Las Vegas is still a far cry from the depths of the Great Recession or the early days of the pandemic. But overall, Southern Nevada’s economy and job market have slowed. At the same time, locals still face elevated prices on everyday goods after a stretch of high inflation and a housing market that, according to UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate, is now “largely unaffordable for much of the local population.”

Although the First Amendment offers broad free speech protections, a local attorney said courts have become increasingly tolerant of school policies that restrict speech they deem disruptive — a trend that could affect the employment prospects of Clark County teachers sidelined for posting on social media about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Gregory Brown still remembers the feeling of watching history unfold as he received the news of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. Brown, a UNLV history professor and Jewish American, said he felt fearful at the time over how the attacks could spur a global increase in antisemitism. But in the past two years, he has aimed to turn the tragedy into a learning opportunity for students and faculty at UNLV.

The number of old buildings in Clark County is going to dramatically increase over the next decade, according to a new study.

The reorganization efforts will focus on “advancing campus-wide initiatives to build a climate of engagement and collaboration among all campus groups and members of the university community,” Heavey said.

Sweden’s latest advertising campaign is going big on the health benefits of travel, so big in fact, that it claims travel to the country should be recommended by doctors. Visit Sweden’s ad is of course tongue-in-cheek, but the message that there’s a clear link between travel and well-being is a welcome strategy for those of us in the travel industry.

Matcha is made from powdered whole-leaf green tea grown in Japan under bamboo shade before harvesting. It comes in different types, but the designations are primarily marketing terms.

Sometimes, tea drinkers reach for fresh, grassy green tea (or matcha), while other times they prefer the bold, malty taste of black tea. But one thing remains unchanged: Green tea and black tea are two of the most popular drinks worldwide.

You may notice it's been a bit cooler here in our Valley, but it's not quite time to ditch your mosquito spray or cream just yet. An expert tells me, mosquito activity is up right now in our valley.