The average family of four spends $741 more a year than in 2020 for the same groceries; $41 of that hike is due to package-size decreases.
- GRETA CROSS USA Today
Red Lobster announced that Endless Shrimp is making a limited-time comeback after the all-you-can-eat special was removed from the menu in 2024.
- STEVEN SLOAN and KEN SWEET Associated Press
A confrontation is brewing over online exchanges that allow users to bet on everything from a sports game to when Jesus Christ will return.
- ITZEL LUNA Los Angeles Times
As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.
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Prediction market volumes surged in early 2026, with Kalshi and Polymarket recording $60B year-to-date, already exceeding all of 2025's $51B total. Bernstein projects $240B in 2026 volume, up 370% year over year, and estimates markets could reach $1 trillion annually within four years. Kalsh…
- SUSAN TOMPOR Detroit Free Press
The April 15 tax deadline is here — and millions of people have yet to file in what's been a challenging tax season for many.
- SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press
Sponsored by the 200,000-member American Postal Workers Union, the advertising campaign will begin airing this week in Ohio. It will then move to other states.
New Jersey is the Fourth-Best state for working moms in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 17 key metrics ranging from day-care quality to the median salary for women to parental leave policies.
The average family of four spends $741 more a year than in 2020 for the same groceries; $41 of that hike is due to package-size decreases.
Red Lobster announced that Endless Shrimp is making a limited-time comeback after the all-you-can-eat special was removed from the menu in 2024.
Gambling exists in every state, even Hawaii and Utah, where gambling is prohibited by law. But not all gamblers are the same. “Recreational” or “social” gamblers, for instance, buy the occasional lottery ticket, take the rare casino trip or bet small stakes in fantasy sports, but they set limits on how much they gamble and don’t cause financial harm to themselves.
A confrontation is brewing over online exchanges that allow users to bet on everything from a sports game to when Jesus Christ will return.
Americans have long had a strong entrepreneurial spirit. From the Gold Rush and the Industrial Revolution to the Internet Age, periods of innovation have shaped our economy and driven major societal progress. However, the past few years have been particularly challenging for business owners in the U.S., due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation and high inflation.
Winston-Salem, N.C., is the 70th-best large city in the U.S. to start a business in, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared startup opportunities across 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on 19 key metrics, including the five-year business survival rate, labor costs and office-space affordability.
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Mac's Creek Winery and Brewery has announced its 2026 lineup for its annual Friday with Friends Summer Concert series. Guests can stay in Creekside Cottages, purchase food from local food trucks, enjoy Mac's Creek's drink selection and attend a biweekly concert.
The Forestry Board of Cozad hosted it's fifth Arbor Day celebration and announced this year's eight poster winners on Friday, April 24.
And just like it does with Husker football, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will lock down many areas of campus.
Nebraska Community Foundation welcomes Burge to the team.
The Nebraska DHHS has announced that it is supporting federal efforts to strengthen the integrity of Medicaid.
Amy Grant, Michael Smith and CeCe Winans announced their upcoming tour, “Christmas Together,” will expand into arenas nationwide, including a stop in Lincoln on Dec. 5.
Gov. Jim Pillen was joined by state Department of Veterans' Affairs Director John Hilgert to unveil a challenge coin to honor living Korean War veterans in Nebraska.
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In a social media post, the Nebraska State Patrol said a man ran south toward the Platte River near mile marker 244 between Overton and Lexington.
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.
Gov. Jim Pillen was joined by state Department of Veterans' Affairs Director John Hilgert to unveil a challenge coin to honor living Korean War veterans in Nebraska.
State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner enjoyed a six-figure balance in her re-election campaign coffers as of April 7 in the first statewide campaign finance statements before the May 12 primary.
"I think that's exactly what we have here. There's someone who doesn't like the passage of the statute, alleges it's unconstitutional and then brings suit," Omaha attorney Jason Grams said.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said it's time to get to the bottom of why politically motivated attacks are increasing in frequency and what role technology plays in it.