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Opinion

Diesel prices hurting farmers, but solution isn't simple | Jorge Lemus Encalada

Diesel prices are at record levels nationwide, and farmers have been hit especially hard.

What parents should know about vaccines this school year | Dr. Jerome Adams

A lot of parents are asking about vaccines for their school children this fall. 

Trump makes another push to help Russia beat Ukraine | New York Daily News

President Donald Trump’s affinity for his pal Vladimir Putin has now torpedoed new congressionally mandated sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. How low will Trump stoop to aid Putin?

Rand Paul's 'Six Penny Plan' can fix federal budget | Las Vegas Review-Journal

The federal government managed to become more fiscally inept during the past fiscal year, running a deficit of $2 trillion. That’s a $218 billion increase from the previous 12 months.

Gary Varvel for Oct 22, 2026

Russia ready to resume Ukraine peace talks in November as US pressures Kyiv

Russia says trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US could resume after 10 November, as Washington pressures Kyiv for a deal.

Can we defend America’s ideals while confronting its failures? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From land acknowledgments to neighborhood disagreements, the hosts examine how freedom, fairness and human dignity become meaningful through everyday choices.

The big surprise in the federal school voucher program | Mary Ellen Klas

Whether on purpose or by accident, the Trump administration’s new voucher program could do something it never promised to do: help public schools.

France’s fiscal mess has only one true solution | Bloomberg News

France’s crisis keeps getting more extreme, spilling over into broader protests that precipitated hundreds of millions of euros in damage and nearly 2,400 arrests. The country’s leaders are rightly focused on curtailing the violence. Yet as they seek ways to placate a frustrated populace, they must be careful not to make a bad fiscal situation worse.

Lessons from Hurricane Isaias must be learned fast | South Florida Sun Sentinel

That Hurricane Isaias didn’t ruin more lives or property is not because Florida got smarter about predicting windstorms. It’s because Florida got lucky.

ESPN is gambling with its credibility | Adam Minter

Nicole Noren spent 24 years at ESPN, much of that time producing award-winning investigative journalism on difficult topics, including human trafficking, sexual abuse, and concussions.

French Prime Minister vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has vowed a "massive" police deployment for the fresh demonstrations called for Saturday by the "Yellow Vest" movement. Facing angry lawmakers in parliament, Lecornu acknowledged that the security response had fallen short and promised a stronger approach ahe…

US: Hurricane Isaias Brings Powerful Winds And Heavy Rainfall to Fort Walton Beach.

Fort Walton Beach, United States - October 09, 2026 This footage shows hurricane Isaias battering Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA with powerful winds and heavy rainfall on October 9, 2026.

Letter: A worthwhile investment

I’m a Lincoln mom of five who has seen volleyball have a big impact on my daughter. Over the years, my husband and I have watched God use it to teach her how to receive instruction and how to be a good teammate, among many other attributes. For my kids and for every child in our community, I…

Editorials

Editorial, 9/27: Forget stadium idea. Move forward with Block 90 convention center

Imagine for a moment it's a fall Saturday and red-clan fans are bustling around Memorial Stadium.

Pillen's Palestinian comments sent wrong message; kudos for Flood | Editorial

At an event where combating antisemitism was the subject, stoking hate for another group of people sent the wrong message and ultimately was harmful.

Editorial, 4/19: The budget defined 2026 session, but senators need more than a Band-Aid

Friday marked the last day of the Nebraska Legislature's 2026 session when lawmakers adjourned sine die.

Local view: Renewing UNL’s commitment to serving Nebraska

Every February, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln pauses to celebrate Charter Day, a moment when we honor the vision that founded our university and recommit ourselves to the people we serve. First celebrated on Feb. 15, 1877, Charter Day has long been a public acknowledgment of the unique …

Columnists

Diesel prices hurting farmers, but solution isn't simple | Jorge Lemus Encalada

Diesel prices are at record levels nationwide, and farmers have been hit especially hard.

What parents should know about vaccines this school year | Dr. Jerome Adams

A lot of parents are asking about vaccines for their school children this fall. 

Trump makes another push to help Russia beat Ukraine | New York Daily News

President Donald Trump’s affinity for his pal Vladimir Putin has now torpedoed new congressionally mandated sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. How low will Trump stoop to aid Putin?

Rand Paul's 'Six Penny Plan' can fix federal budget | Las Vegas Review-Journal

The federal government managed to become more fiscally inept during the past fiscal year, running a deficit of $2 trillion. That’s a $218 billion increase from the previous 12 months.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: A worthwhile investment

I’m a Lincoln mom of five who has seen volleyball have a big impact on my daughter. Over the years, my husband and I have watched God use it to teach her how to receive instruction and how to be a good teammate, among many other attributes. For my kids and for every child in our community, I…

Letter: Stop running red lights

I’m so tired of seeing so many running red lights, especially when hearing of all the accidents in which someone is injured or killed. These people think they are more important than anyone else and having to wait one minute is so horrible they would rather risk other people’s lives. Maybe t…

Letter: Maintain integrity, trust for 4 more years

I urge voters to return Rachel Garver to the office of Lancaster County treasurer.

Letter: Anderson gets things done

I am writing to encourage your vote for Kristen Anderson for Clerk of the District Court of Lancaster County. Kristen is a person of high integrity and character. She is organized and gets things done. She looks for new ways to do things and to solve problems. 

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