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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…
Ahead of harsh winter, tourism roars back in Mediterranean
Tourism is making a stronger comeback from the coronavirus pandemic than many expected.
Workers walk out of iPhone factory, highlighting virus woes
An employee said workers started to leave the Foxconn factory in Zhengzhou after some fell ill in mid-October and received no treatment.
Inflation hits new record in Europe, slowing economy
The economy grew 0.2% in the July-September period, and many economists say a recession can't be far behind.
Salary transparency laws aim to combat pay disparities
New York will require employers as of Nov. 1 to disclose "a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity advertised," according t…
ARPA money moves from training workers to automation
Last month, American Rescue Plan Act Workforce Training Grant funds totaling $6 million were reallocated by lawmakers on an ARPA advisory commission to business automation loans.
Fishing family brings Alaskan halibut to Flathead Valley
Born and raised in Juneau, Alaska, Steve has spent most of his life exploring the pristine waters of Glacier Bay National Park in search of salmon, crab and ha…
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Flathead Valley manufacturers turn out breadth of products while facing range of challenges
The chamber put a spotlight on the industry during the event held at Flathead Valley Community College with a panel discussion.
Vibrant Roots brews up fermented mushroom and honey green tea
Everything about Brooke Lynn Dodson’s company, Vibrant Roots, focuses on mushrooms and bees, from her logo through the product line, because of their varied he…
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After frenzy local experts predict real estate price drop
The feeding frenzy has caused housing prices to skyrocket, but local realtors and mortgage brokers believe price drops are on the horizon.
Stocks rise on Wall Street, remain on track for winning week
The benchmark S&P 500 rose 1% in midday trading on Friday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq also gained ground. Technology and health care…
Deficit figures set up competing visions from Biden and GOP
This fiscal year's budget deficit shrunk in half from last year, but the red ink soared on a monthly basis in September. That's largely because of President Jo…
US home sales fell in September for eighth straight month
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that existing home sales fell 1.5% last month from August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.71 milli…