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Warsh shakes up Fed analysis, maintains interest rates

(The Center Square) - The central bank would implement new task forces to aid in deciding monetary policy, Kevin Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday. The central bank also decided to keep interest rates at the same level of 3.5% to 3.75%. Members of the

More Montanans ‘passive’ in news consumption, turn to social media, report says

Montanans are seeking out news less than they used to and instead receiving it passively on social media, according to a new Greater Montana Foundation study. One result? A reinforcement of “echo chambers that limit exposure to different perspectives and sources of information.” The survey found 33% of Montanans most

Woman’s rare condition makes her think strangers are friends

Woman’s rare condition makes her think strangers are friends

By Charlie Fenton A woman has told how she suffers from a rare brain condition — which makes her think everyone including total strangers are her friends. When Jenny Parry, 54, walks outside or down to her local high street, or inside any shop, cafe, or cinema she is left with

Why majority of office workers say ‘please’ to AI

Why majority of office workers say ‘please’ to AI

According to a new survey, 86% of office workers are using "please" and "thank you" with AI — and you may need to, too. The poll of 2,000 U.S. AI-wielding office workers found two-thirds (64%) believe it's important to show AI

Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection

Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection

(ATLANTA) At a recent dental appointment, I was unexpectedly seen by a new provider in my longtime dentist’s practice. Early in the visit, he realized we were both Iranian American. Like me, he had been born and raised in the United States. We were both fluent English speakers and

The Grading System Doesn’t Help Students Learn

The Grading System Doesn’t Help Students Learn

Imagine you’re comparing your grades with a friend after a test. One of you studied for hours while the other barely opened their textbook, but you both earned the same grade. The depth of a student’s academic understanding cannot be captured by a simple letter grade. While efficient,

Local chapter of Wild Montana to host annual volunteer program

Local chapter of Wild Montana to host annual volunteer program

The Madison-Gallatin chapter of Wild Montana will host its annual Trail Work Program again this June, bringing volunteers together to protect and maintain local recreation areas. Wild Montana was founded in 1958 by Bozeman locals Ken and Florence Baldwin. The organization works to bring people and communities together around