Utqiagvik, Alaska Faces 64 Days of Darkness: Here’s Why

18 Nov 2024

Utqiagvik, Alaska, formerly known as Barrow, has entered a 64-day period of polar night, with its last sunrise occurring on November 18. During this time, the sun will remain below the horizon, casting the town into complete darkness for nearly two months. The phenomenon occurs due to the Earth's tilt...

Carnival Cruise Ship Hits Ice In Alaska, Passengers Call It ‘Titanic Moment’

10 Sep 2024

A Carnival cruise ship recently had a close encounter with a piece of drifting ice while sailing through Alaska, sparking dramatic comparisons to a "Titanic moment" among passengers. The Carnival Spirit grazed an errant piece of ice last Thursday in the Tracy Arm Fjord, prompting both concern and fascination among...

Kova The Polar Bear’s Viral Belly Flop Steals The Show On TikTok

29 Jul 2024

A heartwarming video of Kova the polar bear has gone viral on social media. In the clip, Kova performs a delightful belly flop into her pool at the Alaska Zoo, and people are loving it. The zoo posted the video on TikTok, and it quickly gained popularity, with many comparing...

After Alaska Airlines Drama, 737 MAX Faces New Challenge in India with a Missing Part

09 Jan 2024

According to India's aviation regulator, DGCA, a safety assessment of 40 Boeing 737 Max jets operated by Indian airlines detected a missing part—a washer—on one of the aircraft. This discovery has prompted Boeing to issue a global request to inspect all of its 737 Max aircraft, totaling over 1,300 in...