Alaska
Ritz-Carlton superyacht Luminara announces 21 luxury voyages for Alaska and Asia in 2027
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announced on March 7, 2026, 21 ultra-luxury voyages aboard its superyacht Luminara for summer 2027, including 15 sailings in Alaska, four in Asia, and two transpacific crossings from April to October. The 452-guest vessel offers intimate access to remote ports, immersive wildlife and cultural experiences, high-end amenities, and expedition-style cruising starting at $10,000 per person.
Matthew Becker, a 61-year-old stand-up comedian from Arizona, traveled to Alaska and attempted to shoot his ex-wife outside her salon in Anchorage before killing her 87-year-old father. Becker, who had terminal cancer, died the next day in Eagle River woods. Police charged him posthumously with murder and assault.
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An 11-year analysis of Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend program reveals no evidence that annual cash transfers lead to more traumatic injuries or unnatural deaths. Researchers from New York University and other institutions examined statewide hospital and death records from 2009 to 2019. The findings challenge concerns about reckless spending among recipients.
Tesla has announced a new Supercharger station in Cantwell, Alaska, featuring eight stalls. The update was shared via an official X post on October 26, 2025.
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A proposed graphite mine on Alaska's Seward Peninsula is advancing toward federal approval despite lacking required consultation with a local Indigenous tribe. The project, backed by the U.S. Department of Defense, aims to secure domestic supplies of the mineral critical for batteries. Tribal leaders from the Native Village of Solomon warn that it threatens their traditional lands and subsistence way of life.