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‘Smacks of desperation’: Why Vladimir Putin is referencing J. K. Rowling and cancel culture to defend his war
The Star
Mar. 25, 2022
‘Smacks of desperation’: Why Vladimir Putin is referencing J. K. Rowling and cancel culture to defend his war

Russian leader’s comments about the West could signal attempt to draw NATO into war.

What is being done to thwart Russian disinformation on Ukraine?
Al Jazeera America
Mar. 17, 2022
What is being done to thwart Russian disinformation on Ukraine?

Moscow has been turning out falsehoods and propaganda since the war so what's different now?

NRT HD Live
NRT HD
Mar. 15, 2022
NRT HD Live

Evening 13-3-2022

Politics Now: Mar. 13, 2022
KLAS-TV: 8 News Now
Mar. 13, 2022
Politics Now: Mar. 13, 2022

Filing to run for the 2022 election is underway. The legislative race that could pit republican leadership against each other.

Russia says the U.S. is making bioweapons in Ukraine. Here’s the reality
Global News
Mar. 11, 2022
Russia says the U.S. is making bioweapons in Ukraine. Here’s the reality

To hear some corners of the internet tell it, Russian President Vladimir Putin has a very good reason for invading Ukraine: the destruction of U.S.-funded bioweapons labs in the region.

‘Freedom convoy’ forums find new focus: disinformation about Russia-Ukraine war
Global News
Mar. 8, 2022
‘Freedom convoy’ forums find new focus: disinformation about Russia-Ukraine war

As the tire tracks fade from the so-called “freedom convoy” that occupied downtown Ottawa streets, some of the Telegram forums devoted to the convoy have taken up the torch of a new cause: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine and the media - Mary Blankenship, originally from Ukraine, working at UNLV
KLAS-TV: 8 News Now
Mar. 7, 2022
Ukraine and the media - Mary Blankenship, originally from Ukraine, working at UNLV

Ukraine and the media - Mary Blankenship, originally from Ukraine, working at UNLV

UNLV student from Ukraine researching wartime online misinformation
KVVU-TV: Fox 5
Mar. 7, 2022
UNLV student from Ukraine researching wartime online misinformation

Almost every waking hour over the last week for Mary Blankenship is spent pouring into her work researching misinformation and disinformation online, while at the same time pursuing her masters in chemistry at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Nevada one of the worst states for access to mental health services
This Is Reno
Mar. 7, 2022
Nevada one of the worst states for access to mental health services

A UNLV report published last week shows Nevada ranks last in mental health rankings in the United States.

Midweek March 2, 2022
CKCU FM
Mar. 4, 2022
Midweek March 2, 2022

One week can change the world in huge ways, as the outbreak of war in Ukraine has shown us since our last show — but every week changes the world, often in ways we overlook while our gaze is fixed on the major headlines.

Russia-Ukraine War: UNLV Experts Available for Media Inquiries
Newswise
Mar. 3, 2022
Russia-Ukraine War: UNLV Experts Available for Media Inquiries

The conflict in Ukraine continues to change on a minute-by-minute basis, and journalists who are seeking context into the myriad political, historical, social, and economic issues that have arisen as a result of the Russian invasion can turn to the following UNLV experts for insight.

UNLV grad student, born in Ukraine, takes keen interest in parsing Russian disinformation
Las Vegas Sun
Mar. 3, 2022
UNLV grad student, born in Ukraine, takes keen interest in parsing Russian disinformation

Ukrainian-American researcher Mary Blankenship poses on UNLV campus Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Blankenship is doing research on misinformation regarding the current crisis in Ukraine.

Public policy expert in Nevada warns of misinformation in Russia-Ukraine conflict
KSNV-TV: News 3
Mar. 2, 2022
Public policy expert in Nevada warns of misinformation in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Social media is lighting up with photos, videos and information related to the Russian attack on Ukraine. But experts are urging social media users to be cautious with what they like, comment or share.

Spot the bot: How to navigate fake news about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Global News
Mar. 2, 2022
Spot the bot: How to navigate fake news about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

As Russian troops descended on Ukraine, the internet lit up with footage said to be from the region — destroyed buildings, planes lighting up the night sky, and air raid sirens ringing in the background of live streams.

Public policy expert in Nevada warns of misinformation in Russia-Ukraine conflict
KRNV: News 4
Mar. 2, 2022
Public policy expert in Nevada warns of misinformation in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Social media is lighting up with photos, videos and information related to the Russian attack on Ukraine. But experts are urging social media users to be cautious with what they like, comment or share.

Senator Reid's everlasting mark on Nevada
KTNV-TV: ABC 13
Jan. 10, 2022
Senator Reid's everlasting mark on Nevada

13 Action News anchor Todd Quinones looks back at how Senator Reid changed Nevada forever.

Nevada Week | Sen. Harry Reid’s Legacy, Challenges in Rural Nevada
PBS
Jan. 10, 2022
Nevada Week | Sen. Harry Reid’s Legacy, Challenges in Rural Nevada

Senator Harry Reid left a lasting legacy in Nevada. We’ll explore the impact the late senator had. Plus, we’ll examine the challenges that rural Nevada faces.

UNLV Report: Send Interstate 11 through eastern Nevada
This Is Reno
Dec. 30, 2021
UNLV Report: Send Interstate 11 through eastern Nevada

A policy brief released this month says state transportation officials should consider routing the proposed Interstate-11 through eastern Nevada, not the western part of the state.

Initiative to Address Teacher Shortage
El Tiempo
Dec. 28, 2021
Initiative to Address Teacher Shortage

In order to address the teacher shortage in Nevada, in 2021, the Study.com educational platform implemented its “Keys the Classroom” initiative, which has been designed to generate opportunities for more applicants to successfully pass the required exams.

 

CLEAN THE WORLD TEAMS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON MOBILE SHOWERS FOR THE HOMELESS
Las Vegas Weekly
Dec. 23, 2021
CLEAN THE WORLD TEAMS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON MOBILE SHOWERS FOR THE HOMELESS

In 2017, Shawn Seipler saw a video out of San Francisco that affected him—and the organization he had founded eight years earlier—deeply.

The child tax credit could expire soon, leaving some Nevada families out in the cold for the holidays
Nevada Independent
Dec. 16, 2021
The child tax credit could expire soon, leaving some Nevada families out in the cold for the holidays

As of August, 2021, Nevada had a headline unemployment rate of 7.7 percent, the highest in the nation.

Nevada has only one hospital with a device for the sickest COVID-19 patients
KVVU-TV: Fox 5
Nov. 24, 2021
Nevada has only one hospital with a device for the sickest COVID-19 patients

There is only one medical center in Nevada that can treat the sickest COVID-19 patients with a special machine that is a "lifeline" for those who struggle to breathe.

Is Politics Ruining The Clark County School Board?
KNPR News
Nov. 12, 2021
Is Politics Ruining The Clark County School Board?

The Clark County school board fired Jesus Jara; now they are going to consider hiring him again.

Vaccine gaps have a prominent effect on Black Nevadans
Nevada Independent
Oct. 7, 2021
Vaccine gaps have a prominent effect on Black Nevadans

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people across the United States, cities and states are struggling to combat vaccination gaps. This is especially true in Nevada, where the vaccination rate for Black residents is lagging behind that of white, Asian and Latino residents.

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