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09/30/2026 · North Slope Borough
Gates Urges U.S. Leadership in AI Regulation Amid Global Challenges
Bill Gates emphasized the need for U.S. leadership in establishing global artificial intelligence regulations. He suggested that securing international agreement on AI governance could prove more challenging than Cold War nuclear negotiations.
Trump Announces Ban of Select News Organizations from White House
President Donald Trump stated Friday he banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. He attributed the decision to what he termed their 'constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS.'
09/28/2026
Researchers Report OpenAI System Breach
A group of cybersecurity researchers stated Sunday they gained unauthorized access to OpenAI systems earlier this year. This announcement has raised further discussions regarding the security measures in place for artificial intelligence technologies.
09/28/2026
Food Safety During Power Outages: Expert Guidance on Refrigeration
Food safety experts offer guidance on how long food remains safe in refrigerators and freezers during power outages. They explain when to discard items and suggest pre-outage preparation steps.
09/28/2026
News Organizations Sue Administration Over White House Access Restrictions
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding White House access. The action follows CNN's removal from the rotating television pool. News organizations declined to provide a replacement for an upcoming presidential trip.
09/28/2026
MI5 Warns UK Universities About Chinese State Security Link
MI5 has informed British universities about potential links between a Chinese research institute and China's Ministry of State Security. The agency recommends institutions sever ties with the identified entity. This advisory comes amid broader concerns about intellectual property security.
09/30/2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE Wrangell Municipal Light & Power will be going to diesel generation starting October 1st, 2023. As you know, our hydroelectric generation system has had some issues this past year. In order to provide reliable power to the community, we will be starting up our diesel generators on October 1st, 2023. This will be a temporary situation until we can get our hydroelectric system repaired and back to normal operations. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
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