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Montana Dept. of Commerce grant hopes to boost 'shoulder season' tourism in Dillon

Luring them sooner and keeping them longer. The Montana Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that Butte-based Headwaters Resource, Conservation and Development will receive $1.25 million in funding from the department’s Montana Tourism Development Grant Program. The state money will support Headwaters’ D-TOUR project, which is designed

Greenpeace accuses oil companies of reaping Mideast 'war profits'

Greenpeace accuses oil companies of reaping Mideast 'war profits'

A study commissioned by Greenpeace said on Wednesday that oil companies have been making more than 80 million euros a day in "war profits" in the European Union since the start of the war in the Middle East. "If this level persists, the oil companies can expect

Australia PM warns months ahead 'may not be easy' due to Mideast war

Australia PM warns months ahead 'may not be easy' due to Mideast war

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned Wednesday the months ahead "may not be easy" because of the Middle East war, in a rare address to the nation across television networks. "The months ahead may not be easy. I want to be upfront about that. No government can

The reality of restarting North Sea oil drilling

The reality of restarting North Sea oil drilling

As the Middle East war drives up oil prices, the UK's main opposition Conservative party is urging the government to restart drilling in the North Sea -- echoing repeated calls from US President Donald Trump. Experts warn, however, that the proposal runs up against geological and economic realities. - Why

US auto sales seen falling as car market awaits war impact

US auto sales seen falling as car market awaits war impact

Carmakers are expected to report lower first-quarter US sales as the Middle East war clouds the industry's outlook compared with unusually favorable dynamics a year ago. The US-Israeli offensive on Iran, launched on February 28, has boosted oil prices by more than 50 percent, sending gasoline

Kast putting conservative stamp on Chile in first 30 days

Kast putting conservative stamp on Chile in first 30 days

Just three weeks into his term, Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast has lost no time in tilting the rudder sharply to the right as he looks to slash spending and crack down on immigration, both policies a major about-turn on predecessor Gabriel Boric. Kast, a lawyer

Montana tourism grants send $8.75 million to seven groups

MONTANA— The Montana Department of Commerce allocated $8.75 million through its Montana Tourism Development Grant Program, according to a broadcast report. The funding was assigned to seven local organizations. Each organization received $1.25 million, according to the report. The text provided did not name the seven groups. The