Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents’ alarm clock never rings, bags and coats spill across the floor, and the family barrels out the door to catch a flight to Florida.

Film tax credits and other priorities of Gov. Joe Lombardo were supposed to be the highlights of the Nevada Legislature’s special session in November. But legislators stole the spotlight (at least temporarily) when, for the first time in Nevada history, they added a bill to Lombardo’s session agenda seeking to limit corporate homebuying in the Silver State.

If timing matters for your budget, there are certain gift categories that show more reliable chances for last-minute price drops, according to ChatGPT. Retailers use dynamic pricing during the holidays, meaning prices can move up or down based on demand and inventory levels. It’s a pricing strategy that can make waiting until the final week before Christmas worthwhile for some purchases. Here are a few ways to take advantage if you still have some last-minute shopping to do.

President Donald Trump said it loud and clear during his executive order on Dec. 18 to reschedule cannabis: He’s never been inundated by “so many people” on a particular issue. The move directing U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is not a small detail lost on just about anyone connected to the industry. Loosening restrictions on the plant through lowering its potential for abuse and finally recognizing its medicinal value breaks ties with 55 years of precedence under the Controlled Substances Act.

Veterans across the nation report seeing suspicious activity in their email inboxes. Ross Bryant, Executive Director of UNLV’s Military and Veteran Services Center, said discussions in the federal government about cuts to veteran benefits play into scammers’ hands.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on federal officials to finish reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug — a major shift in federal drug policy that could open new avenues for medical research and ease the tax burden on Nevada cannabis businesses.

The beverages we consume daily can have a significant impact on our kidney health, even if we don't immediately notice the effects. Our kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste products, balancing fluid levels and regulating electrolytes to maintain overall health.

A study on Ozempic’s impacts on Alzheimer’s disease didn’t have the results scientists hoped for. We talk to UNLV’s Dr. Jeffrey Cummings on the research and what’s next. Also from UNLV: a look at how a “new” species of an ancient human ancestor can help shape our view on evolution. We end with a fun story on “Silver Belle”... the first tree from Nevada to serve as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree!