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Chances are at some point you’ve opened your refrigerator and caught a whiff of something so off-putting you slam the door in disgust. And it’s just as likely someone in your life recommended placing a bowl of baking soda in that stinky fridge to eliminate the odors. Is there any truth behind the idea that baking soda can freshen the smell of bad odors in a refrigerator?
Since 2020, Nevada’s unemployment rate has been significantly higher than the national average, even as tourism has recovered
Michael Bottachelli, known as Mr. Bee, is transforming history education at Doral Academy Red Rock High School by using TikTok and rap to engage students.
A new report has emerged detailing potential side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine. The findings have sparked discussions among medical professionals and the public alike. Dr. David Weismiller weighed in on the report's implications. The report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the vaccine's effects, contributing to ongoing research and understanding of its impact.
You may only need to lift weights for an hour each week to build muscle, a new study suggests.
As gamers and spectators prepare for the 2025 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas on May 27, a cultural conversation around AI and ethics in gambling is brewing. Though the gambling industry is expected to exceed $876 billion worldwide by 2026, there is a growing concern that unregulated AI systems can exploit vulnerable individuals and profit from them.
It’s been 11 years since former Gaming Control Board member Terry Johnson authored an industry notice instructing Nevada gaming license-holders and prospective applicants to stay away from the fledgling medical marijuana business because of federal enforcement of anti-drug laws.
A casino executive speaking at this week’s “Cannabis & Gaming” discussion hosted by UNLV’s Cannabis Policy Institute and International Gaming Institute opined that the legal gaming and weed industries could benefit from collaboration. But until there’s a federal change to cannabis’ classification as a Schedule 1 narcotic, that alignment will likely remain on hold.
Las Vegas tourism and gaming leaders are pressing Nevada officials to re-evaluate decades-old restrictions separating cannabis and casino businesses. They assert that updated regulations could revitalize the troubled tourism market and enhance competitiveness.