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Forbes

Ian McCue is a 17-year-old entrepreneur from Las Vegas, Nevada. He is an Economics major at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and plans to graduate in 2019. Although he comes from a successful family in the business world, he is the first entrepreneur. At the young age of 15, McCue built a profitable business and also co-authored the book, How Any Kid Can Start a Business with Shark Tank Winner, Shaan Patel and Mark Cuban.

N.P.R.

Las Vegas and Clark County have exploded in the last few decades. The growth has been sometimes painful and sometimes exhilarating. And for much of our history, women have played a key role in building and planning for Southern Nevada. Think Virginia Valentine, Pat Mulroy, Thalia Dondero. Think Margi Grein, Carol Vallardo and Ann O'Connell.

N.P.R.

Nevada has long struggled to help people with mental illnesses and the state, like many areas of the country, is struggling with the opioid crisis. But could both of those problems be addressed with technology from the 50s?

Las Vegas Sun

As Southern Nevada’s only public hospital, University Medical Center was tremendously affected by the Affordable Care Act. It helped the hospital — a lot.

TribLive

Fans of blackjack, baccarat and specialty games such as Three Card Poker play an increasingly important role in the success of Pennsylvania casinos.

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV set a record for fundraising in the just-concluded fiscal year, attracting more than $93 million in new gifts and pledges. A last-minute $25 million anonymous gift to UNLV’s new medical school was the donation that led to the record. “It would never have been possible without the donors, friends and alumni,” said Scott Roberts, vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement and president of the UNLV Foundation. “They’re the ones who are investing in making this a great place.”

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

UNLV'S School of Medicine hosted its first "back to school" free immunization clinic today. The event offered free immunizations, WIC information, vision and dental screenings.

Las Vegas Sun

You read it here first: UNLV football will win eight games and qualify for a bowl. But one of those wins won’t come against rival UNR. That’s surely shocking for some to read, considering my much-documented history of pro-UNLV and anti-UNR analysis. But the rest of the season won’t be as disappointing, especially in November, when the Rebels upset BYU — scarlet and gray supporters hate them, too.

Las Vegas Sun

If recruiting really is all about relationships, then UNLV should have a pretty good head start when it comes to Class of 2019 superstar Josh Green.

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