Author: Annie Berman

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Mysterious glowing spiral in the sky over Alaska draws questions, and a simple explanation

“The spiral, it was so perfect. It was beautiful. It was kind of a shame to think of it as exhaust, I have to admit,” said photographer Todd Salat, who captured the spiral on camera while photographing the aurora.
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Alaska wants to repeal a longstanding law meant to hold down health care costs. What happens if it disappears?

The state enacted the so-called 80th percentile rule to address “surprise” billing for out-of-network providers nearly 20 years ago. The Alaska State Medical Association wants it gone. A major insurance provider says it should stay.