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Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon

Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon

Cuban authorities began to free prisoners on Friday after announcing the country would pardon 2,010 inmates, the second release in less than a month as it faces heightened US pressure. More than 20 inmates came out of La Lima penitentiary in east Havana, holding their release papers, crying and

Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

The Montana Department of Transportation said Thompson Pass was now open for the season and warned drivers about a lower speed limit through a repaired stretch. In a Facebook post, MDT said the speed limit dropped to 35 mph in the area where crews worked on road damage tied to

White House seeks $1.5 tn defense budget as Iran war drives costs

White House seeks $1.5 tn defense budget as Iran war drives costs

US President Donald Trump on Friday asked lawmakers to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the United States faces rising costs from its war with Iran and mounting global security commitments. The proposal would lift Pentagon spending by more than 40 percent in a single

Illinois housing affordability efforts pit tax cuts against new spending

(The Center Square) – As homeownership may be growing out of reach for many young residents, Illinois lawmakers are split between trimming taxes and growing state programs. Republicans are pushing tax relief as Democrat leaders seek to expand spending on housing programs across the state. Illinois state Sen. Erica Harriss, R-

Butte police blotter: Broken window, outstayed welcome, dribbling duo, DUI, dumpster diving

Bad decision Just after 6 a.m. on Thursday, Jon D. Stolp, 61, of Kalispell had outstayed his welcome at Safeway, 310 W. Front St., and police were called. Stolp was told by officers to leave, and he did, but a short while later, he decided to return. That decision

14 dead as Russia launches new daytime attacks on Ukraine

14 dead as Russia launches new daytime attacks on Ukraine

Russian strikes killed 14 people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, as Moscow launched the latest in an increasing number of daytime barrages. Moscow has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its more than four-year invasion, mostly at night, but in recent weeks it has stepped up daytime

Ancient loom found in Spain reveals Bronze Age textile revolution

Ancient loom found in Spain reveals Bronze Age textile revolution

By Stephen Beech A wooden loom that survived a devastating fire 3,500 years ago has revealed key aspects of the Bronze Age textile revolution. Most of the weights as well as components made from wood and plant fibers, remained remarkably intact despite the blaze that burned down a settlement