Randy Essex, USA TODAY

Randy Essex

USA TODAY

Omaha, NE, United States

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Past articles by Randy:

Election denial built on a lie: Lauren Boebert's likely reelection in Colorado proves it

The ex-restaurateur now in Congress overcame a deficit of thousands of votes. If it was fishy to GOP when Biden did it, why isn't this suspicious? → Read More

One-time EV darling Rivian hit by report of Ford stock sale, Georgia governor's race fight

Electric truck maker Rivian tumbles after 2021's top IPO, now is caught up in Georgia governor race over Soros investment. → Read More

The Public Pulse: Thoughts on Fischer; Viable third party; Ricketts commercial

Pulse writers weigh in on Deb Fisher's thoughts on court packing. → Read More

World-Herald wins 12 first-place awards in regional competition

The Great Plains Journalism Awards draws entries from newspapers in eight states. The World-Herald was named the top newspaper — for the second year in a row — for its → Read More

Nebraska has anonymous supporting role in Springsteen Super Bowl Jeep ad

The rumors were true: Rock icon Bruce Springsteen was in Nebraska to shoot part of a Super Bowl commercial for Jeep. → Read More

Sasse, Bacon push back on Trump pardons and his complaints about stimulus bill

Sen. Ben Sasse and Rep. Don Bacon both pushed back on actions taken this week by President Trump. → Read More

Editorial: Get a COVID test if you traveled for the holiday

Getting tested, if you traveled for Thanksgiving, is a sensible step to protect the greater community. → Read More

New World-Herald editor: We'll listen and stand up for Nebraskans

There is no place like Nebraska — and I'm honored to be back home after 36 years away. → Read More

Hey, Detroit Riverfront, you're promoting cigars. Those cause cancer.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy says Smoke on the water is "Cigar 101." Maybe they should also have "Cancer 101." → Read More

The GM-UAW strike: What we know so far

A lot has happened in a few days in the UAW strike against GM. Here's a recap. → Read More

Who's an autoworker able to trust amid high GM profit and UAW scandal?

The national strike, a nuclear option, feels like it was a long time coming after GM's factory announcements in November. → Read More

GM chief Mary Barra gets Oval Office meeting with Trump on Thursday

GM has been a periodic target of President Trump's wrath on Twitter over China and plant closures. → Read More

Why Trump is using Henry Ford, gas mileage to call out automakers on Twitter

Fuel economy is a fairly recent discussion in the history of the automobile, but it's a serious fight among Trump, the industry and California. → Read More

Downriver steel plant warns it will lay off nearly 200 workers

Layoffs expected to last six months or more as steel demand and prices slump. → Read More

There's good news amid the scary economic signals

The inversion curve has predicted the last nine U.S. recessions -- but the worst doesn't come right away. → Read More

Ford extends warranty on Focus and Fiesta clutches; will reimburse customers for repairs

Ford extends warranty on cars with defective dual-clutch transmissions. → Read More

Among Ford cars with flawed transmission, the 2012 Focus had the most complaints

An analysis of consumer complaints to U.S. regulators about the Ford Fiesta and Focus dual-clutch transmission found at least 4,377 complaints. → Read More

Dan Gilbert update after stroke: 'Recovery process will take time'; humor is intact

Billionaire Dan Gilbert suffered a stroke on May 26 and has been hospitalized since. → Read More

Ford vs. Chevy debate ignites shooting at Virginia family dinner

A pre-Easter dinner ended with three people shot and one stabbed after an argument over vehicle superiority. → Read More

Win recognition for your workplace as one of the best in Michigan

The annual Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces program is accepting nominations through June 14.. → Read More