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Jeremy Allen White Plays Bruce Springsteen in Upcoming Biopic

October 28, 2024

Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in "The Bear, " is set to portray legendary musician Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere. " The film, directed and written by Scott Cooper ("Crazy Heart, " "Hostiles"), is based on Warren Zanes' book, focusing on the creation of Sp

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Nebraska Felons Get Voting Rights Back Immediately After Sentence

October 16, 2024

Imagine serving your time, completing your sentence, and then being told you can't vote. That was the case in Nebraska until recently. The state's top court just said former felons can vote right after their sentence ends. This is a big deal because Nebraska used to make people wait two years before

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Voting Rights for Felons in Nebraska: A Game Changer in November?

October 16, 2024

Imagine this: what if thousands of Nebraskans, who have served their time for felonies, could vote in the upcoming elections? That's exactly what the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled recently. The top election official, Bob Evnen, had tried to block these voters, but the court said no. This decision cou

sports

US Volleyball to Boost Officials' Pay for Upcoming 2024-25 Season

October 8, 2024

Volleyball's been gaining traction in the US, especially in colleges. The sport might not overshadow giants like MLB or NBA, but it's growing steadily. Recently, USA Volleyball (USAV) announced plans to beef up the game's growth. They're kicking off the 2024-25 season with a significant pay raise fo

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Can a Shift in Electoral Math Change the Course of the Election?

September 27, 2024

The election season is heating up, and the stakes are higher than ever. In a bid to gain an edge, President Donald Trump and his allies have been pushing for a change in how Nebraska allocates its electoral votes. But a key Republican state senator, Mike McDonnell, has put a roadblock in their path.

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The Generation Gap: Young Men's Views on the Election

September 27, 2024

As the presidential election inches closer, a growing concern has emerged among political observers: the disconnect between the views of young men and the rest of the electorate. A recent focus group of 15 men under the age of 30 from battleground states revealed that, for many, this election is all

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Trump's Election Law Change Hopes Hit a Roadblock

September 23, 2024

In a significant setback for Donald Trump and his Republican allies, a pivotal Omaha state senator has refused to support a last-ditch effort to change Nebraska's election law. State Sen. Mike McDonnell, a former Democrat who joined the GOP earlier this year, announced that he would not vote to alte

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Will Nebraska's Electoral Votes Be the Deciding Factor in the 2024 Election?

September 23, 2024

The 2024 United States presidential election is in full swing, and the race is heating up. With Election Day rapidly approaching, many analysts believe that the outcome could very well depend on the electoral votes of Nebraska. Currently, Nebraska is the only state that splits its electoral votes by