The timber boom that once kept Alaskan towns alive has slipped into history, a slow decline driven by layers of rules and dwindling money. That story shows how easy it is for a vital industry to disappear when policy turns heavy and investment dries up. Oil, however, is the engine that keeps Alas
The idea of sending gas straight from the North Slope to overseas markets without a pipeline raises serious concerns. First, it would bring huge ships close to fragile Arctic communities, disturbing traditional whaling that sustains both food and culture. Hunters rely on clear waters; large tankers
A new study looks at how people use phones, computers and other gadgets in ways that can either help or hurt their mental health. The researchers think it isn’t just how much time you spend online that matters, but whether you use tech with a clear purpose. They called this purposeful use “dig
Alabama is gearing up for a hot spring surge that could push temperatures well above normal. The week’s forecast shows highs 15‑20 degrees hotter than the March average, with Friday and Saturday likely to see the most intense heat. Mid‑80s temperatures are possible in many spots, and some area
The National Football League has set the salary cap for its 2026 season at a record $301. 2 million, up $22 million from the previous year. This marks another jump in a series of increases that began over $200 million in 2022, rising to $224. 8 million in 2023 and $255. 4 million in 2024. Teams wit
A recent phone message was sent by Vice‑President Kamala Harris to Representative Jasmine Crockett. The call was automated, so it sounded like a standard robocall rather than a personal conversation. Harris used the script to share updates on her current agenda and encourage support for Crockett’s i
The Titans’ new head coach decided to shake up his roster by trading the Jets’ edge rusher Jermaine Johnson for their own nose tackle, T’Vondre Sweat. This move brings Johnson back into a familiar coaching environment, as he had previously played under the Titans’ former coach. Johnson’s 2023 seas
In places where malaria still thrives, every dollar counts. Recent studies from 2018 to 2025 show how best to spend that money on prevention and cure. Researchers gathered data from many countries that still fight the disease. They looked at which tools—like bed nets, medicines, or mosquito‑killi
A tech giant known for helping the U. S. government track immigrants has announced it will leave Denver and relocate its headquarters to Miami. The decision follows a wave of congressional actions in which lawmakers returned large sums they had received from the company’s staff. The move raises a de
Alaska’s elections are run by Alaskans, not outsiders. A recent discussion has confused people about a deal between the state’s election office and the U. S. Justice Department. The agreement is simply a legal way for the state to share voter information with federal agencies, but it does not give t
