Nebraska Medicine Deal: UNL regents will consider next steps toward making Nebraska Medicine the sole owner of the nonprofit, with a plan to reduce the needed cash from $500M to $300M using an “in-kind donation,” plus a possible tuition increase. Hantavirus Quarantine Fight: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. keeps an exposed cruise passenger, Angela Perryman, in federal quarantine at Nebraska Medical Center despite a federal medical review saying she could quarantine at home—sparking a state-federal monitoring dispute. Food Safety: FDA upgraded a BEF Foods macaroni and cheese recall to Class II over an undeclared allergen (soy lecithin), affecting Aldi stores nationwide. Public Health Preparedness: Experts say Ebola risk for the 2026 World Cup is extremely low, but U.S. host-city hospitals are ready to respond. Cancer & Environment: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risk of childhood leukemia and brain tumors. Local Health Access: Nebraska Methodist College and Burke High School partnered for free sports physicals, including depression screening. Community Health Policy: Yankton County commissioners debated a temporary data center moratorium as residents weigh economic development against health and infrastructure concerns.