This Day in Alaska History-January 5th, 1985
‘We Are Going to Run the Country,’ Trump Says of Venezuela After Maduro Abduction
The US president said American fossil fuel companies will “go in and spend billions of dollars” in Venezuela, which has the largest known oil reserves in the world. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US intends to control Venezuela until a “proper transition can take place,” indicating that the bombing of the South American country and […]
8 Fascinating Facts about Ribbon Seals
These Arctic ice-bound seals are known for their unique appearance. An adult female ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) rests on an ice floe in the Bering Sea. Photo taken from a small UAS during operations to evaluate body condition in ribbon and spotted seals. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Gavin M Brady. UAS operations are conducted under authority of […]
Trump Says US ‘Locked and Loaded’ in Latest Threat of War With Iran
“Trump should know that American interference in this issue is equivalent to chaos in the entire region and will destroy America’s interests,” responded one top Iranian official. US President Donald Trump on Friday issued his latest threat to attack Iran militarily, warning in a social media post that the United States is “ready to go” if Tehran intensifies its crackdown on ongoing street protests. […]