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More shearwaters are washing up dead on Australian beaches. It’s not due to ‘natural’ causes

You might know the short-tailed shearwater and sable shearwater by the common name “muttonbirds”. These two species of seabird breed on islands off southeastern Australia. Both undertake a breathtaking two-week, non-stop flight across the Pacific to the Bering Sea, more than 10,000 km away near Alaska and Russia. Here, they…

The Conversation

48-Year-Old Immigrant Saved $60,000 Fishing — Now Runs 5 Restaurants Generating $15 Million A Year

Jack Ng pooled $60,000 (£47,000) from Alaska fishing and family savings to launch a restaurant in 1999. NGMA Group now has five locations.

International Business Times UK

Groups sue Alaska election officials, allege the sharing of voter data with DOJ was unconstitutional

Voting and civil rights groups are suing Alaska elections officials, alleging their sharing of the state’s voter registration list with the U.S. Department of Justice is unconstitutional

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Winter Storm Warning: Alaska and Montana Brace for 12 Inches of Snow and 60 Mph Blizzard Winds

Alaska and Montana are under winter storm warnings, with up to 12 inches of snow and winds of up to 60 mph expected. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel conditions.

International Business Times UK

Nine-year-old and three adults rescued from ice floe after being stuck for 24 hours

A nine-year-old and three men aged 20, 49, and 55 have been rescued from an ice floe after being stuck for 24 hours during a seal hunting expedition in Alaska.

The Independent UK

Trump’s latest Alaska drilling auction puts grizzlies, polar bears and sacred Indigenous land on the chopping block

The U.S. government just scheduled another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, setting the stage for a fresh battle over a region that’s home to wildlife like grizzly bears, polar bears, gray wolves, caribou, muskoxen and migratory birds and land sacred to the Gwich’in Indigenous…

The Mary Sue

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise

Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage

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New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation

The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The Independent UK

How Alaska Became the Only State With No Medicare Advantage

While the Lower 48 shift to private plans, Alaska is proving that original Medicare can still deliver high-quality care at the edge of the world.

Kiplinger

Sarah Palin appears to join growing conservative criticism of Trump with viral post

Former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is drawing attention after sharing a viral image that many political observers interpret as a subtle rebuke of Donald Trump.

Latin Times

Cruise lines bypassing popular fjord in Alaska amid landslide risk

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The Independent UK

Why cruise passengers are missing out on seeing Alaska’s ‘queen of fjords’

Tracy Arm, a majestic fjord located southeast of Juneau, is being skipped by major cruise lines this season following a massive landslide last summer.

Euronews

Major cruise lines ditch ‘majestic’ Alaska fjord over landslide risk

Many travelers have been left disappointed by the change

The Independent UK

‘I thought I was gonna die with it’: ‘The Pitt’ star admits his $80,000 student loan burden nearly made him quit acting and move to a remote Alaskan village

Patrick Ball, who plays Dr. Frank Langdon on “The Pitt,” admits he nearly quit acting altogether after struggling to make ends meet, even years after earning two degrees.

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'More questions than answers': Experts baffled by Alaskan mammal-eating orcas spotted near Seattle

Three orcas from Alaska surfaced in the waters between Washington state and Canada in March, an area where they've never been documented.

Latin Times

Republican Super PAC Drops $342M on Senate Elections in 8 Key States

North Carolina, Ohio, Maine, Alaska, Iowa, Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire are at the center of a new $342 million ad reservation from the Senate Leadership Fund, the Republican super PAC aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a move that underscores how defensive the 2026 Senate map has become…

The Independent UK

Virgin Voyages makes changes to its first-ever Alaska cruise itinerary

The cruise lines’ Brilliant Lady ship will sail out of Seattle, Washington, next month for its inaugural Alaska season

The Times of India

How selling Alaska in 1867 was a costly mistake for Russia

In 1867, Russia’s decision to sell Alaska to America turned out to be a historic mistake that was to go unnoticed for years to come. The sum paid by the US was only $7,200,000. Although, in the light of the circumstances at the time, it appeared logical, retrospectively, the act…

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The Guardian - US

Native birth workers are guiding Alaskan mothers through pregnancy once again: ‘I felt really supported and honored’

Indigenous doulas are creating support networks for mothers who are at the highest risk of pregnancy-related death

Clever Dude

These 8 States Have the Lowest Gas Taxes — Are You in One?

Gas prices grab attention fast, and not in a gentle way. One glance at the pump can turn a good day sideways, especially when numbers climb higher than expected. Yet across the country, a handful of states quietly keep things more affordable thanks to lower gas taxes. These places don’t…

Reason

Brickbat: Cold and Callous

Alecia Lindsay froze to death in Anchorage, Alaska, after a 911 dispatcher failed to send help for over an hour.… The post Brickbat: Cold and Callous appeared first on Reason.com.

SuperWest Sports

Updated 2026 Women’s Hoops Transfer Portal Tracker

Our women's hoops tracker is updated regularly and can be searched and sorted by player, originating program, and destination program.

The Guardian - US

‘Worst case I get to ride a lot’: Lael Wilcox on her quest to become the fastest human to cycle round the world

After setting the women’s around-the-world record two years ago, the Alaskan is aiming for a new mark with her next 18,000 mile journey

Roll Call

Senate to stay on SAVE after recess

It was a beautiful, warm Sunday in Washington, D.C., and Sen. Lisa Murkowski was leaving the Capitol to go “pot some plants.” The Alaska Republican, along with her Senate colleagues, were in town that day for a rare weekend session to continue extended debate on the GOP’s voter ID bill…

International Business Times UK

Don Jr Blamed for Trump Alaska Mine Block That Gives China Critical Minerals Edge

The Trump administration is defending a Biden-era EPA veto blocking Alaska's Pebble Mine, citing environmental concerns and past opposition from Donald Trump Jr.

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