Health & Safety: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited UNMC in Omaha to praise the university’s hantavirus response and its National Quarantine Unit, after 18 cruise-ship passengers were monitored with “zero detected cases.” Cybersecurity: Edelson Lechtzin LLP says it’s investigating claims tied to a Nebraska Orthopaedic Center data breach involving protected health information potentially exposed through a vendor incident. Agriculture & Jobs: Tyson Foods is shutting down beef plants in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah, cutting more than 3,200 jobs, with ripple effects for cattle producers and markets. Local Housing: Housing Opportunities, Inc. won Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Magnolia Estates, a new affordable senior community in Hays. Tech & Infrastructure: Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by year-end, with Omaha already listed among current sites. Public Services: FCC is reviewing E-Rate support for schools and libraries, raising fears of higher costs and reduced connectivity. Community & Education: Applications open Aug. 24 for the Big Idea Grand Island pitch competition, offering up to $10,000 for winners.