US agency says apps that let workers access paychecks before payday are providing loans

If enacted, the proposed rule would provide clarity to a fast-growing industry known as Earned Wage Access, which has been compared to payday lending. The agency wants borrowers to be able to "easily compare products" and to prevent "race-to-the-bottom business practices," CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said on a call with reporters.

CrowdStrike CEO called to testify to Congress over cybersecurity's firm role in global tech outage

U.S. House leaders are calling on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify to Congress about the cybersecurity company's role in sparking the widespread tech outage that grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and affected services around the world.

Stock market today: Wall Street climbs as Big Tech recovers following worst week in months

U.S. stocks closed broadly higher, clawing back some of the losses from their worst week since April. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Monday, breaking a three-day losing streak. It was the first gain for the index since setting an all-time high early last week.

Legals for July, 22 2024

Biden drops out of 2024 race, endorses Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.

Back in the Valley

Flathead grad Osweiler puts future QBs through the paces

Former Flathead quarterback Brock Osweiler took the field at Legends Stadium one more time Saturday.

Adaptive recreation program makes splash during watersports week

It was 90 degrees on Tuesday afternoon at Echo Lake, the water itself a warm 74. Children, parents, caregivers and participants of DREAM Adaptive Recreation lined the shores of the lake, in lifejackets and on various sorts of watercraft, with beaming smiles and cheers of encouragement.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings for Flathead Valley businesses

Miriam Foster, 84

Miriam Morris Foster, July 8, 1939-June 28, 2024.

Herbert Richard Tipton, 72

Herbert Richard Tipton, 72, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at home in Mills, Wyoming.

Frustrations with political rhetoric emerge after rally shooting

Frustrations with the political climate in the U.S. reached a boiling point after last week's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, prompting calls for civility and unity from local residents and Montana's elected officials alike.

Legals for July, 21 2024

PHOTOS: Former NFL and Flathead QB Brock Osweiler hosts football camp in Kalispell

Former NFL and Flathead Braves quarterback Brock Osweiler hosted the Flathead Braves Football Camp at Legends Stadium in Kalispell on Saturday, July 20.

Montana’s plan to curb opioid overdoses includes vending machines

Before she stopped using drugs for good, Cierra Coon estimates that she overdosed eight times in a span of two weeks in the fall of 2022. One of those times, the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone helped save her life.

Twins, A Lakers split Friday doubleheader

For the second time in three days the Kalispell A Lakers and Glacier Twins met on the diamond for a doubleheader.

Widespread global tech outage disrupts flights, banks, hospitals and media outlets

A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked banks and media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and other services on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers.

Contestants' prize money increased at Libby's Kootenai River Stampede

The PRCA Rodeo will be held July 26-27 at J. Neils Memorial Park, just north of town on Highway 37 where the large bucking bull sculpture marks the entrance to the beautiful park.

Flathead Monster comes ashore in Polson

A sinuous creature now swims in Sacajawea Park, thanks in large part to the vision of Pat Binger, the artistry of sculptor John Leon, and the hard work of Polson City Parks and Recreation staff.

Scarlets pull away from AA Lakers

The highlight: at one point the Lakers had solved lanky right-hander Drew McDowell’s straight overhand delivery to the tune of seven of nine hitters reaching base.

Legals for July, 19 2024