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Business

⁠Their finances were tough. Then came 'insane' back-to-school costs

⁠Their finances were tough. Then came 'insane' back-to-school costs

  • Christopher Cann, Clayton Park and Erick Trevino USA Today Network

The cost of a typical school supply list is nearly $175. Some essentials like lunch boxes, notebooks and tissues cost 20% or more than they did a year ago.

How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt 

How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt 

  • Leo Marchandon, Raphael Satter and Callaghan O'Hare Reuters

Sinan Can Demir wanted to spend the last week of July burnishing his resume. Instead, he engaged in a battle with an artificial-intelligence agent unleashed by a British government lab.

US data-center boom radiates through factory supply chains

US data-center boom radiates through factory supply chains

  • Timothy Aeppel Reuters

There are signs the AI boom is helping lift the manufacturing sector; U.S. factories added 5,000 jobs in July.

US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

  • Maria Tsvetkova Reuters

About 21,000 Haitian TPS holders worked in the U.S. as caregivers, serving roughly 77,000 patients.

She thought she donated $50. A tap-to-pay scam took $1,000 instead

She thought she donated $50. A tap-to-pay scam took $1,000 instead

  • Susan Tompor Detroit Free Press

Scammers count on us tapping without checking how much is being charged or the business name receiving the payment, experts warn. And they're going to rush you through the process.

Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

  • Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

The companies said their vaccine helped prevent the return and spread of melanoma in a trial that involved more than 1,000 patients.

Treasury's upsized buybacks may complicate Fed's policy work

Treasury's upsized buybacks may complicate Fed's policy work

  • Michael S. Derby and Ann Saphir Reuters

It generated questions over a push-pull between the Fed and the Treasury over influencing general credit conditions.

Report: Wyoming Is the Fifth-Hardest-Working State

    Wyoming is the fifth-fifth-hardest-working state, according to a new WalletHub study comparing all 50 U.S. states across 10 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from average workweek hours to the share of workers with multiple jobs to average leisure time per day.

    US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

    US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

      About 21,000 Haitian TPS holders worked in the U.S. as caregivers, serving roughly 77,000 patients.

      She thought she donated $50. A tap-to-pay scam took $1,000 instead

      She thought she donated $50. A tap-to-pay scam took $1,000 instead

        Scammers count on us tapping without checking how much is being charged or the business name receiving the payment, experts warn. And they're going to rush you through the process.

        Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

        Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

          The companies said their vaccine helped prevent the return and spread of melanoma in a trial that involved more than 1,000 patients.

          Treasury's upsized buybacks may complicate Fed's policy work

          Treasury's upsized buybacks may complicate Fed's policy work

            It generated questions over a push-pull between the Fed and the Treasury over influencing general credit conditions.

            Chinese robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work

            Chinese robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work

              * Beijing conference showcases robots sorting parcels and packing mobile phones * Unitree's near sixfold market debut highlights investor enthusiasm * Nvidia executive Madison Huang makes unannounced

              Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

              Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

                Heatwaves are increasingly taking a toll on Europe's economy, reducing productivity, curbing consumer spending and raising operating costs.

                Local News

                BCCP kicks off $2.6 million campaign for its first permanent office

                BCCP kicks off $2.6 million campaign for its first permanent office

                Buffalo County Community Partners has moved into its first-ever permanent offices at 2810 W. 24th St. It also launched a $2.6 million capital campaign to fully pay for the space.

                Western Nebraska Football Top 5s: Full slate starts Thursday

                Western Nebraska Football Top 5s: Full slate starts Thursday

                With only one team in our rankings playing last week, there isn’t any change to the Top 5s. But we’ve got a full schedule Thursday and Friday for the official start of high school football season in Week 1.

                Top Nebraska GOP consultant denies Lindstrom tie, urges ‘red wall’ against ‘blue wave’

                Top Nebraska GOP consultant denies Lindstrom tie, urges ‘red wall’ against ‘blue wave’

                Jessica Flanagain, the political consigliere of Sen. Pete Ricketts, said she did not help former Republican-turned-nonpartisan Brett Lindstrom gather signatures for his gubernatorial bid.

                New job postings for Waterloo and Cedar Falls job seekers

                New job postings for Waterloo and Cedar Falls job seekers

                Browse through the latest Waterloo and Cedar Falls employment postings and find your next career.

                State & Regional

                Omaha housing projects get first loans from $40 million urban core fund

                Omaha housing projects get first loans from $40 million urban core fund

                What the projects have in common is that they're intended to begin to fill the need for affordable and workforce housing in Omaha's urban core.

                Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska closes its Behavioral Health Services program

                Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska closes its Behavioral Health Services program

                Goodwill said the decision to close Behavioral Health Services was made after "careful consideration and with a heavy heart."

                BCCP kicks off $2.6 million campaign for its first permanent office

                BCCP kicks off $2.6 million campaign for its first permanent office

                Buffalo County Community Partners has moved into its first-ever permanent offices at 2810 W. 24th St. It also launched a $2.6 million capital campaign to fully pay for the space.

                Leaving their mark: ReConnect students build community through latest art project, crosswalk murals in Terrytown

                Leaving their mark: ReConnect students build community through latest art project, crosswalk murals in Terrytown

                ReConnect students have left their artwork across the Scottsbluff and Gering communities. Now, three new crosswalk murals are taking shape in Terrytown.

                Nation & World

                ⁠Their finances were tough. Then came 'insane' back-to-school costs

                ⁠Their finances were tough. Then came 'insane' back-to-school costs

                The cost of a typical school supply list is nearly $175. Some essentials like lunch boxes, notebooks and tissues cost 20% or more than they did a year ago.

                Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record elections spending

                Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record elections spending

                U.S. companies spent an unprecedented $517 million on U.S. House and Senate races in the 15 months through the end of the first quarter of 2026.

                Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers (2026)

                Getting a driver’s license is considered a rite of passage in American culture. But this exciting coming-of-age has instead become a death sentence for thousands of teens each year. Motor-vehicle accidents are the

                leading cause of death

                among the population aged 16 to 19, which also happens to be the age group with the highest risk of crashes.

                Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia

                Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia

                Trump's olive branch to North Korea's Kim Jong Un at the expense of a long-standing ally comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. security ties in Asia.

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                Recent real estate transactions in the Lincoln area

                Recent real estate transactions in the Lincoln area

                Former Nebraska quarterback plays in NFL preseason loss

                Former Nebraska quarterback plays in NFL preseason loss

                Daughter of Dundee Double Shot owner was a loving mother, neighborhood's 'coffee girl'

                Daughter of Dundee Double Shot owner was a loving mother, neighborhood's 'coffee girl'

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

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                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Provided content. As Canada’s population ages, a quiet public safety issue is becoming harder to ignore: wandering among people living with dementia.

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Content by The Cart and Co. This winter, The Cart and Co has popped up at 423 N. Main St., transforming their mobile headquarters into a cafe experience.

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                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

                Crime

                Kearney Police Department suspects arson in Aug. 12 house fire

                Kearney Police Department suspects arson in Aug. 12 house fire

                The inhabitant escaped the fire with her pets but was arrested and is suspected of a number of charges.

                Photos: Man in custody after hourslong standoff with Omaha Police

                Photos: Man in custody after hourslong standoff with Omaha Police

                A large police presence amassed Thursday evening and into early Friday morning near North 38th and Fort Streets in Omaha after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home, following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall.

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

                A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

                Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

                In lengthy testimony Monday, Aristh Rodriguez-Linares took the stand in Dawson County District Court Monday, as he faces three Class 1 felonies, including murder, in connection to the shooting death of Mykal Farinas Carballo on Jan. 21, 2025.

                Politics

                Dan Osborn joins striking Nebraska workers at Sarpy County picket line

                Dan Osborn joins striking Nebraska workers at Sarpy County picket line

                Osborn's support for the striking workers outside the Premier Midwest Beer and Beverage distribution facility in Sarpy County comes as he challenges incumbent U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts.

                Nebraska Republicans, Democrats make final push to stop two new political parties

                Nebraska Republicans, Democrats make final push to stop two new political parties

                The secretary of state's office has said the American First Party and Nebraska Working Families Party have until Aug. 27 to submit materials to become certified. 

                Current, former Nebraska senators challenge ballot initiative

                Current, former Nebraska senators challenge ballot initiative

                The objection alleges that the Respect Nebraska Voters petition violates Nebraska’s constitution, which requires ballot measures to be limited to a single subject.

                Pete Hegseth visits Nebraska's Offutt Air Force Base, touts StratCom's 'incredible capabilities'

                Pete Hegseth visits Nebraska's Offutt Air Force Base, touts StratCom's 'incredible capabilities'

                Nebraska's Offutt Air Force Base and U.S. Strategic Command hosted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday with U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts.

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