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☆ We became the first mother-daughter duo to copilot an international flight — here's how the FedEx trip happened and what it was like
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-14 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Teri Eidson and Nicole McCallister are the first mom-daughter co-pilots of an international flight. Eidson's husband was a relief pilot on the flight, meaning McCallister got to fly with both parents. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Teri Eidson and Nicole McCallister, FedEx pilots who became the first mother-daughter duo to copilot an international flight. So I started working with FedEx as a box handler and FedEx helped pay for part of my instruments. How it happenedThe FedEx flight used by Teri Eidson and Nicole McCallister on their record breaking journey.

☆ Three Soldiers Killed After U.S. Army Helicopters Collide in Alaska
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Gareth Vipers | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter on Kahiltna Glacier, Alaska, earlier this week. Photo: John Pennell/Associated PressThree soldiers were killed when two U.S. Army helicopters collided after a training mission in Alaska, marking the latest tragedy involving military aircraft in the U.S. in recent months. The AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to the U.S. Army base Fort Wainwright when they crashed into each other near Healy, Alaska, roughly 180 miles north of Anchorage, on Thursday, Army officials said.

☆ Two U.S. Army Helicopters Crash in Alaska, Killing 3 Soldiers
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Livia Albeck-Ripka | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Two U.S. Army helicopters returning from a training flight crashed in Alaska on Thursday with four people aboard, killing three soldiers and injuring the fourth, Army officials said. The Army’s 11th Airborne Division confirmed the deaths late Thursday, saying that the two AH-64 Apache helicopters had crashed near Healy, Alaska, which is more than 200 miles north of Anchorage. Two of the four soldiers were declared dead at the crash site, and a third died on the way to a hospital in Fairbanks, it said. “This is an incredible loss for these soldiers’ families, their fellow soldiers, and for the division,” Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, the division’s commanding general, said in a statement. John M. Pennell, a spokesman for 11th Airborne Division, said that he did not yet have details on the injured soldier’s condition.

☆ Alaska Airlines is getting rid of the self-serve airport kiosks that print boarding passes
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Bianca Giacobone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Alaska Airlines is removing check-in kiosks as part of a $2.5 billion overhaul of its airport lobbies. Alaska Airlines has started removing kiosks to print boarding passes at airports, as part of a $ 2.5 billion investment in its passengers' "lobby experience." QR codes in airport lobbies will prompt passengers to get a boarding pass on their phones if they arrive without one, an Alaska Airlines representative told Insider. Kiosks have already been removed at nine airports: Portland International Airport in Oregon, Boise Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Indianapolis International Airport, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Missoula International, Ontario International, Palm Springs International, Rocky Gutierrez Airport in Sitka, Alaska. Alaska Airlines is a passengers' favorite in terms of customer satisfaction, according to a recent survey.

☆ A first-class Delta passenger grabbed a flight attendant and kissed him on the neck, lawsuit says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

While the plane was in flight, BURK then grabbed T.C. 's neck, pulling him toward BURK, and purposefully kissed T.C. A female flight attendant who took over serving the first-class section told TC that Burk had 2 more glasses of wine, appeared "wasted", and slept for the rest of the flight, the documents say. He said he had not gone to the bathroom during the flight, and when asked if he had kissed TC said "[He] never kissed anybody." Burk told police that he was in Alaska to administer the estate of a friend who had died.

☆ A Mysterious Spiral in the Alaska Sky Had an Earthly Explanation
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Remy Tumin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

At first, Ronnie Cole thought the bright light in the sky over southern Alaska was an airplane. “Then, it moved out of the clouds and the spiral was still there, and it was just getting bigger in the sky. That’s when I realized that it was something else.”The blue spiral made its way across the sky’s green and red hue of the northern lights for about three minutes before disappearing over the tree line near Trapper Creek, about 100 miles northwest of Anchorage. “I’ve spend about 1,000-plus hours out watching the night sky every winter,” Mr. Cole said. “I see a lot of weird things in the sky, but that was definitely the most unusual.”

☆ Mysterious glowing 'SpaceX spirals' in the night sky seem to be linked to rocket launches
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It's likely a cloud of excess fuel from a SpaceX rocket launched earlier that day. "SpaceX spirals" are rare, but they may be getting more common. These spirals are appearing shortly after SpaceX rocket launches, and are probably residual fuel the rockets released during flight, space physicist Don Hampton told the Associated Press. SpaceX spirals, jellyfish, and smoke rings may happen more oftenThis is the third time in the past year that a Falcon 9 rocket has appeared to produce a SpaceX spiral. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft launches at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

☆ Biden admin greenlights LNG exports from Alaska project - document
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Timothy Gardner | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Shannon StapletonCompanies Conocophillips FollowWASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Thursday approved exports of liquefied natural gas from the Alaska LNG project, a document showed, as the United States competes with Russia to ship natural gas from the Arctic to Asia. The Alaska LNG project includes a liquefaction facility on the Kenai Peninsula in southern Alaska and a proposed 807-mile (1,300-km) pipeline to move gas stranded in northern Alaska across the state. The Biden administration modified the previous approval to prohibit venting of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide associated with the project into the atmosphere. The Biden administration last month approved the ConocoPhillips (COP.N) $7 billion Willow oil and gas drilling project on Alaska's North Slope. The Biden administration is trying to approve more U.S. LNG exports as it competes with Russia, traditionally one of the world's largest energy exporters.

☆ Ether dips slightly ahead of Shanghai upgrade, and Montenegro taps Ripple for CBDC: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Jordan Smith | Talia Kaplan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEther dips slightly ahead of Shanghai upgrade, and Montenegro taps Ripple for CBDC: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Diogo Monica, co-founder and president of Anchorage Digital, explains what Ethereum's Shanghai hard fork means for institutions.

CompaniesCompanies Law Firms Conocophillips FollowApril 3 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday rejected a bid by environmentalists to temporarily suspend the U.S. government’s approval of ConocoPhillips' (COP.N) multibillion-dollar oil drilling project in Alaska’s Arctic. Gleason said an injunction was inappropriate because the groups wouldn't be irreparably harmed by the construction that ConocoPhillips has scheduled for this month, which includes building roads and a gravel mine. Bridget Psarianos, an attorney challenging the approval, called the planned construction schedule "aggressive" and said the judge's decision is "heartbreaking." The approvals for the project in northern Alaska give ConocoPhillips permission to construct three drill pads, 25.8 miles of gravel roads, an air strip and hundreds of miles of ice roads. The 30-year project would produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak, according to the company.

☆ The government is cracking down on online prescriptions. Patients with addiction and the startups caring for them are caught up in the fight.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-27 | by ( Blake Dodge | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Proposed rules would limit online addiction treatmentIn February, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, published much-anticipated rules meant to set the record straight on online prescribing. The rules, if implemented, generally don't allow providers to prescribe controlled medications online if they don't see the patients in person. For buprenorphine and other drugs, there's an exception that would allow for initial 30-day prescriptions for online patients. Some patients are flights away from in-person careFor some patients, especially in rural areas, in-person appointments are hard to find. Last year, Alabama passed a new law prohibiting providers from prescribing controlled drugs to patients they hadn't seen in person within the past year.

That caused the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, to make a rare appearance in skies across the US. The colorful lights were seen as far south as Arizona, much further than what was forecast. They normally occur in the Arctic, but powerful eruptions on the sun caused them to stretch as far south as Phoenix, Arizona before sunrise on Friday, according to images shared by photographers and skywatchers on social media. "Most people when they're seeing that far south... they're seeing it on the horizon," Young said. NWS La CrosseAnchorage, AlaskaAuroras in Anchorage, Alaska, on March 24, 2023.

☆ Four ways for car buyers to survive the interest-rate crunch
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

New car buyers with a monthly payment over $1,000 rose to an all-time high of 16.8% in February, auto information site Edmunds' data showed. While car prices have been leveling off as the supply chain normalizes, interest rates are squeezing buyers' wallets. A monthly car payment of more than $1,000 is starting to show its painful effects. Punishing interest rates are forcing car buyers to make tough decisions. "If you're already tied up with a large car payment, then I suggest you sell it and get a car you can actually afford," Fetters said.

☆ Ryan Redington arrives in Nome, Alaska to win Iditarod sled dog race
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Dan Whitcomb | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Ryan Redington leaves the Rohn checkpoint after a quick stop, carrying straw to rest his team during the long run to Nikolai during the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race in Alaska, U.S. March 8, 2021. Zachariah Hughes/ADN/Pool via REUTERSMarch 14 (Reuters) - Ryan Redington, who hails from a family of hall-of-fame mushers, reached Nome, Alaska, ahead of his rivals on Tuesday to win the grueling Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in his 16th try. “It’s been a goal of mine since a very small child, to win the Iditarod. It finally happened," Remington, 40, said after crossing the finish line in Nome, Alaska Public Media reported. Remington, whose grandfather Joe is known as the "Father of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race" for his work in organising and promoting the event in the late 1960s, raised the trophy in his 16th try.

☆ Black Sea grain talks continue as Russia seeks 60-day renewal
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Vessels are seen as they await inspection under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, in the southern anchorage of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey December 11, 2022. Since Russia and Ukraine signed the U.N.-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative in Turkey on July 22, millions of tonnes of grain and other food products have been exported from Ukrainian ports, helping lower global food prices from record highs. Russia on Monday suggested allowing the deal to be renewed for 60 days, half the term of the previous renewal. It was not immediately clear how the deal could be extended for half of the previous duration of 120 days. The United Nations would not be drawn on confirming whether the deal would continue for 60 days or 120 days.

☆ Iditarod 2023: Racing Across Alaska
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-11 | by ( Jennifer Calfas | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Joe Redington Sr., who supported the early races, organized the first long-distance event from Anchorage to Nome. Page and Mr. Redington are now known as the “Mother of the Iditarod” and the “Father of the Iditarod,” respectively. Rob Stapleton/Associated Press

☆ The newest US low-cost carrier is finally launching flights — but to Nevada instead of Japan or Korea
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Northern Pacific Airways is launching its first-ever flights from Ontario, California, to Las Vegas on June 2. The carrier will use a 181-seater Boeing 757 with both economy and business class on the one-hour flights. "This announcement today represents the achievement of a major milestone for Northern Pacific Airways," he said. A screenshot of Northern Pacific Airway's booking process on its website. Northern Pacific AirwaysThe already heavily trafficked route between Southern California and Sin City was not Northern Pacific's original plan.

☆ The cheapest and most expensive U.S. airports to fly out of—JFK, LAX didn't make either list
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CivMetrics ranked the cheapest and most expensive airports in the U.S. based on average flight costs. Among the busiest airports, Ted Stevens Anchorage International in Alaska was the most expensive, with an average flight price of $540. On the other end, St. Pete Clearwater International in Florida, where flight costs average around $147, ranked as the cheapest airport. Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, came in third place. The Ted Stevens International Airport is a critical supply chain hub.

☆ Alaska Republican Censured for Asking If Child Abuse Benefits Society
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( Charles R. Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

An Alaska Republican has been censured by his colleagues for asking if fatal child abuse benefits society. At a hearing this week, Rep. David Eastman asked a witness if dead children save taxpayer money. ACT doesn't have a stance on abortion, per Alaska Public Media. On Wednesday, every one of his colleagues agreed to condemn him, voting 35-1 to censure him, according to Alaska Public Media. We cannot allow such atrocious, indefensible language to go undenounced," Alaska Democratic state Rep. Andrew Gray said, the outlet reported.

☆ 7 hidden-gem cities and towns to buy an Airbnb in this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

They were picked for their high rate of bookings, growing revenue, affordability, and regulations. The list of 25 cities and towns captures destinations with "momentum," said AirDNA economist Jamie Lane. This year, the team also responded to the growing wave of regulations cities and towns are putting on short-term rentals. Locations like Burlington, Vermont and Madison, Wisconsin, for example, were removed because of new rules that limit who can own short-term rentals or require month-long stays. The list, however, is mostly dominated by midsized cities in the Midwest, where home prices are cheaper than in more expensive coastal cities.

☆ Radioligand therapy, a 'game-changer' for cancer treatment, forces manufacturers to race against a ticking clock
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Ash from the eruption disrupted flights across Europe — including a time-sensitive shipment of experimental radioligand therapy that Sartor was expecting from Norway. Radioligand therapy, also called radionuclide or radiopharmaceutical therapy, is a targeted form of cancer treatment that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells. Once the radioactivity decays, it can no longer kill the cancer cells as effectively, which means radioligand therapy has a limited window of viability. Expensive to produce and ship fastNuclear medicine has been used to treat cancer for decades, and radioligand therapy itself is not new. In 2008, he traveled to a medical conference in Toronto where he heard about radioligand therapy for the first time.

☆ TikTokers can't stop talking about the style of J.Crew's new womenswear design chief, and it's boosting brand image
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Mary Hanbury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

J.Crew's new womenswear and kids design chief has gained a large fan base online. These images are being shared widely on TikTok, helping to boost the brand image. A spokesperson for J.Crew told Harpers Bazaar that its women's business has seen consistent growth since Gayot shared her collections and a boost in sales from her posts. Gayot told Harpers that when she joined in September 2020, a few months pregnant, she was apprehensive. New CEO Libby Wadle told The Wall Street Journal in the summer of 2022 that the company is now profitable.

☆ Crypto exchange C3 aims to fix a big flaw exposed in the collapse of FTX. Its cofounders just raised $6 million from hedge fund Two Sigma's venture arm.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( April Joyner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The crypto exchange C3 has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Two Sigma Ventures. A series of bankruptcies — FTX, BlockFi, Celsius, Voyager, Genesis — has exposed major flaws within several crypto financial institutions. Michel Dahdah believes his company, the crypto exchange C3, can fix one big challenge these crypto companies face: the custody question. C3 has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Two Sigma Ventures, the venture-capital arm of the hedge fund Two Sigma Investments. In the traditional finance world, custody and exchange are separate functions, and crypto needs to follow suit, he said.

☆ You Call That Snow?! See How This Winter Stacks Up.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Francesca Paris | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

If so, you’re not alone: It has been a dreary winter for children hoping for snow days and grown-up snow enthusiasts alike on the East Coast. More than 50 years of snowfall in … Interactive line chart showing cumulative snowfall for each winter season over 50 years, as well as the median snowfall for all seasons. Line chart showing Philadelphia’s cumulative snowfall for each winter season over 50 years. Loading dataLine chart showing Boston’s cumulative snowfall for each winter season over 50 years. Milwaukee Pittsburgh Providence, R.I. Pueblo, Colo. Richmond, Va. Rockford, Ill. St. Louis Topeka, Kan. About normal snow Anchorage Boise, Idaho Colorado Springs Columbia, Mo.

☆ The famous Alaska Railroad turns 100 this year. Here's what it's like to ride to North America's northernmost train station
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Bianca Giacobone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

In the winter, only two lines run: The Hurricane Turn, from Anchorage to Hurricane, and the Aurora, from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Those trains operate with flagstop service, in which passengers can wave the train down to stop from almost any spot along the tracks and hop on, allowing people to reach otherwise inaccessible areas. Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train. Justin Low/Alaska Railroad

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