In The News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) images depicting everything from an angry political mob with torches, masks and weapons next to a communist flag to a sitting congresswoman as a mobster have become an increasingly common sight with more than a year to go until Nevada’s 2026 election. But a recently passed law (AB73) seeks to mitigate such use of AI on the political battlefield.

Data from the Las Vegas Police Department shows four murder cases remain open for the department this year. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police include the clearance rate as part of their weekly murder stat sheet.

Homicides in Las Vegas are on the decline, with police reporting numbers not seen since before the pandemic.

Registration opens next week for the ninth annual Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit sponsored by the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. The event is supported by the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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.

If you feel like you're spending more time standing in line than on vacation, then you've probably been traveling this year. And I'm sorry to break it to you, but it's about to get worse. Much worse.
You don't want your teen to “FAFO.” Or ... maybe you do, so they learn the consequences of their actions.

When Manuel Ruiz and Rodney Finley encountered each other on the Strip the night of June 8, their digital worlds collided with reality.

Protests against federal immigration enforcement have ramped up across the country. In Nevada, the state faces a debate over immigration enforcement in schools.
How our ideas about point of view got all turned around.

Social media is reshaping political discourse, particularly in how the White House communicates about immigration, according to Arthur Soto-Vasquez, a professor of ethics and equity studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The median yearly income in the U.S. is approximately $81,000, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve. However, income inequality remains a pressing issue, with some individuals earning significantly more while others continue to face financial hardship.