26 minutes ago Column | Federal workers should tell Trump ‘no deal’ on resignation offer

Column | Federal workers should tell Trump ‘no deal’ on resignation offer  The Washington Post

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9 hours ago Oklahoma Superintendent: Colleges That Won't Work with ICE Should Be Defunded

On Wednesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters (R) argued that universities that refuse to work with law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should lose taxpayer funding. Host Blake Burman asked, “So, what happens The post Oklahoma Superintendent: Colleges That Won’t Work with ICE Should Be Defunded appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates as Economic Growth Stagnates

The European Central Bank’s reduction, the fifth consecutive cut since last summer, came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates.

Economics

62 minutes ago Book Review: Hunted by the FBI and Russian Oligarch, a hedge fund manager flees into the wilderness

"The writing is tight, the suspense is unrelenting" in Boston-based Joseph Finder's latest thriller, "The Oligarch's Daughter." The post Book Review: Hunted by the FBI and Russian Oligarch, a hedge fund manager flees into the wilderness appeared first on Boston.com.

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44 hours ago AROUND ALASKA: Serum Run, Forest Management, Iceworm Festival, and Winning Photo!

AROUND ALASKA: Serum Run, Forest Management, Iceworm Festival, and Winning Photo!  youralaskalink

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3 hours ago ElevenLabs, the hot AI audio startup, confirms $180M in Series C funding at a $3.3B valuation

ElevenLabs, one of the more popular startups working in the field AI audio, said Thursday that it has raised a Series C round of $180 million, valuing the company at $3.3 billion post-money. a16z and ICONIQ Growth are co-leading investment. Rumors of the fundraise were first reported by TechCrunch. The final numbers confirm some but […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

3 hours ago 'Digital doppelgangers' are helping scientists tackle everyday problems—and showing what makes us human

As rising seas lap at its shore, Tuvalu faces an existential threat. In an effort to preserve the tiny island nation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, its government has been building a "digital twin" of the entire country.

Science

48 minutes ago Preparations Begin for Joint IAM Bargaining at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines

Preparations Begin for Joint IAM Bargaining at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines  GOIAM

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16 hours ago Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers

Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers  Alaska's News Source

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9 hours ago Ukraine aid groups cut services, scramble for cash after US funding shock

Ukraine aid groups cut services, scramble for cash after US funding shock  Reuters

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3 hours ago Trump attacks DEI policies after DC plane crash, says FAA employees must be held to 'highest standards'

President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference addressing Wednesday night's deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.

Events

40 hours ago Trump admin offers payouts for resignations in move mirroring Musk's memo at Twitter

The Trump administration offered an ultimatum to some federal employees asking them to choose if they want to resign in a pitch that echoes Elon Musk's moves at Twitter.

Technology

20 hours ago Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed

Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed  Reuters

Science

1 hour ago Conservative law firm launches probe into five major universities for alleged 'censorship regime'

Conservative law firm Alliance Defending Freedom pushes probe into five major universities after alleged "censorship" practices that were funded by taxpayers.

Politics

21 hours ago Meta agrees to pay Trump $25 million to settle lawsuit over Facebook and Instagram suspensions

Meta agreed to pay President Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations after his suspension from Facebook and Instagram in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack.

Economics

3 hours ago State Forestry & Fire Protection division awards $306,292 in grants to rural Alaska fire departments

State Forestry & Fire Protection division awards $306,292 in grants to rural Alaska fire departments  akfireinfo.com

Events

2 hours ago US foreign aid freeze is upending global aid and the work of contractors

US foreign aid freeze is upending global aid and the work of contractors  CNN

Politics

30 hours ago Cash Grab: UK's BBC TV Tax May Be Extended to People Who Don't Even Watch it and Only Stream Netflix

The British government is reportedly considering extending the BBC licence fee to people who only use streaming services to pay for the faltering public broadcaster. The post Cash Grab: UK’s BBC TV Tax May Be Extended to People Who Don’t Even Watch it and Only Stream Netflix appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

4 hours ago Blizzard conditions build into Southwest Alaska, with warmer weather next week

Blizzard conditions build into Southwest Alaska, with warmer weather next week  Alaska's News Source

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2 hours ago Gabbard says 9/11 likely could have been prevented if not for intelligence 'stovepiping'

President Donald Trump's DNI pick Tulsi Gabbard said 9/11 would likely been prevented if not for government "stovepipeing," she said in the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing.

Politics

4 hours ago White House regroups as funding freeze chaos recalls first term’s travel ban

White House regroups as funding freeze chaos recalls first term’s travel ban  The Washington Post

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3 hours ago Gabbard avoids condemning government secrets leaker Snowden in confirmation hearing

Lawmakers gave DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard more than a half-dozen chances to withdraw past support of Edward Snowden in her confirmation hearing, but she didn't take them.

Politics

5 hours ago U.S. Consulate Sends Out Travel Warning over Cartel Explosives in Mexico

The U.S. Consulate in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, issued a travel warning about drug cartels using land mines and other explosive devices in key border cities in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. After initially trying to conceal information about those devices and having previously tried to discredit previous alerts dealing with cartel kidnappings, the Tamaulipas government claimed to welcome the warnings and asked the public to be careful when moving through rural dirt roads. The post U.S. Consulate Sends Out Travel Warning over Cartel Explosives in Mexico appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago Alaska students rank 51st among 53 U.S. jurisdictions in 3 of 4 categories in annual ‘Nation’s Report Card’

Alaska students rank 51st among 53 U.S. jurisdictions in 3 of 4 categories in annual ‘Nation’s Report Card’  Juneau Empire

Politics

10 hours ago Trans community fears Trump's actions will upend legal precedent on prison protections

One of President Trump's first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It's just one in a series of actions signed by Trump that target the trans community.

Events

4 hours ago Former FAA administrator and airline pilot provides analysis on midair collision in D.C. area

Steve Inskeep speaks with former Federal Aviation Administrator Randy Babbitt about the midair collision in Washington, D.C.

Politics

16 hours ago Reagan National Airport crash: Trump, lawmakers react to tragedy as officials investigate

U.S. politicians expressed grief and sympathy on Wednesday night after a passenger plane from Kansas collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.

Events

5 hours ago Salary board recommends automatic pay changes for Alaska governor, legislators, top officials

Salary board recommends automatic pay changes for Alaska governor, legislators, top officials  Alaska Beacon

Politics

19 hours ago FEMA Fraud: Scam Artists Pose as Fire Victims to Steal Relief from Desperate Residents

Scammers have been applying for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the recent California wildfires, filling in addresses within the burn zone before the actual residents can claim their relief. The post FEMA Fraud: Scam Artists Pose as Fire Victims to Steal Relief from Desperate Residents appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago Nolte – NPR TDS: Astronauts Were ‘Stranded’ Until Trump Asks Elon to Rescue Them

Until President Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to “go get” two astronauts, on at least four occasions the far-left, taxpayer-funded welfare queens at NPR described these same astronauts as “stranded.” The post Nolte – NPR TDS: Astronauts Were ‘Stranded’ Until Trump Asks Elon to Rescue Them appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 hours ago DOT addresses Seward Highway safety concerns after 2 fatal accidents this month

DOT addresses Seward Highway safety concerns after 2 fatal accidents this month  Alaska's News Source

Events

7 hours ago Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: 'miserably failed in its mandate'

The Israeli government ban on UNRWA over national security concerns and links to terrorism began Jan. 30. UNRWA has called the move by Jerusalem as "disastrous."

Politics

23 hours ago Three years after John O’Keefe’s death, Karen Read case far from resolved

Read, who reportedly owes her lawyers millions of dollars, has turned to unorthodox fundraising measures as she argues her innocence. The post Three years after John O’Keefe’s death, Karen Read case far from resolved appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

7 hours ago Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post

Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post  Alaska Beacon

Politics

23 hours ago Governor Newsom provides ongoing support to help business owners and workers recover from LA firestorms

Governor Newsom provides ongoing support to help business owners and workers recover from LA firestorms  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Events

8 hours ago Opinion | Alaska's North Slope Gasline Is a Cautionary Tale for Fossil Fuel Boosters Like Trump

Opinion | Alaska's North Slope Gasline Is a Cautionary Tale for Fossil Fuel Boosters Like Trump  Common Dreams

Politics

24 hours ago White House Temporarily Pauses Certain Federal Financial Assistance Programs But U.S. District Judge Pauses Pause Until February 3

White House Temporarily Pauses Certain Federal Financial Assistance Programs But U.S. District Judge Pauses Pause Until February 3  Womble Bond Dickinson

Events

10 hours ago Trump signs executive orders stripping federal funding from schools that teach CRT, supporting school choice

One executive order removes federal funding from K-12 schools that teach critical race theory, and another supports educational choice initiatives.

Politics

24 hours ago At Tulsi Gabbard’s Confirmation Hearing, Edward Snowden May Loom Large

Senators are expected to ask about her defense of the former government contractor, who released reams of data on U.S. surveillance programs and fled to Russia.

Events

10 hours ago Shell and Equinor Oil and Gas Production Is Blocked at Sites Off British Coast

A court ruling requires the British government to consider the potential climate impact of the oil and gas produced in the North Sea.

Politics

25 hours ago White House still committed to freezing ‘woke’ funds despite rescinding OMB memo

The White House remains committed to freezing federal grants and loans aimed at “woke" programs, Fox News has learned, despite the administration’s move to rescind the original Office of Management and Budget memo — effectively ending the legal battle and any “confusion" for Americans.

Events

11 hours ago Democratic Sen. Patty Murray discusses holding the Trump administration to account

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, following the White House's withdrawal of an order to pause federal spending.

Politics

28 hours ago Video shows pilot survive after dramatic fighter jet crash at Alaska air base

Video shows pilot survive after dramatic fighter jet crash at Alaska air base  CNN

Events

11 hours ago Alaska lawmakers signal opposition to Denali name change in resolution

Alaska lawmakers signal opposition to Denali name change in resolution  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

29 hours ago Fighter Jet Crash at Alaska Air Force Base Caught on Camera as Pilot Ejects at Last Minute

Fighter Jet Crash at Alaska Air Force Base Caught on Camera as Pilot Ejects at Last Minute  PEOPLE

Events

12 hours ago A Fish Farm Offered 40,000 Pounds of Salmon for Free. There Was a Catch.

When an upstate New York salmon farm went out of business, nonprofits had days to find a way to catch, refrigerate and clean more than 13,000 fish.

Politics

31 hours ago Alaskans failing to make progress toward most health improvements sought by 2030

Alaskans failing to make progress toward most health improvements sought by 2030  Alaska Beacon

Events

13 hours ago Point of View: Education finances in Alaska: Same old story, same results?

Point of View: Education finances in Alaska: Same old story, same results?  Homer News

Politics

34 hours ago With a new home for DOGE in the White House, here's what you need to know

The Department of Government Efficiency, a post-election promise brought to life by President Trump via executive order looks different than its original proposal to broadly cut federal spending.

Events

13 hours ago US Coast Guard cutter John Witherspoon arrives at homeport in Kodiak, Alaska

US Coast Guard cutter John Witherspoon arrives at homeport in Kodiak, Alaska  Baird Maritime

Politics

35 hours ago Watch: U.S. fighter jet nosedives in Alaska, exploding into flames (pilot survives!)

Watch: U.S. fighter jet nosedives in Alaska, exploding into flames (pilot survives!)  Boing Boing

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