Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, Montana is the state’s only psychiatric hospital for adults. Mental health advocates say it’s too hard to get someone committed to the hospital, and patients are discharged too soon, without a long-term treatment plan — which means they often end up homeless again. Aaron Bolton/Montana Public Radio hide caption toggle caption Aaron Bolton/Montana Public Radio When L tells the story of her mom — and how she’s stuck in a repetitive cycle of mental health crises and bouts of homelessness — she refers to a thick stack of papers and notes she’s accumulated along…
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If you’ve ever stared at a high bounce rate and thought, what happened here? Same.
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Spring offers an ideal opportunity to refresh financial health. Just as decluttering a home brings clarity and calm, conducting a financial spring cleaning can help gain control, reduce stress and set the stage for future success. Here are key steps to consider: Begin by revisiting the household budget. Track expenses over recent months to reveal unnecessary or impulsive purchases and adjust the budget to align with current financial goals — such as saving for a vacation, paying down debt or building an emergency fund. Credit Karma, an app from Intuit Inc. INTU, can organize each transaction by category and track…
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There are so many different ways to make a little bit of extra money. For example, you can sell food. Whether you sell it at farmers’ markets, from a food truck, going door to door, or through a small online business, selling food can be a great way to garner some new income. You want to find easy food to sell, especially as you start out. After all, you want to make money, not spend a lot out of pocket to get started. How to Sell Food Before you begin to sell food, you need to think about what kind…
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Rapper Kendrick Lamar appears at the MTV Video Music Awards, on Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California, left, and Canadian rapper Drake appears at the premiere of the series “Euphoria,” in Los Angeles on June 4, 2019. (AP Photo) Hip hop superstar Drake is now complaining about rival rapper Kendrick Lamar’s performance of “Not Like Us” at this year’s Super Bowl, adding it to his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the diss track and its allegations of pedophilia against Drake. “The Recording was performed during the 2025 Super Bowl and broadcast to the largest audience for a Super Bowl halftime show ever, over 133…
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Elder abuse is one of the most troubling yet under-recognized public health challenges facing our aging population today. As our society grows older, with more seniors living longer lives, the prevalence and significance of elder mistreatment demands urgent attention. The consequences extend far beyond immediate harm, creating profound ripple effects throughout victims’ physical and emotional wellbeing. Why Elder Abuse Often Goes Unnoticed Defining Elder Abuse Elder abuse encompasses a range of harmful behaviors directed at older adults, including physical harm (hitting, pushing), emotional abuse (humiliation, threats), financial exploitation (theft, fraud), and neglect (withholding necessities). These violations can occur in…
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Key Takeaways Importance of a Sales Strategy: A well-defined sales strategy is essential for driving revenue and building lasting customer relationships, especially for small businesses in competitive markets. Key Components: Understand the critical elements of a sales strategy, including market analysis, target audience identification, and clear value propositions to tailor your approach effectively. Setting Goals: Establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) sales goals to guide your strategy and assess progress regularly. Sales Process Optimization: Continuously analyze and improve your sales process to enhance efficiency, conversion rates, and customer engagement using tools like CRM systems. Ongoing Training: Invest in…
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It was a case of the glass being half-full, or half-empty, for Lando Norris at the Bahrain Grand Prix a week ago. On the one hand, Norris managed to recover from a difficult qualifying session to finish on the podium, making it four-for-for in podium finishes in Grands Prix this season. That is the kind of recovery drive that keeps you in contention for a Drivers’ Championship. On the other hand, McLaren’s MCL39 was again the dominant package last week — as evidenced by Norris topping the timing sheets during practice and teammate Oscar Piastri taking both pole position and…
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by Stacy Jackson April 17, 2025 On Monday, El Salvado president Nayib Bukele said his country is prepared to house convicted U.S. citizens in its prisons U.S. citizens are on President Donald Trump’s agenda as the administration considers a proposal to deport convicted Americans to prisons in El Salvador. “The homegrowns are next, the homegrowns. You’ve got to build about five more places,” Trump said to El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, ahead of a press briefing on Monday. According to NPR, Trump’s statement alluded to the concept of incarcerating convicted U.S. citizens in prison spaces abroad, an idea Bukele suggested…
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Are you a lawyer living the dream of running your own firm and living life like a true boss? While the billable hours and courtroom wins are part of your success, another significant challenge for law firm owners and managers in 2025 is law firm turnover. Finding associates can be tough, but keeping them around can be just as much of a challenge, if not more so. According to the ABA Journal, law firm turnover — also known as “attrition” — can cost firms between $200,000 and $500,000 per lawyer lost. With rising costs at top of mind for many…