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

After reviewing Gov. Steve Sisolak’s budget executive summary, including the recommended for changes to the health care plans offered through the Public Employees Benefits Program, Harry Schiffman, an electrician at UNLV and president of AFSCME Local 4041, released the following statement:

El Espectador

US senator and internet star. Bernie Sanders was one of the central figures in President Joe Biden's inauguration because of his wardrobe. But this is not the first time that his personal style has made him a popular meme.

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

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Las Vegas Review Journal

Every fall, color experts and paint manufacturers reveal an exclusive color of the year. In the recent past, you could count on seeing a lot of grays and some attempts at finding the perfect accent for them. But after an unprecedented 2020, the 2021 selections are all over the board: red, blue, green, gold and more.

Wired

Jason Steffen studies planets in other solar systems. His most famous work—OK, second-most famous work—was with NASA’s Kepler Mission, a survey of planetary systems. But you’re more likely to have heard of Steffen, a professor at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, in a very different context: as a student of the airplane boarding process. Years ago, after waiting in yet another line on a jam-packed jetway, the physicist thought to himself, “There has to be a better way than this.”

K.N.P.R. News

Funds for the UNLV School of Medicine’s new medical education building are back in the state budget.

CBS Sports

The University of Nevada-Las Vegas announced on Tuesday that they are retiring the Hey Reb! mascot. However, the school is still keeping its Rebels nickname. The decision to retire the mascot comes after UNLV removed a statue of Hey Reb! last spring due to its Confederate roots.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Almost three weeks after Las Vegas Valley firefighters became eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, some cities report more than half their workforce haven’t received their first dose, with hundreds declining the shot.

New Scientist

An artificial intelligence that can grade the skill of a pianist with near-human accuracy could be used in online music tutoring.

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