Weather & Flood Risk: Southeast Nebraska faces a heavy-rain and possible severe-storm threat Thursday into Friday, with a flood watch in effect until 4 a.m. Friday and the chance of hail, damaging winds, and even a brief tornado. Agriculture: Wheat harvest in Kansas is getting delayed after earlier rapid maturation, as widespread rains and humidity slow progress just as harvest typically moves north toward the Nebraska border. Beef Markets: Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts is pushing back on plans to increase beef imports, arguing they could disrupt U.S. market standards, while Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley points to ongoing producer concerns about big packers and price transparency. Nebraska Courts: A Cass County case alleges a Nebraska man drove while intoxicated with a 14-year-old behind the wheel, leading to a crash; he’s charged with intentional child abuse resulting in no injury. Tech & Privacy: Federal HHS is seeking access to detailed medical records through state health information systems for research into vaccines and autism, drawing privacy and legal concerns, including in Nebraska. National Security: A U.S.-Iran dual citizen CEO, Jamshid Ghomi, faces federal charges for allegedly supplying U.S. technology to Iran’s nuclear and military programs. Sports: Nebraska relief pitcher J’Shawn Unger named a finalist for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award.