Alaska
PulseAugur coverage of Alaska — every cluster mentioning Alaska across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Judge allows namesake challenge to US Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska primary
A judge has ruled that a retired teacher named Dan Sullivan can challenge the incumbent US Senator Dan Sullivan in the upcoming Alaska primary election. The Division of Elections had initially disqualified the challenge…
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Midnight sun phenomenon peaks this weekend north of Arctic Circle
The June solstice on Sunday, June 21, 2026, marks the astronomical start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing the longest day of the year. North of the Arctic Circle, this event results in a "midnight sun," wh…
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Summer Solstice 2026: Longest Day Arrives June 21st Across North America
The summer solstice of 2026 will occur on Sunday, June 21st, at 4:24 a.m. EDT, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight hours will vary significantly across North America, with northern r…
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Northern Lights possible Thursday night for northern US states
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted a possibility of viewing the northern lights in several northern U.S. states along the Canadian border on Thursday, June 18th, into Friday, June …
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Alaska Senate candidate Dan Sullivan faces ballot disqualification threat
A U.S. Senate candidate in Alaska, also named Dan Sullivan, is facing potential disqualification from the August primary ballot. The state's Division of Elections director cited eligibility concerns and potential voter …
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New plan proposes data center taxes for AI wealth fund
A proposal suggests an alternative to Senator Bernie Sanders' AI wealth fund plan, arguing that seizing equity from AI companies is impractical and harmful to investment. Instead, the plan advocates for the government t…
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Trump pledges $700M to boost US coal industry
Former President Donald Trump has announced a $700 million investment initiative aimed at revitalizing the U.S. coal industry. The plan includes modernizing existing coal mines and power plants. Additionally, it propose…
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AI data centers eye Alaska's military land and cold climate
AI companies are increasingly looking to Alaska for data center development, drawn by the availability of military land and the region's cold climate. Proposals are emerging that could significantly shape Alaska's futur…
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Alaska oil revival sparks new energy rush amid policy shifts
Alaska is experiencing a resurgence in oil industry interest and investment, driven by new discoveries and more favorable policies. This revival has led to a rush of companies bidding on leases in the National Petroleum…
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Senator Murkowski discusses AI's impact on Alaska nonprofits
Senator Lisa Murkowski acknowledged widespread fear among Alaska nonprofit leaders regarding federal government changes. The discussion touched upon the impact of political shifts on social services and constitutional l…
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Alaska tsunami wave in 2025 reached 481 meters, taller than Empire State Building
A massive landslide in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord on August 10, 2025, generated a localized tsunami reaching an astonishing 481 meters, making it the second-highest wave ever recorded. This colossal wave dwarfed the Empir…
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WxFlow model uses flow matching for faster, more accurate precipitation downscaling
Researchers have developed WxFlow, a novel generative model utilizing flow matching to probabilistically downscale climate model outputs for precipitation forecasting. This new method significantly improves spectral fid…