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'More than a sporting event': Jewish star Montana Tucker to perform at Maccabiah 2025
Montana Tucker, a Jewish-American singer, actress, dancer, influencer, and activist with over 14 million followers on social media, visited the World Jewish Sports Museum at Kfar Maccabiah to discuss her participation in Maccabiah 2025.
Tucker is expected to perform at the Maccabiah opening ceremony, emcee the Gala event, and help promote the games through her community engagement and social media. The games will be held this summer in Israel and are expected to be larger and more impactful than ever.
Tucker, the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, is an influential figure in combating antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment worldwide, with an emphasis on the social media realm.
She was introduced to the fascinating stories of groundbreaking Jewish athletes during her visit. She also met members of the Maccabiah Sports Experience basketball team, a program for young adults who come from all over the world for a gap year to live, train, and compete in Israel.
Tucker also met Limor Weizman, the widower of Lior Weizman, a triathlete who was murdered on October 7 and who was a friend of the cyclist Aya Meydan, who survived the attacks. Their stories are told in Maccabi World Union’s ‘Unbroken’ exhibition at the World Jewish Sports Museum.
‘More than a sporting event’
Since October 7, Tucker has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in pro-Israel advocacy, with videos on social media gaining millions of viewers. “I’m excited to join Maccabiah 2025!” Tucker said. “This is more than a sporting event – it’s an opportunity to show the world the unity and resilience of the Jewish people. Through sports, we can fight antisemitism and present Israel for what it is: a beautiful, diverse and peace-seeking country. As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, it is important for me to promote Jewish solidarity and unity, thus demonstrating our resilience as a people, in these turbulent times. I believe together with the Maccabiah team, we can connect Jews worldwide and strengthen the sense of community and belonging.”
The CEO of Maccabiah Roy Hessing said, “Montana Tucker is a wonderful advocate for Israel and a powerful voice in fighting hatred and bigotry. We are proud that she will be part of Maccabiah 2025, helping promote the values of sports and unity to her millions of followers. Having Montana on board will help connect young and diverse audiences and increase the global awareness of Maccabiah and the values it stands for.”
BUTTE — Butte’s annual Montana Folk Festival is drawing crowds to six stages set up across Uptown Butte, bringing art, food and music — along with some high temperatures.
WATCH: Heat can’t stop the Montana Folk Festival in Butte
Montana Folk Festival brings heat along with music, food, and art
Reggae artist Prezident Brown and his band iSound are among the performers taking the heat in stride. Brown said the dry mountain climate is nothing compared to what he’s used to back home.
“I can honestly say hundred degrees in Jamaica is a whole different story.”
When asked how he’s staying cool, Brown kept it simple.
“Yeah! I just do what I do. I drink water…orange juice!”
The Legendary Ingramettes, a gospel group from Virginia, are also finding Butte’s climate agreeable.
“We have a lot of humidity, and Butte does not. So, I’m enjoying the heat! The dry air!!”
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With temperatures peaking around 90 degrees, food vendors are feeling the warmth more directly. Bozeman-based vendor Vickie Backus is working over a hot grill, serving pierogies, a food originating in Eastern Europe.
I ask her how she is keeping cool.
“You know? I’m not. I’m drinking lots of water. I have sunscreen on and I’m just leaning into it.”
Festival-goers wandering between the six stages are largely dressed for the heat — big hats, long sleeves, and sunglasses. At least one person is going barefoot —first-time festival attendee Sean Villere from Missoula says the pavement doesn’t phase him.
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“It’s not that hot yet. I think it might get hotter, but it’s okay right now.”
Villere said he hasn’t worn shoes in a couple of years, including through two winters, and the callouses he’s built up protect his feet from the hot pavement.
Over the years, extreme weather has impacted festival attendance, but this year most people seem comfortable with the conditions.
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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 10 drawing
02-39-44-46-56, Mega Ball: 23
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from July 10 drawing
10-13-23-30, Bonus: 02
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 10 drawing
14-42-46-47-57, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
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DILLON, Mont. — Low oxygen levels and excess nutrients led the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to officially determine that the Big Hole River is impaired, state officials said.
The conditions are affecting aquatic life and recreation along parts of the river. Officials said the nutrients can fuel algae and plant growth, especially during hot, low-water conditions.
The Big Hole has been the focus of water quality restoration efforts for decades, with more than $1.3 million in federal Clean Water Act funding invested since 1988.
The impairment will be included in DEQ’s next water quality report. Restoration work and funding for the watershed will continue.
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