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A partial government shutdown has led to hours-long delays for airline passengers at major U.S. airports, such as Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. This is due to a shortage of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff, who are working without regular paychecks amid the shutdown.
Could nicotine — the highly addictive chemical compound in tobacco plants — find a new identity as a health shortcut? Wellness influencers and biohackers are touting the benefits of nicotine in a multitude of forms, including patches, pouches, gum, and drinks.
Airlines use slower boarding methods because they help sell perks like priority boarding and seat upgrades.
March is Women's History Month, so we’re putting your Vegas knowledge to the test: How well do you know the women who shaped our city? We bring back a conversation between Vogue Robinson and Dr. Su Kim Chung, Head of Public Services in Special Collections and Archives at UNLV Libraries. She shares the stories of five iconic women who helped shape the city — and whose impact every Las Vegan should know.
The Southern Nevada Health District has started its mosquito surveillance program about a month early.
From dumpster diving to developing a recycling program, this UNLV graduate aims to continue making a difference on campus.

Frustrated passengers traveling for Spring Break said they were not aware of the partial government shutdown until they stepped foot in airport terminals, where they waited hours to get through TSA
Some major airports saw lines snaking down stairs, into parking garages and through concourses, while others asked travelers to arrive well ahead of schedule to make their flights.