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

The thought of immigration agents showing up at school is sparking fear across Nevada after a bill that would’ve banned federal agents from entering campuses without a warrant was vetoed this year.

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

UNLV hosted the event where they portrayed a crash and provided insight from traffic investigators.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Las Vegas’ jobless rate ticked higher again last month amid a slump in tourism this year. The Las Vegas-area’s unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in June, up from 5.5 percent in May, according to non-seasonally adjusted figures released this week by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Univision

With almost 200 death in the state of Nevada in just six months, authorities and organizations are intensifying efforts with new drivers. A UNLV workshop seeks to raise awareness among teenagers before they get behind the wheel.

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV-led study shows how AI can help detect viruses in wastewater.

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

A new study suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated brain aging, regardless of whether individuals contracted the virus. Researchers analyzed a large database of brain scans and discovered an age acceleration of approximately five-and-a-half months associated with the pandemic.

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

UNLV is putting teen driver safety in the spotlight Wednesday with a powerful crash simulation. Teen Driver Safety Day is an immersive and emotional experience aimed at saving lives. The day includes a simulated DUI crash, live trauma response, courtroom reenactment, and testimonials from people personally affected by traffic tragedies.

Christian Science Monitor

Newborn twins sleep peacefully on a recent weekday as their mother initiates paperwork that could change the course of their lives. Soon, the baby boys will have passports. If their Haitian mother faces deportation, they will be ready to leave their birth country – the United States.