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[Josh Margolis @JoshMNBCMT]

BREAKING: The injunction from the Montana Supreme Court that would've put the initiative limiting data centers back on the November ballot has been VACATED, in part because ballots without the initiative had already been mailed out.

What a mess #mtnews #mtelex

[JV ⚡️ is offline @bolt_jv]

Herbert could never move me like this

[Phil Howard @PhilNBCMT]

With leaders in the #AI-industry raising concerns, and calling for more guardrails, I caught up with an University of Montana computer scientist, to learn more about how the technology works, what AI agents are and the potential for agents to take over the internet. Extended interview will be posted on @NBCMontana's YouTube page. Story running in 10 PM newscast. #mtnews #artificialintelligence #tech

[Dario Amodei @DarioAmodei]

We Must Pace the Frontier: I’ve written a new essay on why the AI industry should slow down, with a three-part plan for doing so.

Anthropic is unilaterally committing to the first of these steps. We’ll provide third-party evaluators with permanent, employee-level access to our systems, so that they can verify adherence to our safety measures, report on incidents, and assess models’ alignment during training.

You can read the full post here: https://t.co/OGyPb7yaYt

[Phil Howard @PhilNBCMT]

A Bitterroot Valley orchard is expecting a much smaller apple harvest this year after a series of late spring freezes damaged its crop. https://t.co/2RumEAtIG9

[NBC Montana @NBCMontana]

Gold Rush is one of Montana State's biggest football traditions, and with the Bobcats coming off a National Championship season, law enforcement officials are taking extra steps to keep game day safe. https://t.co/9UcpL0kRCo

[Josh Margolis @JoshMNBCMT]

2.5 hours until edition 133 of the Montana Tech vs. Carroll College rivalry!!!

This year, it’s a top 11 matchup and a playoff rematch of a feisty contest Tech won on Thanksgiving weekend

Highlights @NBCMontana after Michigan vs. Western Michigan

#mtscores

[Alex Hoffman @AlexNBCMT]

Eli Gillman stands alone for Montana rushing touchdowns

[The Montana Sports Report @SportsReportMT]

Episode 2 out NOW:

-Reviewing Week 0 for UM and MSU 🐱 🐻

-Previewing Week 1

-Interviewing the man behind the gold rush design

-Auction draft Big Sky teams!

https://t.co/N4RbOZVpGz

[Stephen A Smith @stephenasmith]

Kawhi Leonard is the WORST!

Hear my reaction on Youtube and join the conversation now!

[Phil Howard @PhilNBCMT]

@ShamsCharania Real Clips fans know chuck was where everything went south. Done with this team.

[Underdog @Underdog]

Angels fans right now

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

The Los Angeles Angels are being sold to Rams owner Stan Kroenke and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, pending MLB approval.

Kroenke also owns the Nuggets, Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth and Arsenal Football Club.

[Alex Hoffman @AlexNBCMT]

The Gillman Gritty!!! (In 4k)

[NBC Montana @NBCMontana]

The second vice president of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, Monty Lesh says the organization has been in touch with Montana lawmakers and is thankful that they condemned the decision. But Lesh also criticized the timing of the decision. https://t.co/2JyfEeZE83

[Meteorologist Alex LaMotte @AlexLNBCMT]

A strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Florence, or 18 miles south of Missoula, is moving northeast at 20 mph. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail have been reported. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

https://t.co/Zfvwgktgdc

[Josh Margolis @JoshMNBCMT]

BREAKING

406 People First, which has been trying to get an initiative on the Butte-Silver Bow ballot that would limit the building of data centers, says the city-county has changed the deadline on them

They plan to file a lawsuit #mtnews

[Phil Howard @PhilNBCMT]

Montana Democrats say they faced 'threats' ahead of Monday's deadline for candidates to drop out. I asked them to clarify the nature of the threats. #mtnews #mtpol

[Josh Margolis @JoshMNBCMT]

You cannot make this stuff up #mtsen

[Tommy Rooney @tommynbcmt]

Montana State football will visit the White House on Wednesday to celebrate their 2025 FCS National Championship.