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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.

Of all the medical challenges that scientists have faced, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, has been one of the trickiest. Between 1995 and 2021 private money spent on Alzheimer’s research totalled $42.5bn, but more than 140 trials failed to deliver a single drug capable of slowing the disease. Yet the tide may be turning. There are two working drugs, offering modest benefits, on the market. A new review paper suggests more could soon follow.

There are more potential new medicines being tested for Alzheimer’s disease, according to an annual review published today. It reports that 138 drugs are currently being tested – an increase of nearly 9% from last year. This is great news, because the more drugs that scientists test, the greater the chance that new and effective medicines will soon become a reality for people living with dementia.

An alleged brazen kidnapping and cryptocurrency extortion that started in Las Vegas and ended in a remote desert area in Arizona in November has added to worry about other crypto-related violent crimes in the U.S. and around the globe in recent months.

Busy Philipps and Ann Childress, MD, explore the unique challenges women face in ADHD diagnosis, highlighting personal stories and the importance of treatment.

This increased interest in agritourism and, more specifically, farm stays, is no surprise, according to Dr. Marta Soligo, assistant professor, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor recreation and tourism garnered increased attention, a trend still growing today.

Arts in the Center is a partnership between the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ College of Fine Arts and Clark County to bring the arts back to Historic Commercial Center.

Using an ultra-powerful laser, researchers have successfully characterised liquid carbon in the lab for the first time. The experiments offer rare insight into one of the most abundant elements in the universe, which, despite its ubiquity, remains the least understood in its liquid form among stable elements.

A unique opportunity designed to empower women across the Las Vegas community and give them a special behind-the-scenes football experience is weeks away.