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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Halibut in Trouble: Who's to Blame?

Alaska's halibut numbers are dropping fast. This is a big deal for small fishing businesses. They see fewer fish every day. This means less work and less money for people who depend on fishing. Big trawling ships are part of the problem. They catch lots of fish they don't even want. This is called

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Cold Water Chemistry: How Alanine and Water Mix at Low Temps

Alanine is a building block of proteins. It is an amino acid. It is important to see how it behaves in water. Especially when it is cold. This is because proteins work differently in cold water. They can fold or unfold. They can also interact with water in unique ways. Scientists wanted to see how

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

Alabama's Christmas Weather: Warm and Dry?

Alabama might be in for a toasty Christmas this year. The National Weather Service and NOAA's Climate Prediction Center are both hinting at higher-than-usual temperatures for the holiday. The chances of this happening are quite high, especially in the western parts of the state. Normally, December

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Dec 15 2025BUSINESS

Alabama's Next Big Thing: How Innovate Alabama is Changing the Game

Alabama has always been good at bringing in big companies. Factories and plants have been setting up shop here for years. This has created lots of jobs, especially in places where people really need them. But there's a problem. Not every company is big enough to get help from the state. That's where

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Dec 13 2025OPINION

Alaska's Energy Puzzle: Solving the Natural Gas Challenge

Alaska's Railbelt region faces a significant energy challenge. The demand for natural gas is growing, but local production is declining. By 2035, the region will need more gas than it can produce. The Point Nikiski LNG facility is being converted to import gas. This is a quick solution, but it won'

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Dec 13 2025SPORTS

A New Softball Star Joins the Family Legacy

Alivia Cavotta, a standout softball player from Chittenango, has made a big decision. She has decided to play softball at Le Moyne College. This is a big deal because she is the third child in her family to play college sports. Her brother, Aiden, is already making waves as a senior defensive back

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Dec 12 2025CRIME

Alabama's Death Penalty: Politics Over Principle

Alabama's approach to the death penalty has become more about political posturing than upholding justice. This is evident in the state's recent actions and the case of Joseph Clifton Smith, who is set to be executed despite clear evidence of intellectual disabilities. The state's use of nitrogen hy

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Dec 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Alaska's Chance to Lead: Why Glyphosate Should Be Banned Now

Alaska stands out as the only state in the U. S. with rivers untouched by glyphosate. This is a big deal because this herbicide is found in all other rivers across the country. The state has a unique opportunity to keep it that way. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, has been a hot topic w

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Dec 12 2025EDUCATION

Weather Wisdom for Kids: Al Roker's Fun Climate Change Lesson

Al Roker has a new show called "Weather Hunters. " It's not just any kids' show. It's a mix of weather, family, and fun. Roker plays a character named Al Hunter, a TV weather guy. He's bald, and the show's creators joke that it wasn't on purpose. The show has a teacher named Sara Sweetman helping o

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Rise of Alexis Wilkins: Music, Politics, and Controversy

Alexis Wilkins, a country singer from Nashville, has seen her music career get a big boost lately. This isn't just because she's talented. It's because she's dating Kash Patel, a high-ranking government official. Whenever Patel is in the news, more people listen to Wilkins' music. This is a strange

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