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Business

Outbreaks show limits of US ability to safeguard produce from Mexico 

Outbreaks show limits of US ability to safeguard produce from Mexico 

  • Cassandra Garrison Reuters

FDA employment fell by 22% this year compared to 2024, according to agency data, in part due to workforce cuts under President Donald Trump.

Lenders scrutinize US data center financing as community opposition builds

Lenders scrutinize US data center financing as community opposition builds

  • Saeed Azhar and Tatiana Bautzer Reuters

The race to finance the U.S. data center boom is forcing banks and asset managers to confront an added risk: political and community opposition.

Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold

Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold

  • Katheryn Houghton KFF Health News

The federal government finalized a rule requiring millions of people to prove they work, volunteer or go to school or they’ll lose Medicaid benefits.

Europe swelters under new heatwave

Europe swelters under new heatwave

  • FMM - F24 Video Clips

A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer. That includes France, where temperatures in parts of the country have soared to 40 degrees Celsius, triggering a wildfire in the southwest. Monte Francis has the details.

Global sea temperature reach 21 degrees amid heatwaves

Global sea temperature reach 21 degrees amid heatwaves

  • FMM - F24 Video Clips

A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. And the extreme weather is also taking a toll on the world’s oceans: last month, average global sea temperatures reached a record high of 21 degrees …

5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

  • Kimberly Palmer NerdWallet

NerdWallet’s annual back-to-school shopping survey found that shoppers estimate they’ll spend an average of $611 on back-to-school expenses such as clothing, supplies and books.

Terry Savage: Increasingly clever scams can trap even the sharpest people

Terry Savage: Increasingly clever scams can trap even the sharpest people

  • Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency

Most people think it could never happen to them— until it does! Scam artists are becoming far more sophisticated these days, and victims are often people who believe they would never fall for a con. But the Federal Trade Commission says people have reported losing $3.5 billion to scams in 2025.

Jill On Money: Planning beats prediction (or tune out the perma-bears)

Jill On Money: Planning beats prediction (or tune out the perma-bears)

    Earlier this month, U.S. stock market indexes reached new highs. This may surprise you considering the ongoing uncertainty about the Middle East war; prices rising faster than the Fed wants; and U.S. government bond yields jumping.

    US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for minors

    US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for minors

      The rule does not ban the procedures but removes the federal support that makes them accessible to millions of low-income children.

      US fuel sales bring a glimpse of capitalism to Cuba

      US fuel sales bring a glimpse of capitalism to Cuba

        Under Washington’s oil embargo, an exception that allows U.S. firms to export fuel to private Cuban businesses kickstarted a black market.

        Celebrities Who Have Chosen A Life Without Alcohol

        Celebrities Who Have Chosen A Life Without Alcohol

          For many celebrities, giving up alcohol has been about taking back control, improving their well-being, or simply feeling better day-to-day. While everyone’s journey is different, these stars have all spoken openly about changing their relationship with alcohol. Here are a few celebrities wh…

          Trump Media Reports $238M Loss as Crypto Falls

          Trump Media Reports $238M Loss as Crypto Falls

            Trump Media and Technology Group reported a $238 million loss between April and June this year.

            Best & Worst Community Colleges (2026)

              Community colleges offer students the ability to get higher education without having as much financial strain. During the 2025 to 2026 academic year,

              tuition and fees

              for full-time, in-state enrollment at a public two-year college averaged just $4,150 per year. Compare that to $11,950 at a public four-year institution and $45,000 at a four-year private school.

              States With the Best & Worst Community Colleges (2026)

                University education is out of reach for many Americans, but thanks to community colleges, higher education is more accessible than ever. Compared with public four-year institutions, where tuition and fees cost

                almost three times as much

                on average, community colleges offer significant savings for students.

                Local News

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for August 16

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for August 16

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

                PHOTOS: Lincoln's final 2 fire hydrant parties coming up

                PHOTOS: Lincoln's final 2 fire hydrant parties coming up

                Two down, two to go. The city has already hosted two "fire hydrant parties." 

                LRHC's Brenna Bartruff named to SHSMD's National 2026 Class of Rising Stars

                LRHC's Brenna Bartruff named to SHSMD's National 2026 Class of Rising Stars

                LEXINGTON — Lexington Regional Health Center proudly announced that Brenna Bartruff, chief communications officer, has been selected as a member of the prestigious 2026 Class of Rising Stars by the Society for Health Care Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD).

                Lincoln beer brewers thrive despite recent closures. Here are 11 to visit.

                Lincoln beer brewers thrive despite recent closures. Here are 11 to visit.

                News of craft beer giant Zipline ending operations immediately, and other craft brewers tapping out recently, the Lincoln beer scene is thriving. Here are 11 breweres who are sill making beer.

                State & Regional

                Judge holds trial on Nebraska GOP effort to reject America First party

                Judge holds trial on Nebraska GOP effort to reject America First party

                "Put very simply, the Republican Party is not another name for the America First Party. The America First Party is not another name for the Republican Party," Jason Grams said.

                Here's when Old Cheney could reopen; temporary closure of 56th Street set

                Here's when Old Cheney could reopen; temporary closure of 56th Street set

                Westbound lanes of Old Cheney Road between South 27th Street and the Knolls remain closed Monday while Lincoln Transportation and Utilities crews repair a water main.

                Her family was watching TV. They had no idea an armed man was hiding inside the house.

                Her family was watching TV. They had no idea an armed man was hiding inside the house.

                An armed man slipped into an Omaha family’s home without them knowing. He hid in a teen's bedroom before his standoff with police destroyed nearly everything they had.

                Jonas Brothers to play first concert in Lincoln

                Jonas Brothers to play first concert in Lincoln

                Featuring brothers Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas, the tour will host special guests Magnus Ferrell and Deleasa in Lincoln.

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                ICE plans to buy electric gloves already used by Omaha school resource officers

                ICE plans to buy electric gloves already used by Omaha school resource officers

                Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts GOP

                Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts GOP

                Greyson Bjorkman powers Carpet Land to winning start at World Series

                Greyson Bjorkman powers Carpet Land to winning start at World Series

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                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...

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                Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

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                Content by Breakthrough T1D. Learn about the Agostino family, their connection to Type 1 diabetes, and the Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala that will take place later this spring.

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                Crime

                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.

                Overton man arrested for first-degree sexual assault

                Overton man arrested for first-degree sexual assault

                An Overton man is being charged with first-degree sexual assault after a Sunday incident.

                Defendant Rodriguez-Linares continues testimony Tuesday

                Defendant Rodriguez-Linares continues testimony Tuesday

                As the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares resumed Tuesday, the defendant was back on the stand questioned by Defense Attorney David Tarrell in a re-direct.

                Politics

                Judge holds trial on Nebraska GOP effort to reject America First party

                Judge holds trial on Nebraska GOP effort to reject America First party

                "Put very simply, the Republican Party is not another name for the America First Party. The America First Party is not another name for the Republican Party," Jason Grams said.

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for August 2026

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for August 2026

                Race against the clock: Lincoln first responder radios near end of life

                Race against the clock: Lincoln first responder radios near end of life

                City leaders look to 1st Congressional District Rep. Mike Flood to secure federal funding to help replace Lincoln Police Department radio system and equipment nearing its "end of life."

                Ricketts says communities should seek local benefits from data centers

                Ricketts says communities should seek local benefits from data centers

                Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts talks data centers, birthright citizenship and farm bill after 17th annual federal legislative summit held in Ashland.

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