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Those who have taken a road trip through the Southwest know that it is a very unique desert region, scattered with extraordinary canyons and lofty plateaus. As with any arid region, rainfall is scarce and temperatures are sky-high, making droughts inevitable. Thankfully, a bio-inspired film has been engineered by innovative minds, which pulls gallons of water per day by ‘drinking’ air like plants.


Most of us first heard the term “herd immunity” during COVID, but the concept of immunizing the population to minimize the threat of a major outbreak is far from new.

Las Vegas is projected to see fewer Fourth of July tourists and slightly lighter hotel occupancy rates for the upcoming three-day holiday weekend, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.


Pete Kelly, the used car manager at Jim Marsh Kia and Jim Marsh Chrysler Jeep in Las Vegas, hasn’t bought a used car for less than $20,000 at auction in over two years, and it’s not for lack of trying. Since the pandemic, he said, there are fewer options for used cars under $20,000 and he’s having to compete with national chains willing to accept slimmer profit margins.

US President Donald Trump and officials from his administration have hinted that they might consider revoking the US citizenship of Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate.

As GPT-powered chatbots become a go-to tool for quick answers and emotional support, a growing number of problem gamblers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) instead of therapists or helplines. But a new study from AiR Hub warns that these large language models (LLMs) may be providing misleading, and potentially harmful advice, on gambling addiction.


More than three decades ago, these parents battled unsuccessfully in the courts for parental rights in their public schools. Now, they weigh the high court's ruling in a key Maryland case.


A milestone for Nevada families moved closer to reality as Intermountain Health, the Gardner Group and the UNLV Research Foundation completed a land lease agreement for the state’s first stand-alone children’s hospital at UNLV’s Harry Reid Research and Technology Park.


Approximately 10,000 acres of prime land that could be developed are sitting vacant in Southern Nevada, according to a new study.