Grammy-nominated R&B singer announces leukemia diagnosis: ‘Really puts things in perspective’

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Nivea revealed she’s battling leukemia, saying it “really puts things in perspective.”
77-year-old postal worker arrested for hoarding cats she collected along her route

A 77-year-old Florida woman was arrested after authorities found more than 70 caged cats and an undetermined number of dogs in her home, in what the sheriff described as the worst case of animal hoarding he has seen in the county.
FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drug touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers

Federal health advisers are meeting to review a group of controversial chemicals called peptides, which have become a growing wellness trend.
House passes bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading, but larger fight to fully ban it looms

The House narrowly passed a bill to add new restrictions on lawmakers trading stocks after a partisan dispute resulted in a narrower proposal that stops short of an outright ban.
Omaha’s Eppley Airfield sets tourism record in June

Omaha’s Eppley Airfield set a new tourism record with a mix of College World Series traffic, summer travel, and expanded flight options.
Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, where he won 3 Stanley Cups in the 2010s

Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team
A couple more cloudy days before heat returns to the Omaha area

A couple more cloudy days before heat returns to Omaha
UNO’s Outlook Explorers Camp provides archery experience to special needs children

UNO’s Outlook Explorer’s Camp provides visually impaired children with experiences in archery.
RAGBRAI rider returns to event after double lung transplant

After a successful double lung transplant, bike rider Barbara Heenan returned to ride in this year’s RAGBRAI event.
Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you

The more choices you have, the better, right? Actually, behavioral scientists say too many options can make people anxious, indecisive and less happy with what they pick.