Six years ago on March 17, Nevada’s casino floors went dark as then-Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered all nonessential businesses to close, a move that delivered an immediate shock to Las Vegas and a tourism-dependent economy that would be battered for weeks.

If you’re procrastinating on filing your 2025 tax return due to sheer confusion, you’re likely not alone. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, made meaningful changes to the tax code, some of which went into effect in the middle of the tax year. Fortunately, we can help break down what is (and what isn’t) different or important when it comes to filing your taxes this year.

Negative relationships don’t just affect your day-to-day well-being. They may also accelerate your aging. New research found that so-called “hasslers” — people in your social network who create stress or conflict — can increase your biological age by about nine months.

Whether clients are approaching Las Vegas for the first time or the 20th time, they are met by one of the world's most recognizable skylines. The Strip has changed constantly through the decades but retains an unmistakable grip on the imagination thanks to architecture that alternates between chaotic and wondrous, kitsch and classic. 

You don't have to strength train until your muscles feel totally zapped to build muscle—just challenging them for an hour each week may do the trick, according to research published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Founded to support fair representation for women in film and elevate historically marginalized voices, the festival continues to grow each year. In addition to film screenings, the event features panel discussions on topics like the state of Nevada’s film industry and the possibilities of generative AI, along with mixers, meetups, and the annual Femmy Awards.

Published in the International Journal of Transgender Health, a new paper led by Kati McNamara, an assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, analyzed 58 empirical studies on transgender service in the U.S. military.

Your inner monologue may be less constant than you think—more like a fridge light that turns on when you look.

Lakshmi N. Reddi, an accomplished university administrator and current interim provost at New Mexico State University, has been appointed as next executive vice president and provost of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), effective June 1.