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May 03 2026BUSINESS

Cheap Business‑Class Seats That Won’t Break the Bank

Finding a lie‑flat seat for less than $3, 000 is easier than you think. Some airlines use lower prices to fill empty premium seats when demand dips, and savvy travelers can spot these bargains by staying flexible with dates and itineraries. When you search for business‑class flights, look past

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May 02 2026SCIENCE

Alaska’s Climate Shift: A Personal Farewell

For three decades, deadlines have been a constant companion, shaping the rhythm of my work. The pressure once felt like an ache, but repeated exposure turned it into a familiar habit. I have spent many years navigating the complex world of scientific communication, sharing findings with local newspa

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May 02 2026HEALTH

How Class Shapes Health Over a Lifetime

A long-term study following British people born in 1958 reveals how social class moves—or doesn’t—affect health decades later. Researchers tracked mental, physical, and lifestyle health at age 50, comparing those who stayed in the same class to those who moved up or down. What stands out isn’t how m

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Tech giants quietly step up AI support for US military ops

The Pentagon just inked deals with five more tech powerhouses—Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and two others—to push AI tools deeper into classified military networks. These agreements let the Defense Department experiment with advanced AI for tasks like target selection, though exactly how remains uncle

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Apr 30 2026OPINION

Alaska’s Coast: A Call to Keep Fisheries Wild

The federal agency is preparing maps that label places for aquaculture, claiming it’s only for clams and seaweed. Yet this planning step could pave the way for large fish farms that have harmed other regions. When open‑net pens appear, they can spread parasites, transmit viruses, and create dead zon

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Apr 29 2026OPINION

Finding a better way for Alaska's schools

Alaska's schools face tough problems today. Many classrooms have fewer students than before. Some people think closing schools is the only answer. But that misses the real issue. Years of decisions have left schools struggling. Money problems make it hard to help students. When schools can't give k

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Big hail, big storms: What’s really happening over Dallas?

A long spell of wild weather has kept the Midwest and South on edge for days now. Power cuts and fallen trees have already caused problems in places like Michigan, where one person lost their life when a storm toppled a tree. Now, the next round of storms is moving south, and Dallas is in the crossh

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Las Vegas gets a $10 billion sports and entertainment makeover

Las Vegas is about to get a massive new playground worth $10 billion, spread across 63 acres right on the Strip. The project isn’t just another casino or hotel—it’s a full-blown sports and entertainment empire with stadiums, arenas, and even a broadcasting hub. The plan includes a 50, 000-seat stadi

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

School spending cuts hurt Anchorage students more than you think

Alaska’s school funding has dropped behind other states in a big way. While most states increased education spending by 26% from 2017 to 2022, Alaska only managed a 13% increase — barely enough to cover rising costs. Even when adjusted for Alaska’s high living expenses, the state still spends 15% le

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Apr 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fish struggle when plastic bits and pesticides team up

Scientists tested what happens when tiny plastic fibers and a common insect killer show up together in the water where young tilapia live. Over six weeks, fish exposed to both pollutants grew less and ate food less efficiently than fish exposed to just one or none at all. Their guts showed damage to

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