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2026 ballot measure count surpasses 153-measure even-year average, reaching 157 with Nebraska and Colorado certifications

Two Nebraska sports-betting initiatives and three initiatives in Colorado were certified, bringing the nationwide total for 2026 to 157 measures. This exceeds the average of 153 measures certified per even-numbered year.

Ballotpedia · Aug 27

In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

In the small Nebraska village of Murdock, now-paused plans for two potential data centers have sparked the kinds of debates that have raged in cities and towns across the country — and often cut across ideological lines

The Independent UK · Aug 26

College Football 2026 Schedule: Ranking Every Single Week of the Regular Season

Not every college football Saturday is built the same. Here are the weeks you absolutely can’t miss, and the others where you can probably make some other plans.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

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ICE-Style Shock Gloves Already Used by Police on Students in Nebraska Schools

Omaha police used electric shock gloves on students, sparking outrage from parents and school board members. The gloves, used twice in schools, have raised concerns about safety and trust.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

Corn Rally to Wednesday’s Final Bell

Corn futures rallied into the Wednesday close, as contracts were up 8 to 10 cents in most front months, with deferreds fractionally to 5 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a dime at $4.45 1/2. The ProFarmer Crop Tour showed Nebraska corn yields averaging 163.61...

Barchart · Aug 19

Over the past two weeks, four new ballot measures in Colorado and Montana, and one removed in Arizona

As of August 18, 152 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 40 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

Corn Holding onto Wednesday Gains

Corn futures are trading with contracts 6 to 7 ¼ cents higher across most contracts on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 3/4 cents at $4.35 1/2. The ProFarmer Crop Tour started rolled along on Tuesday, with Nebraska corn yields averaging 163.61 bushels per acre...

Barchart · Aug 19

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Soybeans Rallying on Wednesday

Soybeans are trading with 19 to 21 cent gains on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 21 cents at $11.98. Soymeal futures are up $3.80 to $4.20, as Soy Oil is back up 25 to 40 points. The ProFarmer Crop Tour continued on Tuesday, with Nebraska...

Barchart · Aug 19

Pat Forde: Forty Observations on the 2026 College Football Schedule

Everything you need to know about the quirks of the season from easiest months, a monster slate in November, improvements in consecutive road games and open-date disadvantages and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Lawsuit Argues That School Choice Is a First Amendment Issue

Nebraska plaintiffs say the state can’t mandate education and also control what kids are taught.

Reason · Aug 17

A 52-slab Nebraska bridge turns its concrete into a giant resistor, warming the road surface from inside during snowstorms

A Nebraska bridge is using 52 slabs of conductive concrete that can heat its surface and melt snow and ice during winter storms. Developed by University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Chris Tuan, the technology uses steel shavings and carbon particles to carry electricity through the concrete. The system could reduce the…

The Times of India · Aug 17

In 1870, a former slave and Union soldier staked a homestead in Nebraska; drought and grasshoppers cost him the claim, but he eventually owned more than 2,000 acres

Escaping the bonds of slavery, Robert Ball Anderson became a proud soldier in the Union Army. Despite facing significant obstacles in farming caused by severe weather and pests, he dedicated himself to saving money through various jobs, including cooking for railroads. His efforts culminated in owning more than two thousand…

The Times of India · Aug 14

2026 Preseason Big Ten Football Previews and Predictions

The league that owns the last three national championships could have as many as four teams that could make it four in a row.

SuperWest Sports · Aug 13

5 insane ‘Lanterns’ theories that could change everything about the new DC universe

From Martian Manhunter to Black Hand, these five wild “Lanterns” theories could reveal what’s really in store for the new DCU.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 13

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The Times of India · Aug 12

In 1969, US engineers buried an experimental nuclear reactor under a grassy mound in Nebraska; the reactor still lies underground today

In the late 1950s, the United States Atomic Energy Commission built an experimental nuclear power plant near the small town of Hallam, Nebraska, hoping to prove that a sodium-cooled, graphite-moderated reactor could reliably generate electricity for the commercial grid. It never quite worked as planned. Persistent technical failures forced operators…

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

Ranking the Top 10 Small Forwards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

With his surprise return to school, Thomas Haugh tops our list with a very real goal of leading Florida to a second national championship. Here are the other SFs to watch this season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

One Number That Sums Up Every Big Ten Team in 2026

At least three genuine national title contenders will duke it out for “Midwestern” glory.

The Times of India · Aug 11

In 1942, Crazy Horse’s sacred medicine bundle was buried underground in Nebraska; decades later, the family returned to find its landmark gone

Fast Thunder was given Crazy Horse's sacred medicine bundle before 1877, which then became a closely guarded family heirloom for many years. In 1942, Theodore Means buried this bundle in Minatare, Nebraska, but due to significant landscape alterations in the area, its burial site has remained undiscoverable. The details of…

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The Independent UK · Aug 8

49ers icon Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis in Hall of Fame speech

Craig said his doctors believe ‘it may be related, at least in part, to the concussions’ from his playing career

Medical Daily · Aug 8

Nebraska Says About 200 People Lost Medicaid on August 1 Under New Work Rules

Nebraska's Medicaid director says roughly 200 people lost coverage on August 1, the first terminations under new federal work requirements.

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Nut butter distributed to Walmart recalled over potential salmonella contamination

A nut butter distributed to Walmart stores across 19 states is being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said. Boticelli Foods is recalling a lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter 6.7oz. The product details are as follows: UPC 194346207961, Lot LB028ACP04, expiration…

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Maricopa County Superior Court judges rule two education-related ballot measures unconstitutional in Arizona

Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Julian Beaudion becomes the fifth major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee to withdraw from a general election this year

On Aug. 4, Julian Beaudion (D) withdrew from the South Dakota general election for the U.S. Senate — the fifth time a major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee has withdrawn this year. As a result, this year ties with 2014 for the most nominee withdrawals (voluntary, misconduct-related, or due…

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Over the past two weeks, one new ballot measure in Maryland, one removed in Arizona

As of August 4, 149 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 39 states, 14 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

Benzinga · Aug 3

Medicaid Recipients Are Beginning to Lose Coverage as Nebraska Becomes First State to Enforce New Federal Work Requirements

States are entering the first phase of implementing new federal Medicaid work requirements, with Nebraska becoming the first state where some beneficiaries are beginning to lose coverage after failing to meet the reporting requirements.

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