He will take the leadership baton from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday but who will remain on the Fed board.
- Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency
The last thing you want to think about now is taxes. You’ ve just completed your return, and hopefully received your refund. But the remaining $200 billion in refunds reflects excess withholding— i.e., the interest-free loan taxpayers made to the U.S. Treasury.
- Jill Schlesinger
The April employment report was better than expected. The economy added 115,000 jobs (about twice what analysts predicted), and the unemployment rate remained at 4.3%.
- NORIHIKO SHIROUZU, CHRIS KIRKHAM and EVAN GARCIA Reuters
Tesla's robotaxi service has been plagued by long wait times, poor availability and drop-off spots that are sometimes far away from the rider’s destination.
- Dan Burns Reuters
Here's a look at some of the dynamics at play in the April jobs report.
- Michelle Del Rey USA Today
The phone was supposed to launch in August 2025 but has seen delays after the Trump Mobile company realized large-scale smartphone manufacturing would not be feasible in the U.S.
- Tim McLaughlin Reuters
Incentives supercharge cash flow and reduces borrowing costs for utilities, but leave ratepayers waiting for years to see a benefit.
Deciding where to lay the foundation for a long and prosperous career can be a tall order, especially for recent graduates entering the job market for the first time. After all, there are many factors — job-market saturation, housing affordability and commuter-friendliness, for instance — to consider about each prospective area. Fortunately,
69%of employers in the U.S. report difficulty finding qualified talent, indicating persistent labor shortages in 2026, which could benefit new graduates with in‑demand skills.
Lincoln, Nebr., is the 119th-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026, according to a
new WalletHub studythat aimed to help recent college graduates find the best starting points for their budding careers. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 25 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average monthly starting salary to housing affordability.
Buffalo, N.Y., is the 109th-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026, according to a
new WalletHub studythat aimed to help recent college graduates find the best starting points for their budding careers. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 25 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average monthly starting salary to housing affordability.
Tucson, Ariz., is the 101st-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026, according to a
new WalletHub studythat aimed to help recent college graduates find the best starting points for their budding careers. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 25 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average monthly starting salary to housing affordability.
Greensboro, N.C., is the 98th-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026, according to a
new WalletHub studythat aimed to help recent college graduates find the best starting points for their budding careers. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 25 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average monthly starting salary to housing affordability.
Madison, Wis., is the 75th-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026, according to a
new WalletHub studythat aimed to help recent college graduates find the best starting points for their budding careers. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 25 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average monthly starting salary to housing affordability.
Tulsa, Okla., is the 70th-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026, according to a
new WalletHub studythat aimed to help recent college graduates find the best starting points for their budding careers. The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 25 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to the average monthly starting salary to housing affordability.
Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.
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Read through the obituaries published today in The Courier.
Kristen and Nate Mishou struggled through years exhaustive testing and repeated in-vitro fertilization. At last, on Feb. 12, 2025, daughter Makenna was born.
OMAHA — Nebraska’s largest Cinco de Mayo festivities take place this weekend in South Omaha, including a Saturday morning parade with more than 100 entries from political candidates to charros on dancing horses. Organizers say the celebration marks 106 years of Mexican fiestas in South Omaha, an area that was once its own city and […]
The Families in Transition program serves 360 GIPS students who qualify under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. That federal law ensures access and stability for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
The project was supported in part by a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council, and is meant as a spark for both conversation and reflection, centering around the stories that shape public health in the Panhandle.
Republicans have already echoed "dark money" messaging that targeted Denise Powell in the Democratic primary race for the nomination in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.
The Trump administration calls the current communist-run government corrupt and incompetent and seeks to replace it, despite ongoing talks.
For now, the court restored a 2023 federal rule — challenged by Republican-governed Louisiana — that made access to mifepristone easier.
U.S. cancer centers are scrambling to enroll patients in a program for a promising pancreatic cancer drug while they await what they hope will be a speedy FDA approval.
A memorial for those who served in Operation Desert Storm will be unveiled this fall in Washington, D.C., as part of USA 250 celebrations.
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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...
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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A juvenile was taken from the home, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.
Douglas County Sheriffs office is investigating a shooting after a domestic disturbance left a deputy shot and a man injured, at Cherry Creek Village apartments in Irvington, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
RACINE — One woman was injured Wednesday night after a vehicle was struck by a train on Washington Avenue, police say.
The robbery occurred at Cornerstone Bank in Bradshaw on April 1. The FBI, York County Sheriff's Office, State Patrol, Grand Island police and TRIDENT Task Force helped make the arrest.
Republicans have already echoed "dark money" messaging that targeted Denise Powell in the Democratic primary race for the nomination in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.
A 28-year-old Norfolk native launched an independent bid for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, drawing criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike.
Congress is one step closer to passing legislation to permanently expand year-round E15 sales nationwide after a successful House vote Wednesday.
Denise Powell holds press conference at Memorial Park