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On Thursday, the University Board of Regents voted unanimously to allow UNLV to sell a piece of their property to the Boring Company, the builders of the Las Vegas Loop.

Flair

Gaslighting is no longer a novelty, but in the meantime there is a new 'lighting' in the dating world: bluelighting. We already knew that the light coming from your television, smartphone or laptop is bad for your eyes, but your relationship can also suffer from all those screens. Glasses with a blue light filter will not help, but what will?

Desert Companion

In 2012, as head of physical production for Summit Entertainment, Andi Isaacs retired from Hollywood. With 30 years and many major projects, from Scent of a Woman to The Twilight Saga under her belt, she was ready “to fall in love with something else,” Isaacs says. She did film industry consulting, a lot of volunteering, and started an MS in counseling before finding that “something else”: teaching film to young adults. She says this age group “has my heart,” because “they’re struggling and need encouragement … (but also) they’re resilient and smart and have so much to offer.” Due to her particular expertise, Isaacs’ arrival at UNLV Film this school year represents a shift in the department’s academic approach. She sat down with Desert Companion in her movie paraphernalia-trimmed office recently to explain.

Gambling.com

The WWE has approached regulators in at least two states about authorizing wagers on WWE matches. It was one of the few announcements capable of sending every corner of the gambling sphere into a tizzy. Pundits, academics, and even casino execs found the idea laughable.

Wall Street Journal

Research shows that face-to-face interactions may feel like a lot more work than using technology. But in reality, they’re more energizing. People who rely on social media to combat loneliness are likely to experience a stronger wish for company down the road.

Japan Times

Outgoing Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has softened his rhetoric over issues related to Taiwan, avoiding further backlash from the self-governed island while trying to thaw frozen cross-strait relations.

K.N.P.R. News

This month, lower-income households in 32 states, including Nevada, will receive at least $95 a month less from the federal government to buy food.

M.S.N.

Every morning, Estee Williams slips on a vintage dress, styles her platinum blonde hair and applies makeup for a long day of cooking and cleaning. As a 25-year-old wife, Williams believes in submitting to and serving her husband as a traditional homemaker. “It’s 2023 and this is my choice,” says Williams.

Healthline

Depression may increase your risk of stroke and, if you have a stroke, it may slow your recovery. People who had symptoms of depression had a 46% greater chance of suffering a stroke than those who had no such symptoms, according to a study led by Robert Murphy, a PhD student at the University of Galway in Ireland, that was published today in the journal Neurology.

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