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The Latest On The Titan Submersible Tragedy And What's Next In The Recovery Efforts

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 1:00am

The desperate search to find the missing Titan submersible turned into a recovery effort Thursday after officials announced the vessel imploded sometime this week, killing all five aboard, near the Titanic shipwreck.

Deep-sea robots will continue searching the sea floor for clues about what happened deep in the North Atlantic. The pilot and four passengers died in the catastrophic implosion.

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NSAA Gender Participation Policy

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 06/26/2023 - 1:00am

The NSAA oversees athletics and general activities for many public and private schools in the state. The association implemented its Gender Participation Policy in January 2016 and pushed back against a “sex at birth” rule that same year supported by former Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Transgender students wishing to utilize the outlined procedures must follow these steps:

Provide written notice to their home school that will determine whether the student meets the NSAA’s activity eligibility standards.

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From Teacher To Mediator – The Inspiring Journey Of Amy Van Horne

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 06/23/2023 - 3:00am

Amy Van Horne’s success stemmed from her unique background as a teacher, as she approached the practice in a distinct way compared to others with extensive litigation experience.

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Mama’s Attic Presents “Moments To Movement”

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 2:00am

Omaha – It’s time for a history lesson!

As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth and the 4th of July, there’s another story to be told – a story that only began with the Emancipation Proclamation.

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After The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge And The Rise Of MrBeast, Stunt Philanthropy Might Be Here To Stay

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 3:00am

Stunt philanthropy is what happens when influencers, other celebrities and people who aren’t famous at all use entertaining videos to encourage support for a charitable cause.

When their stunts go viral, it can lead to massive public engagement that raises lots of money and draws new attention to previously less visible causes.

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How To Pick A Socially Responsible Bank

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 3:00am

It has never been easier to open a bank account, especially with the spread of online services, but there has also never been so much choice about where to put your money. If you're overwhelmed by your banking options, think about your ability to shape social change with your money. Now is a great time to consider becoming a customer at a socially responsible bank.

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Plans Rev Up For Resurrection Of Iconic Pershing Center Mural

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 05/25/2023 - 3:00am

LINCOLN — Fans of the $4 million effort to resurrect the Pershing Center mural are celebrating a key financial contribution and are preparing to show off the iconic artwork’s future home to visitors during the Memorial Day holiday.

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Fast Fashion Still Comes With Deadly Risks, 10 Years After The Rana Plaza Disaster – The Industry’s Many Moving Pieces Make It Easy To Cut Corners

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 3:00am

On April 24, 2013, a multistory garment factory complex in Bangladesh called Rana Plaza collapsed, killing more than 1,000 workers and injuring another 2,500. It remains the worst accident in the history of the apparel industry and one of the deadliest industrial accidents in the world.

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Back To The Moon: A Space Lawyer And Planetary Scientist On What It Will Take To Share The Benefits Of New Lunar Exploration

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 3:00am

From left, Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman and Christina Hammock Koch, celebrate on stage as they are announced as the Artemis II crew during a NASA ceremony naming the four astronauts who will fly around the moon by the end of next year, at a ceremony held in the NASA hangar at Ellington airport Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. This crew will not land or even go into lunar orbit. (Michael Wyke / AP Photo)

NASA is planning to put U.S. astronauts back on the surface of the Moon by the end of 2024. This mission is just the beginning of what is shaping up to be a historic few decades in space exploration, as both the U.S. and China have plans to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon.

The first question you might have is: Why now?

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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Spring Take Back Day

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 4:00am

OMAHA, NE – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its partners will host the 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at more than 4,000 sites nationwide on Saturday, April 22, in an effort to safely collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Take Back sites will be open for collection between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at more than 150 locations across the DEA Omaha Division.