In Omaha, hope for new program is to ‘spur a groundswell of youth-driven climate action’
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund launched in 2024. It is now tripling in size — adding 300 cities including Omaha. Mayor John Ewing: “The City is already working on implementing the Climate Action Plan. Young people are a vital part of that […]
5 Tips for Nebraska ‘Solopreneurs’ to Grow Their Businesses
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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has set aside $5.5 billion to resolve tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder-based products caused ovarian cancer.
Douglas County sees continued rise in cyclospora infections
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The number of parasite cyclospora infections among residents in Nebraska’s most populous county continues to climb — rising to 45 confirmed cases this past Saturday. That’s up from 27 confirmations as of just five days earlier. The Douglas County Health Department, in a media release Tuesday, said its […]
Cyclospora cases climb in Douglas County as Iowa reports possible outbreak link
Douglas County health officials say Omaha’s confirmed Cyclospora cases have increased as investigators look for a possible source.
NOW CONFIRMED: 45 cases of Cyclospora in Douglas County, up from 27 within five days
Read the full article on KMTV 3 DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) — The Douglas County Health Department says it has now identified 45 cases of Cyclospora – at least as of July 25th (not releasing that case count, however, until July 28th). The previous update from DCHD came on July 20th. At that time, local […]
Japan earthquake: People missing in collapsed shopping mall
The second floor of a shopping mall in Japan collapsed after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake, trapping several people.
Pillen addresses cost concerns in update on Nebraska trade mission to Japan, Philippines
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Amid a phase of budget tightening across Nebraska’s state agencies, Gov. Jim Pillen said an ongoing Asia trade mission will have minimal impact on the state’s finances. Through a 13-hour time difference, Pillen on Tuesday gave an update to reporters on his final night of a […]
Creighton Prep alum Adonis Bonar II wins U20 Pan American wrestling gold medal
Putting faith and family at the center of his success, the Omaha native achieved international glory in Brazil
6 refugees share their stories on the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention
Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, which was born after World War II to help people fleeing war, violence and persecution. Here are six refugees’ stories.