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rove.mesports4 hrs ago
West Virginia fans fill Omaha for first College World Series appearance
Thousands of West Virginia supporters have arrived in Omaha for the team's first Men's College World Series. The influx has created visible displays of blue and gold and repeated performances of the school song after each victory.
dnaindia.compolitics1 day ago
German Arms Firm Discusses Building Ukraine Flamingo Cruise Missile
A German company is negotiating production of Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile. The talks follow U.S. decisions to cancel Tomahawk deployments and cut NATO support assets.
api.foxsports.comsports1 day ago
Troy Defeats Mississippi 12-8, Eliminating Rebels from Men's College World Series
Troy scored four runs in the seventh inning to overcome a 6-2 deficit and eliminate Mississippi from the 2026 Men's College World Series on June 14 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Hegseth Says U.S. Stockpiles Strong Despite Heavy Use of Missiles Against Iran
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told CBS that U.S. stockpiles are 'great' and 'only getting stronger' despite an April CSIS report showing heavy use of Tomahawks, JASSMs, and Patriot interceptors.
thehindu.combusiness1 day ago
Scooter's Coffee Grew From $40,000 Kiosk to 900 Stores, $859 Million Sales
Don and Linda Eckles opened the first Scooter's Coffee location in Omaha in 1998 after banks rejected their plan. The chain now operates more than 900 locations across 32 states.
ESPNsports2 days ago
Ole Miss Defeats Auburn on Will Furniss Eighth-Inning Home Run to Reach 2026 Men's College World Series
Senior first baseman Will Furniss hit the go-ahead homer against Auburn that sent the Rebels to Omaha. His father, Eddy Furniss, won two national titles with LSU in 1996 and 1997.
espn.comsports2 days ago
Oklahoma and Georgia Win College World Series Openers 9-0 and 7-1
Oklahoma defeated Alabama 9-0 and Georgia beat Texas 7-1 on Sunday as the 2026 Men's College World Series continued in Omaha.
fortune.comfinance7 days ago
U.S. and Israel Conducted 10 Times More Strikes in First Month of Iran Conflict Than in Entire Gulf War
Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf said U.S. forces fired roughly 850 Tomahawk missiles in four weeks against Iran while replenishing the missiles at about 90 per year. He spoke at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen on Monday.
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ESPNsports7 days ago
Eight teams set for 2026 Men's College World Series in Omaha
Alabama and Oklahoma secured the final two berths Sunday. The eight-team field includes first-time participants West Virginia and Troy.
japantimes.co.jpworld23 days ago
U.S. Delays Tomahawk Missile Deliveries to Japan Over Supply Shortages
The United States has postponed indefinitely the delivery of hundreds of Tomahawk missiles to Japan. The delay stems from production shortfalls linked to ongoing military operations involving Iran.
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japantoday.comfinance23 days ago
U.S. Warns Japan of Possible Two-Year Delay in Tomahawk Missile Deliveries
The United States has notified Japan that Tomahawk missile shipments may be delayed by up to two years. Officials cited the need to replenish stocks used during recent Middle East operations.
BBC Newsworld33 days ago
US Passenger Describes 40-Day Quarantine After Hantavirus Cases on Cruise Ship
A 29-year-old American who was on a 35-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius is among 15 passengers quarantined at the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, Nebraska. Three fellow passengers died from hantavirus during the voyage, prompting an international effort to repatriate others.
Nbc Newsworld34 days ago
CDC Quarantines 18 Cruise Passengers for Monitoring After Limited Hantavirus Cases on MV Hondius
U.S. health officials placed 18 Americans returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship into federal quarantine facilities in Omaha and Atlanta after 11 hantavirus cases and three deaths were confirmed among nearly 150 passengers. Officials are interviewing the quarantined passengers…
world35 days ago
American Passengers Complete Quarantine in Omaha After Returning from MV Hondius Cruise
Jake Rosmarin, an American from the United States, spoke with GMA while quarantining in Omaha, Nebraska, along with other American passengers who disembarked the MV Hondius cruise ship. The group is undergoing quarantine following their arrival. @ABC reported the details of their…
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koreatimes.co.krworld36 days ago
Plane Carrying 18 Americans From Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship Departs Spain
The plane carrying 18 people, including 17 U.S. citizens who disembarked from the MV Hondius, left Spain on May 10, 2026, bound for the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight confirmed and probable hantavirus cases were reported aboard the ship, including two confirme…
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Washington Examinerworld36 days agoUpdated
U.S. Munitions Depleted by Iran Conflict, Senator Says
A senator on the Armed Services Committee said the United States has used large quantities of munitions including Tomahawks, ATACMS, SM-3, THAAD and Patriot rounds during the conflict with Iran. The senator stated this has reduced military readiness for potential long-term confli…
Financial Timespolitics37 days ago
Germany Plans Fresh Push to Acquire Tomahawk Missiles
Germany's defence minister intends to travel to Washington to discuss the purchase of Tomahawk missiles. The trip follows a disagreement between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the U.S. president. The effort marks a renewed attempt by Germany to obtain the long-range weapons system…
cnbc.comfinance38 days ago
Greg Abel Leads First Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting as CEO
Greg Abel presided over Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting in Omaha on May 2, 2026. Attendance was more than half full at the CHI Health Center arena. Reviews of the meeting were generally positive though some shareholders noted less emphasis on investing philosophy…
Nprworld39 days ago
U.S., Philippines and Allies Conclude Balikatan Drills With Japanese Combat Troops and U.S. Missile Tests
The 41st Balikatan exercises ended Friday after nearly three weeks on Luzon as U.S. and allied forces tested new weapons and strategies to repel potential amphibious assaults. Japan deployed combat troops for the first time, firing an anti-ship missile, while the U.S. used Typhon…
The War Zonepolitics39 days agoUpdated
Germany Protests US Decision to Cancel Long-Range Missile Deployment
The German Ministry of Defense stated there has been no definitive cancellation of plans to station a U.S. Army long-range fires battalion equipped with SM-6, Tomahawk, and hypersonic missiles in the country. The uncertainty follows a rift between Berlin and Washington over the I…
The Guardianpolitics41 days ago
U.S. Reduces Troops in Germany
President Donald Trump stated the U.S. will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating tensions with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The dispute stems from clashes over the Iran war. Germany's defense ministry said there is no definitive cancellation of a planned U…
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Defense Newsworld42 days ago
Trump Administration Cancels Missile Deployment in Germany and Announces Partial Troop Withdrawal
The Trump administration has moved to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany and shelved a plan to deploy Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles there. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated this creates a capability gap that Berlin must address. Officials outlined efforts to…
tass.compolitics42 days ago
Germany States No Definitive Cancellation of US Tomahawk Missile Deployment
Germany's defense ministry stated that the U.S. has not canceled a plan to deploy long-range Tomahawk missiles in the country. The plan, initiated under the Biden administration, faces uncertainty following recent U.S. military announcements. Congressional leaders expressed oppos…
cnbc.comfinance44 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway Reports 18% Operating Profit Growth
Berkshire Hathaway held its annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 2, 2026, with new CEO Greg Abel leading for the first time. Attendance dropped significantly compared to past years, and the company reported strong first-quarter results including an 18% rise in o…
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Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection / Wikimedia (Attribution)finance51 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway Schedules Annual Meeting for May 2, Led by Greg Abel and Ajit Jain
Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting on May 2 in Omaha will be the first without Warren Buffett leading the stage. Successor CEO Greg Abel and insurance chief Ajit Jain will handle the question-and-answer session, followed by a panel with subsidiary heads. Investors may focus on r…
middleeasteye.netpolitics46 days ago
Pentagon Withholds Details on Iranian School Strike Amid Trump Disclosure of Airman Rescue
The Pentagon has not released details about a U.S. Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian girls' elementary school that killed at least 175 people on February 28. In contrast, President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly described a rescue operation for a downed…