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How many homes are getting built in Great Falls in 2026?

How many homes are getting built in Great Falls in 2026?

How many homes are getting built in Great Falls in 2026? Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind

Trump ends tariffs on Scotch whisky after King Charles visit

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said he will remove the 10% tariff on Scotch whisky imports and lift restrictions on the barrel trade between Scotland and Kentucky, a move the industry called a "significant boost" that ends months of economic losses. Trump made the announcement in a

Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force

Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force

The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality. The agreement to create one of the world's biggest free-trade zones was sealed in January after more than 25 years of

US Fed official says rate hikes may be needed if inflation surges

US Fed official says rate hikes may be needed if inflation surges

A key US Federal Reserve official warned Friday that a series of interest rate hikes could be needed if price shocks from the Middle East war are larger than expected, fuelling inflation. "Federal funds rate increases, potentially a series of them, could be warranted, even at the risk of

Bike to Work Week arrives as commuting loses its routine

Bike to Work Week arrives just as the daily commute stops running on a fixed schedule. The event returns as the five-day office routine gives way to mixed schedules, with workers heading in on different days, at different times and often for shorter trips. That change makes biking easier

Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn

Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn

The war in the Middle East has forced the Gulf monarchies to rethink their oil and trade routes, but rerouting them will be no simple task, experts say. Faced with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the only maritime entry point to the Gulf, the region's Arab

Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force

Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force

The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality. The agreement to create one of the world's biggest free-trade zones was sealed in January after more than 25 years of