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General newsJul 14, 2026

Warren Buffett omits Gates Foundation from annual donations of billions in Berkshire Hathaway stock after Epstein ties

Warren Buffett omits Gates Foundation from annual donations of billions in Berkshire Hathaway stock after Epstein ties

General newsMay 2, 2026

New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel begins leading first annual meeting without Warren Buffett on stage

New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel begins leading first annual meeting without Warren Buffett on stage

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General newsApr 28, 2026

Attorney says in court papers that ex-Nebraska assistant Chuck Love admitted having sex with player

Former Nebraska women’s basketball assistant Chuck Love acknowledged he had sex with former player Ashley Scoggin before she was dismissed from the team in 2022

General newsFeb 28, 2026

Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel publishes his first letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders

Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel publishes his first letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders

General newsFeb 25, 2026

A sinkhole opens at an Omaha intersection, swallowing an SUV and a pickup truck

A sinkhole opens under two vehicles at a busy Omaha intersection, and both drivers climb out safely

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General newsDec 22, 2025

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000

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General newsDec 20, 2025

Trump administration wants to ensure Mexican crews operating trains in the US can speak English

The Trump administration has urged two railroads urging them to make sure Mexican crews can speak English proficiently

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General newsDec 17, 2025

2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns

The proposed $85 billion merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two of their biggest unions that represent more than half the workers because they are worried the deal would increase safety risks, lead to higher shipping rates and consumer prices and cause significant disruptions

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General newsDec 9, 2025

Passengers in boxing champion Terence Crawford's vehicle allege rights violated during traffic stop

The head of security for world boxing champion Terence Crawford and two other people filed a federal lawsuit against Omaha’s police chief and more than a dozen officers for their conduct during a September traffic stop