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Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

    She inspired generations of pilots and astronauts through her trailblazing work as a member of NASA’s “Women in Space Program” in the 1960s.

    NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more

    NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more

    • Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer Reuters

    * European leaders relieved after transatlantic strains * US leader wooed with 'Trump trillion' in defense spending * Europeans expect upheaval with US troop presence review By Andrew Gray and Lili

    Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

    Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

    • Jasper Ward and David Lawder Reuters

    By Jasper Ward and David Lawder WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S.

    What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

    What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

    • Phaedra Trethan, Ben Shapiro, Jo Ciavaglia and JD Mullane USA Today

    The Trump administration-backed project aims to lower "the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President," the White House said.

    Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead

    Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead

    • Anthony Thompson, USA TODAY

    When a police officer questioned the declaration, the doctor reportedly dismissed the concern.

    Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption

    Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption

    • Hannah Lang, Reuters

    Research concluded recent breakthroughs compressed the time frame in which cryptocurrencies will become widely vulnerable to hackers.

    Trump team tests anti-communist message for midterms

    Trump team tests anti-communist message for midterms

    • Nandita Bose Reuters

    After progressive candidates won Democratic primaries, Republicans seek to portray Democrats as extreme rather than defending Trump's cost-of-living record.

    Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

    Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

      Graham Platner ended his campaign Wednesday after a string of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault.

      Jill On Money: Aunt Jill's cure for bad financial advice

      Jill On Money: Aunt Jill's cure for bad financial advice

        Nearly two decades ago, getting reliable financial advice meant finding someone you trusted and asking them directly. At CBS News, a group of young tech and gaming reporters found their person—me, a CFP who happened to sit nearby—and started calling me "Aunt Jill."

        Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

        Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

          A federal judge allowed the payment to the writer after a jury found Trump liable for abuse claims; the Supreme Court declined to take the case initially.

          Terry Savage: New student loan rules

          Terry Savage: New student loan rules

            New student loan rules have just gone into effect— an ever-changing and complicated array of repayment options have been replaced by a new set of repayment rules and limits on future loans. However, if you take out even one more new Parent PLUS loan, disbursed on or after July 1, 2026, you may permanently lose access to the legacy income-driven repayment options...

            Was that climate change? Scientists ponder a deadly July 4 weekend

            Was that climate change? Scientists ponder a deadly July 4 weekend

              Early July brought historic extreme weather for the fourth year in a row, and scientists again see the "fingerprints" of climate change in a deadly Fourth of July.

              Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

              Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

                Federal, state and local governments responding to consumer anger and grid-stability concerns are pushing Big Tech to pay more for their expected demand.

                Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ at NATO summit

                Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ at NATO summit

                  The U.S. military said Wednesday that it launched fresh strikes on Iran aimed at keeping the critical Strait of Hormuz open to traffic.

                  Local News

                  For the 250th, Sumner Saddle Club has its 75th annual rodeo

                  For the 250th, Sumner Saddle Club has its 75th annual rodeo

                  Sumner Saddle Club's 75th annual rodeo topped off the town's annual Fourth of July celebration. There were old cars, a street dance, music, cow pie bingo and, of course, fireworks.

                  Buffalo County celebrates 250th anniversary of Independence Day

                  Buffalo County celebrates 250th anniversary of Independence Day

                  It was a hot afternoon and evening on July Fourth, but that didn't stop people from celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nation's independence. 

                  Photos: America 250 celebration in Buffalo County

                  Photos: America 250 celebration in Buffalo County

                  Check out images from Buffalo County's America 250 celebration Saturday.

                  50 Capitols by 50: Roca family completes yearslong quest just in time for America 250

                  50 Capitols by 50: Roca family completes yearslong quest just in time for America 250

                  Matt and Kathy Honke have completed a journey that has taken them to every state capitol before they turn 50. Their final stop was in Richmond, Virginia, on July 1.

                  State & Regional

                  'It all started here': Atlantic Ocean record-setting Wesleyan alum opens Cornhusker State Games

                  'It all started here': Atlantic Ocean record-setting Wesleyan alum opens Cornhusker State Games

                  Nebraska Wesleyan alum Taryn Smith, the first American woman to race solo in the World's Toughest Row — 3,000 miles across the Atlantic — kicked off the games Thursday night.

                  Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games

                  Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games

                  In the 41st Cornhusker State Games, more than 7,000 participants competed in 73 sports. The games, which took place at more than 70 venues across Nebraska, ran from July 10-20.

                  Assault victim Matthew Bishop dies after being taken off life support; organs donated

                  Assault victim Matthew Bishop dies after being taken off life support; organs donated

                  Bishop's death generates a huge response on Facebook.

                  Photos: Scenes of a New Horizon Academy facility that will be opening soon

                  Photos: Scenes of a New Horizon Academy facility that will be opening soon

                  Photos of a New Horizon Academy facility in Omaha during Teacher Night, where prospective students families meet teachers. The facility will be opening on July 13.

                  Nation & World

                  Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

                  Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

                  She inspired generations of pilots and astronauts through her trailblazing work as a member of NASA’s “Women in Space Program” in the 1960s.

                  NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more

                  NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more

                  * European leaders relieved after transatlantic strains * US leader wooed with 'Trump trillion' in defense spending * Europeans expect upheaval with US troop presence review By Andrew Gray and Lili

                  Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

                  Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

                  By Jasper Ward and David Lawder WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S.

                  What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

                  What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

                  The Trump administration-backed project aims to lower "the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President," the White House said.

                  Shopping

                  5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                  5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                  Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                  Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                  Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                  Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                  Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                  Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                  Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

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                  Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                  Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                  Provided content. As Canada’s population ages, a quiet public safety issue is becoming harder to ignore: wandering among people living with dementia.

                  Building community, one cup at a time

                  Building community, one cup at a time

                  Content by The Cart and Co. This winter, The Cart and Co has popped up at 423 N. Main St., transforming their mobile headquarters into a cafe experience.

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                  National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                  National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                  Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

                  Crime

                  Department of Justice has questions for Youneses about $4.6M in PPP program loans

                  Department of Justice has questions for Youneses about $4.6M in PPP program loans

                  The federal Department of Justice is seeking to ask Paul and Linda Younes and their daughter about government loans they obtained to help their businesses retain employees during the COVID pandemic.

                  Kearney youths get behind-the-scenes view of police work

                  Kearney youths get behind-the-scenes view of police work

                  From crime scene investigations to K-9 demonstrations, students got a hands-on look at policing with the Kearney Police Department.

                  Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary

                  Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary

                  A grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety is helping KPD to increase staffing during the celebration, Capt. Kevin Thompson said.

                  Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                  Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                  In one case, YRTC staff knew of sex abuse allegations as early as spring 2025. The alleged teen victim was kept in isolation with no therapy for six months.

                  Politics

                  Austin Ahlman says he has enough signatures to be on Nebraska CD1 ballots

                  Austin Ahlman says he has enough signatures to be on Nebraska CD1 ballots

                  Austin Ahlman, a nonpartisan in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District race, says he has enough signatures to join the November ballot by petition.

                  Nebraska state employees union, lawmakers critical of Pillen memo directing cuts, hiring freeze

                  Nebraska state employees union, lawmakers critical of Pillen memo directing cuts, hiring freeze

                  "From my perspective, everybody wants an efficient government. I hope every Nebraskan shares in that. But efficiency doesn't mean cutting."

                  LPD officer, fallen Nebraska Marine honored during Declaration reading at Capitol

                  LPD officer, fallen Nebraska Marine honored during Declaration reading at Capitol

                  The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution held a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the State Capitol commemorating the document's first reading in 250 years ago. 

                  With tax receipts down, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen orders more administrative cuts

                  With tax receipts down, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen orders more administrative cuts

                  Gov. Jim Pillen wants more cuts from state agencies after two years of Nebraska lawmakers addressing massive budget gaps. They expect another in 2027.

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