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Nevada reported its highest number of COVID-19 deaths last week, surpassing the previous record from April.
Casinos are likely staying open, but many bars will remain closed as officials rework their approach to combating the coronavirus in Nevada.
Ogonna Brown — a partner at the Las Vegas office of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie — was recently named the fifth member of the Nevada Gaming Commission, filling a previously vacant seat. Veteran commission member John T. Moran Jr. also was named commission chairman by Gov. Steve Sisolak (D), following several months as acting chairman.
At some point you've probably pondered the age-old question: Are we alone in the universe?
This episode of the Racial Equity and Hunger National Learning Network Podcast is part three of our deep dive into the intersection of hunger, COVID-19 and the African-American communities and focuses on how racism is showing up in our healthcare systems during COVID-19, furthermore increasing hunger. Co-hosts Marlysa D. Gamblin and Donald Wood continue the powerful discussion from the first two episodes with subject matter experts from around the country and provide tangible recommendations to promote racial equity for anti-hunger organizations, funders, and policymakers.
The COVID-19 crisis has thrown a curveball to day to day routines. Much of daily life now virtual, taking a toll on students, especially high school juniors as they enter their senior year next month.
Sex therapy startup Blueheart's in-app sessions are designed by Dr. Katherine Hertlein.
Officials at MGM Resorts International declined to comment about when or how the Park MGM, closed since mid-March because of the pandemic, will start welcoming guests again. But that has not stopped observers and industry experts from speculating about whether a smoking ban in casinos can limit the spread of the coronavirus and attract new customers going forward.
