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A second Donald Trump term will have a significant impact on environmental policies that can lead to many climate experts leaving the federal environment agency, an expert has warned.
The number of homeless veterans in Nevada has decreased by 41% since last year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced last week. The VA, joined by other agencies, counted 644 veterans experiencing homelessness during one night in January, down from 1,094 in its 2023 count.
Experts say that, depending on your viewpoint, last week’s election might have greatly impacted your mental and physical health. It’s not that unusual, especially in these times.
Americans spend a lot of money on sports every year. Sports franchises in the U.S. bring in nearly $40 billion in yearly revenue, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights, and sponsorship fees. Even with technology making major televised games accessible from anywhere, many serious fans still prefer live action — and the best seats in the house.
Americans spend a lot of money on sports every year. Sports franchises in the U.S. bring in nearly $40 billion in yearly revenue, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights, and sponsorship fees. Even with technology making major televised games accessible from anywhere, many serious fans still prefer live action — and the best seats in the house.
Harrison Jones, 13, was approached by his history teacher at Thurman White Middle School in Henderson on Wednesday with a message: “It passed.”
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in the final days before the election, playing herself as the mirror-image double of Maya Rudolph’s version of her in the show's cold open. Former President Donald Trump was seen riding around in a campaign-themed garbage truck in Green Bay on Wednesday. This comes after President Joe Biden was accused of calling Trump supporters "garbage."
The economy has been the primary concern among voters in Nevada, according to polls. Still, voters have seen many campaign ads trying to link immigration with crime.
In the final episode of The Killing Drugs, host Vanda Felbab-Brown speaks with Dr. Lisa Durette and Dr. Alexis Kennedy of the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ, about the impact of the fentanyl and opioid epidemics on young people. They explore risk factors leading to substance use disorders among the young, including developmental vulnerabilities, the social environment, and trauma and abuse. They discuss the challenges in identifying opioid use in adolescents, how to have conversations with young people about drugs, and the importance of community and family involvement in prevention. Finally, they explore treatment and other drug support services available to young people or their lack of, including in the juvenile justice system.
In the final episode of The Killing Drugs, host Vanda Felbab-Brown speaks with Dr. Lisa Durette and Dr. Alexis Kennedy of the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ, about the impact of the fentanyl and opioid epidemics on young people. They explore risk factors leading to substance use disorders among the young, including developmental vulnerabilities, the social environment, and trauma and abuse. They discuss the challenges in identifying opioid use in adolescents, how to have conversations with young people about drugs, and the importance of community and family involvement in prevention. Finally, they explore treatment and other drug support services available to young people or their lack of, including in the juvenile justice system.
The ҳ| 鶹ýӳ (UNLV) and Nevada State Police are working on a first-of-its-kind partnership focusing on the mental health of troopers. It’s all about managing stress to improve their personal and professional lives.
In 2024, elections are set to take place in at least 64 countries, representing about 49% of the global population. That's a lot to fool. And this time, spreading like fire, AI technologies can potentially influence voters in ways we've never seen before.
