Nebraska Education & Tech: A Nebraska ed-tech startup, Short Answer, is helping K-12 students improve writing while reducing overreliance on AI, reaching 80,000 educators nationwide and about 15 countries. Public Health & Community Safety: Federal health experts plan to monitor U.S. wastewater and social media during the World Cup to spot disease outbreaks early, aiming to protect fans during a massive travel surge. Higher Ed & Agriculture: UNL researchers are exploring “virovory” (organisms eating viruses) as a potential new way to fight harmful algal blooms and improve water quality. Local Culture & Learning: Zen Coffee Company opened a new space inside the Omaha Central Library, blending books-and-coffee into a community hangout. State Politics & Civic Life: Nebraska officials certified the May 12 primary results, calling the process “very smoothly,” while the election remains a flashpoint in state governance debates. Food Security: SNAP cuts are threatening food availability for people who rely on the program, with work-rule changes adding pressure. Health Policy: Surveys show many Medicaid enrollees don’t know about upcoming work requirements, raising concerns about coverage gaps.