Editorial

On The Dementia Crisis In The US

Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 10:30pm

The number of Americans over the age of 65 is rising quickly. In the past century, it has grown at nearly five times the rate of the rest of the population and is now approaching 60 million people. That includes about 15.5 million added since 2010. This is good news for the widening community of people who are enjoying happy, healthy golden years.

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Has A Mass Exodus Begun?

Published by josie@omahadail... on Mon, 01/01/2024 - 5:00am

A recent census report is out, and it doesn’t look too good for the state. It appears that Nebraska may indeed not be for everyone after all. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the trend of more people leaving the state than coming into Nebraska is not only continuing but growing. Since 2010, the number of people with a bachelor’s degree or more leaving verses those with the same education levels entering the state has increased every year fostering the term “brain drain”.

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Gov. Pillen’s Plan Prevents 150,000 Children From Receiving Supplemental Nutrition Funds

Published by josie@omahadail... on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 5:00am

Adequate nutrition is crucial to a child’s physical and mental health, cognitive and social development, and academic performance. Unfortunately, food insecurity is a common problem in Nebraska, and many children have inadequate daily food intake.

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On The Suffering Of Palestinians

Published by josie@omahadail... on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 5:00am

The scale and sheer horror of the war in Gaza has rightly captured the world’s attention. But surging violence in the occupied West Bank should sound the alarm too. Last year was the bloodiest since 2005. This year is worse. Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, has called the situation “potentially explosive”, warning of the intensification of violence and severe discrimination against Palestinians.

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Write Your Ultimate Love Letter (It’s Not What You Think It Is)!

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 3:00am

Love letters come in various forms, from heartfelt handwritten notes to digital messages that express deep affection. However, there is one love letter often overlooked—a love letter that speaks beyond our mortal existence and ensures the well-being of those we hold dear.

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License Plate Readers Merit More Scrutiny

Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 4:00am

Privacy is not what it used to be in this country.

Technology keeps chipping away at the boundary between public and private, as we invite companies to share our homes and monitor our communications.

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My Brief Chat With ChatGPT 4 On The Pitfalls Of Year-End Predictions

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 2:00am

December brings the barrage of an inescapable seasonal ritual.

Of course, I’m talking about the tendency for people—many perhaps too woozy on eggnog — to try to sum up the previous year and/or predict the year ahead.

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The Man With The Legendary Initials

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 12/18/2023 - 2:00am

Here in eastern Nebraska, we are secondary players when it comes to Presidential politics.

While the Omaha airwaves are packed with political ads, they don’t mean a thing if you live west of the river.

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On Biden And Pharma Patents

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 12/15/2023 - 2:00am

While the press frets about Donald Trump establishing the Fourth Reich, President Biden is rewriting laws to arrogate sweeping power for himself. On Thursday the Administration threatened to seize patents of drugs and other innovations, which could be its most economically destructive executive act to date.

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Why Taxes Could Be Higher in Retirement: A Comprehensive Look

Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 12/14/2023 - 4:00am

Retirement is often seen as a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. However, many retirees are surprised to discover that their tax burden doesn’t necessarily decrease in their golden years. Several factors can contribute to higher taxes in retirement, including changes in Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), the widower tax, lump sum distributions, tax code modifications, Social Security, legacy planning considerations, and the impending tax changes set to sunset in 2026.