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Newswise

Meeting up with Michael Easter for an interview requires a little trek into nature, and a bit of sand in your shoes. Climbing up rust-colored rocks under a bright blue sky peppered with pillowy clouds, Easter — a longtime health journalist and lecturer at UNLV — shared one of his favorite adventures from his new book, “The Comfort Crisis.”

Elemental

If this year feels like it has flown by, there’s a solid scientific reason for that. Most of us spent it locked in our homes, doing the exact same thing day in and day out.

Casino.org

Oneida Casino has reopened its Wisconsin complex following recent fatal shootings there. But there could be a longer-term emotional impact on employees and others from the trauma, warns a UNLV psychologist.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Dozens of Nevadans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have been hospitalized after contracting rare breakthrough cases of the disease, state health officials reported in new data released Friday.

K.T.N.V. T.V. ABC 13

How would you feel if you weren't allowed inside somewhere because you weren't vaccinated against COVID-19? The simple answer is yes, but there are a couple of exceptions.

Las Vegas Review Journal

One of the few perks to emerge from Las Vegas’ pandemic-related casino shutdowns — free parking — is on its way out.

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

When most people think of viewing art standard venues such as museums, galleries or public displays come to mind. But Southern Nevada is also home to examples of what's called "Land Art”; sculpture on a grand scale reshaping portions of the earth itself.

K.L.A.S. T.V. 8 News Now

Resorts World Las Vegas opens its doors next month, and this past week, the resort announced a partnership with Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. The two are hoping to make the new property one of the most crypto-friendly resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.