Mass market paperbacks are fading from shelves, but they’re not gone
Mass market paperbacks are disappearing. This archive clip reminds us of the bookstores and communities they helped create.
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk ‘effective immediately’

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude.
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

The move is the latest in a quickly changing situation that stunned Capitol Hill and resulted in a House Ethics Committee investigation.
Trump’s big shakeup: DHS Sec. Kristi Noem out, Sen. Markwayne Mullin steps in

President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, appointing Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, to take over the role.
Man charged in Utah killings wanted victims’ cars and money to get home, prosecutors say

Investigators say they have not found a motive for the killings and do not believe the suspect targeted the women for any reason other than “convenience.”
He lost his South Dakota police certificate. He’s now sheriff of the Nebraska county next door.

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Bellevue martial arts community honors fallen soldier Sgt. Noah Tietjens on his 43rd birthday

Read the full article on KMTV 3 BELLEVUE, Neb (KMTV) — Students and instructors at Martial Arts International in Bellevue honored Sgt. Noah Tietjens — known to them as “Mr. Noah” — with a birthday tribute workout, completing 43 sit-ups to mark what would have been his 43rd birthday. He was one of six service […]
Ralston students show off cooking skills in Kid Culinary Competition

Elementary, middle, and high school students created healthy snacks and meals for judges at Ralston High School
Man taken to the hospital after stabbing in north Omaha
One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing in north Omaha.
Tracking storms into Friday near Omaha and the rest of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa

Tracking storms into Friday near Omaha