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Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in Alaska: The U.S. oil industry’s top lobbying group says Biden administration rules restricting oil and gas ...
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Quick Glance: Restrictions on Oil and Gas Leasing in Alaska under Biden Administration
- The Biden administration announced restrictions on new oil and gas leasing on 5.3 million hectares of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to protect wildlife from the impacts of climate change.
- The decision finalizes proposed protections that drew backlash from environmentalists last year for violating Biden's climate change pledge.
- The limitation on new leasing faced opposition from Republican lawmakers who criticized the decisions as undermining national security interests.
- Environmentalists praised the decision, while the oil industry labeled it as misguided and raised concerns about future developments in the reserve.
Plane crashes after takeoff in Alaska, bursts into flames: no survivors found: A plane carrying two people took off from the Fairbanks International Airport ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/23/alaska-plane-crash-fairbanks-tanana-river/73432644007/
Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska: A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/climate/ambler-road-alaska-interior.html
Three Russians parachute from stratosphere to North Pole: Three Russians set a world record for parachuting from the Earth's stratosphere to the North Pole last ...
reuters.com/world/europe/three-russians-parachute-stratosphere-north-pole-2024-04-19/
Sullivan blasts Biden’s moves to restrict drilling and mining in Alaska as ‘national security suicide’
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4610056-sullivan-blasts-bidens-moves-to-restrict-drilling-and-mining-in-alaska-as-national-security-suicide/
I'm a miner in Alaska. The money is good but the conditions are rough.: Temperatures sometimes hit below -40 degrees, the pay varies, and you may have to work up ...
businessinsider.com/the-alaska-mining-industry-can-be-rough-2024-4i
US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district, Politico reports: The Biden administration is set to reject the construction of an access road to ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-reject-access-road-northern-alaska-mining-district-politico-reports-2024-04-16/
In this Giant Meeting Hall, Donald Trump is the Elephant in the Room: Anchorage, Alaska (High North News): I entered the year saying I would spend more time ...
highnorthnews.com/en/giant-meeting-hall-donald-trump-elephant-room
College hoop stars showcase their fashion prowess at the WNBA draft: The stars of the game wore top fashion labels Monday night at the WNBA draft ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Inmates are missing: Historic plane crashes after explosion in Alaska: A historic transport plane crashes over the city of Fairbanks, Alaska ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Historisches-Flugzeug-stuerzt-nach-Explosion-in-Alaska-ab-article24897727.html
Over 30 Nationalities Gather in Alaska to Discuss the Arctic: On April 10th, the largest Arctic policy conference kicks off in North America.
highnorthnews.com/en/over-30-nationalities-gather-alaska-discuss-arctic
NHL breaks single-season attendance mark with three days remaining: The National Hockey League single-season attendance record was broken Monday with 18 games to ...
reuters.com/sports/nhl-breaks-single-season-attendance-mark-with-three-days-remaining-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: Record Attendance Achieved in NHL Season 2024
- The National Hockey League announced on Monday that the single-season attendance record has been broken. A total of 22,560,634 fans have watched games in the regular season through Monday, filling arenas at 97 percent capacity, surpassing the previous record of 22,436,532 from the 2022-23 season.
- For three seasons now, the league has consisted of 32 teams, including the Seattle Kraken. Games this season have been played in the 32 home arenas as well as in various stadiums worldwide, including Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, T-Mobile Park in Seattle, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
- A highlight was the game on February 18, where 79,690 spectators were present - the third-largest audience in NHL history, as the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders at MetLife Stadium 6-5 in overtime.
- The schedule still includes eight games on Tuesday, four on Wednesday, and six on Thursday to conclude the regular season.
American Airlines Pilots Union Warns of ‘Significant Spike’ in Safety, Maintenance Issues
time.com/6968013/american-airlines-pilots-union-significant-spike-safety-issues/
Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4598352-biden-set-to-deny-approval-for-mining-companys-road-through-alaskan-wilderness/
US: Aircraft transporting fuel crashes into frozen river in Alaska: A Douglas C-54 aircraft transporting fuel crashed into a frozen river shortly after takeoff ...
timesofoman.com/article/144740-us-aircraft-transporting-fuel-crashes-into-frozen-river-in-alaska
Alaska sues EPA over Pebble copper and gold mine prohibitions: Alaska sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday seeking to overturn an agency ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/alaska-sues-epa-over-pebble-copper-gold-mine-prohibitions-2024-04-11/
The Way Airlines Charge for Bags Is Becoming More Complex and Expensive: Baggage fees are rising or changing at many airlines, and travelers who hyperfocus on ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/airline-baggage-fees-climbing-d7c80874
Video Shows Alaska Plane Burst Into Flames Before Fatal Crash: Two people were onboard the plane, which crashed into a frozen river shortly after takeoff.
newsweek.com/alaska-fatal-plane-crash-video-fire-no-survivors-two-dead-1893606
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Biden looks to nudge further ahead with Alaska and Wyoming Democratic delegates: President Joe Biden looks to nudge further ahead in his party’s nomination for ...
apnews.com/article/democrat-primary-voting-alaska-wyoming-nomination-8605e7ed6b700c62066763eeea9fb14c
See Where Future U.S. Eclipses Will be Visible: Just how rare are total solar eclipses, which require a perfect alignment of the sun and moon?
scientificamerican.com/article/see-where-future-u-s-eclipses-will-be-visible/
Quick Glance: The future total solar eclipses
- The next total solar eclipse in North America will occur on March 30, 2033, not in twenty years.
- The 2033 eclipse will offer a unique spectacle in Alaska after sunrise, coinciding with the aurora borealis season. Additionally, the path of totality extends to Siberia.
- The eclipse on August 23, 2044, will be visible in Montana and North Dakota, with Greenland and parts of Canada along the path.
- An equally remarkable eclipse to the 2024 event will take place on August 12, 2045, covering Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida in its path of totality.
Lockheed Martin wins US missile defense contract worth $17 bln: Lockheed Martin has won a $17 billion contract to develop the next generation of interceptors to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/lockheed-martin-wins-us-missile-defense-contract-worth-17-bln
Best places in US for relaxing trip, from girl who's visited 50 states: After traveling to all 50 states, I've found some great places for a relaxing vacation ...
businessinsider.com/best-places-united-states-relaxing-trip-been-to-50-states
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Alaska is ready for another record-breaking cruise season: Cruise lines at various pricing tiers will make frequent excursions to the 49th state ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/15/travel-alaska-is-ready-for-another-record-breaking-cruise-season/
If you have a spring birthday people, this Birthday Baked Alaska is what you want to celebrate with. cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022050-birthday-baked-alaska
Shark species that may be world’s ‘largest predatory fish’ is a rare sight, NOAA says
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287791985.html
Ahead of this year's US presidential polls, Biden wins Wyoming's caucuses: President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection ...
business-standard.com/world-news/biden-wins-wyoming-s-caucuses-become-only-choice-in-alaska-for-democrats-124041300749_1.html
Maggie Rogers’s Journey from Viral Fame to Religious Studies: A Profile of the singer-songwriter before the release of her new album, “Don’t Forget Me ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/15/maggie-rogers-profile
‘America is nuts about guns … experiencing it for real is different’: Peter Murtagh felt no gun pressure on his trip all the way through South and Central ...
irishtimes.com/culture/books/2024/04/20/gun-culture-the-lightning-rod-subject-in-todays-america/
US and China plan talks on economic growth including manufacturing ‘overcapacity’ issue, Yellen says
apnews.com/article/us-china-yellen-economics-trade-tariffs-diplomacy-cb17ca4ed180e9b2d30ac5cdc12e1cb0
Quick Glance: US and China Reach Accord on New Talks for 'Balanced' Economic Growth
- The United States and China have agreed to hold 'intensive exchanges on balanced growth', as stated by the US Treasury Department, following two days of discussions between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Guangzhou.
- These planned talks signify the latest advancement in joint efforts to stabilize relations between the world's top two economies since a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping last November.
- Yellen emphasized that these exchanges will facilitate a discussion on macroeconomic imbalances, including the link to overcapacity, and her intention to advocate for a fair playing field for American workers and companies.
- The US Treasury Secretary cautioned against China's overcapacity risks and highlighted the importance of dialogue to avoid potential conflicts, noting progress in the talks and the structured continuation of discussions as crucial.
Oil and gas drilling blocked in Alaska wilds as Biden seeks green credentials | kuwaittimes
kuwaittimes.com/article/13366/business/oil-and-gas-drilling-blocked-in-alaska-wilds-as-biden-seeks-green-credentials/
US News and World Report’s top 10 bucket list destinations in Alaska: From rugged Denali to Glacier Bay National Park, this lineup of Alaska's top sights ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/15/us-news-and-world-reports-top-10-bucket-list-destinations-in-alaska/
How a New AI Model Helps Volcanic History Rise from the Ashes: Volcano detectives use artificial intelligence to sleuth out ancient secrets in Alaska.
scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/how-a-new-ai-model-helps-volcanic-history-rise-from-the-ashes/
See Where Future U.S. Eclipses Will be Visible: Just how rare are total solar eclipses, which require a perfect alignment of the sun and moon?
scientificamerican.com/article/see-where-future-u-s-eclipses-will-be-visible/
RFK Jr. Seeks Endorsement of Political Party He Once Called a ‘Treasonous Cabal’: Kennedy called the Alaskan Independence Party “anti-American.” Now ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/rfk-kennedy-alaskan-independence-party-1235002060/
Some Americans to Receive $1,312 Direct Payment Within Days: Annual checks will be distributed to some permanent residents of Alaska on April 18.
newsweek.com/americans-receive-1312-direct-payment-alaska-1889737
National Park Week kicks off Saturday with free entry for all NPS sites: Kick off National Park Week with free entry to any park in the U.S. ...
richmond.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/travel/national-park-week-travel-free-entry-april-20/article_64c7e5de-778e-543c-9401-64b9eb7d9d3d.html
Dinosaurs Found To Break 150-Year-Old Scientific Rule: The discovery throws into question our understanding of animal evolution.
newsweek.com/dinosaurs-founs-break-scientific-law-evolution-1887901
San Diego Travelers View Total Solar Eclipse From 33,000 Feet on Alaska Airlines Jet
sandiegouniontribune.com/news/story/2024-04-08/san-diego-travelers-view-eclipse-from-31-000-feet
Essay | What Climate Change Looks Like in the Arctic: A polar explorer warns that we are running out of time to understand this unique environment.
wsj.com/science/environment/what-climate-change-looks-like-in-the-arctic-14fcd651
Payments of $1,312 Being Sent to Some Americans in 2 Days: Residents receive checks courtesy of the Permanent Fund Dividend, which gives money to Alaskans based ...
newsweek.com/alaska-direct-payments-permanent-fund-dividend-1890951
Alaska Airlines mid-air blowout incident: Boeing pays $160 million in compensation for blowout of panel during flight at 16,000 feet
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-alaska-airlines-mid-air-blowout-incident-boeing-pays-160-million-in-compensation-for-blowout-of-panel-during-flight-at-16000-feet-3447179/
Recently, Maggie Rogers performed “Alaska”—the song that catapulted her to overnight fame in 2016—at Carnegie Hall, in front of people culled from various ... Show more www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/15/maggie-rogers-profile
Russia's cruise missiles may be malfunctioning, missing their targets: The Russian AS23a Kodiak missile — also known as the Kh-101 — was designed to hit major ...
businessinsider.com/russia-cruise-missiles-malfunction-miss-targets-2024-4
Cruise market: full speed ahead: Cruising has picked up speed again, ports around the world are reporting record numbers - but there is resistance at some of the ...
faz.net/aktuell/reise/kreuzfahrt-verzeichnet-wieder-rekordzahlen-19618263.html
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What's fresh at St. Louis-area farmers markets this week: Heading to the farmers markets this weekend? Here's what you'll find. Plus our interactive map on where ...
stltoday.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/farmers-markets/whats-fresh-at-st-louis-area-farmers-markets-this-week/article_50bcf910-d748-5f4a-8c9f-96f7c63a40c0.html
Girls Tier II 19U 1A National Title was Years in the Making for Hockey Club Fairbanks
nationals.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1306306
6 Potential Settings We’d Love to See for Fallout 5: We'd love for the next Fallout game to let us explore the post-nuclear remains of any of these six locations ...
gamingbolt.com/6-potential-settings-wed-love-to-see-for-fallout-5
Investors Balk at Private Equity Firms Borrowing Against Their Funds’ Assets: Private equity firms are attempting to get blanket permission to borrow against ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/investors-balk-at-pe-firms-borrowing-against-their-funds-assets
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Fallout's Battle Of Anchorage Was More Significant Than The Show Suggests: Although Fallout takes place 219 years after the first bombs drop ...
screenrant.com/fallout-show-battle-of-anchorage-significance-explained/
Huge sea creature washes up on CA coast in first reported death this year, experts say
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article287907685.html
Boeing Weathers Whistleblower Testimony as Airlines Tally Costs: A day of Congressional hearings will keep the plane maker in the spotlight over safety practices ...
inc.com/associated-press/boeing-weathers-whistleblower-testimony-as-airlinestally-costs.html
🚶♀️ Rural affairs correspondent Katharine Hay visits Stobo Hope, near Peebles in the Borders, to hear from a local resident group protesting against plans to ... Show more
‘Strong focus on aesthetics’ contributed to Norwegian bridge collapse: A ‘strong focus on aesthetics’ contributed to the weakness of a bridge in Norway that ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/strong-focus-on-aesthetics-contributed-to-norwegian-bridge-collapse
Huge sea creature washes up on CA coast in first reported death this year, experts say
sacbee.com/news/california/article287907685.html
Xbox Mastercard is now available to all United States residents: In September 2023, Microsoft announced early access to Xbox Mastercard, a credit card with perks ...
neowin.net/news/xbox-mastercard-is-now-available-to-all-united-states-residents/
Hockey notes: Omaha adds to players from Alaska; Mavs finish fourth in NCAA in attendance
omaha.com/sports/college/uno/hockey-notes-omaha-adds-to-players-from-alaska-mavs-finish-fourth-in-ncaa-in-attendance/article_ad092ef8-fe56-11ee-b394-53cd8e3f7cd5.html
Aidan Pustizzi’s Defensive Impact Propels Nashville Jr. Predators to Youth Tier II 18U 2A National Championship
nationals.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1306315
First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides: Group of bipartisan lawmakers – including those from Alaska, Georgia and Virginia – has been ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-first-major-attempts-to-regulate-ai-face-headwinds-from-all-sides/
Biden Trades Alaskan Oil Tomorrow for Progressive Votes Today: The logic at play is simple: New restrictions in the National Petroleum Reserve won’t raise pump ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-19/biden-trades-alaskan-oil-tomorrow-for-progressive-votes-today
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Young dad grabbed knife and stormed off after argument: Cody Homer was found in an Ashby pub with a small amount of cannabis and the knife was never recovered
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/young-dad-stormed-after-argument-9221665
Today we celebrate the start of the 2024 Season of Emancipation and the Anniversary of the Bussa Rebellion of 1816.
Bussa to Barrow takes us on a journey ... Show more #NCFBarbados #DivisionOfCulture #SeasonOfEmancipation #SeasonOfEmancipation2024 #Barbados
Lockheed Beats Northrop for $17 Billion US Interceptor Deal: Lockheed Martin Corp. beat rival Northrop Grumman Corp. in a $17 billion contest to continue ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/lockheed-beats-northrop-for-17-billion-us-missile-interceptor
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The worst MLB teams from the 2010s: Analytics took over baseball by the 2010s, and many teams rebuilt by intentionally tanking. As a result ...
yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_worst_mlb_teams_from_the_2010s/s1__40244419
Mission complete: Dr. Ebbie Shearer Jackson ran what was probably one of the most challenging races of her life, considering what she was doing it for – her ...
thenassauguardian.com/lifestyles/mission-complete/article_a7c2f070-fb75-11ee-accd-3b103a9cbe70.html
BP Focuses on Familiar Turf in Gulf of Mexico as Rivals Push New Oil Frontiers: For a company that made its name with frontier oil discoveries from Iran to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/bp-focuses-on-familiar-turf-in-gulf-of-mexico-as-rivals-push-new-oil-frontiers
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Big Oil suddenly likes Joe Biden and his 'pragmatic approach': The industry isn't getting everything it wants — but more than it had expected when Biden was ...
qz.com/biden-oil-industry-relations-1851410131
What Time is the Powerball Drawing?: After the Powerball jackpot soared to $1.326 billion, everyone is looking for the winning numbers.
kiplinger.com/taxes/what-time-is-the-powerball-drawing
Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
- A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.
- Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.
- As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.
- The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
China in the South China Sea and the Arctic: Insights from Liselotte Odgaard.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/china-in-the-south-china-sea-and-the-arctic/
Quick Glance: Taiwan Rejects China's Aid Offer After Earthquake
- Taiwanese authorities have not yet estimated the cost of recovering from the massive, deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday.
- China offered aid, but Taiwan swiftly turned it down due to their conflict-ridden relationship.
- Taiwan's quick rejection likely stems from lingering bitterness over how the 1999 earthquake was handled.
- China's aid always comes with conditions, leading to Taiwan's resistance based on distrust and military threats.
The Arctic As Seen From Alaska: Anchorage (High North News): Dear reader. The US Arctic is different from how we know it in the Nordics. This week ...
highnorthnews.com/en/arctic-seen-alaska-0
How To Redeem Miles For Qatar Airways Business Class: Want to redeem miles for Qatar Airways' incredible business class product? Here's everything you ...
onemileatatime.com/guides/redeem-miles-qatar-airways-business-class/
Biden Plans Sweeping Effort to Block Arctic Oil Drilling: The US set aside 23 million acres of Alaska’s North Slope to serve as an emergency oil supply a century ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/biden-plans-sweeping-effort-to-block-arctic-oil-drilling
2024 Solar Eclipse: When is the next one? How often do they happen?: Don’t worry if you missed the 2024 eclipse. There will be more.
vox.com/science/24117884/when-is-the-next-total-solar-eclipse
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Jewel Will Still Save Your Soul: Artifice is out, mental health is in, and Jewel’s been ready for this moment her entire life.
elle.com/culture/music/a60446644/jewel-interview-2024/
PBA legend Sean Chambers excited to bring ‘Mr. 100%’ energy to UAAP with FEU: PBA legend and former Alaska Aces star import Sean Chambers finally fulfills a ...
rappler.com/sports/uaap/pba-legend-sean-chambers-excited-bring-energy-feu-tamaraws/
The Arctic Is Burning - And It Is Changing The World: Anchorage (High North News): The Arctic is rapidly warming, and as a result wildland fires are sweeping ...
highnorthnews.com/en/arctic-burning-and-it-changing-world
A new journey awaits as Never Alone 2 is announced: From Humble Games and E-line Media, rooted in the unique traditions and culture of the Iñupiat people will be ...
thexboxhub.com/a-new-journey-awaits-as-never-alone-2-is-announced/
Engine fire: US aviation authority investigates new breakdown at Boeing: A holiday flight operated by US airline Southwest had to cancel takeoff in Mexico ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/us-luftfahrtbehoerde-prueft-erneut-panne-bei-boeing-konzernchef-verzichtet-auf-bonus-19635118.html
Quick Glance: Boeing CEO receives nearly $33 million in 2023 total compensation
- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun received nearly $33 million in total compensation in 2023, with much of it in deferred stock that decreased in value after an incident.
- Calhoun's retirement payouts were valued at over $44 million as of year-end 2023.
- Boeing underwent a management shakeup due to quality concerns from regulators and customers.
- Boeing revamped its executive compensation policies to prioritize product safety and quality after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
Officials alarmed as Negros Occidental, Bacolod see more suspected pertussis cases
rappler.com/nation/visayas/negros-occidental-bacolod-see-more-suspected-pertussis-cases-april-9-2024/
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