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US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing…
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Musk puts Twitter buy on hold, casting doubt on $44B deal
Tesla billionaire Elon Musk tweeted early Friday that he wanted to pinpoint the number of spam and fake accounts on the social media platform. He has been vocal about his desire to clean up Twitter’s problem with “…
Biden administration to release $45B for nationwide internet
The Biden administration is taking the first steps to release $45 billion to ensure that every U.S. resident has access to high-speed internet by roughly 2028, inviting governors and other leaders on Friday to star…
Tax cut for proposed for California pot industry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s governor on Friday proposed a tax cut for the state’s struggling legal marijuana industry, but businesses said it falls far short of what’s needed to revive a foundering pot economy.
Canceled flights continue on Alaska
SEATTLE (AP) — The CEO of Alaska Airlines says the high level of flight cancellations since April will continue through this month. The Seattle Times reports that Ben Minicucci said in a message to employees Thurs…
McDonald's to sell its Russian business, try to keep workers
McDonald's says it's started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people. The fast food giant pointed…
‘Come Home Montana’ push collides with housing angst
Since Gov. Greg Gianforte took office, the commerce department has embarked on a massive “Come Home Montana” promotional campaign, launching a website last sum…
Idaho announces $119 million settlement over opioid crisis
Idaho officials on Friday announced a $119 million settlement with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors over their role in the opioid addiction crisis.
How Montana ski areas are adapting to the climate crisis
With less snow in the future, Bridger Bowl, Big Sky Resort and others work to lessen the impacts and adjust to changing seasons.
Powell: 'Soft' economic landing may be out of Fed's control
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fresh off winning Senate confirmation for a second term earlier in the day, acknowledged for the first time Thursday that …
New furniture store aims to create comfortable living spaces
Sarah Sitar started Quietude Home in mid-February to provide the community with modern furniture including chairs, benches, bookcases, coffee and console table…
Schafer’s Restaurant looks to make a new home at Eagle Bend
The award-winning Schafer’s Restaurant is set to move into the new Eagle Bend Golf Course Clubhouse this summer. Schafer’s co-owners David May and Robert Wink …
C-Falls sees strong demand for commercial real estate
Those are just some of the commercial properties that have come up for sale in the past few months as the real estate boom in and around Columbia Falls continues.
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