Plans for a label change for a drug said to be used to help with autism symptoms are underway. This is happening after FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced plans to speed up a label change earlier this week in a news conference. The announcement was also made at the same conference where President Trump made controversial claims about Tylenol being linked to autism.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at the housing emergency declaration during a Labor Day interview with the Washington Examiner. While Bessent hasn’t offered specifics, he told the Examiner that standardizing local building and zoning codes and decreasing closing costs are some options. The Treasury Department did not respond to requests for an interview for this story.

No, you haven't been imagining things — you are getting more mosquito bites in Las Vegas. Over the last few years, our once proudly mosquito-free desert city is becoming a buzzy bloodsucker's destination, and what's worse, some of them carry deadly diseases like West Nile Virus. So today, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with UNLV professor Louisa Messenger to learn why our mosquito population is exploding, and what we can do about it. Don't forget to take Dr. Messenger's survey on your experience with mosquitoes.

With concerts at the Sphere, Raiders games at Allegiant Stadium and Formula One racers flooring it, Las Vegas has upped its offerings outside casinos in recent years. The surge of new entertainment provides more reasons to visit Vegas, or at least more places to spend money, and boosts a segment of the local workforce. But a big question remains. Does it diversify Las Vegas’ tourism-heavy economy?

A national health panel's decision to move away from universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations has divided Southern Nevada residents, with some embracing personal choice while others express concern about public health implications.

David G. Schwartz is a prolific gaming and casino historian. I have reviewed several of his books in this space over the years, including his latest backgrounder on the history of Las Vegas: “Something for Your Money.” While that topic has been amply covered by dozens of other works, his stands out as extremely well-researched, but at the same time very readable.

Police officers across Southern Nevada are ramping up efforts to enhance safety for bicyclists as part of a county-wide push to prevent deadly crashes and remind drivers to share the road. The initiative comes as cyclists face increasing dangers on busy roads while commuting to work, running errands, and making deliveries.

Backlash has been quick and forceful, according to CNN, as other parts of the world woke up to President Donald Trump’s comments blaming – without solid evidence – acetaminophen and certain vaccines for autism in children.

Las Vegas, a major tourist destination, is dealing with a decline in discretionary spending as families across the U.S. tighten their budgets.