on towing icebergs. A large iceberg was transported from Alaska to demonstrate the concept. Scientists and leaders debated the feasibility of this ambitious water solution. The idea aimed to provide fresh water to arid regions globally. This unique demonstration highlighted a bold…

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Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska

Federal investigators report that a commuter plane crash off Alaska last year, which killed all 10 people on board, involved an operator with a history of overweight flights

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Alaskan Bush People's Bam Bam And Bear Share Rare Photos With Siblings Following Matt's Death

The reality television stars shared a photo together.

Medical Daily

Joint Pain and a Rash Can Be Signs of an Untreated Infection Most People Never Suspect

A CDC report found gonorrhea reaching joints and skin in 35 Alaska patients, most with no genital symptoms. What to know and when to get tested.

The Times of India

In 1939, a wildlife biologist hiked 1,700 miles through Alaska's Denali to learn why sheep were vanishing; he found winter, not wolves, was to blame

Wildlife biologist Adolph Murie studied Dall sheep and wolves in Denali National Park. His research revealed severe winter weather caused the sheep population decline. Murie's findings showed wolves preyed on weakened sheep, not causing the overall decrease. This influential study shifted conservation focus to ecosystem-based wildlife management. Murie's work championed…

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The Conversation

A government fund of AI stocks to benefit all Americans is a good idea, but hard to pull off

Creating a government fund to own AI stock and benefit all Americans would require many hard choices.

The Times of India

How a giant iceberg travelled from Alaska to Iowa in 1977 for Saudi Arabia's ambitious plan to turn Antarctic icebergs into a freshwater source

A 1977 conference in Iowa explored transporting large icebergs for water. Saudi Arabia backed this event, seeking alternatives to desalination. An Alaskan iceberg was transported to Iowa for delegates to inspect. This unusual demonstration aimed to prove the concept's feasibility. The grand plan to tow Antarctic icebergs never fully materialized.

The Economic Times

Snow storm warning in the middle of summer? Alaska's mountain highway buried under 6 inches of snow, ice, 11-degree wind chills and powerful winds catch drivers off guard

Snow storm warning: Northern Alaska is under a rare summer snowstorm warning, as arctic conditions have turned highways hazardous with snow and ice. Forecasters indicated the risk of accumulating snow and freezing winds, particularly in remote regions. The anticipated overnight refreeze poses a significant danger, creating patches of invisible ice.…

The Times of India

In 1924, Mardy Murie spent her honeymoon travelling by boat and dogsled to study Alaska’s caribou; she later helped protect 8.9 million Arctic acres

Mardy and Olaus Murie embarked on their marriage with an adventurous expedition studying caribou in Alaska's Brooks Range. Their journey involved navigating icy terrains by dogsled and boat. Mardy meticulously recorded their findings, ultimately advocating for the protection of ecosystems. Her tireless efforts contributed to groundbreaking conservation legislation, including the…

Medical Daily

CDC Documents an Increase in Severe Bloodstream Gonorrhea Infections in Alaska Across Two Surveillance Years

CDC reports disseminated gonococcal infections rose in Alaska across 2023 and 2024. Most patients had joint pain, not genital symptoms.

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Rocket Lab to start launching missile-defense missions from Alaska under $266 million Space Force deal

Rocket Lab just inked a $266 million deal with the U.S. Space Force to launch up to 18 suborbital missile-defense missions, most of them from Alaska's Pacific Spaceport Complex.

The Economic Times

In 2005, scientists thawed 32,000-year-old organisms frozen since the Ice Age, and they started swimming almost immediately, challenging everything we knew about life's limits

NASA scientists made a groundbreaking discovery deep inside Alaskan permafrost. They defrosted 32,000-year-old bacteria frozen since the ancient Ice Age. The moment the ice melted, the microbes woke right up. They immediately started swimming, feeding, and multiplying. This shock revival proved ancient organisms can survive extreme freezing for millennia. Now,…

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