Federal officials charge US soldier with using classified intel to win over $400K bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier has been charged with using inside information to win $400,000 in an online betting market on Venezuelan President Maduro’s capture, federal officials said.
Shredded trees, flipped semi truck lay in wake of severe storms in Iowa
KETV crews traveled to the area, finding a path of destruction, including a semi truck that had been flipped over.
Behind every crunch: The surprising science of potato chips
Behind the humble potato chip are researchers constantly thinking up new ways to make potatoes tastier, hardier and more adaptable.
Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks
The initial 10-day ceasefire had been due to expire Monday.
US air traffic control systems get long-awaited makeover
The Department of Transportation and the FAA are using artificial intelligence and modern tools in an effort to improve aviation safety.
‘Shoot and kill’: Trump’s order to escalate attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s not under any pressure to reach a diplomatic deal with Iran, but the country only has “a matter of days” before facing more military action.
US Mass Shooting Map: There have been 121 so far in 2026
Already, there have been 45% more mass shootings this year compared to the same time last year.
Nebraska U.S. Senate Democratic primary fundraising lopsided
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The race to be the Democratic nominee for Nebraska’s 2026 U.S. Senate race is lopsided in campaign funding. Cindy Burbank, a self-employed pharmacy financial counselor, outraised anti-abortion pastor William Forbes with a haul of $4,163 to Forbes’ reported tally of $0, according to federal fundraising reports […]
FDA approves first gene therapy for inherited hearing loss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first gene therapy for inherited hearing loss.
Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war
He said diplomacy should prevent more deaths and called for answers rooted in peace.