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Rural Nebraska Hospital Announces Closure, Cites Medicaid Cuts
Crooks and Liars
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July 5, 2025
The first of many, no doubt. Troy Brunt of Community Hospital mentions that 56% of all rural hospitals are operating at a loss in his state. This will push many, if not all of them to close. "An analysis released by the Sheps Center for Health...
Three Nebraska kids will travel to DC to advocate for Type 1 diabetes research funding
KETV 7 - Nebraska
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July 6, 2025
Three Nebraska kids are making the trip to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes.They were selected from nearly 600 applicants to represent the Good Life State as part of Breakthrough T1D's Children’s Congress — a conference for...
There’s Good News Tonight: Nebraska town celebrates world’s biggest time capsule after 50 years
NBC News
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July 4, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Good news: Boy reunites with firefighters who saved him as baby 02:53 Harvard researchers study how to communicate with whales 02:18 Fireworks incidents turn...
Harvard researchers study how to communicate with whales
NBC News
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July 5, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Inside Iran: Exclusive access to notorious Evin Prison 02:14 Deadly fireworks incidents across the country 01:31 Ukraine says Kyiv hit by largest Russian...
Bureau of Sociological Research Helping Steer Ag Policy Research 23 minutes
KNEB 960 AM - Nebraska
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July 5, 2025
The expanses of land across farms and ranches are wide, but the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Bureau of Sociological Research has years of experience gathering perspectives from producers — no matter the geography — helping inform agricultural...
Madison-Limestone named nation’s No. 4 best mid-sized metro for STEM careers
The News Courier - Alabama
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July 5, 2025
Published 8:18 am Saturday, July 5, 2025 A worker is seen at Titomic USA on June 2, 2025, in Huntsville-Limestone County, on opening day of Titomic’s new U.S. headquarters. Photo courtesy LCEDA The Huntsville metro area, including Limestone...
Nebraska adopted no new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024
Cornhusker State News - Nebraska
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July 4, 2025
Nebraska implemented no clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has adopted...
Scientists Create “Living Bricks” To Build Homes on Mars
SciTechDaily
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July 4, 2025
A new breakthrough in bioengineering could bring Martian habitats closer to reality, not by shipping materials from Earth, but by growing them from the planet’s own soil. Credit: Shutterstock Scientists developed living materials that turn Martian...
Nebraska’s Parade of Pollinators
Nebraska Life
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In mid-summer, Nebraska gardeners are harvesting the fruits of their toil. They’re not the only ones who’ve been hard at work. Bees, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, birds, and bats are among Nebraska’s pollinators. When they visit flowers to feed,...
Nebraska federal delegation lockstep on big Trump bill
Nebraska Examiner
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July 3, 2025
LINCOLN — Republican leadership on the Hill successfully wrangled enough Senate and House Republicans, including the Nebraska federal delegation, into supporting President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The bill passed the U.S. House along...
Nebraska Gov. Signs Emergency Medical Cannabis Regulations
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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July 3, 2025
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) on Tuesday signed emergency regulations for implementing the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis law. The regulations were approved last week by the state Medical Cannabis Commission. The regulations allow the...
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill: Where It Came From, What It Does
WhoWhatWhy
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July 6, 2025
A masterstroke of branding in the Orwellian tradition. Listen To This Story An acute observer of US politics recently noted that Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” might be better described as a big beautiful meat cleaver, dripping with...
Future is here: Self-driving grain cart system available for 2025 Nebraska harvest 32 minutes
KNEB 960 AM - Nebraska
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July 4, 2025
The future of farming has arrived, and it doesn’t even need a driver. In the fields of Nebraska, PTx is making autonomy more than just a buzzword with their Outrun system, an innovative solution that transforms existing tractors into fully...
Dawson County 4-H'ers excel at Premier Animal Science Event
KHGI - Nebraska
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Dawson County 4-H'ers showcased their skills at the 2025 Premier Animal Science Event held at the University of Nebraska's East Campus in Lincoln. Competing against peers from across the state, the 24 participants from Dawson...
James E. Couch
Jobe Publishing Inc - Kentucky
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July 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of James E. Couch, May 18, 1942~ July 2, 2025, in Glasgow, Kentucky. James E. Couch passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He has proceeded in death by his parents, Luther and...
Could Buying Palantir Technologies Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
myMotherLode - California
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July 4, 2025
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has spread like wildfire, and Palantir has been one of the biggest beneficiaries. Could buying the stock help pave the road to financial independence? While the advent of generative AI is relatively...
"My worth isn't earned on the court"- Nebraska Volleyball's Bergen Reilly makes feelings known about her faith
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
Nebraska Volleyball player Bergen Reilly recently shared her feelings about her faith. The 20-year-old setter is aiming for a strong performance at the NCAA Volleyball Championships this year. In an interview with the volleyball portal His Huddle,...
Pillen announces interim director of Nebraska economic development
Nebraska Examiner
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July 3, 2025
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday announced an interim director for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development: Maureen Larsen, who currently serves as the governor’s general counsel. Larsen, who earned her law degree from the University...
Central Nebraska communities among those receiving DWEE Grid Resiliency Program grants
Central Nebraska Today
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Linemen at work, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) NEBRASKA — The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) has announced the award of over $15 million in grants to local communities to support critical infrastructure...
Nebraska's Pillen OKs Emergency Medical Cannabis Regulations, Applications Now Sought
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has officially approved emergency rules and regulations for a regulatory commission to begin licensing medical cannabis establishments no later than Oct. 1. The regulations had to go into effect Tuesday,...