AI in Medicine: Three startups are betting they can replace doctors, not just assist them, including one that’s already been authorized in Utah to renew certain prescriptions with no human sign-off. FDA & Peptides: An unusual FDA advisory panel is set to reshape the peptide market, weighing several banned compounds that are popular in wellness and fitness circles. Nebraska Public Safety: Crete’s police staffing crunch shows how budget shocks can stall hiring and leave officers stretched thin during emergencies. Weather Science for Farmers: NSF-funded research links Corn Belt groundwater and irrigation to more frequent and longer-lasting thunderstorm complexes—useful for forecasting and crop planning. Data Centers & Power Costs: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joined a White House push for a “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” aimed at stopping data-center grid upgrade bills from landing on households. Ag Tech in Action: UNL and ALA Engineering brought autonomous “smart feeding” trucks to a Nebraska feedlot innovation center, targeting labor shortages and steadier rations. Biomanufacturing Pitch: A regional “Biomanufacturing Shark Tank” is coming to Omaha in September, with applications due July 27. Health & Work: A new report finds nearly 1 in 5 workers tested positive for illicit drugs, with marijuana driving most of the increase.