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NVIDIA Corporation and Nokia Corporation announced on October 28, 2025, a strategic partnership aimed at developing next-generation AI-native mobile networks and establishing America’s leadership in telecommunications infrastructure. Under the agreement, NVIDIA will invest $1 billion in Nokia, acquiring approximately a 2.9 % stake in the Finnish company through a directed share issuance at $6.01 per share. The collaboration will focus on key initiatives including: In a statement, NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang said: “Telecommunications is a critical national infrastructure, the digital nervous system of our economy and security. Built on NVIDIA CUDA and AI, AI-RAN will revolutionize telecommunications, a…

President Donald Trump said Friday that reports claiming he has decided to launch military strikes inside Venezuela are inaccurate. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Florida, Trump addressed questions about a story published by the Miami Herald, which reported that his administration had decided to target Venezuelan military facilities and that an operation could occur soon. When asked whether the reports were true, Trump responded, “No.” A reporter then followed up, asking whether a decision had been made on military action in Venezuela. Trump reiterated, “No, it’s not true.” The comments directly contradict earlier speculation that…

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has launched a real-time community update platform to provide verified information about recovery operations following the 2025 West Coast Storm. The new online resource, titled “Community Updates / Ellangllugpiim Nalluuniaruti,” includes detailed updates on infrastructure repairs, water and sanitation restoration, and local recovery activities in multiple affected communities. As of October 28, more than 20 contractors and 121 field personnel, including DOT&PF staff, local hires, and partner crews, are working across nearly 30 communities along Alaska’s western coastline. Their assignments include restoring road access, utilities, and public safety systems. The number…

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is reminding all 2025 Glennallen Subdistrict Subsistence Salmon Fishing Permit holders that the deadline to submit their harvest reports is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 31. According to the ADF&G Interior Alaska Sport Fishing Division, every permit holder is required to submit a report, even if they did not fish or did not catch any salmon. Reports can be submitted online at the official ADF&G reporting portal: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/harvest. The department states that failure to report will result in the permit holder being placed on the Failure to Report List, which makes them…

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has issued a safety reminder for drivers traveling through the Trunk Road and Palmer-Fishhook Road intersection in the Mat-Su Valley, urging motorists to stop at the white line to improve visibility and ensure safer travel. When approaching Palmer-Fishhook Road from Trunk Road, drivers are advised to pull all the way forward and stop at the painted white line. According to DOT&PF engineers, this position offers the best field of vision for spotting oncoming traffic, reducing the risk of collisions. Stopping too far back from the white line, officials warn, can significantly…

This week’s seismic update from the Alaska Earthquake Center takes us back to one of Interior Alaska’s most memorable earthquakes, the 1968 Rampart event. Over the past seven days, the center recorded around 340 earthquakes across the state. The strongest was a magnitude 5.1 south of Adak, while a magnitude 4.6 in Southcentral Alaska was widely felt, with more than 650 people sending in “Did You Feel It?” reports. Fifty-seven years ago, when the magnitude 6.5 Rampart Earthquake struck, Alaskans didn’t have online forms or mobile alerts. Instead, they described their experiences in letters sent by mail. Those handwritten reports…

In response to the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on food assistance programs, the Alaska Democratic Party has launched a community food drive to help families in need across the state. The food drive runs from October 29 through November 17, with donation drop-offs open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alaska Democrats headquarters, located at 1500 W 33rd Avenue, Suite 210, Anchorage, AK 99503. Organizers say the initiative comes at a critical time, as federal food assistance funding is expected to halt on November 1, leaving many Alaskans struggling to afford groceries. “We know…

Residents of the Delta Junction area are gathering tonight at 5:30 p.m. for a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) meeting, where they will review the final draft of the region’s wildfire preparedness and response strategy. The meeting, held at the Delta Community Center, brings together community members, local leaders, and emergency management officials to discuss updates, share input, and strengthen Delta Junction’s resilience to wildfire threats. According to the Alaska Wildfire Resilience Initiative, the CWPP is a community-driven effort designed to enhance coordination between residents and land management agencies. The plan focuses on reducing wildfire risks, protecting homes and infrastructure,…

More than 20 residents gathered Monday to discuss ongoing recovery efforts following the devastating impacts of Typhoon Halong, which caused widespread damage across Western Alaska earlier this month. Representatives from the City of Napaskiak, Village Council, AVCP, Naps Inc., and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) joined local leaders to share updates and plan the next steps in the community’s rebuilding process. Jon Cox, Task Force Lead with the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, reported that 21 homes have been assessed so far, with 10 showing significant water damage. Crews have…

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has instructed the Department of Defense to “immediately” resume testing nuclear weapons, marking the first U.S. return to live nuclear testing in more than three decades. The announcement came on Truth Social, where Trump wrote, “Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately.” The statement came just hours before Trump’s highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, suggesting the move could carry diplomatic and strategic significance as global nuclear…

The spirit of Alaskans helping Alaskans is alive and strong as members of the Alaska Organized Militia, assigned to Task Force Bethel, continue their vital work supporting post-storm recovery across Western Alaska as part of Operation Halong Response. Since the operation began, the coordinated efforts of the Alaska Air and Army National Guard, Alaska Naval Militia, and Alaska State Defense Force have made a measurable impact across communities affected by the severe storm system that struck the region earlier this year. According to official updates, the response achievements to date include: These statistics represent not only the scale of the…

Boise residents had an unexpected wake-up call early this morning when dozens of cows, possibly around 100, wandered into the city shortly after 1 a.m., creating a scene straight out of a country movie. The herd was first spotted near the intersection of Bogus Basin and Cartwright Road, before making its way downtown. Witnesses reported cows trotting through several neighborhoods, including 18th and Sherman, 18th and Eastman, 15th and Harrison, and Dewey Street. Local residents shared videos on social media showing the cows calmly roaming through quiet streets, pausing at intersections, and grazing on lawns. “It was surreal,” one Boise…