<p>Elon Musk is the richest person in the world, probably the universe, though it’s always possible some unknown form of life has blasted to stratospheric economic heights in an unknown galaxy — if they even have an atmosphere or stratosphere — and reaped untold personal wealth in whatever currency they may use.</p>
<p>25th annual Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival runs June 18-20 at the Seldovia Waterfront Venue </p>
Note: This Alaska Science Forum “time capsule” article was originally published on May 1, 1976. While employed at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, John M. Miller was the Alaska SAR Facility’s technical director, and T. Neil Davis, professor of geophysics, founded the Alaska Science Forum 50 years ago. This time capsule is typical of the early columns, which were always tied to newsworthy events and often lighthearted, if not gently self-deprecating.
<p>This year’s challenge welcomed 645 participants across 86 teams </p>
<p>June 27 event includes the 10k to the Bay, Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon, and the 1 Mile Youth Run </p>
American middle-distance runner Jenny Simpson remains hospitalized following a severe medical crisis during a community track event on Tuesday evening. The 39-year-old Olympic medalist collapsed unexpectedly while assisting as a pacer for a mile group at a gathering in Raleigh, NC, which was organized by Sir Walter Running, an organization that hosts public track events for athletes of varying skill levels.Reports stated that the three-time Olympian and 2016 bronze medalist temporarily lost her
Playing in their first World Cup tournament in 52 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo celebrated a memorable return to the World Cup on Wednesday, earning a 1-1 draw against Portugal in Group K and earning the nation’s first point in tournament history.Portugal struck early in the Group K opener at NRG Stadium when Pedro Neto delivered a cross that João Neves headed home in the sixth minute. Roberto Martínez’s side controlled possession and looked comfortable, but DR Congo (competing i
Country duo Dan + Shay will release their sixth studio album, Young, on Aug. 21 through Warner Records Nashville. The project marks a deeply personal chapter for members Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, drawing inspiration from family, faith, and the pursuit of their dreams during a defining period in their 13-year career.Young follows Dan + Shay’s successful fifth studio release, Bigger Houses, which featured a Grammy-nominated No. 1 title track and reinforced the duo’s standing in country-pop
<p><em>AUTHOR’S NOTE: On Nov. 20, 1927, Ninilchik schoolteacher John Bess Howe accidentally shot herself in the abdomen while cleaning a gun. During a days-long storm, Walter Kotoff and Victor Kelly had walked to Kasilof to telegraph a distress call to both Seldovia and Anchorage. Kotoff had then made his way to Seldovia, via Homer, to make certain that his request for medical aid had gotten through. It had.</em></p>
Motörhead are celebrating two decades of their 2006 album Kiss of Death with a newly expanded deluxe reissue arriving July 3 through BMG. The anniversary release will be available as a double LP and 2CD set, giving fans a refreshed version of one of the band’s later-era standouts.Originally recorded by the classic trio of Lemmy Kilmister, Phil Campbell, and Mikkey Dee, the album captured the band’s trademark mix of speed, grit, and heavy-hitting rock. Featuring tracks such as “Sucker,” “Trigger,
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will mark the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago with a ceremony featuring performances by Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen and U2’s Bono and The Edge, and more – bringing together some of the biggest names in rock, pop, and soul. The milestone celebration marks a pivotal moment for the South Side campus, which has been under development as a global cultural destination and community hub.T
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will mark the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago with a ceremony featuring performances by Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen and U2’s Bono and The Edge, and more – bringing together some of the biggest names in rock, pop, and soul. The milestone celebration marks a pivotal moment for the South Side campus, which has been under development as a global cultural destination and community hub.T
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will mark the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago with a ceremony featuring performances by Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen and U2’s Bono and The Edge, and more – bringing together some of the biggest names in rock, pop, and soul. The milestone celebration marks a pivotal moment for the South Side campus, which has been under development as a global cultural destination and community hub.T
Lisa, a member of BLACKPINK, is taking on a leading role in an upcoming romantic comedy for Netflix. The project, described as being inspired by the 1999 film Notting Hill, marks another major step in her expanding acting career. The title and release date have not yet been revealed, however, the script is being written by Katie Silberman, known for her work on Booksmart and Set It Up.Netflix posted Instagram: “LALISA ROM-COM ERA! LISA will star in a new “Notting Hill-inspired” romantic co
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<p>Moon pies a sweet piece of Americana </p>
Senate Minority Leader Mike Cronk, R-Tok, listens to a speech by Rep. Will Stapp, R-Fairbanks, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon)The 14 members of Alaska’s Senate coalition majority met behind closed doors twice on Wednesday to decide the fate of a multibillion-dollar tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.The state House voted 34-5 on Friday to approve the break, which also has the approval of Go
Gas pipeline construction. (Getty Images)Carbon dioxide, a byproduct of the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline project, could net the pipeline’s operators more than $285 million per year from the federal government, the Alaska Department of Revenue estimates in a forecast released this month. “It’s a benefit to the project and to whatever investors there are in the project,” said Dan Stickel, chief economist for the Department of Revenue, on June 2.The proposed project, known as Alaska L
Advocates for transgender rights rallied outside the Statehouse in Trenton, New Jersey, on Jan. 5, 2026, to demand lawmakers pass a bill that would protect gender-affirming care in New Jersey. (Photo by Dana DiFilippo / New Jersey Monitor)WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against a transgender healthcare nonprofit Wednesday, accusing it of misleading and coercing parents over gender-affirming treatment for their children. The FTC’s complaint against the World Professional