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Transcript: No Kings—How Mass Protests Weaken Autocrats Like Trump
Our estimate, based on all of the crowd-counting data that we’ve got in that multiplier assessment, is around seven million. We’ve heard from the rapid-response crowd-counter people that it could have been as large as eight and a half. So we’re...

Senator Says It’s ‘Extremely Concerning’ Trump Has Delayed Marijuana Rescheduling After Pledging Action Two Months Ago
A Democratic senator says it’s “extremely concerning the Trump administration continues to drag its feet” on a marijuana reform—including the pending cannabis rescheduling decision that the president said in August would be decided on within...

On IPRI 2025, power exchange, and the energy mix
On Oct. 15, the Property Rights Alliance (PRA, US) — a sister free-market think tank of the Tholos Foundation of which I am among the international fellows — released the International Property Rights Index (IPRI) 2025, holding its global launch...

We Said “We Will Block Everything” and We Did: Inside Italy’s Strike for Gaza
September 30, 2025 Truthout Following a 24-hour general strike on September 22, the country is now gearing up for more national protests. As boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla prepared to set sail toward Gaza from the coasts of Italy, Spain, and...

Two trustee seats draw multiple candidates on contentious Lakeland board
After a year of budget cuts, a failed supplemental levy, subsequent levy passage, and continued tension on the Lakeland School Board, both trustee seats up for election drew multiple candidates. In Zone 4, restaurant owner and parent, Allison...

Was the mystery surrounding the local cattle mutilations in 1975 ever solved? We sliced into it.
SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO — A mysterious phenomenon took place in southeastern Idaho in 1975 when dozens of cattle were being found mutilated. The story on the cattle mutilations was featured in our weekly Looking Back column, which looks back on what...

Talen Energy Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (10 Ratings)
Across the recent three months, 10 analysts have shared their insights on Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the...

Zambia’s Mining Industry Policy Reforms: Perspectives from CTPD
Introduction A review of the past five years from 2021-2025, shows significant changes in Zambia’s mining industry policies. Various policy reforms were introduced that have seen the revival of the mining sector against the exponential growth in...

Conceal Raises $26M to Replace VPNs with Browser-Native Security
Conceal has closed a $26 million Series B funding round led by Two Bear Capital, with participation from existing investors Allegis Cyber and Gula Tech Adventures. The company, which specializes in browser-native Security Service Edge (SSE) and...

Gianforte to lead trade mission to South Korea, Japan
HELENA, Mont. (KUMV) - Montana Governor Greg Gianforte says he will lead a trade mission to South Korea and Japan this coming week. Gianforte says representatives from many industries will attend, including agricultural and photonics, the science...

Key Songs In The Life Of… Tom Corson
MBW’s Key Songs In The Life Of… is a series in which we ask influential music industry figures about the tracks that have defined their life and career so far. Here, to coincide with his Spirit of Life Award Warner Records Co-Chairman and COO Tom...

Making the Best of Dystopia
St. Antony’s Guide to Resisting the Transhumanist Temptation by C. R. Wiley Let’s consider the art of prognos-tication: we’re all gamblers, you know; we’ve no choice. Tomorrow is coming whether we like it or not, and the lives we lead today are...

America’s Most Dangerous States for Senior Drivers, Revealed
As America’s population ages, a growing number of senior citizens are staying on the road. However, new data reveals that some states are proving far more dangerous than others. A new study by iSelect analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety...

Candidates speak on tax protests, data centers
Sign up for the free Great Falls This Week newsletter and stay in the loop on Great Falls city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. 10/20/2025 Candidates speak on key issues at forum Candidates...

Can states agree to stitch together power grid?
For years, Western leaders have debated the creation of a regional energy market: a coordinated grid to pool solar power in Arizona, wind in Wyoming, hydro in Washington and battery storage in California. The shared resources would meet the...

Will Blue Angels be able to perform at these Florida air shows?
The Blue Angels is winding down its 2025 season, with three performances scheduled in Florida. The government shutdown could affect the team's schedule. See remaining shows planned for 2025 and the team's 2026 schedule. If the roar doesn't get...

Millions flood streets across America for No Kings protests opposing Trump’s use of power
WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day, according to the organizers of the massive day of demonstrations protesting President Donald Trump’s administration —...

NACFE study: electric semi trucks can go the distance, TODAY
A new study from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) challenges the notion that battery electric semi trucks can’t serve long-haul logistics, but they’re not presenting a slide deck made by pencil-pushers and spreadsheets....

GHP: Region more diverse, more educated, and aging at a slower pace than the nation overall
Editor's note: In its "Economy at a Glance" report for October, the Greater Houston Partnership – the regional chamber of commerce – examines new American Community Survey (ACS) data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, which shows the Houston...

Bryan Matthews Returns to Steady the Helm at Washington College
http:// A 1975 graduate of Washington College, Bryan Matthews knows nearly every corner of his alma mater. Over more than 25 years he has served in athletics, admissions, student affairs, and now in the president’s office, he is guiding the...