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Red Light Therapy Gains Popularity in Omaha  – The Omaha News

By Bayleigh Koch OMAHA, Neb. – Red light therapy is becoming a growing wellness trend nationwide, and more Omaha residents are turning to it for skin care, recovery and overall wellness.  At Beem Light Sauna in Omaha, customers can book full-body red light sessions alongside infrared sauna treatments. Assistant manager Kyler Eggspuehler said most clients come in looking for

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Movie Reviews

A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor: Tom Noonan (1951-2026)

I met Tom Noonan in 2008, on the 2 train in Brooklyn, heading back into Manhattan after speaking to a film history class at Brooklyn College. There were maybe 40 people on the train, standing and sitting. I was seated on a bench near the middle of the car. Perched on a bench at the

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Movie Reviews

HBO’s “Rooster” is Almost an Endearing Comedy

“Rooster” could be considered the third entry in what I’ll refer to as Bill Lawrence’s “Likable White Guy Failing Upward” Trilogy, assuming, of course, that he stops at three. The first was “Ted Lasso,” which was co-created by Lawrence, Joe Kelly, Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis and famously focused on an American football coach hired

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A New Cup of Tea: The Best Murder Mysteries You Haven’t Seen

Are you a murder mystery aficionado looking for a new show? Ever wanted to get into murder mystery TV shows, but don’t know where to start?  I’m here to solve that mystery for you. Along with my family, I have watched so, so many murder mysteries, of a variety of sub-genres, delving deep into British

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Omaha News

Tensions continue to grow between state lawmakers and local advocates over the implementation of medical marijuana in Nebraska.  – The Omaha News

By Rhett Ashton Uleman Medical marijuana was passed by voters with a 70% margin in 2024. However,  Fourteen months later, no operational in-state dispensary system has been implemented, leaving Nebraskans without a legal way to obtain the medication.  Current delays in implementation, paired with pending state regulatory developments, are raising concerns for patients seeking cannabis to treat

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First-time college tax filers urged to avoid common mistakes ahead of April 15 deadline – The Omaha News

By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb. — As tax season approaches, college students filing independently for the first time may find themselves navigating more questions than answers.  Accountant Aaron Hill said many first-time filers make avoidable mistakes that can delay refunds or create unnecessary stress.  “The most common mistake I see first time filers make is, for one,

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Omaha housing market heats up as demand rises, homes sell quickly – The Omaha News

By Ella Alberts Omaha’s housing market is moving at a rapid pace in early 2026, with some homes selling within hours and prices continuing to climb compared with a decade ago. ‘For sale’ signs are not staying up for long.   According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ All-Transactions House Price Index, home values in

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Omaha musicians turn to social media to grow audiences beyond the stage – The Omaha News

By Sam Eckler OMAHA, Neb. – For many independent artists, the best way to grow a music career is no longer under stage lights, but on a smartphone screen.  As Omaha’s music scene evolves, local artists are turning to platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to build audiences and share their work. Short-form videos, livestreams and behind-the-scenes studio clips have

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Movie Reviews

How “The Testament of Ann Lee” Subverts Cinema’s Lineage of Cult Leaders

Ever since Niall MacGinnis ordered his devil worshippers—among them malevolent ghouls and spirits—to do his bidding in 1957’s “Night of the Demon,” cinema has had its fair share of egotistical male cult leaders. From Sidney Blackmer in the satanic double act of “Rosemary’s Baby” and Orson Welles’ bespectacled coven leader in “Necromancy” to a literally

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A new partnership between UNMC and UNO is creating a clearer path for future nurses in Nebraska. – The Omaha News

By Madelyn Schmidt Reporter Madelyn Schmidt explains how the program is designed to strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce.   Two University of Nebraska campuses are expanding their partnership to better serve students and communities across the state.   UNMC and UNO have formed an early admission pathway aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s nursing workforce.  “UNMC is a campus that thrive on

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