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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

A Decade of Steady Leadership Could Change Alaska’s Game

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins isn’t your typical politician who grabs headlines with flashy drama. Instead, he’s built a career on quiet persistence and getting tangible results. For ten years, he’s worked as a state legislator, launched small businesses, helped create a college, and built organizations t

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI models face new government checks before public launch

The U. S. government just changed the rules for powerful AI tools. Instead of waiting for these systems to hit the market, officials now want a sneak peek—up to a month early. President Trump signed an order asking AI companies to hand over their most advanced models for review before wider release.

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Jun 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

A long-lasting backup for your fridge during power cuts

Power cuts can catch you off guard, leaving your fridge useless and food spoiling fast. Keeping appliances running during blackouts usually means bulky generators or expensive setups. A new device called the Solix S2000 aims to make this easier, promising up to 35 hours of continuous power for a fri

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

New Face Takes Over U. S. Intelligence Leadership Role

The White House has made a surprising move by selecting Bill Pulte, a housing finance leader with no intelligence background, to head the U. S. intelligence community. Pulte, a Michigan native and heir to a real estate empire, now holds two major government roles at once—leading housing policy while

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Who Should Lead U. S. Intelligence?

William John Pulte is now acting director of national intelligence. He’s never worked in intelligence before. His biggest qualification seems to be helping Trump target political opponents. While critics argue he lacks experience, supporters see him as the perfect loyalist. Pulte’s work at the hous

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

A housing boss steps into a high-stakes security role—without the background

President Trump has named Bill Pulte, a real estate regulator with no national security experience, to temporarily head the U. S. intelligence community. Pulte currently runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency and still holds that job while taking on the new role. His appointment replaces Tulsi Gabb

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

Property Tax Changes in Westport: Who Pays More Now?

Westport recently adjusted its property tax system for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The town’s tax rate dropped from 18. 86 to 13. 2, but that doesn’t mean everyone will pay less. The big shift comes from a property revaluation that increased home values far more than commercial ones. Over five years, r

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

Big Wealth Firms Finally Dip Toes Into Bitcoin – But Not Without a Fight

The biggest player in traditional investment accounts, Charles Schwab, just announced it won’t let its financial advisors trade actual Bitcoin until mid-2027. That might sound like a slow rollout, but it’s actually one of the fastest big moves yet into real crypto—not just the ETF versions everyone’

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Jun 03 2026CRYPTO

Why XRP Is Holding Strong While Bitcoin Struggles

Crypto investors are watching XRP closely as its price drops 2. 5%, but something interesting is happening behind the scenes. While Bitcoin ETFs lost over $4 billion in just four weeks, XRP ETFs kept bringing in money—$1. 43 billion in total since May. Even with XRP’s value slipping, these steady in

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

U. S. cracks down on Iran’s top crypto platform over sanctions-breaking claims

The U. S. government has just blacklisted Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, calling it a key tool that lets the Iranian regime dodge financial rules while funding armed groups overseas. Officials argue that digital money, instead of lifting Iran’s economy, is being twisted by authorities to ke

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