May 7, 2024

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Ceremony celebrates opening of interfaith sanctuary in Las Vegas

Ceremony celebrates opening of interfaith sanctuary in Las Vegas

Posted 2:00 a.m.

Jameson said the inspiration for the new center in Nevada came from Texas’ Institute for Spirituality and Health in Houston, and after seeing its community outreach based in both science and spirituality, wanted to bring ...

Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman speaks during a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Washington.

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Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman speaks during a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Washington.

HUD acting secretary praises Las Vegas, Clark County for housing programs

Posted 2:00 a.m.

By Grace Da Rocha

Affordable housing has been a focal point for President Joe Biden and his administration, with HUD instituting various programs to increase the number of new units built across the nation. But Todman, who has been in her position since March 22, said it’s not ...

Nevada Supreme Court dismisses teachers’ appeal of sickout injunction

Nevada Supreme Court dismisses teachers’ appeal of sickout injunction

Posted 2:00 a.m.

The Nevada Supreme Court won’t decide whether a lower court erred last year when it stepped in to stop large-scale sickouts by teachers during a labor dispute with the Clark County School District.

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Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort

A sperm whale swims off the coast of Dominica in March 2024.

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A sperm whale swims off the coast of Dominica in March 2024.

Posted 30 mins ago

Scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island of Dominica have described for the first time the basic elements of how they might be talking to each other, in an effort that could one day help better protect them. Like many whales and dolphins, sperm whales are ...

Penske suspends Cindric and 3 others in the wake of a cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris