On Friday, the president is flying to the state of Alaska, which he likes to refer to as “Russia,” to meet with Vladimir Putin. The meeting is set to take place in Anchorage, which is a good thing because the capital of the state is in danger of floating off toward Bora Bora. From Alaska’s News Source :

The glacial release from Suicide Basin above Mendenhall Lake has begun. A flood warning is in place for Mendenhall Lake near Skaters Cabin Road, the Mendenhall campground, and the visitor center until Wednesday. Flooding on the Mendenhall River is expected to crest near 16.6 feet by Wednesday, which is even higher than last year’s record level of 15.99 feet.

According to the City and Borough of Juneau, buildings —including the library, pool and field house—in the inundation zone clo

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