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A new Nebraska law wants to make social media less addictive for kids

Engadget

Nebraska is the latest state to crack down on how kids can use social media. Nebraska is the latest state to restrict social media usage for minors, but Texas is also trying to pass a similar ban. They also provide parents with the tools they need to protect our kids from big tech online companies and predators."

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What gives in Nebraska? The Buffett effect and a culture of giving 

Candid

When we look at which states receive the most charitable dollars per capita, Nebraska punches above its weight. Here we’ll look at what makes Nebraska stand out in the data—and why. Nebraska ranks 37th for population and 36th for the number of nonprofits. But unlike Nebraska, D.C. Did you know? Only Washington, D.C.—which

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Missouri voters backed stronger wage and sick leave laws—and then state Republicans repealed them

Fast Company Tech

In recent years, voters in Michigan, Missouri, and Nebraska overwhelmingly backed higher state minimum wages and guaranteed paid sick leave at the polls. Nebraska voters passed their own paid sick leave ballot measure by a staggering 74% this past November. Residents votes should be honored.

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Aurora borealis forecast expands as strong solar storm hits Earth. Here’s what to know

Fast Company Tech

Parts of northern Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania may also get a view. Northern lights were forecast in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

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Flashy exotic birds can actually glow in the dark

Ars Technica

This is why biologist Rene Martin of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln wanted to investigate. Biofluorescent organisms are everywhere, from mushrooms to fish to reptiles and amphibians, but few birds have been identified as having glowing feathers.

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The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2025

Fast Company Tech

Arable For replenishing water in Nebraska Arable joins the umpteen other startups that in recent years have launched sophisticated analytics platforms to track weather risk and crop health. What makes Arable stand out is that its platform is showing impressive results, particularly for water reduction, that are drawing industry accolades.

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Joann fabrics stores closing: See the full list of all remaining locations that will shutter this month

Fast Company Tech

Alaska Nugget Mall, Juneau Alabama Mobile Festival Centre, Mobile Riverchase Promenade, Hoover Huntsville Plaza, Huntsville Arkansas Spring Creek Centre, Fayetteville Arizona Santan Village Marketplace, Gilbert Santa Fe Square, Mesa Alameda Crossing, Avondale Riverview Mall, Bullhead City East Broadway Blvd, Tucson Buckhorn Plaza, Mesa The Riverview (..)