Roughly one in ten Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act plans opted out of health insurance altogether in 2025 due to higher prices after federal subsidies expired, a new survey found. The survey, conducted by nonprofit health policy research group KFF, also found that more people r…
Across the nation, more children are entering ERs for preventable tooth problems. Policy changes under the Trump administration are poised to worsen the trend.
Spiking health care costs are having real impacts on daily life.
The latest World Happiness Report 2026 says that heavy social media use has contributed to a stark decline in well-being among young people.
Leave your phone in the locker, get inside a wood-paneled room with your friends, throw some water on heated rocks and relax - this is the receipt of happiness for Finnish people who have topped the list of the happiest countries in the world for the 9th consecutive time. (AP video by: Kosty…
A new survey finds the average woman spends about $1,639 a year on wellness — covering everything from doctor visits and prescriptions to skincare and period products.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare has sued a patient who refuses to leave a hospital room, even though doctors discharged her more than five months ago.
Florida law enforcement and independent fact‑checkers confirmed a viral dolphin kidnapping social media story is fiction.
A new strain that dominated the early winter was not well matched to the vaccine, leading to an intense early onslaught of flu.
MAHA supporters partly blame poor dietary choices and the increase in sedentary lifestyles for the rising number of health problems, including anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders.
RFK Jr. backs Trump's Roundup stance, stunning MAHA moms who call it a betrayal. Is he being practical?
Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties to autism, and touted a generic drug to treat the condition.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate.
Learn about the highly contagious H5N1 virus, its impact on poultry and mammals, and the current risks and safety measures for humans. Video created using the Wochit AI tool.
GOTHENBURG — The Sun Theatre could be considered the heart of Gothenburg. With free summer movies for kids, affordable weekend movies, play performances and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the theater is well loved by its community.
COZAD — A brigade of semis and pickup trucks were seen hauling hay down U.S. Highway 30 in Cozad Monday afternoon.
NORTH PLATTE — Weather permitting, work will resume on March 30 on Highway 30 from reference post 236.74 to reference post 238.56, and on Highway 283 from reference post 57.70 to reference post 58.56, which includes N. Grant St., E. Fifth St., and N. Jefferson St. on US-283 to US-30, accordi…
Students and teachers were evacuated to the football field and students were being dismissed to parents shortly after 10 a.m.
Ndamukong Suh returned to Lincoln to talk business, football and life after the NFL — and why he’s always aimed to be more than an athlete.
Anthony Meints will serve as Lincoln Public Schools' next director of facilities and maintenance, the district announced Tuesday. His time with LPS spans more than 33 years.
A Lincoln man with three felony warrants was arrested Tuesday after a multi-agency response. A nearby middle school was placed on secure status during the incident.
Warnings and citations issued involved drivers speeding, not wearing seatbelts and driving without the proper insurance or registration.
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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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LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department arrested two subjects Thursday morning after conducting simultaneous arrest operations.
Dirk M. Earll, 29, is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 3A felony; and two counts of committing child abuse intentionally with no injury.
Guillermo Goytia-Avitia, 57, of North Platte was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft by deception, more than $5,000.
Defense lawyers have asked for a short prison term, if any time in custody is required at all, for the first Drug Enforcement Administration agent in Western New York convicted of protecting drug traffickers.
Nebraska lawmakers unanimously advanced a bill to protect farm data and add safety rules for youth using AI chatbots. It now heads to the next round.
Nebraska advisers are urging a pause on a new disability assessment tool after many participants were reassigned to different funding tiers. Families say the system lacks transparency.
Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill allowing candidates to use campaign funds for security, citing rising threats to public officials.
