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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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UK businesses laud energy relief, but costs still a struggle
Pubs, restaurants, breweries, retailers and other businesses across the United Kingdom are being pushed to the brink by skyrocketing energy bills.
Revamped Detroit auto show now also features new flying tech
The prestigious North American International Auto Show last was held in 2019. It returned last week.
Spain plans tax hike for millionaires to help those in need
Finance Minister María Jesús Montero says the measure targets only millionaires. The expected increase in tax revenue will be used to alleviate hardship brough…
After 90 years, German bakery to close as energy costs soar
A family-run bakery in the German city of Cologne is turning off its ovens for good after 90 years because it can no longer afford rising energy prices resulti…
Dow sinks to 2022 low as recession fears roil world markets
Markets sold off around the world on mounting signs the global economy is weakening just as central banks raise the pressure even more with additional hikes to…
Commission votes to reallocate $6 million in workforce training funds to business automation program
Liane Taylor of the Department of Commerce said that training funds had not been utilized, with nearly $1.2 million awarded to businesses but only $128,000 dispersed.
Montana part of coalition to receive $45M in Indigenous economic development grants
Mountain | Plains Regional Native CDFI Coalition was one of 21 groups to receive a portion of the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge — an initiative that is part of the American Rescue Plan aiming to b…
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Great Northern Wilderness Guides aims to make backcountry attainable
The idea for the company came to Browning in the summer of 2020 during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bitterroot Valley farm plans winter delivery program for Kalispell
Three young farmers from the Bitterroot Valley are looking to bring fresh, organic produce to communities all over Northwest Montana including Kalispell.
Kalen Young tapped as director of Whitefish hospital foundation
Flathead Valley native Kalen Young was recently named as the new executive director of the Logan Health Whitefish Foundation.
Money approved for states to build car-charging network
The Biden administration said Wednesday it has approved ambitious plans by 34 states and Puerto Rico to create a national electric vehicle charging network as …
Empire Builder back on track following union deal
Freight rail companies and unions representing tens of thousands of workers reached a tentative agreement to avoid what would have been an economically damagin…