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Life in the ancient Arctic: tiny teeth of newly discovered species suggest it was a cradle of mammalian evolution

A fossil mammal tooth smaller than a grain of rice does not announce itself loudly. It must be hard won from sediment and stone. Then, under a microscope, it reveals itself – no longer just a speck of blackness but a surface of cusps, ridges and worn edges.

The Conversation

Double vision: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a challenge from a familiar-sounding rival – Dan Sullivan

The National Republican Senatorial Committee accused Democrats of planting a candidate with the same name to throw off voters

The Independent UK

Matt Brown Cause of Death Update: Disturbing Details Emerge on 'Alaskan Bush People' Star After River Body Discovery

Matt Brown of 'Alaskan Bush People' passes away at 42; family and fans mourn the loss of the reality TV star found in a Washington river.

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Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown dead at 43

Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown has died at the age of 43, his brother has confirmed.

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Three climbers die and one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley

Four were part of seven-person group that had traveled to US to ascend North America’s tallest mountain

The Guardian - US

Democrats have fresh hope to win back Senate – could they really pull it off?

North Carolina, Ohio, Maine and Alaska are key targets for a party bullish after a bruising Republican primary in Texas

The Guardian - US

3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued

Three Latvian climbers died on Mount McKinley after a fall near Denali Pass, a treacherous section of North America's tallest peak. A fourth climber was rescued by park personnel. The expedition was traversing a route known for its exposed sections, where many accidents have occurred.

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Three climbers dead, one rescued after fall near treacherous Denali Pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley

Three climbers on Alaska's Mount McKinley died after falling near a treacherous pass on North America's tallest peak, while a fourth was rescued, a Latvian mountaineering group announced Friday.

The Times of India

Three climbers killed on Alaska's Mount McKinley

A Latvian mountaineering group says three climbers on Alaska's Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America's tallest peak have died.

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Three tourists dead after falling near notorious pass on North America’s tallest peak

A fourth climber is in critical condition after being rescued after the plunge

The Independent UK

Rescue efforts underway for four climbers who fell on Mount McKinley

The climbers’ conditions weren’t immediately known following the fall

The Independent UK

Stimulus Payments June 2026: Why is only one US state sending a confirmed $1,000 relief payment in June 2026 while others offer no new stimulus checks?

Stimulus Payments June 2026 are back in the spotlight as Americans search for relief checks, state rebates, and new financial aid amid rising prices and household stress. But the latest confirmed update brings a surprise. Only one state has officially scheduled a $1,000 payment this month for eligible residents with…

The Economic Times

After I Was Dropped on a Mountain in Alaska, I Realized What's Missing From My Retirement Plan

A skiing trip revealed a scary truth about retirement — we're so focused on making sure we don't run out of money, we don't think about running out of friends.

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Stimulus payment update May 2026 for US citizens: Check status, eligibility rules and official position

Millions of Americans are seeking clarity on potential May 2026 stimulus payments, fueled by online speculation and discussions about government revenue. However, no federal stimulus checks have been approved for 2026, and official agencies have not announced any new nationwide payments. Discussions remain informal, with no confirmed timeline or eligibility…

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Alaska senator who backed Trump’s Iran war is now begging for money to help pay for his gas

The GOP lawmaker’s request came in a fundraising email with the subject line: ‘Alaska needs you!!’

The Mary Sue

Alaska Woman’s Father Worked Beneath a Base. She Meets a Man Who Had the Same Mysterious Job: ‘They Sound Human When They’re Far Away’

There’s no doubt that working a job underground is fraught with danger. Miners had always been worried about either being buried underground or poisoned by gasses. But a woman who lives in Alaska told Ashlee (@ashleeinc) about her father’s strange underground job. While he wasn’t a miner, what he’s seen…

The Independent UK

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls special session for gas line bill starting Thursday

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered the Alaska Legislature to convene a special session on Thursday to consider a natural gas line bill

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Alaska's Federal Public Lands Transfer Shows How Feds Will Sell Your Off-Road and Hunting Areas

A recent Public Lands Order transferred over a million acres of public lands in Alaska along the famed Dalton Highway shows how the federal government will begin to chip away and sell off our public lands.

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The Independent UK

Trump heads home from China with a meagre goody bag from Xi

ANALYSIS: Just like the failed Putin summit in Alaska, Trump’s China trip brought theatre – but no action, with the US president predictably played by a man he hoped to impress, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Times of India

The hidden ocean: Why Australia’s invisible underground water system is larger than the entire state of Alaska

Beneath Australia's arid outback lies a vast, hidden underground ocean, the Great Artesian Basin, larger than Alaska. This ancient water source, some two million years old, is under immense pressure, naturally flowing to the surface through bores. This subterranean marvel sustains billions in economic activity, supports towns, agriculture, and unique…

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The most vulnerable senators of 2026, less than 6 months before Election Day

Just six months ago, the prospect of winning the Senate majority seemed far outside of Democrats’ grasp. The party was coming off steep 2024 losses, and the path to netting the four seats needed to win control of the chamber wound through several deeply Republican states. But Democrats now say…

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In 1979, miners using hydraulic hoses in Alaska uncovered a mummified steppe bison preserved for 36,000 years

Alaska's permafrost yielded a remarkable 36,000-year-old steppe bison, nicknamed "Blue Babe," in 1979. Unlike typical fossils, this specimen retained soft tissues and skin, offering unprecedented insights into Ice Age life and predation. Miners stumbled upon the exceptionally preserved carcass, revealing details of its final moments and the environment it inhabited.

The Times of India

No sunset until August: Inside Alaska’s northernmost town living through 84 days of endless daylight

Most people expect nightfall to arrive at some point in the day. In one remote corner of Alaska, that simply stops happening for weeks, disrupting normal circadian rhythms in ways that can feel deeply disorienting to visitors. Residents in Utqiagvik, the northernmost town in the United States, have now entered…

LiveScience

A 2025 Alaskan tsunami was one of the largest on record, new research finds

A tsunami that rocked an Alaskan fjord in 2025 was the second largest ever recorded and formed a standing wave that sloshed for a day.

The Independent UK

Hunters in Alaska are allowed to kill bears from helicopters again – but only to save caribou

Caribou population began declining in the late 1990s and early 2000s

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