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The US hantavirus cruise passengers may soon go home ahead of the 42-day symptom period. Here’s why

21 days is the highest risk period for the rodent-borne illness

The Independent UK

Indian man Kavankumar Patel jailed for 10 years after paying human traffickers to abuse minor girls at Nebraska hotel

An illegal immigrant from India has been jailed for 10 years in US after paying human traffickers to abuse minor girls at a Nebraska hotel.

The Times of India

Nebraska Police say dog triggered shotgun blast that hit woman sitting at traffic light

Luckily, nobody was seriously harmed.

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Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

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Ballotpedia

Republican heckled during his own town hall as crowd raises alarms over Trump’s slush fund and Iran war

The Nebraska Republican has faced heckles and jeers at previous town halls when forced to defend Trump’s agenda

The Independent UK

Dog Accidentally Shoots Woman with Loaded Shotgun in Nebraska—Triggered the Firearm in a Parked Truck

A dog accidentally discharged a shotgun inside a parked truck in Nebraska, injuring a woman at a traffic light. Police stress the importance of firearm safety and legal compliance.

International Business Times UK

Nebraska police investigate shooting. Their No. 1 suspect? A dog

The pooch has not yet entered a plea.

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Deadly Hantavirus Reaches U.S. Soil: Quarantined Patients in Nebraska and Atlanta After Cruise Ship Outbreak Kills Three and Infects Dozens Worldwide

A deadly outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus — carried aboard the Dutch expedition cruise ship MV Hondius on a voyage through the South Atlantic — has resulted in American passengers being quarantined or hospitalized in at least two U.S. cities, raising new questions about the country's preparedness for…

Medical Daily

Dog shoots woman with shotgun at Nebraska convenience store

Police responded to reports of gunfire at store in town of Scottsbluff, and found the culprit to be a dog

The Guardian - US

Nebraska cops respond to gunfire at convenience store - to find a dog had accidentally shot someone

A pellet from the shotgun managed to hit a woman in a nearby car

The Independent UK

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine

The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha

The Independent UK

'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers

American farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked to the Iran war, are compounding the effects of a severe drought. This situation is leading to smaller harvests and financial strain for many agricultural producers across the Plains states.

The Economic Times

Two US hantavirus cruise passengers hit with quarantine

Two US passengers who were on the cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak have been ordered to stay in quarantine in a hospital in Nebraska.

AAP

US lawmakers seek to undercut Chinese AI and tech sales abroad

The legislation, sponsored by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, would create an office within the ‌State Department to ⁠subsidize ⁠purchases by allied governments of American technology and streamline the procurement process. If passed, a fund worth $500 million would be created to help…

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US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

U.S. health officials say they've issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska

The Mary Sue

Nebraska Resident Was Fighting a CSA Court Case When a Girl Tried to Intervene. Then They Made One Instagram Highlight: ‘You Did This to Yourself’

Secondary victimization is rampant even today.

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Nebraska woman found out a girl contacted her abuser to try to disprove her CSA case. Then she did the one thing that girl didn’t expect

“No one deserves to be on the receiving end of such hatred.”

Budget and the Bees

No Candy, No Soda: 4 States Are Banning Sugary Treats for SNAP Users – How This Could Spread Nationwide

Families using SNAP benefits could soon notice major changes at grocery store checkout lines. Several states are now moving to block purchases of soda, candy, and other sugary snacks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, arguing that taxpayer-funded food assistance should promote healthier eating habits. Indiana, Nebraska, Utah, and West…

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International Business Times UK

Plains Tornado Warning: Multi-Day Storm Blasts Midwest With 'Softball-Sized' Hail and Long-Track Twisters

A volatile storm system has pummelled the central United States as forecasters warn that an even more dangerous Plains tornado outbreak could unfold on Monday.

MarketBeat

Green Plains Touts Operational Gains, Carbon Capture Upside at Conference

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) executives said the company’s recent performance has been driven by tighter operating discipline, a simplified business structure and new opportunities tied to carbon capture and federal biofuels incentives. Speaking at a company event, Chief Financial Officer Ann Reis sa

The Economic Times

What is Warren Buffett’s best investment ever? It is not a stock

Warren Buffett, renowned for his stock market acumen, reveals his greatest investments weren't financial assets. He considers his wedding rings and marriage licenses as his top investments, followed by his Nebraska home. Buffett also highlights Benjamin Graham's 'The Intelligent Investor' as a pivotal investment that shaped his value investing philosophy.

International Business Times UK

A Penile Implant Practitioner Who Once Hosted the Show 'Erection Connection' Led a US Presser on Hantavirus

Dr. Brian Christine, a urologist with limited infectious disease experience, faces scrutiny for his role in the US hantavirus response, amid past controversial statements on pandemic policies.

The Economic Times

Why are flags at half-mast in the US today? Peace Officers Memorial Day and Nebraska Tribute explained

Flags at half mast today reason explained: United States flags fly at half-staff today, May 15. This honors fallen law enforcement officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day. Nebraska also remembers Staff Sergeant Robert A. Keuchel, a World War II airman. His remains were identified after decades. Flags will remain lowered…

The Independent UK

CDC boosts staff working on containing hantavirus outbreak from 3 to 100 as agency seeks to avoid Covid measures: report

Some infectious disease experts said the CDC did not respond to the outbreak as quickly as it typically would

Roll Call

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for battleground Nebraska seat

Political activist Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District, a battleground seat that both parties say will be crucial to determining control of the House this fall. Powell was leading state Sen. John Cavanaugh, 39 percent to 37 percent, in a crowded primary when The…

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