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Redirecting Billionaire Wealth for Society | Anchorage News

What if America’s thousand billionaires—nearly a quarter of the world’s total—used even a fraction of their wealth to fix what’s broken? Imagine affordable childcare, universal healthcare coverage, fully funded public schools, and investments in technical education that empower millions. While progressive taxation is the ideal, current tax cuts are gutting local programs. The real solution isn’t communism—it’s a more humane, democratic economy where wealth isn’t hoarded, but strategically invested to build a safety net that lets people live with dignity, not fear. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fd678960f79cdf08

Alaska in Flood Alert | Anchorage News

Southcentral Alaska braces for major flooding as heavy rain pounds Anchorage, Eagle River, and beyond—ground already saturated, roads turning into rivers, creeks surging. A flood watch runs Monday from 4 AM to 10 PM, with up to an inch of rain expected, especially north of Anchorage. Rockfall warnings loom along the Seward Highway, while a landslide has shut down Ninilchik Beach Access Road. Seward faces a full flood warning with 4–6 inches of rain forecast, risking airport flooding and debris from the Resurrection River. Flood advisories stretch across the Kenai Peninsula, and a glacial lake release near McCarthy could impact the Kennicott River. A brief reprieve may come before a new storm from the Bering Sea hits Tuesday, bringing more rain through Thursday. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/224811920e36e06f

Alaska’s Rising Syphilis Crisis in Newborns | Anchorage News

Alaska’s newborns are facing a terrifying surge in syphilis cases — 14 babies diagnosed last year, the highest in decades. This spike mirrors a 14% jump in adult cases and a 51% rise in long-term infections, mostly in Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna. Untreated, congenital syphilis can cause blindness, developmental delays, or death — but early prenatal testing and treatment can prevent it. Yet many mothers received little or no care, delaying diagnosis. Health officials are now mobilizing to reach at-risk women with transportation and support — but with Alaska ranking among the worst nationally for STDs, the crisis demands urgent, sustained action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1f731c80e05eeaf0

Adak's Empty Internet Subsidies | Anchorage News

On a remote, abandoned island in the Bering Sea, hundreds of empty buildings are still getting wired for internet—thanks to taxpayers footing a $340,000 annual bill for a service no one uses. Part of a massive federal program meant to connect rural areas, this funding is flowing to a company with shady ties, including a CEO who spent subsidies on a fishing boat and an extravagant salary. Investigators found locals using Starlink instead, paying nothing to the government. Despite knowing many homes are uninhabitable, the FCC keeps the checks coming—raising serious questions about oversight and where the billions really go. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/905851ebaa2221d1

Medicaid Fraud in Alaska | Anchorage News

Medicaid fraud in Alaska’s assisted living facilities has sparked concern, but it’s vital to spotlight the dedicated providers who uphold integrity and care for vulnerable Alaskans. The Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities, representing over 100 groups, stands by its high standards, pushing for accountability while fiercely defending the hundreds of direct support professionals working tirelessly across the state. Amid the scrutiny and paperwork, these caregivers are the backbone of Alaska’s Shared Vision — ensuring dignity and support for elders and people with disabilities. Don’t let headlines overshadow the real heroes keeping this system strong. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7556aa65d173795