In recent guidance, the top securities regulator said it does not view most digital assets as securities, reversing a prior view that had crystallized under the previous presidential administration. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance on Tuesday in conjunction with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as part of an ongoing federal effort to set regulatory guidelines around digital assets, which include cryptocurrencies.

More than $3 billion will be wagered on March Madness this year. Around $30 billion was bet on the last NFL season. All evidence of an explosion in sports gambling across this country.

Research suggests that the bioactive compounds in saffron may support mood, emotional well-being, and help reduce oxidative stress on the body.

A growing body of research is spotlighting the MIND diet, a blend of Mediterranean and DASH eating. The takeaway, according to the research, is that the foods people choose today could help keep their minds sharper tomorrow.

The shift is partly driven by the changing dynamics of the gaming industry. While poker still enjoys a loyal fan base, it is no longer a major revenue driver for casinos. According to data from the UNLV Center for Gaming Research, poker accounted for less than 2% of annual revenue at “average” Strip casinos in 2024. This lack of profitability has led to the closure of several poker rooms, even as other gaming segments, like slots and table games, continue to thrive.

The rise of OnlyFans and AI has some sex workers concerned their likenesses will be exploited. They want protections from the Nevada brothels where they work.

After ex-Zappos chief Tony Hsieh died and left vast real estate holdings in downtown Las Vegas, Shalimar Cabrera thought of one use for the motels he owned.

As nice as it is to celebrate Women’s History Month, if we want a brighter future for women, we need to forge public policies that reduce inequity and include all of us. One crucial place to do that is in the tax code, where reforms could better support women — particularly Black women, who have been most excluded from wealth building and opportunity.

Several Cesar Chavez Day celebrations in San Francisco, Texas, and Arizona have been canceled following allegations that the late Latino civil and labor rights leader abused young women and minors.