Basic Economy Vs. Economy: What’s The Difference?

Economy class is everyone's least favorite cabin, yet this is the travel class that most people fly in. It is the tightest cabin, with less legroom, narrower seats, infamous fights over armrest rights and recline, along with smaller screens and...

US opens Alaska wildlife refuge for oil and gas leasing

The US is officially opening up all 1.56 million acres of the Coastal Plain within Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas leasing, the Department of the Interior (DoI) said Thursday. As mandated by both US President Donald...

Trump finalizes plan to open Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to potential oil and gas drilling, renewing a long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.24.25

Good Friday morning. A top-of-the ‘Burn birthday shoutout to Mr. Tampa, Mike Griffin, a once and future member of the INFLUENCE 150. A top-of-the-‘Burn birthday shoutout to Mr. Tampa himself, Mike Griffin — always INFLUENCE 150 material. ___ This...

Trump Reopens Alaska Refuge for Oil, Gas Development

The Interior Department announced Thursday a sweeping package of actions to boost energy development and modernize land and resource management in Alaska. The plan includes reopening a wildlife refuge that was restricted under the Biden...

Downtown Anchorage hosts “Trick or Treat Street” for families this Saturday

Downtown Anchorage is getting into the Halloween spirit this weekend with “Trick or Treat Street.” Businesses along 4th Avenue are decked out with pumpkins, skeletons, and other spooky decorations for the free, family-friendly event. Kids can...

Outdoors in RI: Senior Travel Discounts, Alaska Drilling, Prudence Water, Wolves, and Garlic Time

Travel & accommodation discounts National Park Service Senior Pass: For a one-time fee of $80, U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 62 and older can obtain a lifetime Senior Pass. This pass grants access to over 2,000 federal recreation...

Gold Holds Above $4,100 as Miners Capture Expanding Profit Margins

USA News Group News Commentary Issued on behalf of Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 27, 2025 -- USA News GroupNews Commentary – Gold prices held above $4,100 per ounce through late October 2025, extending a year that has delivered over...

Trump takes 'drill, baby drill' to Alaska wildlife refuge, sparks concerns

The decision marked the latest development in the long-standing battle over the future of the refuge’s coastal plain, a pristine 1.56-million-acre area believed to contain billions of barrels of oil, yet serving as vital habitat for polar bears,...

DEVELOPING: Alaska Airlines Grounds Flights Across the Country Amid IT Outage

Alaska Airlines grounded all flights across the country on Thursday evening amid an IT outage. This is Alaska Airlines’ second IT outage this year. “Alaska Airlines is experiencing an IT outage affecting operations. A temporary ground stop is in...

Tokyo Gas Inks Deal to Explore Buying LNG From Alaska Project

Japan’s largest gas company signed a non-binding agreement with Glenfarne Group, the developer of the Alaska LNG project, for the potential purchase of 1 million tons a year, Glenfarne said in a statement on Friday. Tokyo Gas said in a separate...

Ranked choice voting dies in Annapolis, for now

The Annapolis City Council will not consider switching to ranked choice voting in its final meeting ahead of November’s city elections, adding to a list of controversial items tabled in the last few weeks of the mayor and council term. The ranked...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:33 a.m. EDT

Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes' HOUSTON (AP) — Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system. Her...

U.S. administration to reopen Alaska wildlife refuge for oil, gas leasing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. administration announced on Thursday that it has taken "bold steps" to expand energy, local control and land access in Alaska, including reopening the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge...

Alaska Airlines' Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 737 MAX 9 In 2025

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has recently catapulted itself into one of the largest airline operators in the United States. From a small regional carrier, this airline has defied all odds, and through various airline acquisitions (Virgin America...

Transgender activist “woman” to receive Alaska Governor’s Arts & Humanities Award

A biological male who identifies as a transgender “woman” will be honored for his contributions to art and culture during the Oct. 28 Alaska Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards at the Anchorage Museum. According to the award website, MoHagani...

AROUND ALASKA: Tourism Survey, Kodiak Cleanup, and Candy Cane Hunt!

Sitka Tourism Survey Residents of Sitka are being asked for their thoughts on the 2025 tourism season. The City and Borough of Sitka has launched an "End-of-Season Tourism Survey" online. Leaders want to know how *residents* think everything went...

Trump Administration’s Alaska Lands Giveaway

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a series of decisions that increase threats to Alaska landscapes, wildlife, and local communities. In a...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:10 a.m. EDT

Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes' HOUSTON (AP) — Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system. Her...

County will study economic impacts of cannabis industry 

Moratorium on new operations extended to 2026 It’ll be at least six months until new cannabis farms can start up in Okanogan County, a pause the county will use to try to understand the economic impacts of the industry. The Okanogan County...