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In a span of just 10 minutes, 32-year-old Joseph Jones entered a west Omaha Target store with an AR-15 style rifle, fired multiple shots and was killed by a ... Show more
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Quick Glance: Bill Belichick: New Media Ventures for 2024
- Bill Belichick is set to take on a significant media role, including 'Manningcast' on ESPN
- He also plans a book deal, potentially an inside football show, and possibly a podcast
- Belichick is expected to earn millions, with a seven-figure book deal advance
- His future plans could see him back in a leadership role in coaching
Quick Glance: Creighton and Kansas Set to Clash in Big East-Big 12 Battle
- Creighton is scheduled to face Kansas early next season at the CHI Health Center.
- It will mark the 18th historical matchup between the two teams, with Kansas leading.
- The last encounter took place two years ago.
- The Jayhawks defeated the Jays 79-72, eliminating them from the 2022 NCAA tournament.
Quick Glance: Nebraska Should Maintain Its Electoral Vote System
- Governor Jim Pillen is considering a special session to change Nebraska's electoral system to ensure Donald Trump wins all the state's electoral votes. However, this move is not as straightforward for Trump as Governor Pillen believes. It would not only make our state less democratic but could also backfire, potentially making Nebraska the deciding state that hands the election to President Joe Biden.
- Pillen and Republican allies are pushing to switch Nebraska to a winner-take-all system to secure all five electoral votes for Trump. This plan is likely to backfire, as opponents are expected to organize a ballot initiative to reverse it.
- Nebraska has a law allowing voters to challenge a bill before it becomes law through a petition process. If opponents gather the required 125,000 signatures, Pillen's transition to a winner-take-all system would be postponed until after November's general election and could be halted altogether if a majority of voters support the referendum.
- A ballot initiative would also benefit Democrats in the 2nd District, a true swing district. If successful, it could serve as an additional motivating issue for voters who rightly oppose Trump's interference with the state's democracy for his own gain.
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding 'JESUS ♥ STRIPPERS' Sign on Truck
- The owner of a strip club in Omaha, Shane Harrington, displayed a 20-by-10-foot sign reading 'JESUS ♥ STRIPPERS' on a truck outside Club Omaha near 120th Street and West Center Road in response to local advertisers refusing to work with him.
- Harrington mentioned his intention to purchase another sign for a truck in Lincoln to drive around during major events like concerts and Husker games.
- The nearby Jesus Christ Soul Therapy Center responded to an inquiry about the sign, emphasizing that Jesus does not approve of strippers as they are associated with the demon Jezebel.
- Harrington acknowledges the controversial nature of the sign but believes it will be embraced by individuals who have been bullied.
Quick Glance: Alert issued for baby possibly with former police officer linked to 2 murders
- Authorities in Washington state have issued an alert for a 1-year-old boy after a former police officer reportedly killed two women − his wife and ex-girlfriend − and allegedly kidnapped the baby.
- West Richland is located in Benton County, approximately 35 miles north of the Oregon state line.
- The child's father, Elias Huizar, is wanted on two homicide charges, as announced by the police on Monday.
- Police cautioned that Huizar is armed and dangerous, likely to commit further violent crimes.
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Quick Glance: Senator Ricketts financially supports anti-abortion initiative
- Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska donated $500,000 on March 26 to the group Protect Women and Children to put an abortion ban initiative on the ballot.
- The initiative aims to enshrine a constitutional ban on abortions after the first trimester and includes exceptions for medical emergencies, sexual assault, or incest.
- Among the supporters of the campaign are organizations advocating against abortion, such as Nebraska Right to Life and the Nebraska Family Alliance.
- There are competing ballot initiatives, including a protection measure for abortions up to fetal viability with exceptions for later abortions to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient.
Quick Glance: Accused Cryptojacker Allegedly Defrauds Cloud Providers of Millions
- A Nebraska man is set to appear in court today, facing charges of defrauding cloud service providers of over $3.5 million in a lengthy cryptojacking scheme.
- Charles O. Parks III is accused of netting over $970,000 between January 2021 and August of the same year using the computational resources of two 'well-known providers of cloud computing services'.
- Parks allegedly created multiple accounts with Subsidiary 1 using various identities and mined cryptocurrencies worth nearly $1 million while not paying for the resources used.
- He is alleged to have laundered mined tokens, converted them to dollars, and spent the money on luxury items, despite remaining in Omaha, Nebraska, in violation of financial reporting requirements.
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Quick Glance: 7 Dead, 20 Injured in Sri Lanka Race Car Accident
- A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka, crashing into a crowd and resulting in seven fatalities and 20 injuries.
- The incident occurred in Diyatalawa, in the central tea-growing region, with thousands of spectators present.
- While the cause of the accident remains unclear, the police have initiated an investigation as one of the cars crashed into spectators and event officials.
- The race was halted after the 17th out of 24 scheduled events, where approximately 45,000 spectators had gathered at a Sri Lankan military academy circuit organized by the Sri Lankan army and Sri Lanka Automobile Sports.
Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Quick Glance: Rescue of 174 Stranded People After Deadly Cable Car Accident
- The rescue of 174 people stranded in Turkey after a deadly cable car accident was successfully completed.
- A total of 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters were involved in rescuing people from the Tunektepe cable car.
- The stranded individuals had been stuck since the accident on Friday evening, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident, with an expert commission assisting in the process.