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Nebraska Cyclist Documents Prostate Cancer Fight to Urge Early Screening
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- Nebraska Cyclist Documents Prostate Cancer Fight to Urge Early Screening
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- An Omaha cyclist is turning his prostate cancer journey into a powerful message of hope and early detection for men across Nebraska.
🚴 After years of vlogging about fitness and cycling over 60, John received an unexpected prostate cancer diagnosis
📹 Instead of stopping, he began documenting his treatments at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center to demystify the fight
📊 An estimated 2,270 Nebraska men are expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year alone
🩺 John urges men not to fear doctor visits, emphasizing that early detection keeps cancer from becoming a death sentence
🏥 Doctors recommend routine PSA screenings begin around age 50, or earlier for high-risk individuals and African American men
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- Omaha Proposes Cutting Parking Minimums to Lower Housing Costs
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- The Omaha City Council is reviewing a major zoning proposal aimed at lowering housing construction costs by reducing mandated parking spaces.
🚗 The proposal would reduce minimum parking requirements across the board to one space per unit
🏠 Builders of single-family homes and townhouses would only need one space instead of two
🏘️ New duplexes and two-family housing requirements would drop from 1.5 spaces per unit down to one
🏗️ City planning officials say the 1-for-1 ratio has already proven successful on previously approved projects
🚛 Additional changes include bans on large commercial equipment at homes and updated rules for RVs, boats, and trailers
🗣️ Omaha residents will have the opportunity to provide public comment at next week's city council meeting
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- WATCH LIVE: Finding the dry hours between the rain
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- 13:49
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Chief Meteorologist Matt Serwe takes you through the next soaking rain in Omaha
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- Behind the Screens: Macklemore Dropped from Tour, Emmy Highlights & Film Fest Buzz
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- 33:25
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- Welcome back to Behind the Screens on First Alert 6, your go-to show for movies, pop culture, and entertainment news from Omaha and beyond!
🎤 Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following controversial political comments at Gillette Stadium
🏆 Breaking down the biggest Emmy Award winners and viral moments from television's biggest night
🎬 How an Emmy-winning project sparked a massive surge of tourism in the small town where it was filmed
🎖️ Highlighting this year's prestigious Ken Burns Prize recipient for documentary filmmaking
🎥 Festival season spotlight: Top takeaways from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Nebraska's Flatwater Film Festival
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- Bipartisan 'Science of Reading' Bill Pushes Phonics as Literacy Rates Drop
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- With national student literacy scores dropping in the wake of the pandemic, a bipartisan bill in Congress aims to restore phonics-based reading education nationwide.
📚 National student literacy scores have seen sharp declines in recent years, prompting federal legislative action
📖 Indiana Rep. Erin Houchin’s bipartisan "Science of Reading" bill prioritizes federal literacy grants for phonics-focused teaching
🗣️ Houchin argues abandoning phonics for guessing-based methods has severely disadvantaged students, especially those with dyslexia
🏛️ The legislation successfully passed the House with strong bipartisan backing and now moves to the Senate
⏳ Senate education leaders, including Sen. Bill Cassidy, are urging lawmakers to pass the measure before year's end
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- Sketch The Sky - 9/22/26
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Sketch The Sky - Atlas Sedlacek
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- Trump Weighs Iran's Fate at UN, Signs Landmark Greenland Security Deal
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- President Donald Trump addressed world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, laying out stark choices for Iran and signing a key trilateral defense pact.
🇺🇳 President Trump spoke directly before the UN General Assembly, stating he will soon decide whether to negotiate a deal or "annihilate" Iran
⚔️ As the conflict nears its seventh month, Trump called on global allies to enforce complete economic isolation against Tehran
🚢 Demands include halting attacks on commercial shipping, abandoning nuclear ambitions, and ending state support for terror
🇬🇱 The U.S. signed a trilateral security agreement with Greenland and Denmark, securing permanent U.S. military and security access
🤝 Trump held high-level bilateral meetings with leaders of Ukraine, the UK, Japan, and Venezuela ahead of an upcoming state visit with China's Xi Jinping
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- Widow Becomes Arizona State Trooper After Husband Killed by Drunk Driver
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- After losing her husband to a drunk driver, an Arizona woman turned unimaginable tragedy into a lifesaving mission by joining law enforcement.
💔 Tracy Murphy lost her husband of 21 years, Justin, a retired Marine who was killed by a drunk driver just houses from their home
🎓 Following 255 days of rigorous training, Murphy graduated as an Arizona State Trooper in Class 39
🗣️ Chosen as class speaker, she reminded fellow graduates to always hold onto their "why" during challenging shifts
🚔 Murphy will patrol overnight in Tucson, an area facing significant trooper staffing shortages
🛡️ She says her career will be a success if she can stop even one drunk driver and spare another family from heartbreak
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- Poll: Support Drops for Trump's Iran Policy as Opposition Hardens
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS reveals growing American opposition to the conflict in Iran and declining support for the administration's handling of the war.
📊 A new CNN/SSRS poll shows hardening public opposition to the ongoing conflict in Iran
📉 Nearly two-thirds of Americans surveyed believe the United States is not winning the war
⚖️ An increasing majority say President Donald Trump is not doing enough to bring the conflict to an end
🏛️ The findings highlight rising domestic political challenges for the White House's foreign policy strategy
🎙️ CNN White House Correspondent Alayna Treene breaks down the poll's key findings
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- Trump Threatens Iran at UN General Assembly, Teases Decision
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump issued a severe warning to Iran as he teased an upcoming decision.
🇺🇳 President Donald Trump addressed global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York
⚠️ Trump issued a direct warning to Iranian leadership, threatening severe military consequences
🗣️ In his speech, Trump stated actions could drive Iran "into hell with no chance of survival"
🌍 The remarks signal heightened tensions and potential policy shifts in U.S.–Iran relations
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- Trump Announces Plans for 'AI Force' and White House AI Czar
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish an "AI Force" and appoint an artificial intelligence czar at the White House.
🤖 President Trump revealed plans to form an "AI Force," comparing the initiative to the creation of the Space Force
🏛️ The administration plans to appoint an AI czar, though specific duties and operational plans have not yet been detailed
💼 Trump emphasized avoiding regulations that could stifle tech industry growth while dismissing broader AI risk concerns
⚖️ Congressional Democrats, including Sen. Chuck Schumer, renewed calls for legislative action and safety guardrails
🛡️ Digital rights advocates, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, raised concerns over the group's focus and cybersecurity oversight
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- Rusty's Midday Update
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- The Root coffee shop opens in Nebraska City during AppleJack Festival
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Southeast Nebraska natives John Kanel and Leah DeFreece join Elaina Riley to show off what’s brewing at The Root amid the festival's second weekend.
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- Rusty's 10 Day Forecast
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Rusty's 3 Day Forecast
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- MAPA Studying Ways to Reconnect North Omaha Divided by North Freeway
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- The Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) is moving forward with plans to study how to reconnect North Omaha communities divided by Highway 75.
🛣️ MAPA is conducting a study focused on the North Freeway (Highway 75) corridor in North Omaha
🏙️ The freeway has divided neighborhoods for decades, impacting connectivity and local development
💼 The project aims to improve neighborhood connections and spur long-term economic growth
💰 The City of Omaha is considering $190,000 in local funding to pair with a $1.5 million federal grant
📅 Planners hope to hire a consultant and kick off the study sometime next year
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- 1 Injured, 1 Arrested in Cutting Near Midtown Omaha
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- One man was hospitalized and another was arrested following a cutting Monday night near Omaha's Midtown area.
🚨 Omaha Police responded to 30th and Cuming streets shortly before 9 p.m. Monday
🩸 Officers located an injured 49-year-old man on the porch of a nearby residence
🏥 The victim was transported to the hospital for medical treatment
🚔 Police arrested 25-year-old Jeremiah Asbury in connection with the incident
⚖️ Asbury was booked into Douglas County Corrections on charges of felony assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and criminal mischief
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- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Doubles Down on Calling Netanyahu 'War Criminal'
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated sharp criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an interview with CNN.
🏛️ NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubled down on calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal"
⚖️ Mamdani acknowledged he lacks the legal authority to arrest Netanyahu, walking back earlier campaign rhetoric
🎙️ The comments were made during a sit-down interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour
🌍 The remarks highlight continuing political debates surrounding U.S. foreign policy and local municipal leadership
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- Chiefs Superfan Gets Custom Kansas City Prosthetic Eye After Accident
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- After a life-altering accident, one dedicated Kansas City Chiefs fan found an unforgettable way to show team pride.
🏈 A dedicated tailgater received a custom Kansas City Chiefs-themed prosthetic eye
🏥 The superfan turned a traumatic and life-changing accident into an inspiring display of team loyalty
🏟️ The custom piece quickly caught attention among fans outside Arrowhead Stadium
❤️ The story highlights resilience, community spirit, and die-hard football fandom
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- Dashcam Captures High-Speed Chase Ending in Lake Como Plunge
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Dramatic dashcam video shows a high-speed pursuit in Wisconsin that came to an abrupt, watery end.
🚨 Police in Lake Geneva attempted to stop a speeding vehicle, initiating a pursuit
🚗 The chase ended when the driver crashed through barriers and plunged into Lake Como
🌊 Officers quickly responded and pulled four occupants from the submerged vehicle
🏥 Authorities report no serious injuries among the passengers
⚖️ The driver was taken into custody and faces reckless driving charges
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- Nebraska auditor calls for Douglas County assistance program reform after audit
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley is calling for reform of Douglas County’s General Assistance Program.
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- One injured in overnight North Omaha shooting
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Police officers responded to a “shots fired” call at 30th Street and Bedford Avenue around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday.
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- One hospitalized in crash near Waterloo
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- One person was injured in a crash just outside Waterloo late Monday.
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- NDOT camera: One hospitalized in crash near Waterloo
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Just before 11 p.m. Monday, emergency crews were called to the crash near the Highway 275 and West Maple Road interchange.
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- Rusty's Morning Forecast
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Scene video: One injured in overnight North Omaha shooting
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Police officers responded to a “shots fired” call at 30th Street and Bedford Avenue around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday.
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- Natalie Potts returns from major knee injury for Nebraska
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
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- A major knee injury in the 2024-25 season has kept Potts out of the Huskers' lineup, until now.
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- Pryce Sandfort expected to take next step at Nebraska
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
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- After testing the NBA Draft, Pryce Sandfort is back with the Huskers.
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- Creighton volleyball stays ranked at 25th in latest AVCA poll
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
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- The Bluejays are ranked for the 83rd straight week.
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- OPS approves 2026-27 school year budget
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- The Omaha Public Schools board voted 9-0 Monday night to raise property taxes following a $50.6 million budget gap.
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- Teens show progress in new support group
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- An inside look at a new local program is making a difference when young people think they are out of options.
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- Omaha's stance on home-schooled applicants
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- Officials say they don’t believe this has ever been an issue in Omaha.
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- Omaha resident turns to mid-term rental amid housing search
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Finding permanent, affordable housing can prove a challenge in the metro, leading some people to turn to mid-term rentals.
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- Omaha Public Schools to vote on budget addressing $50M funding gap
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Omaha Public Schools is set to vote Monday on a proposed budget that addresses a $50 million funding gap for the school year.
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- Study aims to reconnect North Omaha community divided by North Freeway
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Once underway, it could take around 18 months to complete the study and offer suggestions.
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- Sketch The Sky - 9/21/26
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Sketch The Sky - Ruby Schneider
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- Iowa Supreme Court hears case at Spirit Lake high school
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The oral arguments on the case, which dates back to the pandemic, were open to the public.
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- Judge cites ‘positive’ progress for teen in Omaha Memorial Park assault case
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The judge set a hearing for February to see if the now-17-year-old remains on the right track.
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- One hospitalized, one arrested after late-night stabbing in Millard area
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- One person was sent to the hospital and another was arrested after a stabbing in the Omaha metro late Sunday.
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- Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Reach Settlement in $110B Merger
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A massive consolidation in Hollywood is moving forward after state attorneys general reached a settlement to clear Paramount's blockbuster $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
• State attorneys general who sued to block the megamerger have reached an agreement, clearing a major legal hurdle for the media giants.
• The multi-billion-dollar deal combines two of the entertainment industry's most storied studios and streaming footprints under one roof.
• The transaction is positioned to take effect next month following the resolution of state antitrust challenges.
• The merger reshapes the global media landscape across film, broadcast television, and direct-to-consumer streaming platforms.
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- WATCH LIVE: Clouds, rain, cool weather this week
- Runtime
- 12:09
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Chief Meteorologist Matt Serwe discusses the gloomy weather ahead this week
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- Why Scorching Heat Waves Are Making Champagne More Alcoholic
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A summer of extreme heat waves across Europe is transforming France's most iconic vineyards, prompting regulators to loosen traditional champagne rules.
• French wine regulators have eased strict production rules after soaring summer temperatures impacted grape harvests.
• Intense heat waves accelerate grape ripening, causing natural sugar levels to spike and resulting in higher alcohol content.
• The shift is forcing winemakers to adapt historic blending and harvesting traditions to preserve signature flavor profiles.
• Climate research highlights how changing weather patterns are reshaping world-famous wine-growing regions across Europe.
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- USDA Announces Major Animal Cruelty Crackdown and New Protection Bureau
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The USDA is launching sweeping new federal regulations and mobilizing specialized law enforcement agents to crack down on animal cruelty, puppy mills, and illegal dogfighting.
• The USDA's law enforcement wing is rolling out a dedicated unit to target illicit dogfighting rings, unlicensed commercial breeders, and illegal animal import operations.
• Officials announced the creation of a new Animal Protection Bureau exclusively focused on animal welfare enforcement.
• The new regulations establish stricter breeder licensing, tighter surgical and dental oversight, and required documentation tracking cause of death.
• Federal leaders also signaled a broader push to phase out animal testing—particularly on primates—in favor of advanced biometric and human-based testing alternatives.
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- Sec. Duffy on Major Airport Outages: Fiber Cut Disrupts Flights Across Northeast
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A severed fiber-optic line triggered widespread ground stops and cascading flight delays across major Northeast airports Monday, prompting Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to address vulnerabilities in FAA telecommunications.
• An Amtrak construction crew in New Jersey accidentally cut a fiber-optic cable, causing a critical telecommunications outage across the regional air traffic network.
• The disruption forced ground stops and ground delays at major travel hubs including Newark Liberty, JFK, LaGuardia, and Philadelphia International.
• Federal officials reported that Philadelphia TRACON lost its primary circuit, and backup systems were compromised by the severed cable.
• Addressing reporters, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted: "We know these problems can happen. We know these cuts can happen."
• Duffy emphasized that completely overhauling the FAA's telecommunications architecture and replacing aging equipment requires signi...
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- Council Bluffs Teen Awarded Carnegie Medal for Saving Father From Knife Attack
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A Council Bluffs teenager has received one of the nation's highest honors for civilian heroism after stepping in to save his father from an armed attacker.
• Erik Opal was named a recipient of the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Heroism, awarded to individuals who risk their lives to rescue others.
• The incident happened in December when Opal's father entered a vacant property he owns and was confronted by a man armed with a hunting knife.
• Hearing the struggle, Erik dialed 911 while rushing into the house, tackled the attacker, and held him down with his father until police arrived.
• Erik suffered a laceration during the struggle, and his father survived multiple stab wounds after being hospitalized.
• Alongside the medal, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awards Opal a financial grant in recognition of his bravery.
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- Body Discovered Inside Omaha Home Following House Fire, Authorities Say
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Omaha authorities are investigating after firefighters discovered a body inside a residence while responding to a house fire Monday morning.
• Omaha Fire Department crews were dispatched to a home near 97th and Maple streets just before 11 a.m. Monday.
• Firefighters arrived to find smoke pouring from the rear of the structure and brought the blaze under control within 15 minutes.
• While searching the interior of the home, crews located a deceased person inside.
• OFD investigators are working to determine the cause and origin of the fire, while Omaha Police lead the death investigation.
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- Omaha Public Schools classrooms have gone weeks without air conditioning, parents say
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Sydney Babb interviewed the COO of Omaha Public Schools after reports that classrooms in the district have gone weeks without working air conditioning.
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- Matt Rhule Humbled at Penn State: 'Go Back to Scout Team, Punk' #Shorts
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule had the media room laughing as he recalled the hilarious way he was humbled during his playing days at Penn State.
• Rhule remembered getting a sack against Temple and landing on the front page of the local newspaper.
• Riding high the next week, he walked into the Penn State locker room only to find a white scout team jersey hanging in his locker.
• Rhule joked about the old-school reality check: "Go back to the scout team, punk."
• The Husker coach reflected on how learning where you stand through hard work shaped his coaching philosophy.
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- Title
- Dozens of Farmers Rally to Harvest Crops for Neighbor Battling Brain Cancer
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- In Hillsboro, dozens of farmers and community members rallied together with a convoy of trucks to harvest an entire beet crop for a lifelong neighbor battling stage four brain cancer.
• Nearly 80 trucks and farmers of all ages rolled into the fields to support Bill Cotton, a devoted husband, father of five, and lifelong farmer.
• Bill was diagnosed in the spring with stage four glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, uprooting his family with ongoing chemotherapy and medical treatments.
• Known as the first person to lend a hand when neighbors are in need, the community turned out in full force to ensure Bill didn't have to carry the harvest alone.
• Neighbor by neighbor and row by row, the small-town ag community finished the entire beet harvest in an unforgettable show of support and solidarity.
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- Title
- SCAM SCHOOL
- Runtime
- 5:01
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- How to spot fraudulent links and attachments.
