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CDC Gaming

Slot manufacturers continue to move away from branded games of television shows and other content to in-house themes, games that are more volatile, and simpler.

Grant County Beat

Daylight saving time isn't just a seasonal inconvenience – it may also pose significant neuropsychological risks for the hundreds of millions of people worldwide who experience biannual clock shifts, especially those living with chronic mental illnesses. That's according to a major new study by a team of researchers from New Mexico State University's College of Health, Education and Social Transformation and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

Nevada Current

Immigration and civil rights attorneys in Nevada and across the country have been suing the Trump administration for standing up immigration policies they argue deny people due process and violate federal law.

Las Vegas Sun

The course — Introduction to the Responsible Use of AI — will give students hands-on experience with AI tools while stressing a central theme: Just because AI can perform a task does not mean it should. The course will be framed around ethics, professionalism and client service.

Fox 11 Reno

UNLV professor Edwin Oh joined ARC Reno on Wednesday to discuss new research showing hospital wastewater monitoring may help detect dangerous drug-resistant C. auris outbreaks months before patients show symptoms. The study involved researchers and public health partners across Nevada, including the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory in Reno. Researchers say the technology could help hospitals identify outbreaks earlier and improve response times.

News From The States

A federal judge temporarily blocked 25 immigrant detainees from being transferred out of state as the ACLU of Nevada determines whether they received bond hearings prior to being detained.

Hackster

Stuck lithium ions, responsible for older batteries' loss in capacity, could be freed if gently encouraged by high-energy X-rays.

New UNLV-led research may prove the contrary, adding years to the lifespan of our beloved battery-powered electronic devices.