
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Expected to Slow in 2025
The Fed’s third rate cut this year impacts debt, savings, loans, and mortgages, but inflation concerns slow future cuts.

The Fed’s third rate cut this year impacts debt, savings, loans, and mortgages, but inflation concerns slow future cuts.

Waking on winter solstice to a hushed world of bright light, fresh-fallen snow absorbs sound, then changes as it ages.
IHOP is closing its Culiacán location due to security concerns amid ongoing cartel violence affecting the region.

Flathead County rejected a $9M housing investment, becoming one of only three counties to oppose Montana’s assistance plan.

The Montana Legislature will tackle teacher pay, English Language Learners’ funding, and education priorities.

The New York Times defends its fentanyl lab report in Mexico, countering President Sheinbaum’s claims of dubious photos.

Twenty communities in North Carolina, including Yancey and Duplin counties, receive $25.8M in grants for vital housing and public improvements.

Montana home prices are rising, but resources like grants and low down payments make buying achievable.

Arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico in December remain steady, nearing their lowest since July 2020.

Flagstaff’s minimum wage rises to $17.85 an hour on January 1, topping Arizona cities. Tipped workers earn $16.85.

Flagstaff’s minimum wage will rise in 2025; Grand Canyon river trip fees may triple next year. More updates online.

Americans’ confidence in the judicial system hit a record low of 35%, with a 24-point drop over four years, per Gallup.

