Drones capable of spraying water and fire retardants are being tested in California and Alaska to provide rapid response for early wildfire suppression. Companies like Seneca and Dryad Networks, along with CAL FIRE and XPRIZE, are demonstrating autonomous systems to combat increasing wildfire risks.
The Supreme Court will review a case where Alaska authorities seek to seize pilot Kenneth Jouppi's $95,000 airplane after a passenger brought beer onto a flight to a dry village. Jouppi argues this violates the Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause.
The U.S. Supreme Court will review an Alaska bush pilot's claim that state authorities illegally tried to seize his $95,000 plane after a passenger brought a six-pack of beer on a flight to a dry village, arguing it violates the Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause.
Multiple Dairy Queen locations in Alaska, operated by Northern Lights Food Group, have permanently closed. The closures are attributed to individual business decisions by the franchise operator, not the national brand, amidst industry challenges.
Utqiagvik, Alaska, experiences over 65 days of darkness annually due to Earth's 23.5-degree axial tilt, causing its location north of the Arctic Circle to face away from the sun. This period, known as polar night, is not total darkness, as civil twilight provides some light, and the Aurora Borealis often illuminates the sky.
Пассажир Alaska Airlines, имеющий гражданства Мексики и США, напал на попутчика с самодельной заточкой на рейсе из Сиэтла в Лас-Вегас. Мужчина заявил, что принял жертву за члена картеля. Приговор ожидается в сентябре 2026 года.
Le mythique train White Pass & Yukon Route, reliant Skagway en Alaska à Whitehorse au Yukon, rouvre pour la saison 2026. Ce trajet de 177 km, construit en 1898, offre des paysages spectaculaires et deux excursions : "White Pass Summit" (2h30) et "Bennett Scenic Journey" (8h).
A OpenAI discutiu com o governo dos EUA a concessão de uma participação de 5% e sugeriu que outras empresas de IA americanas fizessem o mesmo. A proposta, que visa beneficiar cidadãos, surge após atrasos no lançamento de produtos e ordens de segurança nacional para empresas de IA.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly proposed giving the US government a 5% stake in the company to ease political tensions and share AI growth benefits. The idea, inspired by the Alaska Permanent Fund, suggests other major AI firms like Google, Anthropic, and Meta do the same.
Der Oberste Gerichtshof von Alaska hat die Kandidatur von Daniel James Sullivan Jr. für die US-Senatsvorwahl wieder zugelassen, nachdem die Wahlbehörde ihn ausgeschlossen hatte. Der Herausforderer, der denselben Namen und dieselbe Parteizugehörigkeit wie der Amtsinhaber Dan Sullivan hat, muss aber noch auf die genaue Darstellung auf dem Stimmzettel warten.
A dispute between Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio highlights the low mutual understanding between the US and Russia regarding agreements discussed in Alaska. The article suggests Donald Trump saw the war's outcome as predetermined, aiming to present a draft agreement to Kiev and Western Europe. While Kiev and Brussels succeeded in convincing Trump his certainty was mistaken, Russia has made gains but not enough to settle the argument in Washington.
Der Oberste Gerichtshof von Alaska hat einem Mann, der unter dem Namen Dan Sullivan zur Senatswahl antritt, die Kandidatur erlaubt. Das Gericht hob eine Entscheidung der Wahlbehörde auf, die den Herausforderer von Amtsinhaber Dan Sullivan ausschließen wollte.
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat, ordering his inclusion on the August primary ballot. The court affirmed a lower court's decision, finding the Division of Elections abused its discretion in removing the challenger.
The Global Chess League's Season 4 draft saw Indian GM Nihal Sarin drafted by American Gambits amidst a bidding war, while defending champs Alpine APL Pipers retained Magnus Carlsen and added Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy. Chess legend Viswanathan Anand made a historic team switch to PBG Alaskan Knights.
An Alaska judge has ruled that both incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and his namesake challenger, Dan Sullivan, can appear on the August 18 primary ballot, despite concerns over voter confusion.
An Alaska judge overturned a decision to disqualify a challenger named Dan J. Sullivan from the Republican primary, allowing him to potentially challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan despite questions over his candidacy's 'good faith'
A judge has ruled that a retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan can challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's August primary. The ruling overturns an election official's decision to disqualify the challenger, who shares the same name and party affiliation as the senator.
The US Senate approved a war powers resolution 50-48, rebuking President Trump and preventing further hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, highlighting public discontent ahead of elections.
Russia claims the US has not honored agreements made between Presidents Putin and Trump at an August summit. This accusation follows Ukraine's intensified drone strikes and a G7 meeting where Zelensky declared Kyiv was winning the war, a narrative Moscow rejects.
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed on Harbor Mountain in Sitka, Alaska, injuring all four crew members. The incident occurred during a routine training flight, and the cause is under investigation. Harbor Mountain Road was closed during the recovery operation.
ABD Sahil Güvenlik'e ait MH-60 Jayhawk tipi helikopter, eğitim uçuşu sırasında Sitka'da düştü. Kazada 4 kişilik mürettebat kurtarılarak hastaneye kaldırıldı, can kaybı yaşanmadı.
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed during a training flight near Sitka, Alaska, on Monday, injuring four crew members. They were taken to a medical center with minor injuries. The cause is under investigation.
A US Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Sitka, Alaska. Rescue and search teams have been deployed to the crash site, with crew safety being the top priority. An investigation will follow the completion of the search-and-rescue operation.
Mongolia's permafrost is rapidly thawing due to climate change, impacting local ecosystems, herder livelihoods, and releasing greenhouse gases. This transformation offers crucial insights into global permafrost dynamics and future Arctic conditions.
