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Tech worker from Kenya gets 23 months for helping global scam ring

March 30, 2026

A Kenyan man who helped run a worldwide scam network got 23 months in prison last week. The 36-year-old moved money between accounts for fraudsters who pretended to be real companies. He started work with the group in 2022 and kept helping even after he knew what they were doing. The scam worked in

politics

Protests Across the U. S. Gain Unexpected Strength Outside Big Cities

March 29, 2026

On Saturday, a nationwide protest wave will sweep the United States. Unlike earlier efforts, this one isn’t just gathering people in famous downtown squares. Organizers expect more than 3, 200 gatherings in all 50 states, with two-thirds happening in smaller towns—a big jump from the first round las

weather

Snow Surprise for California’s Sierra and Light Drizzle in Los Angeles

March 28, 2026

A fresh spring weather system is headed toward California, promising a mix of snowfall in the Sierra Nevada and gentle rain over Los Angeles. The National Weather Service predicts two distinct precipitation events for the Tahoe area. The first wave rolls in Monday evening and continues into Tuesd

politics

Teen Access to Mental Health Care in Alaska

March 28, 2026

Alaska faces a serious problem: teen suicide is the top cause of death for people aged 15 to 24. Many young people feel alone and do not know how to get help. A new law, House Bill 232, could give teens ages 16 and 17 a way to see mental‑health professionals without needing their parents’ permission

lifestyle

Life on the Trail: Simple Joys From an Alaskan Bike Ride

March 28, 2026

Two friends pedal through Alaska’s winter wilderness with little more than bikes, snacks, and a plan. The journey started in Fairbanks when the temperature barely climbed above 0°F. Loaded with gear, they rode east on a packed trail, then turned onto a smooth bike path leading past the university. S

finance

Micron’s Big Drop: Is It a Buying Chance or a Warning?

March 27, 2026

Micron Technology’s stock fell nearly twenty percent in the last week, even after a record earnings announcement that blew past Wall Street forecasts. The dip shows how quickly investor mood can shift in a market buzzing with AI excitement; great results do not always keep the price steady. The sli

education

Anchorage Schools: The Cost of Too Many Buildings

March 27, 2026

The Anchorage School Board talks about a $90 million shortfall, but the real problem is that the district has more schools than it needs. Last year, a $50 million reserve was used to keep the budget balanced, and now the district is at the minimum legal balance. If the board had kept a healthy cushi

finance

Micron’s Big Dividend Boost: Is the Stock Worth Your Money?

March 25, 2026

Micron Technology, a key player in making memory chips for computers and phones, just lifted its quarterly dividend from $0. 115 to $0. 15 per share – a 30 % jump that pushes the yearly payout to $0. 60 and gives investors a return of about 0. 14 % on today’s share price. This move comes while the c

politics

Alaska’s Secret Hero: How Sex Workers Stopped a Killer

March 25, 2026

In Anchorage, people who sell sex were once seen as disposable. A serial killer used that belief to hide his crimes. The truth emerged when these workers spoke up and gave police vital clues. A woman in the industry once told cops that a man had shown her a video of a dead woman being raped. She sa

health

Why some parents skip proven newborn care

March 25, 2026

Decades ago, hospitals started giving vitamin K shots to newborns to stop dangerous bleeding. But now, more parents are saying no. In one Idaho hospital, half the babies one day didn’t get the shot. Doctors worry because this simple protection has worked for over 60 years. It’s not just vitamin K—pa