This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
Category: Nebraska
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Tyson Foods to Shut Major Beef Facility in Nebraska
The processing plant, in Lexington, employs more than 3,000 workers. It is expected to close in January.
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Kayaking, Canoeing and Tubing in the Nebraska Sandhills
Deep in a sea of grass, you’ll find a surprising landscape of tiny towns, rolling dunes and sandy beaches nearly 1,000 miles from an ocean. Grab a tube.
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Costco Recalls Kirkland Prosecco, Citing Risk of Sudden Shattering
The retailer said the unopened bottles should be wrapped in paper towels and placed in a plastic bag before being discarded.
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Highlights of Warren Buffett’s Life
Mr. Buffett, 94, was crowned the “Oracle of Omaha” because of smart investments he made as the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway. He also made some mistakes.
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An Expedition, for Art and Nature
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of cranes converge in Nebraska. The phenomenon draws in artists, conservationists and curious friends alike.
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Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Pets, Cattle and Crops
The terminations, which hit agencies involved in protecting the nation’s food supply and agricultural products, could have long-lasting consequences, experts said.
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Taking Stock of the Great American Rail Trail
A pedal-powered tour through the geographic midpoint of the proposed 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail.
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‘Most Wanted’ Man Pleads Guilty in Cyberattack That Upended Vermont Hospital
Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, 37, of Ukraine, pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in two separate malware schemes that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses.
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First Came the Sports Betting Boom. Now Comes the Backlash.
In many U.S. states and across the world, regulators are cracking down on the sports gambling industry, citing harm to the public and, in some cases, to athletes.
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Supreme Court Skeptical of Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan
The New York Times – Business:The administration faced a conservative court that has insisted that government initiatives with major political and economic consequences be clearly authorized by Congress.