Thailand enacts shutdowns to curb spread of coronavirus

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government has enacted stronger measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus, including postponing the country's biggest holiday, shutting down schools and closing bars.

Thailand enacts shutdowns to curb spread of coronavirus

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government has enacted stronger measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus, including postponing the country's biggest holiday, shutting down schools and closing bars.

Germany relaxes lockdown for playgrounds, churches and zoos

BERLIN (AP) — German authorities agreed Thursday to reopen playgrounds, churches and cultural institutions such as museums and zoos that have been shuttered because of the coronavirus pandemic, but they postponed a decision on whether to relax the rules for restaurants, hotels and kindergartens.

Germany relaxes lockdown for playgrounds, churches and zoos

BERLIN (AP) — German authorities agreed Thursday to reopen playgrounds, churches and cultural institutions such as museums and zoos that have been shuttered because of the coronavirus pandemic, but they postponed a decision on whether to relax the rules for restaurants, hotels and kindergartens.

Women 'on precipice' in developing countries amid COVID-19

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Rebecca Nakamanya rolls her eyes, dismissing a question about school fees. What really worries her is how to feed three children and a jobless partner on a daily wage of less than $3, minus transport to and from her job as a cook.

Jobs crisis extends to unemployed, lawmakers

WASHINGTON - There's no relief from the jobs crisis - for everyday Americans or lawmakers facing the midterm elections.

Cyprus banks to remain closed until Thursday

Flathead reacts to court's union ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against public-sector unions, striking down 40 years of precedent that allowed states and municipalities to require non-union employees to contribute money to collective bargaining. In the aftermath, lawyers, union leaders and public employers in the Flathead assessed that while the law of the land may change immediately, it will take time to see how those changes will affect organized labor in the valley.

Flathead reacts to court's union ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against public-sector unions, striking down 40 years of precedent that allowed states and municipalities to require non-union employees to contribute money to collective bargaining. In the aftermath, lawyers, union leaders and public employers in the Flathead assessed that while the law of the land may change immediately, it will take time to see how those changes will affect organized labor in the valley.

Legislative Report: Proposed budget comes to $40,000 per family of four

Rick Jore, Representative HD12

Saudis see high hopes for 2020 upended by pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This was supposed to be Saudi Arabia’s year to shine as host of the prestigious G20 gathering of world leaders. The event would have seen Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman share handshakes and wide smiles with presidents and prime ministers.

Saudis see high hopes for 2020 upended by pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This was supposed to be Saudi Arabia’s year to shine as host of the prestigious G20 gathering of world leaders. The event would have seen Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman share handshakes and wide smiles with presidents and prime ministers.

Business forges metal and wood into artful creations

The steel, metal, and woodworking company based in Whitefish creates one-of-a-kind practical artwork and furniture. Inspired by elements in nature, Nate Stoltzfus and Kelsey Holmes are the husband and wife team behind the company.

Specialty running store sprints into Kalispell retail scene

Casey Jermyn is the owner of Bozeman Running Company as well, which he opened in 2010 in Bozeman

A tall order: Coffee roasters and shops grapple with increased prices

Two-thirds of American adults enjoy a cup of joe each day, making it the country’s second-favorite beverage behind bottled water, according to the National Coffee Association. The trade group reports that coffee drinkers consume an average of nearly three cups per day.

Air tour plan needs a time frame

For the last 20 years the Federal Aviation Adminitration has ignored Glacier National Park’s efforts to prohibit commercial overflights.

MATCHDAY: Man United and Barcelona under pressure

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:

MATCHDAY: Man United and Barcelona under pressure

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:

MATCHDAY: Man United and Barcelona under pressure

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:

The Latest: Hot-spot Arizona reaches ICU capacity of 91%

PHOENIX — Arizona has reached new peaks in hospitalizations and emergency room visits, indicating the state is only intensifying as a coronavirus hot spot.