Fatal shark bite in Bahamas sparks debate on thrill diving
Austrian tourist Markus Groh, 49, died after a Sunday open water shark dive near Nassau without cages or barriers. Critics argue feeding sharks tempts attacks and harms conservation, while supporters say such dives educate the public and can be conducted safely with limits.
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Alaska Hopes for Heating Aid Amid Soaring Fuel Costs
In Alaska, oil wealth contrasts with high heating bills as residents in remote villages struggle to heat homes. Lawmakers consider rebates or credits, funded from the Alaska Permanent Fund, while Venezuelan aid from Citgo helped last year. Prices for heating fuel average 4.30 per gallon in Alaska, with Arctic Village peaking at 9. A proposed $500 payout and a $750 utility credit face debates, as a $3 to $4 billion budget surplus looms alongside a shrinking North Slope output and a long delayed gas pipeline.
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