Heightened tensions tied to the conflict in the Middle East, along with a recent shooting in Austin that left at least two people dead last weekend, have prompted renewed warnings from former FBI officials about the risk of terrorism and the importance of reporting suspicious behavior.

As concerns grow over the United States involvement in Iran, so have the concerns of how the turmoil may impact local economies.

Hosted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Department of Film, the festival transforms theaters, auditoriums, and classrooms into screening rooms, while hallways and patios turn into lively networking corridors. For four days, campus energy shifts into cinematic celebration, showcasing an unprecedented 72 films from 15 countries—all by and about women. Conversations spark about creative trends, career paths, and what's next for global storytelling. In short: this is where stories and storytellers meet.

Airlines are tightening baggage policies, and travelers are increasingly finding their carry-ons pulled at the gate — sometimes just steps from the plane door.

With tourism down 7.5% in Southern Nevada and visitors growing increasingly vocal about the cost of a Las Vegas vacation, some businesses are turning to nostalgia and old-school deals to lure customers back through their doors.

With the practice of “tipflation,” there’s been greater pressure on American consumers to tip service workers more than in recent years. This pressure can be a source of frustration for retirees living on a fixed income — especially with credit card fees passed on to customers at dining establishments.

The social meaning of clothes can and does change. According to Deirdre Clemente, a fashion and culture historian, the emergence of the suit as the standard for men in the 18th and 19th centuries was itself a rebellion against the ornate, flashy and colorful clothing associated with aristocracy. Yet by the 20th century, it had become the default for powerful leaders, worn by presidents, CEOs and even coaches.

Democrats in Congress led the charge to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Now, prominent party power brokers and allies are paying a price, losing their jobs and seeing their reputations tarnished as a result of information in the documents.