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Ayana Gray: Data doesn’t add up for data center job predictions in Butte

Amongst the ever-growing buzz surrounding the Sabey Data Center proposed in Butte, a common source of excitement is the potential for new employment opportunities. However, the truth behind this data center job creation promise is underwhelming. Evidence shows that fewer jobs may be created than what officials claim, and

Stock market winners and losers one month into US-Israel war on Iran

Stock market winners and losers one month into US-Israel war on Iran

The US-Israel strikes against Iran have triggered a series of retaliations and military escalation in the Middle East that have sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The conflict, now more than a month old, has disrupted trade and energy markets, with stocks around the globe facing diverging effects based

Why open-plan offices may increase risk of workplace bullying

Why open-plan offices may increase risk of workplace bullying

By Stephen Beech Bullying is more likely to happen in open-plan offices, according to new research. The layout leads to a "clearly increased risk" of workplace bullying compared with employees having their own office or sharing with just a few colleagues, say scientists. Open-plan offices, where

Remote work continues to reshape lunch habits

The midday meal no longer follows a shared office schedule. In home offices and hybrid setups, lunch now shifts with individual workloads rather than a common noon break. What was once a routine pause now depends on whether workers can find time between meetings, deadlines and the constant demands of

Montana officials partner with tech firm to track illegal gambling

Montana officials partner with tech firm to track illegal gambling

HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Justice has entered into an agreement with a data-analytics company to monitor unlicensed gambling operations across the state. The partnership pairs the state's Gambling Control Division with Gaming Compliance International, a firm that specializes in tracking unlicensed gaming activity and advertising.

Rising Mortgage Rates May Squelch Spring Homebuying Season

Rising Mortgage Rates May Squelch Spring Homebuying Season

This has been a rough week on numerous levels, and mortgage rates are no exception. The average rates starting with a five that we saw in February — somehow only four weeks ago — now feel like a fever dream. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to

Discover the Gems of Bozeman’s Thrift Scene

With countless thrift stores scattered around Bozeman, it can be hard to figure out where to get the best and most affordable items. As a fan of thrifting myself, I decided to compile a list of my favorites — as much as it pains me to not gatekeep some of them.