Occupational therapist Lim Siong-hua arrives for every workday at her hospital carrying a backpack stuffed with books, water and survival gear. She ditches the elevator, climbing 11 flights before descending to her ninth-floor office. Lim, 37, is training for an invasion. She wants to be prepared and fit enough to get her 3-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son to safety if China starts raining missiles onto Taiwan.

Interest rates, tourism numbers, gas prices, and national tariff policy are all impacting Nevada’s economy. What is happening to the economy right now and what’s ahead that could impact people’s wallets?

When it comes to resistance training, doing some is better than doing none, and consistency is key, according to new recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Resistance training, also known as weight or strength training, is linked to numerous health benefits for people of all ages, including improved muscle strength, better metabolic health, and reduced risk of falls in older adults.

In recent guidance, the top securities regulator said it does not view most digital assets as securities, reversing a prior view that had crystallized under the previous presidential administration. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance on Tuesday in conjunction with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as part of an ongoing federal effort to set regulatory guidelines around digital assets, which include cryptocurrencies.

More than $3 billion will be wagered on March Madness this year. Around $30 billion was bet on the last NFL season. All evidence of an explosion in sports gambling across this country.

A growing body of research is spotlighting the MIND diet, a blend of Mediterranean and DASH eating. The takeaway, according to the research, is that the foods people choose today could help keep their minds sharper tomorrow.

The shift is partly driven by the changing dynamics of the gaming industry. While poker still enjoys a loyal fan base, it is no longer a major revenue driver for casinos. According to data from the UNLV Center for Gaming Research, poker accounted for less than 2% of annual revenue at “average” Strip casinos in 2024. This lack of profitability has led to the closure of several poker rooms, even as other gaming segments, like slots and table games, continue to thrive.

The rise of OnlyFans and AI has some sex workers concerned their likenesses will be exploited. They want protections from the Nevada brothels where they work.

After ex-Zappos chief Tony Hsieh died and left vast real estate holdings in downtown Las Vegas, Shalimar Cabrera thought of one use for the motels he owned.