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For years, transnational criminal networks have targeted Americans with inventive scam operations. According to the Federal Trade Commission, these criminals now wreck more lives than ever before.
A passenger on a long-haul flight was left stunned after a flight attendant told travelers to keep their window shades closed to block out ultraviolet rays, prompting debate online about who really controls the view at 35,000 feet.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime advocate for civil and equal rights, has died at 84. Jackson later shifted his activism from grassroots efforts to politics.
By significantly reducing test turnaround times and introducing Nevada’s first Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration-approved lab for high-complexity substance-abuse testing, the NHBC Academic Laboratory is expected to save the community millions of dollars annually while strengthening the region’s preparedness for future public health needs. The facility also will support UNLV’s academic mission by expanding pathology residencies and fellowships that advance medical education and workforce development. Construction remains on track for completion in late 2026.
Trump says everyday Americans deserve a chance to buy higher-risk ‘alternative’ investments. Critics say this could lead to big losses for small investors
At least 20 federal suits filed against companies like Kalshi and Polymarket as lawmakers call it ‘loophole’ for gambling
The building will be demolished on Thursday, March 5, Boyd Gaming confirmed.
Federal and state law enforcement in Arizona are still looking for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie. There’s hope that a found glove may contain DNA from a potential suspect.

About four years ago, students in North Las Vegas told the mayor they sometimes skipped school because their hair wasn’t done. To boost their confidence, the city launched an initiative to provide K–12 students with high-quality products and resources for moisturizing, styling, and caring for textured hair. The Black Hair Care drive runs throughout February, which is Black History Month.