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Campus Green Revolution: Native Plants Take Center Stage

July 4, 2026

Bellevue University has turned a once-unwanted weed wall into a thriving hillside garden that showcases the state’s own flora. The transformation began with a collaboration between campus staff and local horticulture specialists, who identified species that would thrive in the regional climate. Se

entertainment

Rainy Surprise Shuts Down Omaha’s First Friday

July 4, 2026

The first of Omaha’s planned “First Fridays” at The RiverFront was called off just hours after it began. A sudden storm brought heavy rain and lightning, forcing organizers to cancel the event around 4:30 p. m. after only an hour of activity. The day was meant to showcase saxophonist Chad Stoner,

religion

Future‑Friendly Tech: A Call for Care

July 4, 2026

The new papal letter focuses on how people feel about the growing presence of artificial intelligence in everyday life. It asks whether we are shaping a world that supports and protects each other or one where people become data points. The message is not only for Catholics. It reaches anyone who v

opinion

A Nation Still Growing: America’s 250‑Year Gamble

July 4, 2026

America is turning 250 this July, and the country’s history feels like a long‑term experiment. The founders didn’t claim certainty; they risked their lives and fortunes because the future was uncertain. Every new generation repeats that gamble, keeping the nation alive. In 250 years, the idea of pe

opinion

The Real Meaning of “Pursuit of Happiness”

July 4, 2026

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is a line that many people think means living in luxury or chasing money. The truth is deeper. When the Founding Fathers wrote this phrase, they had a different idea in mind. The original document was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and reviewed by Benjamin Fr

politics

Military Use in Politics Sparks Debate Among Former Top General

July 4, 2026

Former chief of the Joint Chiefs, a retired Air Force general who was dismissed by the current defense secretary, recently voiced concerns about deploying troops for domestic tasks. In a piece written with two co‑authors, he warned that such actions blur the line between military duty and political

opinion

Obesity care matters just like any other health treatment

July 4, 2026

Healthcare shouldn't treat obesity differently. For too long, people with this chronic condition faced barriers to treatment, especially those with limited incomes. New medications can help manage obesity, yet many can't get them because their insurance won't cover it or they can't pay out-of-pocket

opinion

The Quiet Takeover: How Hidden Tech is Changing Our Reality

July 4, 2026

For years, people have joked about living in a simulation, but what if the joke is on us? Recent changes in technology and society suggest something far stranger is happening. The idea that governments control everything has always been too simple. The real power players treat the world like a chess

opinion

Fireworks or Futuristic Fun? Rethinking Fourth of July Celebrations

July 3, 2026

The United States turns 250 this year, a milestone that invites reflection on what has changed and what remains. Modern life is built on technology that once seemed unimaginable, yet one old ritual still lights up the sky each July 4th. Fireworks have long been tied to freedom and festivity, but

entertainment

New Netflix Hits for July: From Sci‑Fi Fog to Old‑School Golf

July 3, 2026

The month of July sees Netflix adding fresh titles. A science‑fiction thriller called “Human Vapor” drops on the 2nd. It shows a professor who explodes during an interview, thanks to a talking fog that threatens violence. Investigators must find out who the mist is and why it knows about a secret la