Meta Settlement in Nebraska: UNL students and staff are weighing in on Meta’s landmark settlement over social media harms, with the deal (pending federal approval) pushing daily time limits, overnight blackouts, and stronger age checks—aimed at curbing kids’ mental-health and attention issues. Local Education Leadership: Grand Island Senior High student Angie De Orta will serve as the district’s 2026-27 student representative on the GIPS Board of Education, bringing student concerns into policy discussions. AgTech on the Ground: Husker Harvest Days returns Sept. 15-17 in Grand Island with an AgTech Pavilion featuring panels on autonomous equipment, AI in farming, irrigation efficiency, and drone scouting—plus new demos like corn stalk baling and feed mixers. Digital Infrastructure Policy: DC BLOX named Tricia Pridemore EVP for energy, regulatory, and policy, signaling a push to shape power and grid rules as data centers expand across the region. Energy & Markets: U.S. futures slid as AI-safety calls grew, while oil prices rose amid intensified Middle East conflict. Health & Access: A Nebraska-linked report highlights how Medicaid disability coverage changes can derail cancer survivors’ ability to work.