University of Nevada, Las Vegas President Keith E. Whitfield will continue to lead the university for the next four years.

Boarding a flight can be stressful as you navigate long queues, the mad rush to get bags into overhead lockers, and try to settle in within the short timeframe so the plane can leave on time.

Nevada’s education system faces many challenges, and its K-12 schools consistently rank among the worst in the nation for proficiency levels in English and math, high school graduation rates, per-pupil funding and other measures. And, the state’s two largest school districts, Washoe County and Clark County, both lost their superintendents in February.

Over the past few decades, research and greater awareness has helped adults with Down syndrome — and a well-trained support system — to be more physically active in their daily lives.

Adam Goldstein used a curious choice of words in an online earnings call with investors and reporters like me on Feb. 26: “We also continue to believe India will be the largest market for flying cars globally,” said the CEO of Silicon Valley-based Archer Aviation, a leader in the field of urban air mobility.

As part of its commitment to responsible gaming research, MGM Resorts has donated $100,000 to Kindbridge Research Institute in support of a voluntary medication trial for veterans experiencing gambling addiction in Las Vegas. This first-of-its-kind treatment aims to reduce gambling urges and symptom severity among veterans with gambling disorder.

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expending political and financial capital around the country — from Ohio to Nevada — on ballot measures to enshrine abortion protections in state constitutions. But similar efforts in Illinois remain in limbo.

Growing up as a gay teen in Las Vegas, Zachary Billot said he felt encouraged to see gay-straight alliance clubs on school campuses, which signaled that those schools were welcoming environments. He has continued to see that support at UNLV, which has similar clubs and resources for LGBTQ+ students.

The lead professors at pro bono law clinics who help retail investors pursue small-money claims hope a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission-sponsored summit will inspire other universities to start their own clinics.