Knowable Magazine reports that financial scams targeting seniors surged to about $5 billion in 2024, exploiting vulnerabilities with specific persuasive tactics.
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Current reports that Thanksgiving offers a unique opportunity for family financial discussions. To avoid conflict, plan the talk in advance and keep it supportive.
- Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient
Sentient reports Denver and D.C. have voted to ban foie gras, prohibiting force-feeding ducks and geese.
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BHG Financial reports that after debt consolidation, you may see a temporary dip in your credit score, but consistent on-time payments can lead to improvement.
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A U.S. Army sentinel appeared to rebuke Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's delegation Wednesday after laughter could be heard as they climbed the steps of the solemn site.
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Toptal reports that a new benchmark for AI coding tools finds score gaps between models like Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 and OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra.
- Mark Miano for Campus Insights Media on behalf of the University of Mississippi
Campus Insights Media on behalf of the University of Mississippi reports that holiday shopping scams are increasingly sophisticated, with fake stores and reviews.
CarMax reports trading in your car can streamline upgrading to a new vehicle. Consider repairs vs. trade-ins, get appraisals, and negotiate offers wisely.
Lexington Law reports on their survey revealing that 1 in 5 Americans under 45 settled for cheaper homes due to bad credit, affecting financial decisions.
The infant was found wrapped in a towel in a dog crate, shallowly buried in the woods, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.
Plus500 reports that Black Friday spending surged from $1.93B in 2013 to $11.8B in 2025, revealing economic disparities as the top 10% drive growth amidst financial strain.
The Mississippi victory gives Democrats a 55-44 advantage in the Senate, with the winner in one Senate race — in Alaska — yet to be determined.
Here are some ways lawmakers in the new Congress — which is scheduled to be sworn in on Jan. 3 — can push to end the fighting.
An army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Arlington National Cemetery has reprimanded US Defense Secretary
The Plum Creek Community Players is seeking local talent, ages 16 and up, for “Stupid Cupid Variety Show” Feb. 12, 2027.
LINCOLN — Beef producers, agricultural professionals, students and industry partners are invited to attend the 2026 Nebraska Beef Summit on Dec. 9, at the Younes Convention Center in Kearney.
LINCOLN — A record 195 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, representing 40 majors and eight colleges, registered for the 18th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition Nov. 3.
The Cozad Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Mingle on the Meridian event Saturday, Nov. 14, with shopping beginning at 9 a.m.
Goodwill Industries held its “Good Folks, Good Futures” event during the grand opening of its new Folkways location at 2920 Folkways Blvd. The event also honored retiring CEO Joanne Pickrel and welcomed incoming CEO Rafael Meza Vidales.
Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers is bringing The Lost Tour to Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 2, the artist announced Thursday.
The District OR-1 Board of Education approved Mike Hart's resignation letter Monday. The school district serves pre-K-12 students in Bennet and Palmyra, communities southeast of Lincoln.
Five charts explain what a state auditor found in a review of an Omaha-based nonprofit's alleged mismanagement of taxpayer money meant to help local businesses recover from the pandemic.
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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...
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...
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A Colorado man was arrested in Dawson County Saturday after a multi-county pursuit on Interstate 80, the Nebraska State Patrol said in a press release.
A Lexington man was sentenced to 30-45 years in prison Monday in Dawson County District Court.
LEXINGTON — On Sept. 14, Gov. Jim Pillen, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, and Attorney General Mike Hilgers praised the Nebraska State Patrol following two high-profile criminal interdiction cases this month.
A Dawson County man has been convicted by a jury of first-degree sexual assault of a child and could face up to life in prison.
Rep. Don Bacon said he'd prefer to back a principled Republican candidate for president but didn't rule out stepping up to run.
After an auditor’s review led Nebraska to suspend its $1.2 million grant agreement with Omaha-based Nebraska Startup Academy, World-Herald staff writer Grace Lewis breaks down the auditor’s findings.
Nebraska's state auditor is questioning how a nonprofit managed a $1.2 million grant created to help Omaha startups, citing payroll spending, financial discrepancies and potential conflicts of interest.
Nebraska voters approved enshrining restrictions on girls and women's sports in the state constitution. World-Herald staff writer Grace Lewis explains how it all works.