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Medscape

When nuclear tests detonated in Nevada during the 1950s and 1960s, a Salt Lake City physician knew danger would blow into town on the wind. So, he set about to protect his family from radiation.

The Financial Express

A new study suggests that the viral 12-3-30 treadmill workout, which went viral on TikTok by influencer Lauren Giraldo, may burn more fat than traditional treadmill running, even though it takes longer to complete.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Nevada is one of a dozen states labeled by the Trump administration as a so-called “sanctuary” for undocumented immigrants, according to a list unveiled Tuesday by the Department of Justice.

Business Insider

Andreessen Horowitz wants startup founders to reconsider their relationship with Delaware — but the venture firm's own breakup with the state is more complicated than it seems. On July 22, the VC giant executed the plan it teased in a blog post earlier in the month, registering three new entities in Nevada: a16z Capital Management LLC, a16z Holdings LLC, and a16z Development LLC. The move wasn't just administrative — it was meant as a signal, part of the firm's effort to convince founders that Delaware shouldn't be the default choice for forming their companies.

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now

A research team at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas claims its latest discovery could eventually lead to curing pancreatic cancer and diabetes.

RISMedia

Over the past decade or so, various cities throughout the United States have developed legislation or policies geared toward regulating short-term rentals, a market which is dominated by San Francisco-based tech company Airbnb. Recently an appeals court in Dallas, Texas, rejected the city’s 2023 ordinance to ban most short-term rentals located in single family zones. The Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance argued that—under Texas law—they had a right to lease their properties.

Gambling News

In June, we reported on the Las Vegas metropolitan area ending 2024 with an unemployment rate of 5.9%, the highest of all major metro areas in the U.S. Things haven’t changed a lot this year, according to a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report that currently names Las Vegas as the third-largest metro region in terms of jobless rates at 5.8%. The area is only surpassed by California’s Riverside at 5.9% and Fresno at 8.5%.

Desert Companion

If you have driven to the southwest part of town, you may have passed a billboard that reads, “We Hate Seed Oils.” This message highlights a growing trend. So, you may wonder, what’s the culinary or health rationale behind it?

K.V.V.U. T.V. Fox 5

When Susana Pacheco accepted a housekeeping job 16 years ago at a casino on the Las Vegas Strip, she believed it was a step toward stability for her and her 2-year-old daughter. But the single mom found herself exhausted, falling behind on bills and without access to stable health insurance, caught in a cycle of low pay and little support. For years, she said, there was no safety net in sight — until now.

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