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On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency’s research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The deadline to apply for federal help is rapidly approaching for Alaskans who suffered losses in areas affected by the severe storms, flooding and remnants of Typhoon Halong Oct. 8-13, 2025.
You have until Dec. 22 to apply for help from FEMA. That is just two weeks away.
Ways to apply:
Call the dedicated Alaska Call Center at 1-866-342-1699. It is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Yup’ik interpreters are available 1-5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Register on DisasterAssistance.gov.Get the FEMA App and submit your application directly through the app.
Survivors are encouraged to register for both State and FEMA Individual Assistance programs to maximize their recovery benefits.
To apply for state Individual Assistance, visit www.ready.alaska.gov/ia or call 1-844-445-7131. The deadline for that program is Jan. 8.
To apply for a physical damage low-interest loan with the Small Business Administration, visit sba.gov/disaster, contact by email at [email protected] or call 1-800-659-2955 for information. SBA offers disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits. The deadline to apply is Dec. 22.
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In-brief analysis
December 8, 2025
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on data from S&P Global Market Intelligence
Data note: The specifics of the calculation methodology are detailed in a previous article with minor adjustments to heat rates used. The heat rate used for the dark spread was 10,500 British thermal units per kilowatthour (Btu/kWh), while the heat rate for the spark spread was 7,000 Btu/kWh.
Higher average daily wholesale electricity prices between January and November 2025 may be improving the operational competitiveness of some natural gas- and coal-fired generators in the PJM Interconnection compared with the same period in 2024. PJM is the largest wholesale electricity market in the United States. The spark and dark spreads, common metrics for estimating the profitability of natural gas- and coal-fired electric generators, have both increased over the past
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Lake Traverse Reservation – Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate members who have applied for disaster assistance will receive a letter from FEMA. It is important to read FEMA’s letter carefully.
If the letter says you are “not approved” for assistance, it does not mean that you won’t receive assistance. Often, more documentation is needed to continue moving an application forward, such as an insurance settlement letter or proof of occupancy.
Your FEMA letter will explain your application status and may list any additional documentation that you may need to provide to continue with your application.
FEMA staff are still available to help with next steps.
Bring your letter [and additional documents if possible] back to the Tribal Administration Building, 12554 BIA Highway 711, Agency Village. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Staff will be able to answer questions, help you submit additional required documents, and check on your application status.
If you disagree with FEMA’s decision or the amount of money provided, you can submit an appeal letter and documents supporting your claim, such as a contractor’s estimate for home repairs. You have 60 days from the date of your letter to appeal.
Call or visit the Tribal Administration Building for help with any FEMA questions. 605-776-6003.
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