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Nebraskans raise concerns about health care cuts in fed budget reconciliation
Nebraska Examiner
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June 24, 2025
OMAHA — As the U.S. Senate prepares for a vote as early as this week on a budget reconciliation bill, Nebraskans gathered and called on their congressional delegation to consider the negative impacts of the legislation on health care. Over a dozen...
Nebraska Board of Regents approves new diabetes center
KHGI - Nebraska
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Lincoln, NE — The Nebraska Board of Regents has approved the creation of the Diabetes Center of Excellence in Diabetes Care, Research, and Education. University of Nebraska System President Jeff Gold said the center aims to lower healthcare costs...
Nebraska Medicine health center coming to Gretna in 2027
KETV 7 - Nebraska
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June 23, 2025
Now, it's just a desolate field at 192nd Street and Lincoln Road, but like the city of Gretna that surrounds it, it'll fill to the edges soon enough.The new Nebraska Medicine health center will be the focal point of the Gretna Landing development...
WT Meat Science Squad wins national championship
KFDA - Texas
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June 23, 2025
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - The West Texas A&M University Meat Science Quiz Bowl team is the best in the nation for a second consecutive year. The squad took home first place June 22 at the 2025 American Meat Science Association Reciprocal Meats...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across SE Nebraska News publication area
SE Nebraska News
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June 23, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...
"Doing anything but winning" - CFB fans trash Matt Rhule's Nebraska for bringing out live bull during official visit weekend
Sportskeeda
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June 22, 2025
Matt Rhule's Nebraska wrapped up its recruiting event over the weekend, hosting nine recruits from the class of 2026, including offensive tackle Claude Mpouma and offensive lineman Javeion Cooper, among others. But the recruiting event rather made...
How Nebraskaland Days began
North Platte Bulletin - Nebraska
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June 22, 2025
The Nebraskaland Days celebration started in Lincoln in 1965 with the idea that Nebraska’s capital city would put on a western celebration that would be the rival of the famous Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyo. Mel Steen, the director of the...
Former Nebraska player Lexi Rodriguez reveals switch from rivalry to roomie with fellow Team USA teammate
Sportskeeda
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June 22, 2025
Ex-Nebraska volleyball player Lexi Rodriguez has teamed up with her former rival, Sarah Franklin, and they have now turned into roomies from rivals. The volleyball players are gearing up to represent Team USA together at the upcoming Nations...
Nebraska Prisons Struggle to Provide Basic Dental Care
Decisions in Dentistry
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June 21, 2025
Nebraska’s prison system is facing a critical breakdown in dental care, with access to routine services, such as prophylaxes and restorative therapy, severely limited. For many incarcerated individuals, the only option for treating dental issues...
Nebraska students to see 5% tuition increase, $20 million budget cuts
The Daily Nebraskan
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June 20, 2025
University of Nebraska students will see higher tuition rates this fall, amidst rising operating costs and budget cuts. The NU Board of Regents voted 6-2 Thursday to approve its $1.1 billion state-aided budget, which includes about a 5% increase...
Husker Researchers Developing Cephalopod-Inspired Synthetic Skins 46 minutes
KNEB 960 AM - Nebraska
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June 22, 2025
Taking a cue from ocean-dwelling species, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are developing synthetic skins that will support the emergence of next-generation “soft” machines, robots and other devices. The skins closely approximate the...
Nebraska small meat processor management program reduces fee, invites processors to apply
The Fence Post - Nebraska
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June 20, 2025
University of Nebraska-Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Extension has announced an application deadline extension and enrollment fee deduction for the 2025 Small Meat Processor Management Training Program, which helps owners and managers of small...
Nebraska Scientists Create Cephalopod-Inspired Adaptive Skin for Robots
Bioengineer.org
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June 18, 2025
In a groundbreaking advancement at the intersection of materials science and biotechnology, researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are pioneering synthetic skins inspired by the remarkable adaptive abilities of ocean-dwelling...
Power for Nebraska’s future
Norfolk Daily News - Nebraska
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A New Power Nebraska webinar discussed the future of Nebraska’s energy. Led by former Norfolk Mayor Josh Moenning, director of New Power Nebraska, Thursday’s webinar highlighted an energy report by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce along with the...
Research examining parents’ well-being, communication in families with autistic children
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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June 20, 2025
For families raising a child with autism spectrum disorder, everyday moments of connection can be difficult. The disorder affects about 1 in 36 children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and often...
Nebraska Volleyball's Maisie Boesiger reacts to Lexi Rodriguez's impressive VNL debut for Team USA
Sportskeeda
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June 20, 2025
Nebraska Volleyball's Maisie Boesiger was left stunned after Lexi Rodriguez's impressive Volleyball Nations League (VNL) debut on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. After staying dormant from the first week of the event, Rodriguez made her debut in the...
Enhancing STEM Education with AI
University of Nebraska Omaha
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June 20, 2025
STEM fields are rapidly evolving, and integrating artificial intelligence into education is helping students and researchers stay ahead of the curve. At the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), several projects are bringing AI into STEM...
Nebraska's Attorney General takes China’s Temu to court, alleging it steals Americans' data
Just the News
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June 20, 2025
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against the Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu for allegedly stealing Americans' data. "Temu is sort of like a cheap Amazon with cheap goods," Hilgers said on the "John Solomon Reports"...
Potency Assays in Cell and Gene Therapy: Strategies for Manufacturing and Regulatory Success
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News -New York
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June 23, 2025
Phillip Ramsey is Sangamo’s Chief Technical Officer where he oversees manufacturing, technical development, supply chain and quality. He has over 35 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceutical operations, development, and quality and has...
Nebraska small meat processor management program reduces fee, invites processors across US to apply
Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota
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June 19, 2025
Lincoln, Neb., June 19 — Nebraska Extension has announced an application deadline extension and enrollment fee deduction for the 2025 Small Meat Processor Management Training Program, which helps owners and managers of small processing plants...