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Lucas Sielaff was in a car queue waiting to cross from Mexico into the US.
Researchers say threats to federal research funding and President Donald Trump’s promise to eliminate any policy promoting “diversity, equity and inclusion” are threatening a decades-long effort to improve how the nation studies the health of women and queer people, or improve treatments for the medical conditions that affect them. Agency employees have been warned not to approve grants that include words such as “women,” “trans” or “diversity."
A golfer stands over a 10-foot putt on the 18th green. If he knocks it in, he’ll win a tournament. But he’s just a bit nervous, his heart rate rising and his palms sweating. What if there was a way to alleviate the golfer’s nerves?
The Trump administration terminated key pandemic-era grants related to mental health and epidemiology received by the state of Nevada this week, causing nearly 50 people to lose their jobs and further straining the state’s already-stressed mental health and immunization infrastructure.
Food banks across the nation are grappling with funding and donation shortages following the Department of Agriculture's decision to halt $500 million in food deliveries. This development, coupled with changing tariff and trade policies, is impacting grocery bills for consumers.
Jimmy Lodge saw an immediate response to President Donald Trump’s auto tariff plan. Lodge, owner of My Auto Service at 6104 W. Cheyenne Ave., said his suppliers are already bracing for impact, with them saying “this is the world we live in today.”
With the promise to connect attendees with a suite of helpful organizations—including the ACLU Nevada, the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas, and the UNLV Immigration Clinic—this event is to intentionally cater to the needs of the immigrant community. The resource fair portion will take place before and after the main town hall discussion, respectively from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meanwhile, the town hall itself will occur from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., providing an hour of in-depth conversation about immigration rights and resources.
Personal Perspective: How being raised by two psychotherapists shaped me.
You’re probably familiar with many of the benefits of regular exercise when done properly. From building muscle to boosting your energy and even helping your brain function better, there’s no shortage of reasons to work up a sweat. But there’s another great benefit you might not think about as much: You could be improving your bone density through exercise, according to experts.