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K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

Two landmark court decisions this week in California and New Mexico are raising new questions about whether social media companies can be held legally responsible for harm tied to how their platforms work — and could influence a Nevada case targeting TikTok.

El Pais

After years of overcrowding and disorder, including two deadly shootings, Miami has ‘divorced’ itself from traditional college vacations with new restrictions

Reno Gazette-Journal

When Jason Killinger was arrested based on a Reno casino’s facial recognition software in 2023, it was far from unusual. His arrest — now subject of a lawsuit against a Reno police officer — was one of hundreds based on facial recognition in recent years at Northern Nevada casinos, and it highlights a growing tension in the casino industry.

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

A new COVID variant is spreading quickly. BA.3.2, also known as “Cicada,” is already making its way through 25 states, including Nevada. Although there are no confirmed human cases in Nevada yet, the variant has been detected in Nevada’s wastewater, and this strain may be more contagious.

P.B.S.

A new family of drugs works to rid Alzheimer’s Disease patients’ brains of the proteins believed to be behind the memory-robbing illness.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

The Iran war and the partial government shutdown have been hitting consumers and airlines. We spend a little time with Daniel Bubb, a former airline pilot and a professor of aviation history, going over what it means and how it’s impacting everyone

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

As summer approaches, more people are turning to weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 medications in hopes of achieving an “ideal beach body.” But experts say patients see the biggest difference when the medication is paired with healthy habits, including diet, exercise and sleep.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Last year, North Las Vegas’ code enforcement division received a jarring complaint. People were living “all around” the Silver Nugget casino property, but “most disturbing” was an encampment in back that was under the building, according to the complaint from a homeless-services manager with the city.