More than 600 students and staff were potentially exposed to tuberculosis over a year at 26 Las Vegas-area schools, health officials report. Testing and precautions are underway to prevent further spread.
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A Las Vegas funeral home recovered over 300 piles of human remains improperly stored outdoors, raising serious concerns about health and regulatory compliance. Authorities are investigating the facility’s handling practices.
The F.B.I. is investigating potential links between biological labs in Las Vegas and California, probing concerns over biocontainment breaches. Authorities seek to clarify any threats to public safety, officials say.
A federal lawsuit has been filed challenging the mask mandate in Las Vegas schools, citing concerns over parental rights and constitutionality. The case adds to growing debates over COVID-19 measures in education.
The New York Times’ 2020 report, “He Could Have Seen What Was Coming,” examines how former President Trump overlooked early warnings on COVID-19, contributing to a delayed and flawed response to the pandemic.
A new Frontiers study reveals how climate change exacerbates school absenteeism, linking environmental stressors to unequal educational access. The research highlights both immediate and long-term ecological impacts on attendance rates.
Fact Check Team investigates reports of unauthorized biolabs emerging across the U.S. KOMO uncovers concerns over safety protocols and regulatory oversight in facilities operating without proper approval.
Authorities raided a Las Vegas bio lab amid links to a California case and a federal investigation into Chinese ties. Details remain scarce as probes continue. Updates expected.
Health officials report a rare domestic transmission of a mosquito-borne illness in the US, detected in Las Vegas. Authorities urge vigilance as investigations and preventive measures are underway.
The legacy of nuclear testing in Nevada continues to impact lives and politics, with lasting health effects on residents and ongoing debates over land use and compensation, underscoring unresolved challenges decades later.
The US FDA has suspended milk quality testing due to recent workforce reductions, raising concerns over food safety oversight. The agency cites staffing shortages as the primary reason for the pause.
Las Vegas ranks among the top U.S. cities for rodent activity, according to a new Yelp report. The findings highlight increasing concerns over urban pest issues in the popular desert destination.
Casinos across the globe have ceased operations as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, marking an unprecedented halt in the gaming industry and raising economic concerns. The Washington Post reports on this rapid shutdown.
California’s universal school meal program, praised for boosting students’ happiness and removing stigma, could inspire similar initiatives nationwide, reshaping how schools address child nutrition and equity.
The U.S. has postponed the upcoming Asian summit in Las Vegas due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Officials cited health risks as the primary reason for delaying the high-profile diplomatic event.
Piles of cremated human remains were reportedly found discarded outside Las Vegas, raising concerns over burial practices and regulatory oversight. Authorities are investigating the origins and handling of the ashes.
DEA Las Vegas partners with community stakeholders to launch a new comprehensive strategy targeting the opioid crisis, aiming to enhance prevention, treatment, and enforcement efforts across the region.
In Las Vegas and across the U.S., undocumented immigrants face significant barriers to healthcare, bearing the brunt of gaps in access and coverage, experts say. Limited options leave many vulnerable amid ongoing health crises.
Thousands of cremated human remains were reportedly found piled outside a Las Vegas funeral home, raising serious concerns about handling practices and prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
In 2020, Las Vegas designated a parking lot to house homeless individuals, spacing them six feet apart to curb COVID-19 spread. The initiative aimed to provide safe shelter amid the pandemic’s challenges.