Douglas DC-4 plane crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska; not clear how many people on board
apnews.com/article/alaska-plane-crash-fairbanks-5a19fc01efdb055c1b538dffaeff5d06
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
‘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
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 ...
apnews.com/article/alaska-drilling-petroleum-reserve-biden-1dd8c07d2ed6e902ee6ac6298e2eaade
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.
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
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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/
U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Faces Delays With No Funding Request for 2025, Aims to Acquire Commercial Icebreaker
highnorthnews.com/en/us-coast-guard-icebreaker-faces-delays-no-funding-request-2025-aims-acquire-commercial-icebreaker
F-16 Aggressor Squadron In Alaska Becomes Unique Air Defense Unit: The 18th Aggressor Squadron is now the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron ...
twz.com/air/f-16-aggressor-squadron-in-alaska-becomes-unique-air-defense-unit
What is the most visited national park in the US? Answers to your biggest park questions
usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/national-parks/2024/03/31/national-parks-most-visited-trivia/73089990007/
Protecting Forests Can Help Us Combat the Climate Crisis–If Done Right: If we are to restore old growth, combat climate change, and preserve wildlife habitats ...
commondreams.org/opinion/protect-forests-combat-climate-crisis
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
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/
Balloon recovered off coast of Alaska had been in the ocean for ‘well over a year,’ Pentagon says
cnn.com/2024/03/22/politics/balloon-alaska-pentagon/
As aviation industry becomes butt of jokes, officials stress flying is safe: While Boeing faces serious challenges, there’s no sign incidents are on the rise -- ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/03/24/boeing-united-flying-safety/
FBI: Air Force intel analyst shared classified info on Discord with far-right Boogaloo group
axios.com/2024/03/22/discord-classified-documents-boogaloo-air-force-jason-gray
Air Force intel analyst's classified info probe led to child pornography charges: An unsealed FBI affidavit alleged Jason Gray shared an image that ...
axios.com/2024/03/23/air-force-probe-child-pornography-charges
Defense Department analyzing possible spy balloon discovered off Alaskan coast: The Defense Department is analyzing a balloon discovered by fishermen off the ...
cnn.com/2024/03/06/politics/defense-department-analyzing-possible-spy-balloon-alaska/
Justice Dept. opens criminal probe of mid-flight blowout on 737 Max plane: A grand jury has been convened to examine evidence in the Jan. 5 incident ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/03/09/justice-department-investigation-boeing-max-accident/
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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FBI to examine possible balloon debris recovered by Alaska fisherman: In January 2023, a Chinese spy balloon entered U.S. airspace off Alaska.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi-examine-balloon-debris-recovered-alaska-fisherman/story
Tribes from Alaska to Wisconsin will get millions of dollars for clean energy projects. Here’s how they’ll roll out
fastcompany.com/91044041/tribes-from-alaska-to-wisconsin-will-get-millions-for-clean-energy-projects-heres-how-theyll-roll-out
Senator questions why pilots were unaware of 787-9 cockpit door blowout feature: A US Senator has described it as “chilling” that pilots were kept unaware that a ...
aerotime.aero/articles/alaska-airlines-door-plug-blowout-cockpit-door
WSJ News Exclusive | Justice Department Opens Probe, Interviews Crew in Alaska Airlines Blowout
wsj.com/business/airlines/justice-department-opens-probe-interviews-crew-in-alaska-airlines-blowout-d4cdfa6d
How Seattle police contract could affect recruiting, budget, accountability: Details of the contract have not been made public and union members and the union ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/how-seattle-police-contract-could-affect-recruiting-budget-accountability/
Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry's wings: This comes as the global fleet of commercial aircraft is set to balloon a third by 2034 ...
newvision.co.ug/category/world/maintenance-staff-shortage-could-clip-aviatio-NV_184833
Boeing CEO Must Satisfy Airlines That Pushed for New Leadership: Boeing Co.’s customers finally have what they’ve been after: a leadership shakeup at the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/next-boeing-ceo-must-win-over-airlines-that-led-calhoun-revolt
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Parkway ranks as the most-visited national park again in 2023: new NPS data: It may not be the first site you think of when you think of a national park ...
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4484021-parkway-ranks-as-the-most-visited-national-park-again-in-2023-new-nps-data/
FBI tells Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max passengers that they might be 'victims of a crime'
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/22/fbi-tells-passengers-on-the-alaska-airlines-flight-that-lost-a-panel-they-might-be-crime-victims_6646673_4.html
Maternal syphilis rates tripled between 2016 and 2022: CDC: The number of expecting mothers with syphilis in the United States more than tripled between 2016 and ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4473269-maternal-syphilis-rates-tripled-cdc/
What to know about rare virus Alaskapox after 1st fatal case: The virus was first identified in Fairbanks in 2015, the Alaska DOH says.
abcnews.go.com/Health/alaska-resident-dies-rare-alaskapox-virus-what-to-know/story
Boeing Deleted Footage of Work on Alaska Airlines Door That Blew Off 737 MAX: Federal investigators looking into the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX door blowout ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/14/headlines/boeing_deleted_footage_of_work_on_alaska_airlines_door_that_blew_off_737_max
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower’s Legal Battle Could Continue Posthumously, Lawyer Asserts
- A whistleblower and former Boeing inspector who passed away before his case concluded could have his matter heard posthumously, as per a legal expert.
- Barnett's death should not halt the claim, as his estate could step in as the complainant, stated whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.
- Boeing denied retaliating against Barnett but failed to dismiss the plaintiff's case.
- Barnett's attorneys urged local police to continue investigating despite the coroner's initial ruling.
NOAA seasonal outlook for U.S. calls for warmer spring, below-average flood risk - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/21/noaa-spring-outlook-high-temperaturs/5371711040654/
Police Say They Won’t Reopen Case of Alaska Woman Found Dead on Mayor’s Property: In an open letter, the Kotzebue police chief said state investigators reviewed ...
propublica.org/article/police-wont-reopen-case-of-kotzebue-alaska-woman-found-dead-on-mayors-property
Phoenix Inflation Rate Cools, Thanks to Moderation in Housing Costs: Phoenix once lead all other US metro areas in inflation. Now the city has one of the lowest ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/phoenix-inflation-rate-cools-thanks-to-moderation-in-housing-costs
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Alaska Governor Wants to Spend $1M Per Month to Send Troops to Texas Border: Mike Dunleavy is one of half the country's governors supporting Texas Governor Greg ...
newsweek.com/alaska-governor-send-troops-texas-border-mike-dunleavy-1868169
Quick Glance: Alaska to Send Soldiers to Texas Border
- Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy plans to send $1 million monthly to deploy soldiers to the Texas border.
- Mike Dunleavy supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts on the southern border.
- The Alaska National Guard plans to send 20 soldiers and two helicopters to Texas to assist with border control.
- Multiple Republican-led states have already sent personnel and resources to the southern border, with more potentially on the way.
ERS-2 satellite returns to Earth's atmosphere after almost 30 years: The ERS-2 satellite fell in the North Pacific Ocean somewhere between Alaska and Hawaii ...
itv.com/news/2024-02-21/ers-2-satellite-returns-to-earths-atmosphere-after-almost-30-years
Moving Mountains for Alaska Air Base Extension: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), north of Anchorage, is a critical link in the security operations in both ...
enr.com/articles/58225-moving-mountains-for-alaska-air-base-extension
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Boeing 737 Max: US Department of Justice investigates after near-miss: In January, a part of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-8 Max broke out of the fuselage ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/boeing-737-max-us-justizministerium-ermittelt-nach-beinahe-unglueck-19575891.html
GOP Sen. Murkowski: ‘Partisan’ Mayorkas impeachment a ‘detour’ from work: Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) on Wednesday criticized the House impeachment ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4440320-gop-sen-murkowski-partisan-mayorkas-impeachment-a-detour-from-work/
Investors Pony Up as LSD Moves Closer to FDA Approval: The FDA has given MindMed's LSD-based drug breakthrough-therapy status, paving the way for more ...
inc.com/chloe-aiello/first-lsd-based-drug-receives-fda-breakthrough-designation-paving-way-for-new-innovation.html
Alaskapox Death Means Virus 'More Geographically Widespread' Than Thought: A man who died from the virus was only the seventh ever recorded human case of the ...
newsweek.com/alaskapox-death-virus-widespread-1869609
As syphilis cases continue to surge in the US, recent federal efforts aim to tackle the alarming trend
cnn.com/2024/01/30/health/syphilis-surge-2022-sti-report-cdc/
Paid articlePaid Boeing (BA) Safety Culture Described as 'Inadequate' in FAA Report: US regulators issued a scathing report on Boeing Co.’s safety culture ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-26/boeing-safety-culture-found-inadequate-confusing-by-faa-panel
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: FAA Gives Boeing 90 Days to Fix Quality Control Issues
- Boeing has 90 days to address quality control issues, according to the FAA.
- The Federal Aviation Administration demands real and profound improvements from Boeing.
- Critics say the issues at Boeing run deeper than just missing bolts.
- Boeing has pledged to slow down and enhance quality.
The Arctic Refuge Has Always Been a Case Study in Weaponizing—or Worse—Science for Oil
time.com/6332304/arctic-refuge-drilling-distortions/
Boeing 737 Max Production Expansion Halted by FAA: US aviation regulators ordered Boeing Co. to halt further production-rate increases for its 737 Max aircraft ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-24/boeing-halted-from-further-max-production-increases-by-faa
Hungry sea otters are helping save California’s marshlands from erosion: Crab-eating sea otters lend helping paw to California marshland
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-hungry-sea-otters-are-helping-save-californias-marshlands-from-erosion-2/
Hunters fearing bears abandon moose in national park — except for 1 trophy, feds say
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article285951636.html
What is Alaskapox? Recent death brings attention to virus seen in small animals: Alaskapox was discovered in 2015 in a woman who lived near Fairbanks, Alaska ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2024/02/24/what-is-alaskapox-recent-death-brings-attention-to-virus-seen-in-small-animals
Norad confirms two separate incidents of Russian aircraft flying near Alaska: Six Russian jets were spotted flying near U.S. airspace on two separate occasions ...
ctvnews.ca/world/norad-confirms-two-separate-incidents-of-russian-aircraft-flying-near-alaska-1.6763118
First Alaskapox death reported: What you should know about the virus: It is carried by small mammals like shrews and voles and can spillover into humans in rare ...
popsci.com/health/what-is-alaskapox/
FAA opens investigation into Boeing quality control after Alaska Airlines incident
cnn.com/2024/01/11/business/the-faa-is-formally-investigating-boeing-over-alaska-airlines-boeing-737-max-incident/
Quick Glance: Alaska Airlines Incident and Aviation Safety
- An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft made an emergency landing in the US after a cabin panel blew off, causing a hole in the aircraft's fuselage.
- The FAA ordered an inquiry and passengers filed a class action lawsuit against Boeing.
- Discussions and speculations about the flight safety and the Alaska Airlines incident are ongoing.
- The NTSB received reports of warning lights on other Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft before the incident.
Cargo ship carrying burning lithium-ion batteries kept offshore of Alaska port: A large cargo ship with a fire in its hold is being kept 2 miles offshore of an ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cargo-ship-carrying-burning-lithium-ion-batteries-kept-offshore-alaska-rcna131729
2 dead, 3 rescued from overturned vessel in nearly-freezing waters off Alaska coast
abcnews.go.com/US/2-dead-3-rescued-overturned-vessel-freezing-waters/story
Here’s why so many Alaska and United flights are still canceled: Passengers on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have been marred by hundreds of flight ...
cnn.com/2024/01/12/business/alaska-and-united-flights-canceled-737-max/
Here's Every Major Theory About What's Really Going On In True Detective: Night Country
slashfilm.com/1508074/every-major-theory-about-true-detective-night-country/
Investigators are trying establish why a door plug blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 at 16,000 feet
Here's what we know so far bloom.bg/3Ubr4zh
Fire Breaks Out Aboard Ship Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries: The vessel, now off the Alaskan coast, is carrying nearly 2,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/30/us/cargo-ship-fire-batteries-alaska.html
Opinion: Building the Ambler mining road in Alaska threatens our Indigenous way of life
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-01-08/alaska-ambler-road-mining-indigenous-native-tribes
Lummi Nation among 20 entities to earn three-year BIA language preservation grant
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/01/lummi-nation-among-20-entities-to-earn-three-year-bia-language-preservation-grant/
A lithium-ion battery fire in a cargo ship's hold is out after several days of burning
9news.com.au/world/a-lithiumion-battery-fire-in-a-cargo-ships-hold-is-out-after-several-days-of-burning/9330d1fc-e229-48c6-b5c6-e1a34ca6abde
Satellite image of the week: Frosty, the icy volcano: Can you see the snowman waving? Millions of years ago, a chain of islands grew out of the sea off Alaska ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/satellitenbild-der-woche-frosty-der-eisige-vulkan-a-167d908f-7d01-460f-82b9-b334892ffcdc
(AAL) American Air Sees Full-Year Profit Above Analyst Expectations: American Airlines Group Inc. expects profit this year to beat Wall Street’s estimates as it ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-25/american-air-sees-full-year-profit-above-analyst-expectations
Industrial Strength: When Will Manufacturing Start Showing a Rebound?: Activity has to pick up for manufacturers eventually, but the early read this earnings ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-26/industrial-strength-when-will-manufacturing-start-showing-a-rebound-lruyso77
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Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker sits down with editors to get the latest on the JetBlue-Spirit merger and discuss the legal battle between the U.S ... Show more bit.ly/3S4u3Xq
Boeing 737 Max Production Expansion Halted by FAA: US aviation regulators ordered Boeing Co. to halt further production-rate increases for its 737 Max aircraft ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-24/boeing-halted-from-further-max-production-increases-by-faa
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas this year and live in the U.S., your best bet is to head to the mountains.
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Boeing 737 Max 9 Crisis: Trust in Airline Safety Will Take Years to Repair: After a Boeing 737 Max 9 narrowly escaped catastrophe, the US company must regain ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-01-14/boeing-737-max-9-crisis-trust-in-airline-safety-will-take-years-to-repair
U.S. lists wolverines as a threatened species in the Lower 48: They are known for their indefatigable foraging behavior to appease their voracious appetite.
axios.com/2023/11/29/us-wolverines-threatened-species
Boeing Gets New Demand From US Before Max 9 Jets Can Fly Again: US aviation regulators imposed additional requirements on Boeing Co. before its 737 Max 9 jets ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-13/boeing-gets-new-demand-from-us-before-max-9-jets-can-fly-again
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Here’s why so many Alaska and United flights are still canceled: The FAA has grounded affected Max 9s for inspection for days, and neither airline has has hinted ...
omaha.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/travel/united-alaska-flight-cancellations-boeing-max-9/article_d7cd8bc0-c706-567f-96be-e585a14f41e3.html
Still Falling: The Bloomberg Close, Americas Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-01-09/still-falling-the-bloomberg-close-americas-edition
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Kodiak Robotics unveils driverless-ready semi ahead of D-FW debut: The company will begin testing its sixth-generation autonomous tech without a safety driver on ...
dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2024/01/09/kodiak-robotics-unveils-driverless-ready-semi-ahead-of-debut-on-d-fw-roadways/
UN Security Council demands Houthis stop attacks: The UN Security Council on Jan. 10 demanded Yemen's Houthis immediately end attacks on ships in the Red Sea and ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-un-security-council-demands-houthis-stop-attacks/
Hamilton beachgoers split on council's $1.7m makeover plans: Wellington Street Beach might not be Piha or Anchorage Bay but in the landlocked city of Hamilton ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/503693/hamilton-beachgoers-split-on-council-s-1-point-7m-makeover-plans
Search for victims in deadly Alaska landslide shifts focus - UPI.com: Efforts to recover more victims of a landslide that killed three people in a rural ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/11/23/Search-for-victims-in-deadly-Alaska-landslide-shifts-focus/6311700798065/
Quick Glance: Tragic Incident: Family and Neighbor Affected by Landslide
- A landslide in southeast Alaska resulted in the deaths of five family members and their neighbor, who ran for the state’s House seat last year.
- The parents and three children were struck by the landslide at home, while search crews found the bodies of the parents and the oldest child.
- Neighbor Otto Florschutz remains missing, and the younger children have not been found.
- The landslide tore a path of evergreen trees from the mountain top to the ocean, hitting three homes and burying a highway.
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