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

MGM Resorts International announced the official layoff of 18,000 furloughed employees Friday, with separations beginning Monday, Aug. 31. MGM CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle made the official announcement following almost six months of the temporary closure of their U.S. properties due to COVID-19.

Portland Mercury

On August 5, street medic Davis Beeman was using his truck to block other vehicles from driving into a crowd of protesters—a practice known as “corking”—when Portland police declared the gathering a riot. As officers used tear gas and munitions to push the crowd of protesters away from Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) East Precinct, Beeman sprinted back to his truck and tried to drive away.

WCBU

The coronavirus outbreak’s huge impact on business, education and sports continues to be felt, but what about the effect the pandemic is having on the way we dress?

The Nevada Independent

Initial claims for Nevada’s standard unemployment program hit a new milestone last week, dropping below 10,000 in a week for the first time since business shutdowns began in March after peaking at more than 90,000 early in the crisis.

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

A COVID-19 case has been confirmed on UNLV’s Shadow Lane campus, the university said Friday. The person was last on campus Aug. 24 and received the result today.

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

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing ethnic group in southern Nevada, but many in the community have recently experienced blatant discrimination due to the coronavirus, which first originated in China.

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

Many parents in Clark County say they're fed up with distance learning.

EurekAlert!

In the American Southwest, native desert bighorn sheep populations found in landscapes with minimal human disturbance, including several national parks, are less likely to be vulnerable to climate change, according to a new study led by Oregon State University.

Popular Mechanics

By now you know the drill: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends limiting public outings, adhering to social distancing, and wearing face masks in public spaces—even when staying six feet away from others—to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Whether making your own or buying a new mask, the most important thing is to ensure that it covers both your nose and mouth and will contour closely to your face without any gaps. After wearing, your reusable cloth masks should be cleaned with a run through the washer and dryer—or even your rice cooker, apparently.

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