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Experts are sharing tools for teachers to spot signs of abuse during distance learning.

The New York Times

When Felicia Campbell first saw what would become the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’s campus back in 1962, she said, “My God, it’s a gas station.”

Fast Casual

Aspiring restaurateurs looking for a formal education in the fast casual industry will soon be able to turn to UNLV's Harrah College of Hospitality. Thanks to a $5 million gift from Andrew and Peggy Cherng, co-founders and co-chief executive officers of Panda Restaurant Group — the parent company of Panda Express — the college has created an academic program in fast casual dining.

Well and Good

COVID-19 testing has come a long way since March. From nasal swabs to spit tubes, there are so many different ways to get tested for the virus. Brian Labus, PhD, MPH, an infectious disease epidemiologist and public health professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says all currently available COVID-19 testing methods fall into one of three main categories: PCR tests, antibody tests, and antigen tests.

Desert Companion

How’s your new normal coming along? *Listens and nods in glum sympathy* Well, good news: It’s just been enlivened by a roster of safe, sane, and socially distanced fall happenings that prove Las Vegas is a master at adaptation. Here you’ll find drive-by theater, radio read-alongs, YouTube opera, Zoom poetry, and in-person art exhibits with plenty of elbow room. Mask up, wash them germy mitts, and enjoy your 2020 fall culture guide.

Law 360

The Fourth Amendment requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers be subjected to neutral review of probable cause, a split Ninth Circuit panel said Friday.

K.N.P.R. News

Each semester, about 200 students graduate from UNLV’s hospitality college.

E.S.P.N.

UNLV is cutting work hours for 46 staff members due to the coronavirus pandemic's impact on live events.

Bankrate

In 2020, there were 39,829 forest fires across the United States. Combined, they damaged 4 million acres in total. Ninety percent of fires are caused by people. This means that whether they’re caused by power lines, arson, or cigarettes, a majority of what you hear on the news could have been prevented. Of course, this means the remaining 10 percent of wildfires caused by nature are unavoidable.

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