OPINION: The art of losing
<p>Donald Trump cannot recognize a losing hand </p>
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Homer galleries showcase works for First Friday
<p>New artists and exhibits are showcased in Homer throughout June, beginning with First Friday </p>
Knicks rally past Spurs in NBA Finals opener, take 105-95 victory in Game 1
The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point second-half deficit and closed the game on an 11-0 run to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center, taking a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals.Jalen Brunson overcame a brief injury scare to lead New York with 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds. OG Anunoby scored 17 points as the Knicks extended their playoff winning streak to 12 games, matching one of the l
Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk stemming from viral speeding video
An arrest warrant has been issued for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in Santa Clara County, California, following an investigation into a video he posted online that appeared to show him driving well above the speed limit near Levi’s Stadium. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the warrant carries a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed, marking yet another turbulent chapter in the pass-catcher’s increasingly fractured relationship with th
Shania Twain to revisit her roots on upcoming album ‘Little Miss Twain’
Shania Twain is preparing to release her seventh studio album, Little Miss Twain, on July 24 through Republic Nashville. The project reflects on her early years, blending country influences with the rock and R&B sounds that shaped her as a teenager. The new release follows her 2023 album Queen of Me and arrives after an extensive international tour and multiple Las Vegas residency performances.Twain described the album as a deeply personal look back at her upbringing and musical inspirations
Tori Kelly previews upcoming ‘God Must Really Love Me’ LP with the tracks “Control” and “Dive”
Tori Kelly is ushering in a new chapter with the announcement of her sixth studio album, God Must Really Love Me, set for release on June 12. Alongside the news, Kelly released the first two tracks from the project: “Control” and “Dive.”Tori shares: “‘Control’ is about how I cope when life feels crazy; how I always turn to God, and release those worries so they don’t end up weighing me down.” She added: “I wrote ‘Dive’ when I was seven months pregnant and feeling giddy and anx
Sublime releases ‘Can’t Miss You’ off upcoming LP ‘Until the Sun Explodes’
Sublime have unveiled a new song, “Can’t Miss You,” from their upcoming album Until the Sun Explodes, marking the group’s first full-length release in nearly 30 years.Until the Sun Explodes arrives June 12 and is the band’s first studio album since their 1996 self-titled project, released shortly after the death of original frontman Bradley Nowell. The album also includes previously released songs “Ensenada” and the title track “Until the Sun Explodes.”The new era of Sublime features Bradley’s s
Bush reimagines “Swallowed” with a stripped-down, choir-backed take
Bush has unveiled a newly reworked version of “Swallowed,” offering a more intimate interpretation of the song that first appeared on their 1996 album Razorblade Suitcase.Long embraced by fans as a defining track, the song has evolved over years of live performances, and this latest rendition reflects that journey with a softer, more reflective tone. The addition of a choral arrangement brings a deeper emotional resonance to the familiar melody.Frontman Gavin Rossdale explained the creative dire
Anitta, LISA and Rema team up for 2026 FIFA World Cup song ‘Goals’
Anitta, LISA and Rema have teamed up for “Goals,” a multilingual track featured on the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. Produced by Grammy winner Cirkut alongside Bava and PinkSlip, the song will make its live debut during the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles on June 12. Additional performers scheduled for the event include Katy Perry, Tyla and Future.The song, released alongside a vibrant music video, blends Latin pop, K-pop and Afrobeats influences while celebrating the global
New Kids on the Block gearing up for ‘final encore’ of Las Vegas residency
New Kids on the Block are giving their Las Vegas residency a final makeover as they gear up for its last stretch. The group announced an updated version of their show, The Right Stuff Remixed, set to take over the remaining 16 performances at Dolby Live at Park MGM.In an Instagram video posted by Donnie Wahlberg, the goal is to make the closing run feel special and different, even for returning fans. The revamped production will feature a refreshed setlist, updated wardrobe, and new interactive
Itqaummatiga- My Memories
A Column by Tatauq Josie Bourdon Three miles east of Nome you find a special place called Fort Davis (aka “Fort”). It was there that my family’s Native allotment was located which we grew to love as children. Like many Nome families, Fort was a location where seasonal and traditional foods such as seal, walrus and fish were processed. These foods were often stored in Arctic cellars until the first freeze and would be transferred to freezer space in town. Life in our coastal oasis was peacef
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Graphite One holds open house in Nome
On a warm and sunny Sunday afternoon, Graphite One representatives invited the Nome public to an Open House at Old St. Joe’s to learn more about the proposed graphite mine in the northern Kigulaik Mountains. About 30 visitors found their way into the community hall, where Mexican food was catered, door prizes awaited and poster boards were set up with in-depth information on what the mine would look like, on job opportunities and on the permitting process. Graphite One Alaska Inc, a subsidiary
Nome-Beltz celebrates Class of 2026
By Diana Haecker Thirty-two students graduated from Nome-Beltz High School on Wednesday, May 27, opening a new chapter in their lives. Under sunny skies, the graduates were paraded around town in a motorcade of decorated trucks and cars, winding through all neighborhoods of Nome before reaching the Nome-Beltz campus, where the official commencement went underway at 7 p.m. The gym was packed to the rafters with families and friends, assembled to see their graduates walk the stage. After the entr
Cordova Public Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off
Today the Cordova Public Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off. The program, aimed at keeping kids engaged with their books all summer, begins today and runs every Wednesday between 1-2:30 p.m., through July 29. The Summer Reading Program will also include crafting events for kids, and participants are encouraged to turn in their reading logs every Wednesday. For more library events, click here.Now that The Cordova Times has transitioned to an online publication, we’re committed to d
‘You’d be crying at the pump’: This Alaska village’s gas was $8.44 — before the Iran war
At the pump in the Western Alaska village of Hooper Bay, unleaded gas costs $8.44 a gallon and heating fuel is $9.24. (Nathaniel Herz/Northern Journal)This story is co-published by Northern Journal and Bethel-based public media outlet KYUK.HOOPER BAY, ALASKA — Every few weeks this winter, 75-year-old Harvey Joe, an Yup’ik elder in this Western Alaska village, climbed onto his snowmachine.Dragging a sled with a fuel drum on top, he’d bump 20 miles across the tundra to the neighboring village of C
'Build the Line!' rally demands answer to wrong question
The “Build the Line!’ rally Tuesday demanded that legislators answer the wrong question.See if you can spot what’s wrong with the question. And see if you can spot what’s wrong with the answer given by 10 Republicans and Democrats who showed up at the rally in Fairbanks.Here’s the question:“Are you willing to pass a bill that meets the needs and requirements of the developer in order to finance and build this project?”Some of the 10 legislators who hesitated not an instant in answering “yes” mus
Congress weighs cuts to states’ already ‘insufficient’ election security dollars
Voters cast ballots at the Northwest Community Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 3, 2020. (Photo by Jim Obradovich for Iowa Capital Dispatch)Ahead of the November midterm elections, President Donald Trump and his Republican allies have demanded Congress pass sweeping voting restrictions, including showing proof of citizenship to register — all in the name of election security.At the same time, the only federal agency dedicated solely to helping states and localities run smooth and secure elect
Trump administration dumps $1.77B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks during a press conference in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has scrapped plans to use nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer dollars to pay people who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Justice Department — a proposal that halted work on legislation to fund immigration and deportation activities. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Tuesday before a
In a warming Arctic, gray whales struggle to find nourishment
A gray whale and her healthy calf swim in the Pacific waters off Washington. Gray whale calf counts have plummeted, and last year were the lowest on record, according to NOAA Fisheries estimates. (Image courtesy of NOAA Fisheries/ Alaska Fisheries Science Center)Raymond, Washington — Doug Nussbaum is a retired logger whose morning rituals include a walk down to the bluff behind his house that overlooks a bend in the Willapa River.He is never quite sure just what he will spot — ducks, bald eagles