ANALYSIS: Jets’ loss to Kings could be defining moment in sprint to season’s end

It might only be one loss on the schedule, but given the timing of the setback, it could also be a crucial misstep in holding off the Dallas Stars for a division title.

Ex-Shell boss tasked with cleaning up Nigeria's oil sector

Nigeria's president has appointed Bayo Ojulari - a former Shell executive - to lead the state-owned oil company, as part of sweeping reforms aimed at cleaning up the sector dogged by allegations of corruption, pollution and decades-long inefficiency. Mr Ojulari was picked in a "crucial" overhaul

Niger's military leaders free ministers, but not ousted president

Niger's military leaders have released more than 50 detainees, including former ministers in the government they toppled in 2023. Among them are the former ministers of defence, oil and finance, as well as several senior army officers, convicted or accused of plotting previous coups. Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum,

Texans' DeMeco Ryans: Trading Laremy Tunsil to Commanders was 'tough'

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans admits that it was 'tough' to trade Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders.

Convicted Chelsea, Man City fans to give police their passports during FIFA Club World Cup in US

About 150 fans of Chelsea and Manchester City must give police their passports to prevent travel to the United States for the Club World Cup tournament, the British government said Wednesday. Chelsea and Man City qualified for the 32-team event by winning a Champions League title in the past four

Top (Line) Dawg Entertainment: Ducks’ Reunited First Line Fueling Success

After the Ducks’ thrilling comeback victory in overtime over the New York Rangers, broadcast host Aly Lozoff posed the question to Leo Carlsson, ‘Where is the no-quit attitude coming from?’

Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Elon Musk backlash, aging models hurt demand

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla sales declined in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers. The drop of 13% is likely due to combination of factors, including its aging lineup, competition from rivals and a

Jurors view body cam footage in Jackson double homicide trial

Apr. 2—Jurors in the Derrick James Jackson double homicide trial watched video footage Tuesday of deputies discovering the bodies of Stanley Grotberg and Tricia DeMotts inside their Bigfork home in October 2022. Jackson, 39, is charged with two counts of deliberate homicide in Flathead County District Court in connection

NFL Analyst projects Vikings to trade out of round one in latest mock draft

Could the Vikings trade out of the first round of the NFL Draft? One analyst thinks it is a strong possibility.

Immigration legislation advances despite strong opposition from nonprofits

Apr. 2—Critics say new legislation in the Montana House criminalizing the "harboring" of people with an unknown immigration status could put hospitals, churches and community organizations at risk. Rep. Lukas Schubert, R-Evergreen, introduced House Bill 896 after the House voted down similar legislation earlier in the session.

Federal funding cuts leave Flathead Valley food banks looking to fill shelves

Apr. 2—The Flathead Valley's food banks are grappling with how to fill funding gaps left by cuts to federal food assistance programs amid rising demand for services. The county is home to several food banks that provide both fresh and non-perishable goods to thousands of families, seniors

Law roundup: Chinese spy drones hack Columbia Falls

Apr. 2—Have Chinese spy drones infiltrated Columbia Falls? Maybe so, according to a concerned individual who called the Flathead County Sheriff's Office after multiple alleged sightings of drones circling her house. Whenever they'd fly over, her cell would reportedly start texting Chinese symbols to people.