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UnitedHealth says it is facing DOJ investigation over Medicare billing practices

67% Center coverage: 173 sources

UnitedHealth Group revealed Thursday it is facing a Justice Department investigation over its Medicare billing practices. It comes after the Wall Street Journal reported in May that the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into the health-care giant over possible Medicare fraud. In response at the time, the company said it stands “by the integrity of our Medicare Advantage program.”UnitedHealth · United States See the Story

Omaha man sentenced to prison for production of child pornography

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Brown told the minor he was 19 years old, but at the time, he was a 33-year-old registered sex offender.Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha See the Story

New Jersey Little Leaguer Cleared to Play After Being Suspended for ‘Unsportsmanlike’ Bat Flip

54% Center coverage: 85 sources

WOODBURY, N.J. (AP) — The 12-year-old Little Leaguer who faced suspension from his team’s first state tournament game for flipping his bat after hitting a game…Baseball · Woodbury See the Story

Completely Kids After-School Program Federal Funding Unfrozen, Weeks Before School Starts

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Completely, Kids faced a $350,000 federal funding freeze, risking reduced care and programming for 3,000 students in Omaha. Nebraska lawmakers intervened to release the funds, highlighting their importance for after-school programs. Despite securing current funding, concerns about future financial stability remain for Completely Kids and its support for working-class familiesCompletely Kids, which serves about 3,000 students across 16 locations …Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha See the Story

Authorities confirm two cyclists died while on RAGBRAI route

80% Center coverage: 10 sources

The two deaths happened on Monday and Tuesday, officials say.See the Story

GRAPHIC: Mom told deputies that ‘demons’ made her cut her son’s throat while he slept, sheriff says

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A mom in Minnesota is accused of attempting to cut her child’s throat and telling investigators that demons made her do it.Minnesota · Minnesota Read Article

LPS prepares for potential loss of some federal funds in 2025-26 school year

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

LPS said it’s identified potential cuts totaling about $8.2 million that could affect this upcoming school year.Lincoln, Nebraska · Lincoln Read Article

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