SNAP Fight: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from letting states bar SNAP recipients from buying soft drinks, candy and other sugary items, saying USDA lacked authority for the “food restriction” waivers. Omaha Labor: A strike at Premier-Midwest Beer & Beverage is already changing what Omaha bars sell, after the distributor’s union contract talks stalled following a buyout. White House UFC Plot: The FBI and DOJ arrested two more suspects tied to a foiled drone-and-sniper attack plan targeting the White House UFC Freedom 250 event, with court filings describing cash and equipment transfers across states. UNL/UNMC Recognition: UNL and UNMC received federal approval for shared national reporting under a new accreditation structure, boosting how their combined research footprint ranks. Nebraska Community & Housing: Nebraska’s new housing push includes a Blair subdivision plan using Community Improvement Districts, plus Gering breaking ground on duplex townhomes aimed at easing local housing demand. Wildfire Update: The South Fork Fire was right-sized to about 39,696 acres and shifted toward suppression repair and post-fire assessments. Public Health: Hantavirus quarantine monitoring ended for the last M/V Hondius passengers at UNMC. Education Spotlight: The Daily Nebraskan marked 125 years of student journalism.