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Total employment in Nevada rose to more than 1.5 million jobs in January, while the unemployment rate stayed the same at 5.5 percent, numbers that suggest a tight job market, according to the Nevada employment office.
Total employment in Nevada rose to more than 1.5 million jobs in January, while the unemployment rate stayed the same at 5.5 percent — figures that suggest a tight labor market, according to Nevada’s employment office.
The former industrial town in Minnesota is coming to terms with its status as a refuge for people moving from across the country because of climate change.
More people and more Californians keep moving to Nevada every year, according to UNLV researchers. The data shows a continued influx of people in 2021 and 2022, despite higher mortgage rates and the start of an economic slump.
On Thursday, the University Board of Regents voted unanimously to allow UNLV to sell a piece of their property to the Boring Company, the builders of the Las Vegas Loop.
Gaslighting is no longer a novelty, but in the meantime there is a new 'lighting' in the dating world: bluelighting. We already knew that the light coming from your television, smartphone or laptop is bad for your eyes, but your relationship can also suffer from all those screens. Glasses with a blue light filter will not help, but what will?
In 2012, as head of physical production for Summit Entertainment, Andi Isaacs retired from Hollywood. With 30 years and many major projects, from Scent of a Woman to The Twilight Saga under her belt, she was ready “to fall in love with something else,” Isaacs says. She did film industry consulting, a lot of volunteering, and started an MS in counseling before finding that “something else”: teaching film to young adults. She says this age group “has my heart,” because “they’re struggling and need encouragement … (but also) they’re resilient and smart and have so much to offer.” Due to her particular expertise, Isaacs’ arrival at UNLV Film this school year represents a shift in the department’s academic approach. She sat down with Desert Companion in her movie paraphernalia-trimmed office recently to explain.
The WWE has approached regulators in at least two states about authorizing wagers on WWE matches. It was one of the few announcements capable of sending every corner of the gambling sphere into a tizzy. Pundits, academics, and even casino execs found the idea laughable.
Research shows that face-to-face interactions may feel like a lot more work than using technology. But in reality, they’re more energizing. People who rely on social media to combat loneliness are likely to experience a stronger wish for company down the road.