Luxury Travel: Forbes Travel Guide’s second annual Edge List spotlights “Curated Journeys,” with standout luxury rail, cruise, and hotel itineraries built around culture and conservation. Education Policy: The Trump administration is granting waivers letting states consolidate and flex federal education funds, with six states approved for more than $109 million. Health & Workforce: A national nursing-search analysis finds Montana at the bottom for online interest in nursing careers—raising questions about awareness and access, not necessarily the supply of nurses. Higher Ed Costs: A growing deferred-maintenance backlog is described as a “ticking time bomb” for colleges, with repairs getting more expensive when delayed. Montana Politics: Alani Bankhead says she won’t drop out of the U.S. Senate race despite pressure from some Democrats, framing it as a fight against “dark money.” Outdoors & Community: Montana’s Hunters Education class wraps up with hands-on safety training, including bear spray practice, as local youth learn responsible field skills. Climate & Safety: A community wildfire protection plan review highlights evacuation and road-constraint strengths, but flags transportation capacity as a readiness gap. Courts & Daily Life: A federal appeals court struck down Biden-era stove and oven efficiency rules, citing improper bypassing of public comment.