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UNLV's College of Fine Arts will honor Las Vegas Strip mainstays, entertainment luminaries and a beloved late film professor at its 21st annual Hall of Fame gala Tuesday at Wynn Las Vegas.
Even if fuel shortages can be avoided, airfare prices overseas and in the United States are expected to continue to climb as the war in Iran disrupts supplies.
Nevada’s legal cannabis industry is at a crossroads — statewide taxable sales have fallen in recent years, a decline that cost the State Education Fund, which receives a portion of cannabis tax revenue, roughly $12 million compared with 2024. The state is also navigating a nearly 9% year-over-year sales drop in 2025, a persistent illegal market and a lack of options for tourists looking to indulge legally during their visits here.
A national study conducted by the USA Swimming Foundation, the University of Memphis, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas found that 60% of African American children and 45% of Hispanic children do not know how to swim.
“CCSD is proud to join forces with the State of Nevada, CCEA, and UNLV to pilot new ways of increasing student achievement,” said Jhone Ebert, superintendent of the Clark County School District. “Nevada has one of the shortest instructional days in the nation, and by giving our students and staff more time to engage in the learning process we know we will see improved student proficiency.”
Diners who stay off phones may order multiple courses or more drinks, hospitality experts say
The political perception of the tax cuts is expected to be a crucial factor in the 2026 midterm elections, where Trump's fellow Republicans are trying to hold slim majorities in Congress.
Tucked between the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip and the tall timbers of Mt. Charleston, Skye Canyon is being promoted as a community built around outdoor living, wellness and connection. The master-planned community blends modern new-build homes with natural landscapes and highlights access to outdoor activities as a key part of its lifestyle appeal.
The conference includes the Sip & Savor Grand Tasting on Monday night at UNLV's William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, an immersive event with unlimited food and beverage from Las Vegas' most talented women chefs, mixologists, and winemakers. All proceeds go to the Women in Hospitality initiative, as well as the Rebels EmpowHer and WomenUp programs at UNLV.