LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 25 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 16 first-year students selected for Teacher Scholars Academy at Nebraska Sixteen aspiring teachers have been selected for the newest cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences. Students in the academy are engaged in a supportive learning community throughout their teacher-education program. The academy, established in 2019, is designed to prepare teachers who will continue to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Eighth District has slightly increased since our previous report. Employment was unchanged and wage growth remained moderate. Prices rose at a robust pace, and increases were widespread. Reports on consumer spending and banking indicated conditions were largely unchanged. Manufacturing activity was mixed. The outlook is unchanged from our previous report, as contacts contin more PR