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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.

Sports Illustrated · 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…

The Times of India · Aug 11

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

The Independent UK · Aug 8

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).

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

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.

Benzinga · Aug 3

GOP senator calls over Capitol Police after reporter asks him about Mitch McConnell’s health

Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts was caught on camera attracting the attention of security after he was approached about his absent colleague - but later apologized for his handling of the incident

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history

Many Americans have heard about cholera only from “The Oregon Trail,” the retro computer game in which players try to get their 1830s pioneers to the Oregon Territory. If your wagon train comes down with this highly contagious bacterial infection, the pioneers could die from diarrhea and dehydration before they…

The Conversation · Jul 29

Ex-UFC Star Anthony Smith Faces 20 Years Over Felonies: Inside His Life and Career Before Arrest

Anthony 'Lionheart' Smith, a former UFC fighter, faces up to 20 years in prison after being arrested in Nebraska on felony charges, including domestic violence and terroristic threats.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Why Was Anthony Smith Arrested? What We Know About the UFC Veteran's Felony Charges

Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith has been arrested in Nebraska on multiple felony charges, including domestic violence and terroristic threats. Details remain scarce as the legal process unfolds.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Nebraska Has Been Running Medicaid Work Checks Since May. Every Other Expansion State Has Five Months.

Nebraska started Medicaid work checks in May. Forty other states and D.C. have until January, at roughly $15 million each. Who is ready?

Medical Daily · Jul 28