‘Ted Lasso’ actor Cristo Fernandez signs deal to play pro soccer in Texas

Forward Cristo Fernandez, the actor who portrayed Dani Rojas on the TV series “Ted Lasso,” has signed to play soccer professionally.
Harvey Weinstein defense urges acquittal as rape retrial nears a close

Harvey Weinstein’s defense urged jurors to put an end to a #MeToo-era rape case that has gone to trial three times, arguing that he should be acquitted.
Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump’s plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said.
Nebraska 2nd District candidates cast ballot for Nebraska primary Tuesday

John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell were both asking for votes Tuesday in Nebraska’s 2nd District race. Powell said, “I feel really good about this campaign.”
Trump FDA chief is leaving the administration

Dr. Marty Makary is out as FDA commissioner
Creighton volleyball opens season against Big Ten teams at Sioux Falls showcase

Creighton will play three matches against Big Ten teams in the State Farm Women’s Volleyball Showcase.
MECA looks ahead to a busy stretch in Omaha

The Big Ten tournament is back next week, but MECA says the RiverFront is heading into its busiest season.
‘I was scared’: Hantavirus cruise passenger speaks for the first time about quarantine at UNMC

A passenger talks about the hantavirus scare that led to his quarantine at UNMC.
Omaha weather: Near perfect weather on Wednesday, turning windy and warmer on Thursday

Warm and dry weather ahead
Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV

Scientists are supercharging patients’ own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today’s drugs