True food allergic reactions cause anaphylaxis. Eating even a tiny bit of the allergenic food causes the patient to quickly develop symptoms that can include shortness of breath, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, throat swelling, passing out, and at times it can be fatal.

In June, the Wall Street Journal published a sobering review of social media outlets’ content protections for teens. Studies found that Instagram pushed adult content on teen accounts within minutes of their creation. After less than 20 minutes clicking on Instagram Reels with adult themes, account feeds were “dominated” by explicit content.

Everyone we know, meet, or pass in the grocery store has their own set of personal life experiences that are unique from our own. We all come from different places, have our own set of genetics, and have different parents or families, which is part of what makes us unique from each other. We can even have different experiences than our siblings who grow up in the same home as us.

Since their creation, social media platforms have connected people and communities. That connectivity is often positive. High school friends can reconnect after decades. Grandparents can see photos of loved ones who live far away. Yet we can’t ignore the dangers of these platforms, especially to our young people. When it comes to kids, safety should be the default. This week, my Senate colleagues and I passed two bills to better protect children and teenagers from these dangers online. We’ve seen the horror stories. Predators use social media to target kids online. Videos go viral that promote self-harm and eating disorders. Bullies spew hateful comments, destroying the mental health of our children. We must do better.

Dear Citizens of Cambridge, “Life is Good” I call upon you for action. Our elected city officials are in a legal battle with a local retail plant store over a simple zoning issue. We say a simply zoning issue because the city officials have the power and abilities to help resolve the issues but are instead choosing the most costly avenue of spending our tax dollars to fight this issue in court. Our beloved city will not thrive based on housing alone. We need local businesses and our city truly lacks opportunity for said business because of the lack of commercial property available. It is proven that we can in fact rezone areas to fit the needs of our citizens and prospective business owners. We ask you, citizens of Cambridge to take a drive to 42503 Wheatridge Drive in Cambridge and see for yourself the business that the city is currently opposing. Make the decision for yourself if this is of harm to our community or if it is a positive influence to our community. Then, voice your opinion to our city officials. “Life is Good” should apply to all our citizens and all of our businesses. Make your voice heard.

Hey parents! Ever wonder why playing with your child is so important? Well, let’s dive in and find out why having fun together is a big deal and how you can make the most of it. Building Bonds: Playing isn’t just about having a blast—it’s about making your bond with your child stronger. Whether you’re playing hide-and-seek, reading stories, or dancing in the living room, it’s all about connecting. Plus, it helps your child learn how to talk, share feelings, and understand others.

Pain in your mouth is diffi cult to ignore, especially when it affects everyday activities like speaking, eating, or sleeping. Here are some of the most common reasons to visit your dentist. The first sign to visit your dentist is a persistent toothache. Sometimes our teeth can hurt temporarily due to things like teeth whitening or sinus issues. However, if a toothache does not go away, or goes away and then comes back, this is a good sign to visit your dentist to identify the source of pain.

With summer temperatures heating up and gardens producing an abundance of great produce, you may be wondering how to keep the produce that you are not able to eat right away or share with others. Nebraska Extension can help says Kayla Hinrichs, Food, Nutrition and Health Extension Educator! Food.unl.edu/food-preservation is a great resource for all of your food preservation needs. You can learn about canning vegetables, fruits, tomatoes and tomato products, as well as pickles, jams and jellies, and meat, poultry and seafood. The website also has information on refrigerator and freezer storage, and drying food.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently came to Washington to address Congress. The Prime Minister’s remarks were an important reminder of the mutual interests our nations share. Supporting Israel means an end to the barbaric terrorist group Hamas. Supporting Israel is the best way to secure the release of the remaining hostages, including American citizens. Supporting Israel is also the best way to stop Iran’s dream of imposing radical Islam on the world. “For Iran, Israel is first, America is next,” the Prime Minister said. He’s right, and it’s one reason why I will always stand with Israel.

For more than a decade, video games have been little more than an annoying, quarrel-inducing, raucous-raising, occasionally-headset-shattering, sometimes-necessary- distraction of a nuisance. That’s a word salad to say they’re a pain in the backside, but we tolerate them because, well, everybody does.