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Las Vegas Review Journal

In response to your July 27 story, “New study may predict ‘worst case’ climate scenario for Nevada’”: I read this report with alarm. Every disaster movie starts with a scientific warning being ignored, and we ignore this study at our peril. Like ignoring the early coronavirus warnings, not following advice from climate scientists creates disasters, too.

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now

State lawmakers have yet to vote on Senate Bill 4, which is one of the most controversial proposals introduced during the special session. Senate Bill 4 will prevent people from suing businesses, non-profits, and government agencies if they contract COVID-19 in their establishment.

Las Vegas Review Journal

It’s unclear when, or if, Station Casinos’ remaining closed properties will reopen.

K.V.V.U. T.V. Fox 5

Meet the UNLV scientist and professor who's literally doing some groundbreaking work on Mars with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Dozens gathered throughout the day Wednesday at a Las Vegas intersection to remember two teenage girls who were fatally struck by a suspected drunken driver Monday night.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Sahara Las Vegas is the first Strip — and Southern Nevada — property to receive a regulatory complaint related to coronavirus safety protocols.

SBCAMERICAS

The UNLV International Gaming Institute has published an in-depth report for legislators and regulators titled “The Big Questions: Sports Wagering in America”.

New York Post

Many advocates of “defunding the police” contend that too many police encounters with civilians concern trivial matters. Defunding proponents worry that poor decisions by officers can escalate tensions and lead to unnecessary uses of force. They argue that the police mandate should be more narrowly focused on responding to “serious” crimes, especially violent felonies. All other matters should not be considered police business. This premise has gained a receptive hearing in our political climate. Most people instinctively support the idea of leaving management of serious felonies to the police, who are certainly less likely to get into trouble if their job is simply to arrest violent felons.