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TL/DR - Alaska expects modest job growth of 1.7% in 2024, largely driven by infrastructure and energy spending, according to a report from the state labor department. The construction sector will add 1,100 jobs (a 6.7% increase), while mining and oil are predicted to add 1,000 jobs (an 8.7% rise). However, the state faces a labor shortage due to…

TL/DR - Phoenix Fan Fusion, the Valley's biggest geek event, will return to Phoenix Convention Center from May 24 to 26. Tickets will go on sale soon, with early bird pricing offering a Full Event Badge for $79, which is $10 less than the regular price. This year, the convention will eliminate the entry fee for kids up to 12 years old, helping…

TL/DR - Emergency services in New York received several 911 calls from Roosevelt Island residents reporting shaking buildings and small explosions. Initial investigations by firefighting crews did not find any fire or likely source for the disturbances, and the scene was declared safe and handed over to Con Edison to investigate further. The U.S.…

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