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SlashGear

Late in 2023, a video shared on Reddit that captured a passenger plane flying over San Francisco went viral because it appeared to be levitating mid-air. While some fighter jets can hover in place, there aren't any commercial planes with the technology to do so. What you see in the video is an optical illusion that has more to do with the concept of reference points and motion than any secret hover mode.

Yogonet Gaming News

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ International Gaming Institute (IGI) has officially launched the AI Research Hub (AiR Hub), a new initiative focused on studying the impact, risks, and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) in the gambling industry.

EatingWell

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?

APM Research Lab

Since 2020, Nevada’s unemployment rate has been significantly higher than the national average, even as tourism has recovered

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

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.

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

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.

Health

You may only need to lift weights for an hour each week to build muscle, a new study suggests.

Phys.org

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.

The Nevada Independent

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.

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