Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:00am
Sometimes, the nostalgia a bite of food conjures is as strong as the flavor of the food itself.
Though that might seem kind of deep for a pizza place called “Shredders,” named after the shiny, evil ninja in the 1990s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” cartoon, I think it fits.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:00am
Firstly, regardless of what was seen or known as needed for the civic health of the population of the United States, the handling of the COVID pandemic by our government and the media was mildly atrocious – and the media and government continue to fail the citizens. That isn’t to say that back in 2020 there wasn’t a great and express need to quarantine the spread of the virus, and that people didn’t ‘‘try their best,” so to speak.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:00am
Today’s children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more sought after and well paid. They may even see a surplus of housing to make their lives even easier after recent shortages.
An abundance of young workers will turn into an undersupply by 2040, with better pay and a surplus of housing, demographers predict. Immigration and artificial intelligence are wild cards, and young workers will still be saddled with taxes to support aging boomers for a while.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:00am
The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits.
In 2025, companies such as DoorDash, Lyft and Uber had the most workers receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits among all major employers, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. This marks a major shift from 2020, when an earlier GAO survey found that Walmart and McDonald’s took the top spots for SNAP recipients.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:00am
On a warm, rainy July afternoon in the village of Hordville, a farmer, banker and local mayor all walk into a bar.
These friends and staples of the community gather over a round of beers at a large table near the center of the bar. Around them, the walls painted with maroons, greens and yellows provide a splash of color as hearty laughs bounce off lofted ceilings. Historic village photos adorn the bar with reminders of Hordville’s past.
Well ahead of the evening rush, the bar is milling with people, mostly area farmers who came in out of the rain.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:00am
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced an initiative Thursday for veterans to quickly obtain commercial driver’s licenses, as the administration attempts to fill vacancies in the industry after pausing license renewals for foreign-born truck drivers.
“The radical left wants more jobs for illegal aliens and more migrants (in) 18-wheelers, and (the) Trump administration wants safer roads and more jobs for the American veteran,” Trump said.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:00am
HONG KONG (AP) — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. Beijing quickly accused the U.S. of protectionism.
The measures are likely to test relations with Beijing ahead of a planned U.S. visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in September. China dominates the global market for humanoid robots with an estimated market share of roughly 85%.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:00am
A Pizza Hut in southwest Pennsylvania was recently highlighted for preserving its retro 1990s appearance, even as hundreds of other locations have closed across the United States.
For locals and nostalgic onlookers, this specific restaurant in Irwin, Pennsylvania – whose faded outdoor murals feature the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and New Kids on the Block – offers more than just a place to grab a stuffed-crust pizza. It represents a powerful window into how human beings interact with the past.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 12:00am
The number of cases of cyclosporiasis — a parasitic infection linked to contaminated water or food that causes severe intestinal issues — has more than doubled to over 4,173 cases across 41 states this week, up from the 1,645 confirmed cases in 34 states reported last week by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cyclosporiasis causes symptoms that include watery or “explosive” diarrhea, nausea and stomach cramps. The surge in cases had made 2026 the worst year for the infection on record.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 12:00am
Prior to beginning this review and essay, you, Dear Reader, should be forewarned of strong spoilers to director Christopher Nolan’s recent and somewhat controversial film, “The Odyssey.” I am a story and movie enthusiast myself, and as such, oftentimes I like to experience things before anyone tells me about them.