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‘My jaw physically dropped like a cartoon’: US woman summoned to court on wedding day in Rome

A Kansas City bride has gone viral after receiving a jury duty summons for the same day as her wedding in Rome, more than 5,000 miles away.

The Times of India

Cities are suing residents who try to take action against data centers

‘I don't think anyone was expecting citizens to personally be held liable to a civil lawsuit,’ says Kimberly Twente, who was sued by her local government

The Independent UK

In 1946, Eisenhower’s brothers gave their Abilene family home to a foundation; it opened to visitors the next year

In 1947, the Eisenhower family residence in Abilene, Kansas, was opened to the public, showcasing the preserved furnishings and details of the home as they were post-Ida Eisenhower's death. This historic site, where six Eisenhower boys spent their childhood, was entrusted to the Eisenhower Foundation, attracting visitors from across the…

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Kansas town drops charges against teacher arrested for clapping during public hearings on data centers — says that ‘case has been dismissed without prejudice’

The disorderly conduct case against Lux Claridge has been dropped by the city in municipal court, making the teacher breathe a little bit easier. However, it was done "without prejudice," and the city's attorneys have passed the case on to the county for review.

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U.S. Water Systems Are Already Under Cyberattacks. Now A Key Technology Supplier Has Been Hacked Too.

The FBI is investigating the breach at Kansas-based Micro-Comm after a ransomware group published nearly 850,000 files allegedly stolen from the company.

International Business Times

A Kansas cowboy put 50 wind turbines on his 7,000-acre ranch and turned the wind into his most reliable cash crop, selling electricity to thousands of homes

A 7,000-acre cattle ranch in Kansas has found an unusual way to generate a steady income alongside traditional ranching. Pete Ferrell, a fourth-generation rancher, hosts 50 industrial wind turbines on his property as part of the 100-turbine Elk River Wind Project, a 150-megawatt facility that began operating in 2005. The…

The Times of India

Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate since 1932. Will that change in November?

Adam Hamilton, a liberal megachurch pastor, is challenging incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall in this year’s midterm election

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Former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum remembered as trailblazer

Former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker, who broke multiple barriers for women in the Senate, has died at the age of 94. The Kansas Republican died of natural causes in hospice care on Aug. 21, her son Bill Kassebaum confirmed to The New York Times. Memorials came in from across the…

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In 2023, Liz and Rich Muller founded Deep Fission to put working nuclear reactors underground. 4 years later, its Kansas pilot is targeting a 5-MW reactor by late 2027

Kansas experiment represents something larger than one company’s attempt to reinvent the nuclear power plant. Deep Fission is testing whether decades-old reactor technology can be paired with modern drilling techniques to create a radically different energy infrastructure. If the company succeeds, underground small reactors could offer a new way to…

The Economic Times

Holscher and Masterson to face off for one of five Democratic-held governorships up for election this year in a state Donald Trump win in 2024

Cindy Holscher (D) and Ty Masterson (R) are running in the general election for governor of Kansas. Incumbent Gov. Laura Kelly (D) is term-limited.

Ballotpedia

Five states enact proxy advisor disclosure laws

Five states — Tennessee, Oklahoma, Indiana, Kentucky, and Kansas — enacted proxy advisor disclosure laws during the 2026 legislative sessions, making proxy advisor regulation the most common ESG-related policy approach enacted this year. Kentucky and Kansas enacted their laws after Republican-controlled legislatures overrode vetoes from Democratic governors.

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A Kansas couple is building a tornado-resistant home from 1,000 tyres, 16,000 cans and 1,000 cardboard boxes; construction begins this year

In an innovative twist on sustainable living, a couple in Kansas is transforming discarded items into a unique residence. This Earthship features around 1,000 tires and 16,000 aluminum cans, built to endure severe weather, including tornadoes and fires. It will autonomously generate power, harvest rainwater, and process wastewater, demonstrating how…

The Times of India

Do I Have Thoughts About Crop Tours?

It probably won't surprise you that I have thoughts, and stories, about Crop Tours and the industries love of such things.

Barchart

US tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking on Italy’s Mount Etna

A 29-year-old man from Kansas was killed by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily, after being struck in an exposed area above the tree line, Italian firefighters said.

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Special session recap: 2026 state ESG legislation

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

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Mysterious aircraft spotted near US Air Force base in Kansas. Here's what we know

Recently, an unidentified military aircraft caught the eye near a Kansas Air Force base, stirring intrigue. Speculated to be the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, this aircraft represents a groundbreaking addition to the U.S. military's arsenal, marking the first new bomber design in over three decades. With capabilities to deliver both…

The Guardian - US

Kansas father kills his four children and their mother before shooting himself

Incident marks second familicide in midwest in two weeks, with the children who died ranging in age from three to nine

The Times of India

US man calls 911 after killing wife, 4 children in Kansas; dies by suicide

A 53-year-old Kansas man fatally shot his wife and four young children before calling 911 to say he had killed his family and was preparing to take his own life, authorities said. The case is being investigated as an apparent murder-suicide.

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Maryland Democrats put measure on 2026 ballot, making it the fourth state to take action towards redistricting ahead of 2028

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, Brew.

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Kansas town silences public comment on gigawatt AI data center after receiving death threats, moves to virtual meetings — shift follows physics teacher's arrest for clapping at data center hearing

Emporia, Kansas, switched to virtual city council meetings after death threats intensified against city leaders. The move also canceled public comments, prompting some members of the public to ask why it was affected, too.

The Times of India

In 2002, a Kansas landowner began restoring 320 neglected acres with winter burns; 20 years later, native tallgrass and wildflowers had returned

Mike Moddrell revived tallgrass prairie on his Kansas land using controlled winter burns. This ancient Indigenous practice effectively combats invasive woody plants and stimulates native grass growth. While fire alone is insufficient, herbicides also help manage non-indigenous species. Such efforts are crucial as less than one percent of tallgrass prairie…

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Weekly Brew: August 7, 2026

Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of August 3 - August 7.

The Independent UK

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…

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I Was Worried About Ted Lasso Season 4 For A Specific Reason. The Show Handled It Perfectly

Ted, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.

The Conversation

How Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ expands the book and TV series for today

This article contains spoilers for the Netflix series ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and references to racist historical depictions of Indigenous people and African Americans.

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