The stubby legs of ancient sled dogs helped people traverse the Arctic for the past 9,000 years

The stubby legs of ancient sled dogs helped people traverse the Arctic for the past 9,000 years

For centuries, dogs have helped people travel across the Arctic, hauling supplies, equipment, and other goods through snowy landscapes where other domesticated animals struggled to venture. Now, a new study publishing October 14 in the Cell Press journal iScience finds that sled dogs might have evolved shorter legs that helped them pull loads more efficiently. […]

Rep. McCabe Celebrates Historic $292 Million Investment In Port Mackenzie Rail Extension

Rep. McCabe Celebrates Historic $292 Million Investment In Port Mackenzie Rail Extension

BIG LAKE — Representative Kevin J. McCabe (R-D30), Monday celebrated the announcement of a $249 million federal Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant for the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension, a transformational infrastructure project located in House District 30. Announced by U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the award marks […]

Anchorage woman pleads guilty to committing more than $2 million in Health Care Fraud

Anchorage woman pleads guilty to committing more than $2 million in Health Care Fraud

ANCHORAGE – U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman announced today that Marianne Rolland, 73, of Anchorage, pled guilty to billing the Veterans Health Administration for more than $2 million in fraudulent claims.  According to court documents, between 2020 and February 2026, Rolland owned and operated White Raven Healing Services, LLC, and falsely represented herself to the […]

‘The Risk Here Is Severe’: Schumer Warns Trump FCC Against Approving AI Robocalls Ahead of Midterms

‘The Risk Here Is Severe’: Schumer Warns Trump FCC Against Approving AI Robocalls Ahead of Midterms

“Putting Americans in a position where they can be fed misinformation through AI-generated deception ahead of a crucial election is yet another attempt by Republicans to mislead voters.” The leader of the Senate Democratic caucus on Monday urged the Republican-controlled Federal Communications Commission to reject a petition by a right-wing group to allow unsolicited, artificial […]