alaskasnewssource

Bumble ditches ‘women message first’ rule

(CNN) - The online dating platform Bumble is betting that a shift in strategy will improve its bottom line. Bumble was built on the idea that women should send the first message to men. But now, after ...
alaskasnewssource

Broken engine part shattered the Ryanair flight window that a passenger’s head got sucked into, NTSB says

(AP) - An engine fan blade broke off on a Ryanair flight and sent parts flying that shattered a plane window shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, which caused a man’s head to be sucked into the ...
alaskasnewssource

Mendenhall River passes 10 ft Thursday morning

Bradford Bartels, an Alaskan and veteran of the U.S. Marines, hiked the Alaska Long Trail from end to end, finishing last Thursday. Pulling out all the whiz-bang flash Alaska has to offer, the Coast ...
alaskasnewssource

Death penalty not sought for mother, co-parents accused of killing 7-year-old boy, prosecutor says

CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) — A mother and two other suspects are facing additional charges in the killing of a young child, but they might not be facing the death penalty. Mother Kaitlin Evans, her ...
alaskasnewssource

250,000 minifridges recalled over fire, burn hazards

CHICAGO (AP) — Cooluli has recalled roughly 250,000 of its minifridges due to fire and burn hazards. According to a Thursday notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the ...
alaskasnewssource

Kennedy Center board moves forward with a two-year closure to allow for renovations, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the sprawling performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovation work, while some outdoor programming may ...
alaskasnewssource

Farm linked to ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cyclosporiasis outbreak hadn’t been inspected in 7 years, report says

(Gray News) — The farm believed to be the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak had not been inspected in seven years, according to a new report from CBS News. FDA officials have linked the outbreak ...
alaskasnewssource

‘Loud budgeting’: What it is and why experts say it works

(InvestigateTV) — A growing money trend called “loud budgeting” is gaining traction as summer spending climbs — and a personal finance expert says the concept is simpler than it sounds. Loud budgeting ...
alaskasnewssource

Man dressed as a trash can is running in a special election in the UK. He might just win.

LONDON (AP) — Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-immigration party Reform UK, had hoped a special election Thursday for his Parliament seat would help quell awkward questions about his finances. But ...
alaskasnewssource

Authorities warn fake squishy toys could pose serious risks to children. Tips to keep your kids safe

(Gray News) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers that fake and counterfeit versions of the popular squishy toys could seriously hurt your child. The soft, ...
alaskasnewssource

Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former law enforcement officer accused of planning to kill Black people in a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival was quietly released from custody over the summer after a ...
alaskasnewssource

With supply lists arriving weeks before school, Fairbanks families and teachers race to catch up

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - With the school year days away, families across Fairbanks are working through supply lists and the costs go well beyond crayons and notebooks. For parent Kimberly ...