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Another big week for a franchise unfolded this weekend with the premiere of “Alien: Romulus,” which claimed the top spot at the box office. While it didn't match the success…
Romulus & ‘Chimp Crazy’ in Streamed & Screened
Over the weekend, the premiere of "Alien: Romulus" dominated the box office, reaching the top spot with a domestic gross of over $40 million. Although it didn't match the success…
Missoula County pulls infrastructure levy from ballot
Missoula's County Commissioners agreed to nix a $1.7 million tax levy to increase the county's infrastructure budget Tuesday, deciding to wait for potential property tax changes from the state Legislature…
Hurricane season set to become active
The climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is just a few weeks away and forecasters say conditions are looking favorable for the development of tropical systems. According to the…
Future of Presidential Race
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking to maintain the momentum of her campaign from the Democratic National Convention to Election Day. With less than 80 days until Nov. 5, former…
Unlikely Allies Join Forces for Sustainable Development | National News
On 16 July 2024, Ocean Conservancy announced the removal of 34,080,191 pounds of trash from oceans, beaches, and rivers. This was done in cooperation with The Ocean Cleanup, tied to…
La Tray delves deep in new book
Growing up in western Montana, Chris La Tray always knew he was Native American, but he didn't know much else about his identity or family history.His father, who was Métis,…
Epic Systems introduces AI tools for health management
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AP News Summary: 12:48 p.m. EDT | National News
A recap of the second day of the DNC: Obama's powerful speeches, a supportive spouse, and a dance partyThe second night of the Democratic National Convention featured powerful speeches from…
2 released, 1 ICU after Glacier High lightning strike
KALISPELL — On Wednesday, Glacier High School Principal Brad Holloway provided an update on the three people hurt in a lightning strike on Monday evening. One of the athletes and…
“Becoming Little Shell” by Chris La Tray
This excerpt is published by agreement with The Permissions Company, LLC on behalf of Milkweed Editions, milkweed.org. Copyright © 2024 by Chris La Tray. All rights reserved. It may not…
Wildfires peril farmworkers
DORANY PINEDA Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Maria Salinas continued harvesting grapes in Sonoma County amidst wildfires in 2020, enduring blackened saliva and hazardous smoke inhalation. Despite being rushed to…
Fort Shaw event honors Indian boarding school history
FORT SHAW — Standing before a crowd on a hot August morning, state Sen. Susan Webber, D-Browning, spoke of her great-grandparents, Cecilia Russell Bullshoe and Charlie Reevis. Both attended the…
AP News Summary: 11:46 a.m. EDT | National News
A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention’s second night served…
Obamas wrap up Day 2 of DNC; poll reflects VP choices
On the version of Hot off the Wire: Former President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. Brynn Anderson - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS…
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