It generated questions over a push-pull between the Fed and the Treasury over influencing general credit conditions.
- David Lawder and Jacob Bogage Reuters
It drew fresh warnings that a fiscal crisis is brewing as costs for social safety-net programs and interest payments outstrip revenues.
- Daniel de Visé USA Today
Household debt nationwide totals $18.8 trillion, the highest number on record, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
- Jessica Guynn USA Today
For years, employers from Florida to Ohio have relied on immigrants taking part in a humanitarian program to staff hard-to-fill job openings for construction workers and home health aides.
- Lucia Mutikani Reuters
US economy grew at 1.5% in Q2 with strong domestic demand driven by AI investments and consumer spending, though challenges include a growing trade deficit, government spending cuts and inflation.
- Ann Saphir and Michael S. Derby Reuters
The decision to leave the benchmark interest rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range drew dissents from three of the 12 policymakers, who "preferred" a quarter-percentage-point hike.
- Nicholas P. Brown and Juveria Tabassum Reuters
Retailers now target "trade-down" consumers — cash-strapped shoppers who opt for lower-priced essentials, and wealthier consumers looking to save on discretionary items.
As Americans struggle financially, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has pledged to bring inflation back to its 2% target, but it remains unclear exactly how he plans to get there.
The Trump administration touted the development of the genetically modified fly, called NovoFly, as a game-changer in the fight against New World screwworm.
A trilateral free trade zone defined North America's economy for 32 years. Now, the U.S. could force concessions on Canada that Mexico agrees to in its more advanced talks.
A new era may dawn in which a shortage of buyers, not homes, is the defining feature, according to a new Mortgage Bankers Association paper.
Inflation “cooled” in June, thanks in part to falling gas prices. However, the 3.5% annual inflation rate for June was higher than any month of 2025.
The Trump administration-backed project aims to lower "the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President," the White House said.
As companies race to build the infrastructure behind AI and the internet, communities are weighing new investment against questions about electricity, water and long-term costs.
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.
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There are 2,048 Waffle Houses in America, but you’ll have to go to Kansas City to eat the Southern breakfast food that has made the chain a staple across the South.
Take a look around Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend, Neb.
A look at recent property transfers in the Lincoln area.
A clash over who controls Nebraska’s police K-9 certification program has left competing proposals rejected and the issue unresolved.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have named the starting quarterback for the season opener. Anthony Colandrea will start for the Huskers on September 5 against the Ohio Bobcats.
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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.
The companies said their vaccine helped prevent the return and spread of melanoma in a trial that involved more than 1,000 patients.
President Donald Trump led an insurgent takeover of the Republican Party. Now, conservative war critics could use the same playbook.
The judge said the policy, suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, exceeded Secretary of State Rubio's authority.
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The inhabitant escaped the fire with her pets but was arrested and is suspected of a number of charges.
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.
A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.
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.
Nebraska Democrats and Republicans put on shows of unity Saturday while delivering dueling messages about which party has the momentum heading into November.
Nebraska cattle producers are warning that President Donald Trump’s plan to bring in more lower-priced foreign beef could undermine efforts to rebuild the nation’s historically small cattle herd.
Legal Marijuana NOW U.S. Senate candidate Mike Marvin announced he can’t put more “energy” into the Senate race because of health issues and endorsed nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn.
The Nebraska Secretary of State's office announced Friday two petitions to legalize online sports betting in the state have met the signature thresholds required to appear on the November ballot.