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USPS ships pallets of groceries to 100-plus Alaskan villages by air; an Inspector General report says it moved 87 million pounds in one year and recovered 29 cents per dollarIn Alaska, the Bypass Mail program is crucial for supplying isolated communities that lack road access. Each year, it transports millions o...- Trump administration rescinds Congressional spending: White House adopts 'pocket rescission' technique to bypass U.S. Congress. All about latest feud over budget before November Mid-term elections 2026White House is deploying a rarely used technique known as a "pocket rescission" that bypasses Congress. Senator Susan Collins, who chairs t...
- In 1880, teacher Wells Cooke began writing down when migrating birds arrived; 90 years later, the project had left millions of records scientists still use todayWells W. Cooke began recording bird migration dates in 1880 using index cards and a network of volunteers. This initiative expanded into a ...
- Trump administration save database ruling by Supreme Court: Massive win for U.S. President, what does it mean for American electorates ahead of November mid-term elections 2026?SAVE is used to identify citizenship status to determine whether someone is eligible for benefits. In its ruling, the Supreme Court said th...
- Before Ayushman Bharat, families sold their homes to afford treatment: J P NaddaUnion Health Minister J P Nadda said on Friday that the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has transformed India's healthcare...
- Florida's Ochopee post office is a 61.3-square-foot shed that once held irrigation pipe for a tomato farm; it has served three counties since a 1953 fireIn Ochopee, Florida, the smallest post office in the United States stands at a mere 61.3 square feet. Originally a shed for irrigation pipe...
- GFGNL flouts norms, say domestic firms; BSNL flags restrictive conditionsThe Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited is facing backlash over its stringent turnover requirements in the tender process. Domestic companie...
- US invites Putin to December G20 meeting, possible Trump summitThe United States has extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a December G20 meeting. This meeting, set to take plac...
- 9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seatsThe 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 sea...
- Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 5.5The company said Opus 5.5 performs on par with its Claude Fable 5.1 model on most tasks while costing 40% less to run on typical workloads ...
- In 1992, a container ship lost 28,800 unsinkable plastic bath toys in the North Pacific, helping oceanographer find oceans' invisible highways from Alaska to ScotlandIn 1992, a cargo ship lost 28,800 plastic bath toys in the North Pacific. Their unexpected journey across the ocean gave researchers valuab...
- Alaska is checking boats for this tiny invader. Here’s why one mussel has scientists worriedWhat if one tiny mussel could trigger a massive problem for Alaska’s lakes, rivers and water infrastructure? Let's dig deeper to find out m...
- US farmers to get $26.5 million in new grants as USDA backs beef producers and rural businesses across AmericaUSDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects across the US, including $11.6 million for 80 beef producer projects. Applicat...
- New York energy rebate checks 2026: Who is eligible, when will you get it and how much?New York has begun mailing POWER energy rebate checks to eligible taxpayers in 2026. Payments range from $100 to $200 depending on filing s...
- US watches Chinese research ships near Alaska, ArcticThe US Coast Guard is closely monitoring Chinese research vessels operating near Alaska and across the Arctic, citing potential security im...
- A new tooth test suggests T. rex was not cold-blooded like modern reptiles; the giant predator’s body temperature was estimated at a human-like 97°FRecent studies reveal fascinating insights into the body temperature of the mighty T. rex. Researchers have found that this colossal predat...
- Two Dan Sullivans and one Democratic comeback reshape Alaska’s Senate raceAlaska offers Democrats an unlikely but credible Senate opportunity. Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is challenging Republican Sen. Dan...
- SNAP benefits changing October 1, 2026: New eligibility limits, deductions, monthly payments and asset rulesStarting October 1, 2026, SNAP benefits and income limits are poised for a substantial increase. Eligible households can expect a notable r...
- In 1975, NASA sent a pocket calculator on Apollo-Soyuz as a backup if its main computer failed; 37 years later, it ended up at the SmithsonianNASA utilized an HP-65 calculator as a crucial backup system during the Apollo-Soyuz mission. This programmable device carried essential gu...
- In 1974, a mother claimed 116 acres in Alaska. 10 years later, she became the last woman in America to receive a homestead patentIn 1984, Elizabeth Smith solidified her place in history as America's final female homesteader, claiming 116.32 acres near Big Delta, Alask...
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