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