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FCC head threatens to revoke TV licenses over war coverage
The Trump administration’s communications licensing tsar fired a warning shot over the US broadcasting industry Saturday, threatening to cancel the spectrum permits of broadcasters pushing what he termed “hoaxes and news distortions."
Mar 141 min read


Six die in US military refuelling plane crash in Iraq
All six crew members on board a US KC-135 military aerial refuelling plane that crashed in western Iraq yesterday have been confirmed dead, US Central Command said in an update Friday.
Mar 131 min read


In bid for voter data, Trump’s DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms
US Department of Justice says state rolls are needed to ensure fairness of elections.
Mar 137 min read


29 states and DC now reject federal vaccine guidance
A sign at a Wisconsin pharmacy advertises vaccine availability in December. Wisconsin is among the states that now rely on non-federal sources of childhood vaccine guidance as the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention de-emphasizes vaccines. (Erik Gunn / Wisconsin Examiner) By Tim Henderson Stateline Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia now reject at least some federal vaccine guidance as the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues
Mar 123 min read


What happened when Juneau, Calgary axed fluoride from drinking water
Children living in two cities that removed fluoride from drinking water are suffering from shocking levels of severe tooth decay, studies have found.
Mar 121 min read


Bike and walking trails lose hundreds of millions under Trump
Lemon Creek Multimodal Path in Juneau is among projects on hold that received funding from Biden-era program.
Mar 126 min read


‘Medical conscience’ bills would let providers refuse more health care
Legislation in at least eight states would expand the rights of doctors, nurses, hospitals and even insurance companies to refuse to provide or pay for care — from contraception and fertility services to medical marijuana and childhood vaccines — that conflicts with their religious or moral beliefs.
Mar 116 min read


Gas prices spike across US amid Iran war
Americans are paying more for gas Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum products.
Mar 93 min read


Republicans target public lands protections across US in a new way
Some experts fear it could create chaos for endangered species and coal miners alike.
Mar 97 min read


Oil prices soar past $100 a barrel as war escalates in Iran
The price of oil surged past $100 per barrel on Sunday, the first time it crossed that mark since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 81 min read


Study: Juneau has 2nd-highest price in US for new McD’s burger
The second most-expensive city in which to purchase a Big Arch is Juneau, where the burger costs $11.49.
Mar 81 min read


War in Iran costs US taxpayers $1B a day, shocks markets
The escalating war in Iran has already rattled global markets and driven oil prices to their highest levels since April 2024. If the conflict persists, the strain on the global economy deepens and the burden on U.S. taxpayers grows.
Mar 83 min read
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