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- ITZEL LUNA Los Angeles Times
As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.
- MEDHA SINGH, ECHO WANG and NOEL RANDEWICH Reuters
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking a $1.75 trillion valuation in its forthcoming initial public offering. How far into the stratosphere is that?
- Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly Reuters
Tehran said it responded to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire.
- Aljazeera - AJ+
US President Donald Trump says the US is having “very good conversations” with Iran and says he’s optimistic a deal can still be done.
- USA Today - Vertical
April 15-20 is full of tragedy including the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.
- Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency
Do you think you can beat the stock market? Of course, Wall Street is not ruled by individual trading bets. The shocking headline: 79% of all active large-cap U.S. equity funds underperformed the S&P 500!
- SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
"How do I check that it's not a hoax?" Ari Hodara, 58, said after organizers called him following the draw at a Paris auction house.
The Trump administration is expected to begin accepting refund claims for tariffs that US President Donald Trump collected unlawfully. In a court filing, US Customs and Border Protection announced it has completed the initial phase of the refund system, known as CAPE. This system will group …
Ticketmaster was established in 1976 and merged with Live Nation in 2010. The company now controls of 86% of the market for concerts.
Prediction market volumes surged in early 2026, with Kalshi and Polymarket recording $60B year-to-date, already exceeding all of 2025's $51B total. Bernstein projects $240B in 2026 volume, up 370% year over year, and estimates markets could reach $1 trillion annually within four years. Kalsh…
Tribes exempt from state fuel taxes can sell for much less than competing stations.
Time to look up stargazers. There's another comet coming our way.
The April 15 tax deadline is here — and millions of people have yet to file in what's been a challenging tax season for many.
Regardless of age, when I talk to people about their financial lives, the word retirement usually comes up. If they are over 50, the question is: “Can I retire?" But if they are younger, it becomes, "Will I ever retire?”
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Brennan Dolan, cultural resources team lead and tribal liaison for the Iowa Department of Transportation, discusses the “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series t the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Barry Jurgensen, Midwest regional manager of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, discusses the story of John Williamson in Council Bluffs during a presentation at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Brennan Dolan, cultural resources team lead and tribal liaison for the Iowa Department of Transportation, discusses the Underground Railroad's connection to America 250 themes at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The Iowa Senate approved a bill 42-5 to allow the state to license up to 10 medical cannabidiol dispensaries — double the current allotment.
The Senate passed legislation, sending it to the House, creating a legal and regulatory framework for underground hydrogen extraction on a 32-15 vote with two Democrats joining Republicans in support.
The company, which was founded in Le Mars, announced Wednesday a "reimagination of its iconic blue-furred mascot." There have been seven different "Blue Bunny" logos in the history of Wells Enterprises.
Mason Silverthorn likes to make up songs in the basement of his family's home in Le Mars. With his drum set, keyboard and guitar, he knocks out some notes.
As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.
Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks.
Suspects were accused of staging fake bear attacks in luxury cars and seeking almost $142,000 in payouts from insurance companies.
They long exposed the inner workings of some of America's most spectacular cases, but also drew criticism of creating a media circus.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
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A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.
The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.
A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.
A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.
The Iowa Senate approved a bill 42-5 to allow the state to license up to 10 medical cannabidiol dispensaries — double the current allotment.
The Senate passed legislation, sending it to the House, creating a legal and regulatory framework for underground hydrogen extraction on a 32-15 vote with two Democrats joining Republicans in support.
A new campaign ad from Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra stresses his proposal to “lower and freeze property taxes.”
Legislation to eliminate certain higher education support programs will head to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk after passage through the Iowa Senate.