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nicole farato Here’s the news you need to know Wednesday, from the results of the unusual Nebraska primary to the implications of President Donald Trump’s visit to China.
Mr. Burbank withdrew and pledged to support a populist independent party.
Former pharmacy technician Cindy Burbank, 62, won the Democratic Senate primary in Nebraska on May 12, creating an unusual race for incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.
The weird part? Burbank vowed that if he wins but doesn’t see a clear path to victory, he will withdraw from the November election and support Dan Osborn, a populist independent who is within 7 percentage points of winning the 2024 Senate race in a solidly Republican state. State Republicans have criticized Burbank’s bid as an unfair and systematic ploy by Democrats to support Osborne, an independent.
More news you need to know right now
- President Trump said in Beijing today: According to Reuters, this is the first visit to China by a sitting US president since Trump in 2017. The Iran war is expected to be discussed during the visit, as China gets about 60% of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The number of people infected with hantavirus is expected to increase further. The head of the World Health Organization said the number of hantavirus cases could be higher than originally estimated due to interactions between passengers before the first case was confirmed.
- Brandon Clark of the Memphis Grizzlies passes away at the age of 29. Clark’s sudden death occurred about six weeks after he was arrested in Arkansas on charges of unlawful passing, possession of a controlled substance, eluding, exceeding the speed limit and trafficking in a controlled substance. He just completed his seventh NBA season, all of which he spent with the Grizzlies.
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Researchers lurking in the distant reaches of space beyond our solar system recently discovered what they believe may be another whopping 10,000 planets orbiting the sun that are not our own.
NFL
Is it too early to talk about soccer?
The NFL began releasing, or leaking, its 2026 regular season schedule on Monday. They are expected to announce their season opener soon, and the Seattle Seahawks will celebrate their Super Bowl win before starting the new season on September 9th. We’ll learn more before the NFL’s complete schedule is released on Thursday. USA TODAY Sports is tracking all leaked information to date.
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