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Bids start for long-term flood fix feds say will be fast and cheap — but they don’t know what it is

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking competitors to design a long-term glacial flooding solution for Alaska communities

The Independent UK

A tale of two Dan Sullivans: Republicans with same name contest Alaska primary

Democrat Mary Peltola, who won the red state’s House seat twice, is also running to unseat the incumbent senator

The Guardian - US

At 15, Lynne Cox broke the English Channel record for men and women; at 30, after an 11-year wait for permission, she swam through 38°F water from Alaska to the Soviet Union

In 1987, endurance swimmer Lynne Cox made waves by crossing the Bering Strait, swimming from Alaska to Soviet territory during a tense Cold War period. This monumental swim was more than a personal triumph; it represented a bridge of peace and understanding between two divided nations. Her bravery earned accolades…

The Times of India

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In 1958, Mahala Ashley Dickerson visited Alaska on vacation and decided to move there; after claiming 160 acres, she became the territory's first Black homesteader and months later its first Black lawyer

Mahala Ashley Dickerson broke several barriers during her six-decade legal career. Born in Alabama in 1912, she became the state’s first Black female lawyer in 1948 before moving to Alaska. In 1958, she became Alaska’s first Black homesteader and later its first Black lawyer. Her career included major discrimination cases,…

The Times of India

Alaska candidate for US Senate rejects Kamala Harris’s unsolicited support

Former VP sent fundraising appeal for Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign – with half of donations going to Harris’s organization

The Guardian - US

In 1958, the US moved 25 caribou to an Alaska island as emergency food for military personnel; by 2005, their herd had grown to 2,750

Following the closure of the military base, a herd of caribou was introduced to enhance food reserves, leading to a dramatic surge in their numbers. With no natural predators or hunting, their population exploded, causing significant overgrazing that harmed the island's delicate flora and soil. This unchecked growth prompted the…

The Times of India

Biological Parents Sued Surrogate for $250,000 Over Abortion, Now Court Bans Her From Seeing Baby

A surrogate mother in Texas is fighting for custody after refusing a $250,000 lawsuit threat to terminate a pregnancy due to a severe heart condition diagnosis in the unborn child.

International Business Times UK

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In 1973, a Wisconsin teenager moved to Alaska; 12 years later, she drove into a storm her rivals avoided and became the first woman to win the Iditarod

In 1985, Libby Riddles etched her name in history as the first female champion of the Iditarod. During the race, she made a pivotal choice to push through an intense storm, propelling her ahead of competitors who chose to take shelter. Battling against harsh conditions and physical exhaustion, Riddles showcased…

The Times of India

In 2025, Alaska nurse entered surrogacy agreement with Los Angeles based California couple, exactly a year after Rumi-Gabriel controversy in Texas reaches Dallas court's threshold even as baby boy suffers life-threatening hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a condition where one side of the heart is underdeveloped and prevents normal blood flow. If untreated, the condition causes severe symptoms such as trouble breathing, skin rashes, weak pulse and ashen or bluish skin.

The Economic Times

In 1974, Vietnam veteran Kenneth Deardorff moved to Alaska looking for work; 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to receive a homestead title

Vietnam veteran Kenneth Deardorff arrived in Alaska in 1974 with a geography degree and plans to find work with the US Geological Survey or another employer. Instead, the California native became fascinated by the idea of building a life in the state's remote wilderness. He travelled to the Bureau of…

The Times of India

FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program

An enduring conspiracy theory has resurfaced on social media after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, with users blaming a research program in Alaska for the disaster

The Independent UK

Surrogacy Contracts, Abortion, and Peonage

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Reason

Who Is McKenna West? The Surrogate Who Defied Abortion Orders and Gave Birth in Texas

Who is McKenna West? The Alaska surrogate whose decision after a prenatal diagnosis triggered a Texas parental-rights dispute.

International Business Times UK

In 2006, Alaska began rebuilding a creek damaged by decades of gold mining; the first restored stretch was followed by a six-fold rise in salmon runs

For decades, gold mining has done more than alter the scenery around Resurrection Creek in Alaska, it has changed the creek itself. Degradation of riverbanks, alteration of stream channels and loss of wetlands that once provided habitat for salmon and wildlife. But nearly 20 years ago, restoration efforts began to…

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Major Update In Case Of Surrogate Trying To Save Baby After Biological Parents Demand Pregnancy Be Terminated

“I felt I had no other option, no way out,” the surrogate mother said.

The Times of India

A remote Alaska village is slowly sinking as the frozen ground beneath it thaws, releasing ancient carbon locked away for thousands of years

A remote village on Alaska’s North Slope is facing a growing threat from beneath its feet. In Point Lay, also known as Kali, thawing ice-rich ground is causing the land to sink unevenly, damaging buildings and essential infrastructure. Researchers studying the community have documented widespread ground subsidence and found that…

The Economic Times

In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interest

A Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality. New technologies and increased ice melt have revived interest in this concept. Several countries are now re-examining iceberg transport for water needs. The idea remains a potential solution for global freshwater…

The Economic Times

Solar Eclipse Today August 12, 2026 Time: When, where and how to watch in US, Canada, Europe and other places

Where and when can watch the Solar eclipse: People in the US can watch the rare August 12 total solar eclipse online, even though totality will not be visible across the country. Alaska and 26 states will see a partial eclipse, while NASA's livestream will provide views of totality from…

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Surrogate asks Texas court to let her seek medical care on the baby she’s carrying, AG Paxton says

An Alaskan surrogate has traveled to Texas for legal protection after a California couple has refused treatment for a severe heart condition.

The Independent UK

Here’s when you can catch the solar eclipse in the US and Canada

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The Times of India

These cattle were left to survive alone on an Alaskan island; generations later, their DNA was unlike most US breeds

Chirikof Island cattle showcase a remarkable blend of Yakut and Hereford genetics, having thrived in isolation on a remote Alaskan island for many generations. Over time, their unique traits have emerged through the challenges posed by the island's harsh environment. This resilient herd not only exemplifies genetic diversity but also…

The Economic Times

Mark Zuckerberg’s $300 million yacht Launchpad was nearby as Alaska cruise ship rescued stranded skiff after it ran out of fuel. Meta CEO explains why yacht did not respond immediately

Mark Zuckerberg’s $300 million yacht Launchpad was reportedly near a stranded 21-foot skiff in Southeast Alaska after the boat ran out of fuel. An UnCruise Adventures vessel, Wilderness Legacy, ultimately diverted to help tow the skiff to safety. Here’s what happened and why Zuckerberg’s spokesperson later explained that the yacht…

The Independent UK

Meta spokesperson says Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear distress call in time to assist skiff

The skiff ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska when it made the call

The Economic Times

A year after Alaska summit, Trump-Putin peace push gives way to war escalation

A summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict has failed. Diplomatic initiatives have stalled, and both sides are now escalating attacks. This has resulted in more civilian deaths than at any point since the war's early months. Russia's demands for territorial concessions and sanctions…

The Times of India

US records hottest month ever as July heat shatters 132-year-old record

The United States has recorded its hottest month in more than a century of official temperature records. July’s average temperature was 76.89F (24.94C) across the Lower 48 states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Lower 48 refers to all US states except Alaska and Hawaii.

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