Alaska sees job gains for 7 months straight after 3 years of losses, report says Annie Zak, Anchorage Daily News, June 6, 2019 A streak of job gains in Alaska could signal the end of the state’s recession, according to a new report released this week. The state recently saw year-over-year job growth for seven months straight, starting in October, … read more
D-Day 75th Anniversary National Mall and Memorial Parks, World War II Memorial The beaches are now quiet in Normandy, France but 75 years ago soldiers heard the shriek of artillery, the crack of gunfire, and the cries of the wounded. On that day, June 6, 1944, “D-Day”, the outcome of World War II hung in the balance. The seemingly invincible … read more
United Kingdom’s coal-free days brought to you by natural gas Amy Harder, Axios, June 5, 2019 The United Kingdom just broke records for the number of days it went without any coal-fired electricity — thanks largely to natural gas. Driving the news: The 18-day streak was snapped late yesterday, according to the UK’s electricity operator. Coal has historically been the … read more
