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Solar power hits new milestones in US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
5+ min ago (927+ words) Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U. S. and remains the leading source of new power. "For years solar power has risen in the U. S. electricity mix," said Nicolas Fulghum, senior…...
As US and Iran trade strikes, Trump says Tehran will "pay the price" for stalled talks
16+ min ago (959+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to'end the war, as U. S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would…...
Knicks in 6: New York man's high school yearbook prediction 6 years ago goes viral
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (426+ words) NEW YORK " If the New York Knicks win it all this year, just remember that Evan Pfeufer called it six years ago, and has the receipts to prove it. While his classmates dutifully listed their academic awards, extracurricular activities and…...
As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute
19+ hour, 40+ min ago (838+ words) NEW YORK " A U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court Tuesday about the U. S. government's plans for refunding billions of dollars that importers paid before the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump illegally imposed…...
Asking Eric: I'm struggling with how to tell my daughters and my employer about my medical diagnosis
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (542+ words) Dear Eric: I have been undergoing tests to confirm a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, and all the signs are pointing in that direction. While I navigate the medical system, test results and diagnosis, I am faced with the challenge of…...
Hey, this box stinks: The weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (596+ words) Chris Andrews was working the belt at the Anchorage airport last fall, watching international cargo arrive. "An employee said, "Hey, this box stinks, Chris," Andrews recalled. The box was labeled "car parts." Other stinky boxes came down the belt. When…...
Alaska drops to 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, new report says
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (783+ words) Alaska dropped seven places to rank 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, according to a nationally recognized survey by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Advocates say the decline is troubling and reflects years of declining investment in Alaska children and…...
Seahawks" Jaxon Smith-Njigba hopes to pick up where he left off
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (532+ words) SEATTLE " Outside of signing a record-setting contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks in March, plenty has gone right for Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026. A month before Smith-Njigba signed a four-year, $168. 8-million deal, with $120 million guaranteed, which makes the 24-year-old the highest…...
Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
15+ hour, 38+ min ago (177+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. " A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas after declaring the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment. U. S. District Judge Emily C. Marks issued the decision a day after an…...
House approves $70 B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, now goes to Trump for his signature
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (892+ words) The White House says the bill will provide $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, $26 billion for the Border Patrol and another $5 billion to cover unforeseen costs. It frontloads routine annual funding, ensuring a virtually uninterrupted flow of money as the…...