Sometimes overlooked by campaigns, Native voters could decide major elections in 2024
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Democrat Mary Peltola Upsets Sarah Palin to Win Alaska’s Lone Congressional Seat: In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola has beaten former governor and 2008 Republican ...
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Quick Glance: Peltola, a Democrat, defeats Palin in Alaska's special election.
- Mary Peltola is the first Alaska Native elected to Congress.
- The extraordinary election was held following the death of Mr Young, 88, who was elected for the first time in 1973.
- Ms Palin, Ms Peltola, and Republican Nick Begich III will compete for the seat for the next two years in a November 8 election.
- Meanwhile, Democratic Representative Charlie Crist announced his resignation from the House effective immediately in order to focus on his gubernatorial campaign against Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis.
GOP's Lisa Murkowski and Dem Mary Peltola endorse each other in Alaska races
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Quick Glance: Murkowski and Peltola cross party boundaries to support each other in Alaska campaigns.
- Sealaska, an Alaska Native land ownership corporation, is instructing its members to vote for Murkowski and Peltola first.
- Another reason John and many other Alaska Natives support Peltola is fishing.
- "They both come to the table with the same base of supporters," he added, referring to women, Democrats, independents, and Alaska Native voters.
- In an interview, Tshibaka said Murkowski is "functionally a Democrat," and she chastised McConnell, whom she said she will not support for Republican leader in the next Congress, for "not listening to the people of Alaska."
Voters in Wyoming and Alaska will pick candidates for Congress and other offices in primaries and a special election, in another test of Donald Trump's ... Show more reut.rs/3QNOlCk
Chris Christie: Midterm results show Trump’s political instincts are ‘about him’: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that the latest results from ...
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Douglas DC-4 plane crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska; not clear how many people on board
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‘Strong focus on aesthetics’ contributed to Norwegian bridge collapse: A ‘strong focus on aesthetics’ contributed to the weakness of a bridge in Norway that ...
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Sullivan blasts Biden’s moves to restrict drilling and mining in Alaska as ‘national security suicide’
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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.
Oil and gas drilling blocked in Alaska wilds as Biden seeks green credentials | kuwaittimes
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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 ...
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The French far right is out to conquer older voters: Particularly active during mid-term elections, elderly electors have been the focus of the far-right ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/22/the-french-far-right-is-out-to-conquer-older-voters_6669176_5.html
Shark species that may be world’s ‘largest predatory fish’ is a rare sight, NOAA says
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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/
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 ...
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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/
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
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/
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
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
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 ...
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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 ...
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Lockheed Beats Northrop for $17 Billion US Interceptor Deal: Lockheed Martin Corp. beat rival Northrop Grumman Corp. in a $17 billion contest to continue ...
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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 ...
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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
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
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/
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 ...
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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
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
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 ...
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Comelec vows safety of internet voting system: According to Comelec, the system that will be in place for internet voting in 2025 will be safe even from ...
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Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, YouTube approved ads with disinformation on Indian elections: Report
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Comelec assures more transparency in 2025 midterm polls: With faster transmission and faster counting of votes, Comelec hopes to have a quicker announcement of ...
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YouTube tightens rules on AI, deepfakes, political ads amid global elections: YouTube officials acknowledged that AI-generated content, especially deepfakes ...
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During the 2022 midterm elections, abortion proved to be a defining issue, and many Democrats are banking on it remaining one in the 2024 election ... Show more five-thirty-eight.visitlink.me/2tyugg
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/
US and China plan talks on economic growth including manufacturing ‘overcapacity’ issue, Yellen says
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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.
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/
F-16 Aggressor Squadron In Alaska Becomes Unique Air Defense Unit: The 18th Aggressor Squadron is now the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron ...
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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
Malachi Flynn has scored 50 points and has added 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals against the Hawks, which is tied for second behind Jamal Crawford for most ... Show more
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/
Philippines transitions to online voting for most overseas Filipinos in 2025: (1st UPDATE) For the 2025 midterm polls, the Comelec says mail-in and physical ...
rappler.com/philippines/shift-online-voting-overseas-filipinos-2025-elections/
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
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/
Alaska Airport Implements Robot Dogs in Wildlife Deterrence Efforts: Equipped with detachable panels that enable it to morph into the appearance of either a ...
techtimes.com/articles/303148/20240402/alaska-airport-implements-robot-dog-wildlife-deterrence-efforts.htm
Shedd names newest otter pup Seldovia in nod to his origins: Otter pup was rescued in October near remote Alaskan town in the Southern Kenai Peninsula.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/shedd-otter-pup-name/
LOOK: Comelec conducts the second round of bidding for the Online Voting and Counting System for the 2025 midterm elections ... Show more
Argentine President Javier Milei Doesn’t See Dollarizing Before Midterm Election: Argentine President Javier Milei doesn’t see his government dollarizing the ...
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Paid articlePaid Turkey's local election: a test for Erdogan and his rival Imamoglu: Turkey holds municipal elections across 81 provinces on Sunday March 31 ...
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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 ...
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Alaska governor accepted more than $55,000 in hunting-related gifts last year: The Alaska governor has accepted gifts to support his hunts regularly since he was ...
adn.com/politics/2024/03/24/gov-dunleavy-accepted-more-than-55000-in-hunting-related-gifts-last-year/
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
Alaska Air cut C-suite raises to get COVID relief billions. It made up for that last year
seattletimes.com/business/alaska-air-cut-c-suite-raises-to-get-covid-relief-billions-it-made-up-for-that-last-year/
Murkowski Could Hold Balance of Power in Senate: Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski owes very little to her party, is alienated from Donald Trump ...
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Spectators in Fairbanks, Alaska, were in for a dazzling show as the colors of an aurora borealis danced across the sky. abcnews.go.com/
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/
NSC sounds alarm on possible foreign interference in 2025 midterm polls: The National Security Council (NSC) is sounding the alarm on a possible foreign ...
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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.
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change
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Comelec targets 3 million registered overseas Filipinos for midterm polls: According to Comelec chair George Garcia, they expect to register 3 million overseas ...
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Our future lies in America’s Arctic : This is a critical moment. We cannot afford to turn back the clock on the progress we’ve already made.
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4540045-our-future-lies-in-americas-arctic/
Opinion | Biden Is Coming for Your Truck: ‘Historic progress’ on electric cars may turn into a historic rout in swing states.
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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/
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
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
After 100 brutal days, Javier Milei has markets believing: Argentines have not given up on him either
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Planet Fitness assigns staffer to assist transgender client in women's locker room: 'If you are uncomfortable, you can use a stall'
nypost.com/2024/03/22/business/planet-fitness-assigns-staffer-to-assist-transgender-client-in-womens-locker-room/
Quick Glance: Rob Schneider's Viral Message on Planet Fitness
- Rob Schneider has commented on the controversy surrounding Planet Fitness, facing boycotts due to transgender issues.
- Following an incident at a Planet Fitness in Georgia where a man allegedly exposed himself to a 15-year-old, 25-year-old Jakorbie Dixon was arrested.
- Criticism towards Planet Fitness increases due to incidents in women's locker rooms and the controversy surrounding the termination of a customer's membership in Alaska.
- The current outcry reflects a growing divide in the country regarding transgender rights, with Republican governors and statehouses passing laws targeting transgender individuals.
A hidden Arctic cave holds secrets about our past and future: For half-a-century scientists have wondered what clues this enigmatic Greenland cave might hold ...
wired.com/story/arctic-caves-greenland/
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
Dog deaths at the Iditarod are renewing calls to end Alaska's famous race: Three dogs died during the race in addition to five that died during training
theweek.com/sports/dog-deaths-iditarod-end-alaska-famous-race
Live Results: Ohio Primaries | Elections 2024: Live 2024 Ohio primary election results.
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NOAA seasonal outlook for U.S. calls for warmer spring, below-average flood risk - UPI.com
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A New Show to Fill the AP U.S. History–Sized Hole in Your Life: Apple TV+’s Manhunt works, when it can get past its worst compulsions.
slate.com/culture/2024/03/manhunt-apple-tv-plus-series-review-lincoln-john-wilkes-booth.html
[OPINION] Political parties must embody Bangsamoro people’s aspirations: The 2025 parliamentary elections will be a litmus test for the law that created the ...
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Miru Systems Company Ltd., the South Korean company that won the contract for the automated midterm elections in 2025, appeared before the Senate hearing ... Show more #Halalan2025 news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/25/poll-watchdog-seeks-details-from-comelec-on-poll-project-with-miru-1626
COMELEC assures Senators: Additional budget only for conduct of elections: The additional P12 billion inserted into the 2024 budget of the Commission of ...
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Dog deaths revive calls for end to Iditarod, the endurance race with deep roots in Alaska tradition
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PETA: "Despicable": Death of two sled dogs shocks Iditarod race: The exertions are immense and claim the lives of two four-legged friends. At the Iditarod ...
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'How many more dogs need to die?': 3rd death in Alaska's 1,000-mile Iditarod race
usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/03/12/iditarod-dog-deaths-alaska/72951562007/
2 dogs die during Iditarod, prompting call from PETA to end the race across Alaska
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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 ...
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