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Employment

Tailors age out of the workforce even as demand for their skills grows

Tailors age out of the workforce even as demand for their skills grows

  • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press

Shoppers are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes.

It's a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll

It's a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll

  • CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press

A new Gallup survey finds that Americans' outlook on the job market is increasingly pessimistic, a sharp reversal from just a few years ago.

'No hire' job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply

'No hire' job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply

  • CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press

The unemployment rate is low and the economy is still growing, but those out of work face the slowest pace of hiring in more than a decade.

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs

  • WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS ASSOCIATED PRESS

It’s a tough time for the job market.

How Walmart plans to prepare America's largest private workforce for an AI-driven future

How Walmart plans to prepare America's largest private workforce for an AI-driven future

  • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press

BENTONVILLE, Ark — As artificial intelligence and demographic changes reshape the U.S. job market, the nation's largest private employer is trying to identify the skills its workers and the broader labor force might need for the future.

Trump signs proclamation imposing $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications

Trump signs proclamation imposing $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications

  • BARBARA ORTUTAY and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press

He also announced he will start selling a “gold card” visa with a potential pathway to U.S. citizenship.

New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well

New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well

  • PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press

Employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported from April 2024 through March, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.

US hiring stalls with employers reluctant to expand in an increasingly erratic economy

US hiring stalls with employers reluctant to expand in an increasingly erratic economy

    The job market lost momentum due to lingering effects of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and President Donald Trump's economic policies.

    Side hustles on the sidelines: How high school sports power a thriving gig economy

    Side hustles on the sidelines: How high school sports power a thriving gig economy

      Many youth and high school sports rely on a gig economy of part-time officials and coaches to function.

      How to take care of yourself and your finances when you've experienced a layoff

      How to take care of yourself and your finances when you've experienced a layoff

        Here are some expert recommendations to help you if you've lost your job.

        U.S. labor market surprises with 147,000 new jobs last month. Here are the big takeaways

        U.S. labor market surprises with 147,000 new jobs last month. Here are the big takeaways

          Here are five key takeaways from the jobs report the Labor Department released on Thursday.

          Things to know about 'no tax on tips,' Trump's tax pledge that's in the GOP budget bill

          Things to know about 'no tax on tips,' Trump's tax pledge that's in the GOP budget bill

            Trump's "no tax on tips" pledge from his 2024 campaign is inching closer to reality. Here's a look at what's in the provision.

            Fired federal workers hunt for new jobs but struggle to replace their old ones

            Fired federal workers hunt for new jobs but struggle to replace their old ones

              Job searches can be tough for anyone, but some of the federal workers flooding the market after widespread layoffs are finding it particularly tough.

              What's behind the widening gender wage gap?

              What's behind the widening gender wage gap?

                The first widening of the gender wage gap in 20 years is the latest indication many women paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the  pandemic.

                Local News

                Here's what to know if you're going to be near Memorial Stadium Saturday

                Here's what to know if you're going to be near Memorial Stadium Saturday

                And just like it does with Husker football, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will lock down many areas of campus.

                Kearney's Hot Meals USA skips honors ceremony, continues wildfire meal mission

                Kearney's Hot Meals USA skips honors ceremony, continues wildfire meal mission

                Hot Meals USA triumphed in its biggest challenge yet: serving 25,000 meals to 650 firefighters as wildfires scorched western Nebraska. Sen. Stan Clouse and the Legislature took notice.

                Nebraska woman dies after being run over by trailer on I-80, deputies say

                Nebraska woman dies after being run over by trailer on I-80, deputies say

                A Palmer woman has died after her husband accidentally ran her over with a trailer on Interstate 80 south of Waverly, deputies say.

                Pressey Fire near Oconto is 0% contained

                Pressey Fire near Oconto is 0% contained

                One house and several outbuildings have been lost due to the Pressey Fire near Oconto, between Lexington and Broken Bow. It has burned about 10,000 acres and remains 0% contained.

                State & Regional

                A new era for 1867: Lincoln musicians reveal bold new vision for iconic venue

                A new era for 1867: Lincoln musicians reveal bold new vision for iconic venue

                The first-time bar owners are drawing on their roots as local Lincoln musicians to shape a broader vision for 1867.

                Lincoln marathon needs you: Hundreds of volunteers still needed before race day

                Lincoln marathon needs you: Hundreds of volunteers still needed before race day

                "We're just super excited that it's almost here," Jami Lanka said.

                Firefighters respond to garage fire in central Lincoln

                Firefighters respond to garage fire in central Lincoln

                It’s not known at this time what caused the fire or how much damage was done.

                Flood recounts dinner shooting, says he is 'sad for our country'

                Flood recounts dinner shooting, says he is 'sad for our country'

                Rep. Mike Flood describes ducking under a table as gunfire erupted outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “We’re better than this,” he said.

                Nation & World

                Suspect in White House press dinner shooting wrote anti-Christian manifesto, Trump says

                Suspect in White House press dinner shooting wrote anti-Christian manifesto, Trump says

                President Donald Trump said Sunday the suspect accused of trying to attack administration officials at Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Association dinner had "a lot of hatred in his heart."

                AP top stories April 26

                AP top stories April 26

                Here's the latest for Sunday, April 26th: Gunman at WHCD; 1 officer injured, suspect arrested. Iran FM in Islamabad; Pakistan seeks talks, Trump says call possible. Colombia bus blast: 20 dead, 36 injured. Moscow marks 40 years since Chernobyl.

                Gibraltar's monkeys find a clever way to avoid a junk food bellyache

                Gibraltar's monkeys find a clever way to avoid a junk food bellyache

                Researchers said the monkeys have been observed eating soil more frequently, a behavior they said may help the macaques avoid stomach upset from consuming human snacks.

                AI ruling prompts warnings from US lawyers: Your chats could be used against you

                AI ruling prompts warnings from US lawyers: Your chats could be used against you

                As people increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for advice, some U.S. lawyers are telling their clients not to treat AI chatbots like trusted confidants.

                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.

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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.

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                Nothing says decadence like this sweet and zesty Honey Orange Glazed Ham

                Nothing says decadence like this sweet and zesty Honey Orange Glazed Ham

                Content by The Power of Pork. This glazed ham is a showstopping blend of sweet, citrusy and savory flavors, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. 

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                One pot wonder: Tender Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

                One pot wonder: Tender Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

                Content by The Power of Pork. Try this Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder dish for dinner.

                Crime

                Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                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. 

                Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

                Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

                RACINE — One woman was injured Wednesday night after a vehicle was struck by a train on Washington Avenue, police say.

                Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

                Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

                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.

                Two Hamilton County inmates were allegedly sprayed, refused medical attention

                Two Hamilton County inmates were allegedly sprayed, refused medical attention

                Matthew Williams' mother believes her son was sprayed with a chemical that is "used to clean bathrooms and beds." Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy said it was hand sanitizer.

                Politics

                Flood recounts dinner shooting, says he is 'sad for our country'

                Flood recounts dinner shooting, says he is 'sad for our country'

                Rep. Mike Flood describes ducking under a table as gunfire erupted outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “We’re better than this,” he said.

                State begins tour highlighting election security, accuracy testing before May 12 primary

                State begins tour highlighting election security, accuracy testing before May 12 primary

                Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen kicked off his five-day statewide election transparency tour Friday observing logic and accuracy testing on ballot-counting equipment for Lancaster County.

                Appeal filed to revive challenge of McCook Work Ethic Camp's use as ICE facility

                Appeal filed to revive challenge of McCook Work Ethic Camp's use as ICE facility

                An appeal has been filed in a legal challenge over Gov. Jim Pillen's decision to convert the Work Ethic Camp at McCook into a federal immigration detention center.

                Nebraska moves to bar SNAP recipients from buying candy

                Nebraska moves to bar SNAP recipients from buying candy

                Nebraska will move to restrict candy purchases for food assistance recipients, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday.

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