News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors
5 Reasons Omaha is a Food Lover's Dream
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 23 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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5 Reasons Omaha is a Food Lover's Dream
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If you're not from the City of Omaha, you likely wouldn't expect it to have an impressive food scene. But it's one of the many things Omahans hang their hats on. The culinary landscape in Omaha is vast and truly offers something for everyone, whether you're passing through or becoming a Maverick (we prefer the latter!)
So, if you're a foodie, here a
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A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
September 24, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation i
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Amber Ruffin Brings Big Laughs and Real Experiences to UNO Students
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 23 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news:
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Amber Ruffin Brings Big Laughs and Real Experiences to UNO Students
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University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) students, Omaha high schoolers, and community members had the opportunity to ask their burning questions about comedy, television production, writing, and more, to comedy legend Amber Ruffin.
Ruffin, an Omaha native, is a writer, executive producer, and host of The Amber Ruffin Show
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Analysis: Atrazine Pollutes 25% of River Miles in Continental U.S. at Levels Known to Harm Wildlife
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Analysis: Atrazine Pollutes 25% of River Miles in Continental U.S. at Levels Known to Harm Wildlife
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WASHINGTON-Levels of the hormone-disrupting pesticide atrazine known to harm aquatic wildlife are estimated to contaminate more than 25% of all river and stream miles in the lower 48 states -nearly 860,000 miles, according to a new analysis by the Center for Biological Div
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check t
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
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September 24, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
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Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt co
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019
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Banner Health launches Walk with a Doc chapter in Fort Collins
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health launches Walk with a Doc chapter in Fort Collins
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Sept. 24, 2026) - Banner Health is bringing Walk with a Doc, the national program that pairs a short health talk with a community walk, to Fort Collins. The new chapter will host free walks on the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, with the next walk taking pla
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Gov. Pillen Welcomes President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel to Nebraska
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen Welcomes President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel to Nebraska
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen hosted President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel in Nebraska to highlight the deep partnership and rich cultural ties shared between Nebraska and the Czech Republic. Nebraska takes immense pride in its Czech heritage, which has helpe
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Husker Athletic Director Troy Dannen Announced as Opening Keynote for Governor's Summit
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Husker Athletic Director Troy Dannen Announced as Opening Keynote for Governor's Summit
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Dannen will speak in lieu of Ben Sasse, who is unable to attend.
LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Troy Dannen, athletic director for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be the opening keynote at the 2026 Governor's Summit. Senator Be
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Maine A.G. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
9/24/2026
Attorney General Frey, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs.
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N.D. A.G. WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
September 23, 2026
BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eli
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollar
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
September 22, 2026
Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers
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TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certai
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Ricketts Introduces Agricultural Data Privacy Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Introduces Agricultural Data Privacy Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) shared his new legislation to protect farmers' and ranchers' intellectual property.
The Agricultural Data Privacy Act would require producers' approval before any company uses their data. Under the act, data could not be sold or oth
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Ricketts Op-Ed: On renewable fuels, follow Nebraska's lead
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Op-Ed: On renewable fuels, follow Nebraska's lead
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The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) was originally published by the Washington Times on September 3, 2026.
Nebraska is a biofuels state. We are a leading producer of crops used for biofuel production. We are finding new opportunities to integrate and make biofuels in our supply chains. And we've incorporated them i
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Senate Passes Fischer Satellite Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Senate Passes Fischer Satellite Defense Bill
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-NE) Secure Space Act to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing American satellite systems.
"The threat foreign adversaries pose to our satellite infrastructure cannot be overstated," Fischer said. "Countries like China and Russia are constantly trying to infiltrate our
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UC Merced Among First Campuses to Earn Carnegie Classification for Sustainability
MERCED, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Among First Campuses to Earn Carnegie Classification for Sustainability
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Key Points
* UC Merced is one of the first 14 institutions nationwide to earn the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, recognizing its comprehensive commitment to sustainability and climate action.
* The university is the only four-year California institution and the only UC campus to r
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University of Nebraska Begins Search for Next Chancellor
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 24, 2026
University begins search for next chancellor
The search for the next University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor has begun.
Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, president of the University of Nebraska system, announced the search in a Sept. 24 message to students, faculty and staff. A search advisory committee, which will include representatives from across the university and community, is being form
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University of Nebraska: Husker Researchers Make Discovery in Material That Powers Modern Electronics
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 24, 2026
Husker researchers make discovery in material that powers modern electronics
By Tiffany Lee, Research and Innovation
A Husker research team's latest milestone could open the door to broader use of a class of materials whose electrical properties may someday power next-generation electronics, high-density energy storage, improved computer memory and new strategies for cooling.
In
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USD's Jed Droge Receives Physical Therapy Innovation Award
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 24 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD's Jed Droge Receives Physical Therapy Innovation Award
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The University of South Dakota's Jed Droge, DPT, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, is the recipient of the Physical Therapy Innovation Award from the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT).
The ACAPT Innovation Award honors a physical therapist who has shown innovation in the delivery of edu
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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