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Regents to decide UM president Tuesday, contract includes $11,400 salary increase

Montana’s Board of Regents will consider whether to hire interim leader of Boise State University Jeremiah Shinn as the next president at the University of Montana on Tuesday. According to the agenda posted on Friday for the special meeting, if approved Shinn would receive an annual salary of more

McMahon urges Shapiro to put Pennsylvania into national school choice program

(The Center Square) – During an annual gathering of conservatives in the suburbs of Harrisburg on Friday, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon urged Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to opt the state into a federal school choice program. “It couldn't be more of a win-win for students in

Carney poised to win Canada majority but affordability pressure looms

Carney poised to win Canada majority but affordability pressure looms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party is poised to secure a majority in parliament in by-elections Monday, but a year into his tenure, hints of vulnerability may be emerging. A string of recent polls put the Liberals more than 10 points ahead of the opposition Conservatives.

‘End this Iran war’: House candidate 'Dr. Al' applies Montana-first philosophy to global conflict

Kalispell resident Al Olszewski, an orthopedic surgeon, veteran and lifelong Montanan, is again running for U.S. Congress in Montana’s 1st District on a freedom, family and affordability platform. Standing against his Republican primary competitors, Olszewski, routinely branded as “Dr. Al”, is outspoken against the war in Iran and

Trump vows to boost Hungary economy if Orban wins vote

Trump vows to boost Hungary economy if Orban wins vote

US President Donald Trump made a late intervention in Hungary's bitter election campaign on Friday, as nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban battles for votes against a pro-European opponent leading him in polls. Trump vowed to bring US "economic might" to Hungary if Orban's

US budget deficit remains steady in first quarter of 2026

The US budget deficit remained virtually stable during the first three months of 2026, as increased revenue -- primarily from income taxes and customs duties -- offset an acceleration in spending. Between January and March, the deficit stood at $164 billion, $4 billion higher than in the same period a year earlier,

Venezuelan opposition demands elections after Maduro ouster

Venezuelan opposition demands elections after Maduro ouster

Venezuela's opposition on Friday called for presidential elections, noting that the 90-day legal period for organizing a vote on replacing ousted leader Nicolas Maduro had elapsed. In a statement, the Vente party of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said that with Maduro absent from the country since