Pope Francis on Sunday appealed to Myanmar’s military leaders to allow aid to reach displaced, hungry people who have fled fighting since the Feb. 1 …
$20M project to change entrance to Omaha’s national airport
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Work has begun on nearly $30 million in renovation projects that will change the entrance to Omaha’s Eppley Airfield and upgrade …
At Least 15 Die in Multiple Attacks Near US-Mexico Border
Gunmen aboard a number of vehicles staged attacks in several neighborhoods in the Mexican border city of Reynosa on Saturday, and at least 15 people …
Washington Post PROMOTES writer who said white women ‘lucky Black people are calling them Karen and not seeking revenge’
A WASHINGTON Post writer who tweeted that white women were “lucky” black people were “just calling them Karens instead of calling for revenge” has just …
‘Succession’s’ Nicholas Braun, ‘Coda’s’ Emilia Jones to Star in ‘Cat Person,’ from Studiocanal, Imperative
European film-TV group Studiocanal is teaming with Imperative Entertainment to make psychological thriller “Cat Person,” based on the short story by Kristen Roupenian which was …
Richard and Demi Weitz Wrap Quarantunes Zoom Series With Five-Hour, Four-Hanky Farewell
The Quarantunes series of Zoom concerts that entertained industry insiders during the worst of the pandemic lockdown and raised more than $26 million for charity …
Florida Rep. Wasserman Schultz nearly struck in Pride parade crash that kills at least 1: reports – Fox News
A pickup truck driver slammed into spectators at a Florida Pride parade on Saturday evening – narrowly missing U.S. Rep. Deborah Wasserman Schultz and leaving …
Saharan dust tracker 2021 today LIVE: Map shows Florida will be hit by storm cloud that may spark Covid-like symptoms
A HUGE “Saharan dust cloud” is hitting parts of Florida this weekend. The plume is expected to dampen storm activity but worsen air pollution. This …
‘Manchurian Tiger’ Takes Top Prize at Shanghai Film Festival
Dark comedy film “Manchurian Tiger” won the top prize, the Golden Goblet, Saturday at the 24th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival. “Manchurian Tiger,” …
2 hit by truck, 1 killed at Pride parade in Wilton Manors – WPLG Local 10
WILTON MANORS, Fla. – One man was killed and another injured when they were run over by a pickup truck as the Stonewall Pride Parade …
Steven M. Sipple: Even in quiet of early summer, Austin seeks ways to improve bottom line
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Sen. Ron Johnson was heckled during Juneteenth speech in Wisconsin – Business Insider
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson stalled the passing of making Juneteenth a holiday. He conceded his efforts on Tuesday and the effort unanimously passed in the …
In Response to Recent Mass Shootings, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Signs 3 Gun Reform Laws, Allows Cities to Enact Their Own Local Laws
<!– –> JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed three gun reform bills into law on Saturday, which expanded background checks, …
Jim Acosta Hates to Use the Word Bullsh*t, Brian Stelter Can’t Disprove Invisible Ghosts, in Segment About Fox News
Jim Acosta hates to use the word bullshit, he said on Saturday, because he’s an “old-school guy.” But Fox News airs “crazy nonsense” so, we …
One Dead, 1 in Critical Condition After Pickup Truck Plowed Through Crowd at South Florida Pride Parade
[embedded content] A pickup truck drove into a crowd of spectators at an LGBTQ Pride event in Wilton Manors, Florida. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis …
Mark Levin Claims Arrested Capitol Rioters ‘Would Be Treated Actually Better’ at Guantanamo Bay
Fox News’ Mark Levin claimed Saturday that the protesters who have been arrested for participating in the Jan. 6 insurrection “are being treated like they are terrorists …
GOP Senator Who Blocked Juneteenth Bill Last Year Shows Up at Milwaukee Celebration and It Did Not Go Well
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) got a less-than-warm welcome at Milwaukee’s Juneteenth festivities Saturday, drawing boos and jeers from attendees, angry …
Biden’s first foreign trip only showcased his own weakness – New York Post
“We’ve gotten a lot of business done on this trip,” Joe Biden declared in Geneva, the final stop on his first overseas tour as president. …
Thober’s new Shelton home as lots of room for everyone to grow
{{featured_button_text}} .tnt-restrict-img-3301fd70-d0a9-11eb-b7b6-335d5ec6caeb { max-width: 787px; } The kitchen and living room are the heart of the main floor, which has the master suite, laundry facilities …
Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon and Callie Khouri Recall the Life-Altering Experience of ‘Thelma & Louise’ at 30th Anniversary Screening
The ending of “Thelma & Louise” stands as one of Hollywood’s most epic finales, but for screenwriter Callie Khouri, writing the scene was simply a …
Rep. Jim Clyburn Tells CNN Marjorie Taylor Greene Doesn’t Believe ‘The Stuff She’s Saying’ About Jan. 6 Insurrection
Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) theorized Saturday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and other Republicans “would love to see this country turn against each …
Macy Gray Says “It’s Time” For A New American Flag That Represents “All Of Us” In Juneteenth Op-Ed
On Saturday, Macy Gray published an op-ed, calling for a redesign of the American flag. She opened the piece, penned for Market Watch, by observing …
‘Fargo’ Reunion: Frances McDormand Reveals That Marge Gunderson Almost Attended an Anti-Abortion Protest
While the famous opening text in “Fargo” states that the story of the film was based on true events, it turns out that the Coen …
How Americans Are Celebrating Juneteenth This Year – NPR
People watch the Juneteenth Parade in historic Galveston, Texas on Saturday — where 156 years ago news reached the city that slavery had been abolished. …
First Dog Champ dies: Tributes to Joe and Jill Biden’s dog – making Major the only presidential pet left
PRESIDENT Biden has paid a poignant tribute to his family’s beloved pet German Shepherd Champ, after he died on Saturday. The president and first lady …
Covid news latest – UK ‘now officially under third coronavirus wave’ as Delta variant outbreaks hit 80% of England
TWO MORE COVID DEATHS IN SCOTLAND Scotland has recorded two coronavirus deaths and 1,209 new cases in the past 24 hours, the Scottish Government has …
QAnon Believers Suggest Secret Message Behind Announcement of Biden Dog Champ’s Death – Newsweek
President Joe Biden and the first lady announced on Saturday the passing of the family dog Champ, a 13-year-old German Shepherd who died peacefully at …
PHOTOS: Juneteenth Music Festival parade, June 19, 2021
The Juneteenth Music Festival returned to the Denver neighborhood of Five Points for its 10th anniversary. The June 18-20 event included live music, food, family-friendly …
NC County’s YouTube Video Removed for Medical Misinformation
Following the removal of a YouTube upload from Henderson County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina on Wednesday for medical misinformation, the board voted Friday …
Biden Goes to Church Amid Bishops Challenge on Abortion
President Joe Biden went to church Saturday in his hometown a day after U.S. Roman Catholic bishops issued a challenge to him over his support …
WHO Scientist: COVID Booster Shot Might Not Be Necessary
As some governments and pharmaceutical officials prepare for COVID booster shots targeting more-infectious virus variants, health authorities say it is too early to tell if …
Four scenes from this year’s Western Conservative Summit
The Western Conservative Summit is an annual gathering of conservatives that typically takes over the Colorado Convention Center for two days each summer. This year …
Chaz Ebert Amplifies Black Voices and Stories With Inaugural Black Writers Week on RogerEbert.com
When Chaz Ebert decided to have Black Writers Week on RogerEbert.com, she chose mid-June dates to coincide with the same week as Juneteenth. Upon this …
Jim Acosta Awards Tucker Carlson ‘Bullsh*t Factory Employee of the Month’: ‘Congrats, Tucker…No One Bullsh*ts Like You When It Comes to the Insurrection’
<!– –> CNN’s Jim Acosta has been mockingly referring to Fox News as the “bullshit factory” as a criticism of their coverage of the aftermath …
The Ratification Debate: A Standing Army vs. the Militias
[This passage is excerpted from Murray N. Rothbard’s Conceived in Liberty, vol. 5, The New Republic: 1784–1791.] One of the most important aspects of the proposed Constitution …
Remembering Champ Biden: The president’s beloved German shepherd was a ‘sweet, good boy’ – The Washington Post
By Maura Judkis, Win McNamee Getty Images Champ, a 13-year-old German shepherd belonging to President Biden and first lady Jill Biden, has died. Champ, the …
‘What a F*cking Failure’: Former US Ethics Chief DESTROYS Biden in Massive Tweetstorm For His Administration Hiring Children of Top Aides
A former top U.S. government ethics watchdog — who served in that post under former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump — is sounding off …
Colorado Dem Gov. Polis Signs 3 Gun Bills into Law
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Saturday signed three of six gun bills passed in the latest legislative session into law. The Denver Post reported the …
Highly-contagious Delta variant likely to become dominant in US, CDC director says. Latest COVID-19 updates – USA TODAY
The coronavirus pandemic continues to wane in many parts of the U.S., but the spread of the highly-contagious Delta variant among the unvaccinated could pose …
6 Bike the Bluff cyclists critically injured in Show Low after truck driver plows into race before being shot by police
SIX Bike the Bluff cyclists have been critically injured after a truck driver plowed into the race and fled before being shot by police. The …
Caroline Crouch murder latest – Babis Anagnostopoulos wears BULLETPROOF VEST to court as he’s charged over death of wife
CAROLINE CROUCH DIED ‘IN AGONY’ AS ‘KILLER’ HUSBAND STRANGLED HER TO DEATH FOR FIVE MINUTES, CORONER REVEALS TRAGIC Caroline Crouch died in “agony” as her …
France Televisions Unveils Animated Slate at Annecy
France’s public broadcaster France Televisions confirmed its status as one of Europe’s biggest financiers of animation during the Annecy festival where it unveiled its wide-ranging …
Tropical Storm Claudette Rains Flood Gulf Coast
Thunderstorms and high winds on the east side of Tropical Storm Claudette battered the Florida panhandle and much of Alabama on Saturday, as the weather …
Biden threatened with communion ban over position on abortion
US bishops vote to stop pro-choice Catholics receiving eucharist Roman Catholic bishops in the US have voted to press ahead with moves that could result …
Marvin Gaye Drive Unveiled in Detroit Ahead of Juneteenth Festivities
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s seminal album “What’s Going On,” a street in Detroit has been named “Marvin Gaye Drive.” The …
US Law Student Found Killed in Russia, Suspect Arrested
Russian news reports said searchers Saturday found the body of an American student who went missing several days earlier and that a man has been …
Ted Cruz tweets Juneteeth message: ‘A special celebration’ – Fox News
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Saturday shared a celebratory message for Juneteenth, a new federal holiday, celebrating the emancipation of Black slaves after the Civil …
Denver weather: A chance for showers, hail and thunderstorms this weekend
Showers and thunderstorms will roll eastward out of the mountains this afternoon, moving across the Eastern Plains where there’s a chance for severe storms. Severe …
EU founding father Robert Schuman moves a step closer to sainthood
Pope Francis gives ‘venerable’ status to post-war French statesman and supporter of European unity Robert Schuman, a French statesman who was an early advocate for …
Two Rivers offering COVID-19 vaccines to 12 and older
{{featured_button_text}} KEARNEY — Two Rivers Public Health Department will give free COVID-19 vaccines to anyone ages 12 and older at the following sites and times …
Under Trump, Juneteenth was marred by controversy — with Biden, it’s a federal holiday – CNBC
(L-R) Ninety-four-year-old activist and retired educator Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, speaks with U.S. President Joe Biden after he signed the Juneteenth …
June 26 is Curtis Aggies Day
CURTIS, Neb. – All Curtis Aggies high school and college alumni, along with former faculty, staff and administrators and friends are invited to the Curtis …
Why Joe Biden Is Keeping the Cap on SALT Deductions
When the Trump administration pushed capping the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes (SALT), the plan was billed as a way to punish …
Kids can learn about Earth, solar system at Kearney Area Children’s Museum
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Tropical Storm Claudette drenches regions of Gulf Coast; threats of flooding, tornadoes continue – USA TODAY
Tropical Storm Claudette drenched coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama with heavy rain as it moved inland early Saturday, threatening flash floods, high winds …
Challenger Crew Likely Survived Explosion Before Plunge to Earth
The Space Shuttle Challenger crew likely survived the explosion on board until their capsule plunged into the Atlantic Ocean, according to a new book about …
Driver hospitalized after semi rolls Thursday north of Minden
{{featured_button_text}} MINDEN — A semi driver was taken to the Kearney County Hospital Thursday morning after the semi-tractor trailer he was driving rolled in northern …
Bill Maher Says White People ‘Very Confused’ by Juneteenth Holiday: ‘Do We Barbecue? Is There a Mattress Sale?’
<!– –> Bill Maher joked about the new federal holiday Juneteenth, signed into law on Thursday of this week by President Joe Biden. Juneteenth marks …
The Real Problem With Globalization
Few ideas today are more unfashionable than globalization. Across the ideological spectrum, a once-robust consensus about the liberating power of free trade and financial markets …
Widdowed Kearney father of four looks at life differently after losing wife to ALS
{{featured_button_text}} .tnt-restrict-img-4571bc18-d0b1-11eb-b641-1b1486d7a46c { max-width: 1170px; } David Salyer and his children posed for this photo last fall. From left are Jocelyn, 7; Haven, 11; Peregrine, …
Give blood on July 12 at Youth Activity Center and help trauma patients
LEXINGTON, Nebraska (June 18, 2021) — Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthypeople can give. The community is encouraged to donate blood on July …
US Triples Vaccines for Taiwan With 2.5M-Dose Shipment
The United States will ship 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan on Saturday, a senior administration official told Reuters, more than tripling Washington’s previous …
MSNBC’s Frank Figliuzzi: Tucker Carlson’s Either Ignorant or Trying to Deceive the Public on Jan 6 Inside Job Conspiracy
Frank Figliuzzi shot down Tucker Carlson’s conspiracy theory that January 6th was somehow an “inside job” during a Friday night appearance 11th Hour with Brian …
Severe heat and drought are the hallmarks of a changing west – The Washington Post
LAKE OROVILLE, Calif. – The work had to be done quickly as water vanished to vapor in the early summer heat. Hauling giant houseboats, some …
Jurors take a close look at arrest video of suspected Oxford sex trafficker
{{featured_button_text}} Corey O’Brien, left, with the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office questions Furnas County Sheriff Sergeant Alex Huntley about locations labeled on an aerial map in …
Inaugural Annecy Residency Program Delivers Three Projects To Market
Conceived in 2019 and fielding its first call for projects at last year’s edition, Annecy’s Festival Residency program bore fruit this year, shepherding three projects …
The Case for a New Globalization
John Maynard Keynes: The world’s economic outlook Keynes’s scathing critique, with the unassuming title The Economic Consequences of the Peace, became a sensation, running through …
Nebraska to offer additional payments for 2019 flood relief
Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska will pay out public assistance beyond what it normally offers to local governments hit by the 2019 floods. The Nebraska Emergency …
Why the Regime’s Regulatory Power Is a Standing Threat to America
Whenever some foreign regime that is independent of the U.S. Empire goes after dissenters, U.S. officials trot out the First Amendment to show how different …
The kids are finally out of the house, and parents are feeling separation anxiety – NBC News
Aurélie Azoug took a seat in her office, breathing in the silence. It was the day she had fantasized about for months — one she …
Trump’s influence on Republicans faces key test in Michigan – NBC News
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s poll numbers aren’t what they used to be, and she’s provided fodder for critics who see her failing …
Modern China’s First Diplomats
When Chinese diplomats arrived in New York in 1971, they might as well have landed on another planet. The United Nations had just transferred China’s …
Biden says Delta variant is ‘particularly dangerous for young people’ – Business Insider
President Joe Biden warned Friday that Delta, a coronavirus variant first discovered in India, poses an increased threat to unvaccinated Americans. “It is a variant …
Shoe drive for feral cat problem starts in Kearney
{{featured_button_text}} KEARNEY — Today (Saturday) through Thursday, Kearney Rescue Cats is collecting old shoes to raise money to safely trap, sterilize and release feral cats …
Ben Shapiro Roundly Mocked for Complaining That No NYC Candidate Said They Would Ban… Crime
During the New York City Democratic mayoral primary debate on Wednesday, candidates were asked what they would ban if elected. Their responses ranged from sugary …
‘The Revenant’ Producer Keith Redmon Out at Anonymous Content (EXCLUSIVE)
Keith Redmon is out after nearly two decades at Anonymous Content, Variety has learned. The manager and producer was a prominent figure at the company, …
Texas Gov. Abbott Fulfills Promise, Vetoes State Legislature Funding
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, on Friday fulfilled a promise to Democrats who walked out to prevent passage of an elections bill – he vetoed a portion …
Saharan dust tracker 2021 today LIVE – Map shows South Florida will be hit by storm cloud that ‘will turn skies orange’
NASA SAYS CLIMATE CHANGE WILL CAUSE MORE DUST STORMS Climate change will drive more frequent and intense dust storms off Africa, according to a new …
Saharan dust tracker 2021 today LIVE – Map shows South Florida will be hit by storm cloud that ‘will turn skies orange’
NASA SAYS CLIMATE CHANGE WILL CAUSE MORE DUST STORMS Climate change will drive more frequent and intense dust storms off Africa, according to a new …
Shocking TikTok vid shows teen, 18, being ‘groped on boobs and arms’ through gap in the seat on Spirit Airlines flight
A TIKTOK video shows an older man groping a woman aboard a Spirit Airlines flight – and the teen says no one intervened. “The man …