LINCOLN — For the third month in a row, Nebraska’s monthly tax receipts came in below economic projections, which could spell trouble for state lawmakers when they convene for the 2027 legislative session.

The state Department of Revenue’s report on May’s tax receipts showed a net loss of 7.8% compared to what Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board had predicted in late February. That difference equates to about $43 million less in revenue headed to the state’s coffers.

Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, which served as the key negotiator between the U.S. and Iran, announced on June 14, 2026, that the two sides had agreed on a deal to end the war. It will be officially signed on June 19 in Switzerland.

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged the world's wealthy democracies to work together on regulating advanced artificial intelligence systems, speaking at high-level meeting that included top AI executives.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issued a similar plea at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialized nations in France, saying an "international forum" is needed for countries to draw up AI guardrails. He said the task of AI safety should not be left to tech companies.