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Nebraska to Host “Bio Innovations Midwest 2025”—Premier Gathering of Global Biomanufacturers
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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August 29, 2025
Event Will Be Held in Omaha on September 15-16, 2025 DED Business Innovation Manager Ben Kuspa (center) networks with leaders at Bio Innovations Midwest 2024. On September 15-16, 2025, Omaha will host the second annual “Bio Innovations Midwest”...
Nebraska to Host “Bio Innovations Midwest 2025”—Premier Gathering of Global Biomanufacturers
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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August 29, 2025
Event Will Be Held in Omaha on September 15-16, 2025 DED Business Innovation Manager Ben Kuspa (center) networks with leaders at Bio Innovations Midwest 2024. On September 15-16, 2025, Omaha will host the second annual “Bio Innovations Midwest”...
Attorney General Bird Fights to Curb Social Media Harm to Children
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 28, 2025
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she joined coalitions of states and the District of Columbia in supporting Florida and Ohio laws that ban social media companies from using addictive practices on minors. Challenges to that...
Becky Stille Officially Launches Campaign and Website for United States Congress in Nebraska's 3rd District
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
Becky Stille is a Democrat, life-long resident of Nebraska and business woman working in NE's agriculture industry running for U.S. Congress in Nebraska's 3rd. SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today,...
August 29, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Puts Big Tech on Notice for Harms Caused by Chatbots
Attorney General of Virginia
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August 29, 2025
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...
Nebraska Biofuel Plant Explosion Leaves Three Dead
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The bodies of two young girls and their male relative were recovered Wednesday from the site of a powerful explosion at a biofuel facility in Nebraska, which occurred the previous day. According to media, Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg...
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Sues Savage Enterprises for Violating Nebraska’s Consumer Protection Act and Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Nebraska Attorney General
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August 1, 2025
Lincoln--Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his office’s expansion of its fight against the sale of illegal or unlawful synthetic THC products in smoke and vape shops throughout Nebraska. Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Savage...
Synchrocare Expands Call for Entrepreneurs to Join Its Nationwide Franchise Program
EIN Presswire
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August 29, 2025
Franchise opportunities available now in Ohio and select U.S. territories OH, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a trusted leader in delivering innovative medical devices and solutions since 2005, is inviting...
Veterinary Orthopedics Expert Dr. Brandon Beebout Outlines What Dog Owners Should Know Before TPLO Surgery in HelloNation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 28, 2025
KEARNEY, Neb., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What should pet owners understand before scheduling TPLO surgery for a dog with a cruciate ligament injury? According to Dr. Brandon Beebout of Beebout Veterinary Medical Center in Kearney,...
Attorney General Treg Taylor Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Tech Companies to Stop the Spread of Deepfake Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery
State of Alaska Department of Law
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August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Yesterday, Attorney General Treg Taylor today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general in calling on major search engines and payment platforms to take stronger action against the growing...
Elite Casino Resorts to Acquire Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resort
EIN Presswire
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August 26, 2025
A Homecoming for the Kehl Family and a Strategic Expansion Across Southeast Iowa BURLINGTON, IA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Elite Casino Resorts, LLC (“Elite Casino Resorts”), headquartered in Riverside, Iowa, announced...
Global Virus Network Announces 2025 Rising Star Mentorship Program Awardees
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 27, 2025
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Virus Network (GVN), a worldwide coalition of animal and human virologists spanning 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates across more than 40 countries dedicated to advancing pandemic...
Attorney General Bonta Warns AI Companies: If You Harm Children, You Will Be Held Accountable in California
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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August 25, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 44 attorneys general, sent a letter to 12 of the top artificial intelligence (AI) companies, after reports of sexually inappropriate interactions between AI chatbots and children....
PRISM MarketView Launches Precious Metals Index to Track Global Demand and Market Dynamics
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 21, 2025
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRISM MarketView, a leading provider of unbiased market insight and company news, today announces the launch of its PRISM Precious Metals Index, designed to track emerging and established companies...
XPO Drivers Earn Top Honors at 2025 National Truck Driving Championships
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 25, 2025
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Four drivers from XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, took home awards at the 2025 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). The competition, known...
Former Air Force Judge Advocate Forms Exploratory Committee for Independent Challenge to U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
LEMOYNE, NE, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mark Cohen, a former Air Force Judge Advocate, Lemoyne resident, and karate instructor in Ogallala, has launched an exploratory committee to consider an independent campaign for...
DED Awards $480,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Tourism Development Project in Arapahoe
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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August 18, 2025
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $480,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the City of Arapahoe through the 2024 Tourism Development opportunity. The CDBG program provides funds to help...
DED Awards $480,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Tourism Development Project in Arapahoe
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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August 18, 2025
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $480,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the City of Arapahoe through the 2024 Tourism Development opportunity. The CDBG program provides funds to help...
August 18, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Joins 21-State Coalition Calling on DEA to Ban ‘Designer Xanax’
Attorney General of Virginia
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August 18, 2025
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Chloe...
Law enforcement reacts to active shooter alert at US university
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Police responded to an active shooter alert at Villanova University in Pennsylvania on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of buildings and a lockdown on campus. SWAT teams were deployed, and students and nearby residents were instructed...