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Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'

Toxic runoff from rare earth mines in Myanmar is contaminating rivers that flow into Thailand, threatening the Mekong River and its basin's fisheries and farmland

April 29, 2026Updated: April 29, 2026
AP nullBy ANTON L. DELGADO and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

State

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

Kimball Library receives $10K grant for accessibility improvements

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity 

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety