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The Great Wealth Transfer will be smaller than you think

The Great Wealth Transfer will be smaller than you think

  • Daniel de Visé USA Today

There’s been a lot of talk about the Great Wealth Transfer, a projected shift of an estimated $124 trillion from older generations to younger ones.

States fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters

States fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters

  • DAWN CHMIELEWSKI and LISA RICHWINE Reuters

States are suing to block the Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger, fearing it will hurt struggling local theaters by raising ticket prices and reducing investments in theater upgrades.

Banks ramp up digital assistants in productivity race 

Banks ramp up digital assistants in productivity race 

  • NUPUR ANAND and TATIANA BAUTZER Reuters

Major banks are increasingly adopting agentic AI, digital assistants that perform tasks with minimal supervision, to boost productivity across wealth management, trading, client vetting, and treasury functions.

Best small towns to live in across America 2025

Best small towns to live in across America 2025

  • Madison Troyer

Best small towns to live in across America

Paramount's Warner takeover challenged by 12 US states

Paramount's Warner takeover challenged by 12 US states

  • FMM - F24 Video Clips

California is leading the legal charge against one of the world's biggest media mergers ever. Twelve US states have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance from acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery – saying the deal would create a company with too much market power and end up harm…

Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how they work

Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how they work

  • Daniel de Visé USA TODAY

Trump Accounts went live on the Fourth of July, with the families of 6 million children claiming accounts. Among those are 1.4 million newborns who get $1,000 in seed money.

Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

  • Laila Kearney Reuters

Federal, state and local governments responding to consumer anger and grid-stability concerns are pushing Big Tech to pay more for their expected demand.

Report: Nevada Has the Seventh-Worst School Systems in the U.S.

    Nevada has the seventh-worst school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.

    Report: Alabama Has the Ninth-Worst School Systems in the U.S.

      Alabama has the ninth-worst school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.

      Report: TexasHas the 20th-Worst School Systems in the U.S.

        Texas has the 20th-worst school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.

        Report: Illinois Has the 24th-Best School Systems in the U.S.

          Illinois has the 24th-best school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.

          Report: Pennsylvania Has the 18th-Best School Systems in the U.S.

            Pennsylvania has the 18th-best school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.

            Report: Virginia Has the Sixth-Best School Systems in the U.S.

              Virginia has the sixth-best school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.

              Report: Wisconsin Has the Fifth-Best School Systems in the U.S.

                Wisconsin has the fifth-best school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.

                Local News

                Bill Brecks to serve as Lexington deputy city manager

                The City of Lexington announced Friday, July 24, that Bill Brecks been named deputy city manager for the City of Lexington.

                Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

                Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

                Erick Leiva Lopez knows exactly what kind of educator he wants to be.

                Pediatric story time offers hands-on experience for families at Lexington Library

                Pediatric story time offers hands-on experience for families at Lexington Library

                Lexington Regional Health Center's pediatric team served as special guests during Story Time at the Lexington Public Library on Wednesday, July 22, providing families with an interactive storytelling experience.

                Board of Equalization addresses valuation protest, tax list corrections

                The Dawson County Board of Equalization met Wednesday morning, July 22, to consider a real estate valuation protest filed by Taylor Thompson after hearing similar protests during meetings on July 13-15.

                State & Regional

                Amnesty or work papers? Bacon, Flood split on farmworker bill both co-sponsored

                Amnesty or work papers? Bacon, Flood split on farmworker bill both co-sponsored

                A push in Congress to expand work permits for farm and ranch workers has drawn two Nebraska Republicans into a broader fight over immigration.

                Photos: Ben Sasse through the years

                Photos: Ben Sasse through the years

                Ben Sasse is a Plainview native who went from Fremont Senior High School to Harvard University before representing the Cornhusker State in Washington between leading two universities.

                Nebraska's summer weather takes another dramatic turn with extreme heat expected

                Nebraska's summer weather takes another dramatic turn with extreme heat expected

                Lincoln has experienced a rollercoaster of temperatures over the past week, which meteorologists say isn't uncommon for this time of year. Another heat wave is expected for the weekend.

                Lincoln East alum Kirsten Bernthal Booth recognized as Faces on the Barroom Floor honoree

                Lincoln East alum Kirsten Bernthal Booth recognized as Faces on the Barroom Floor honoree

                Lincoln East graduate Kirsten Bernthal Booth has been honored by the Omaha Press Club for her contributions to Nebraska sports and leadership.

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                Early childhood professionals invited to Fifth annual Child Care Professionals Renewal Summit near Cozad

                Early childhood professionals invited to Fifth annual Child Care Professionals Renewal Summit near Cozad

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for July 25

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for July 25

                Board of Equalization addresses valuation protest, tax list corrections

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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

                Cozad man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for drug conviction

                LINCOLN — A Cozad man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on a drug conviction.

                Photos: Child riding bicycle critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Bennington

                Photos: Child riding bicycle critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Bennington

                An elementary-aged child was struck by a vehicle at 7:08 p.m. Wednesday while riding her bicycle across the road from one driveway to another in Bennington.

                23-year-old Cozad man charged with child enticement

                23-year-old Cozad man charged with child enticement

                A 23-year-old Cozad man has been accused of enticing a minor through electronic communications.

                Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

                Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

                Two homes were damaged Monday night after a house fire on Crown Point Avenue in Omaha.

                Politics

                Amnesty or work papers? Bacon, Flood split on farmworker bill both co-sponsored

                Amnesty or work papers? Bacon, Flood split on farmworker bill both co-sponsored

                A push in Congress to expand work permits for farm and ranch workers has drawn two Nebraska Republicans into a broader fight over immigration.

                Photos: Ben Sasse through the years

                Photos: Ben Sasse through the years

                Ben Sasse is a Plainview native who went from Fremont Senior High School to Harvard University before representing the Cornhusker State in Washington between leading two universities.

                Growing number of Nebraskans support cannabis — UNL data shows why

                Growing number of Nebraskans support cannabis — UNL data shows why

                A new UNL survey shows support for medical cannabis has climbed to 84% in Nebraska, while more residents report using marijuana and THC products.

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for July 2026

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for July 2026

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