Last month, when the wife of a Republican U.S. Senate candidate from Nevada talked candidly about the abortion she had before the two met — and the long journey of regret and healing that followed — many Republicans welcomed it as a more compassionate approach to an issue that has hurt GOP candidates at the ballot box.

In Nevada, the Browns’ story could be a factor in a competitive June 11 primary for a seat that Republicans view as a pivotal pickup opportunity. It also shows how abortion could be decisive in determining which party controls the U.S. Senate, where Democrats now hold a 51-49 majority but have many more seats on the line this year.

There is a science to hope. We look at how this weighs into mental health, and the efforts to make Las Vegas a “hopeful” city. We then meet Egyptian author Ahmed Naji, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. He shares his experiences being imprisoned for his writings, and how he found a new life at UNLV.

Community partners will plant pinwheels in the legislative lawn Friday, April 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to symbolize every child’s right to a safe, healthy, and happy life, and to impress upon the community that child abuse and neglect are serious problems.

A local museum was praised as one of the best in the country by a globally recognized magazine. According to Travel + Leisure, a travel magazine based in New York, the San Diego Air and Space Museum has been named one of the “10 Best Aviation Museums Around the U.S.“

UNLV medical students learned where they will take the next step in their journey to become doctors. Medical schools across the country, including UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, held their Match Day on Friday for the class of 2024. Medical students learned where they will go for their residency training for the next 3-7 years.

At their core, the best bathroom scales should provide an accurate reading of your current weight. However, some scales offer more than just this basic function, providing a range of health insights, such as tracking muscle gain or loss. If you’re interested in adding weight or body composition monitoring to your wellness routine, our top recommendation is the Renpho Smart Scale. Priced at under $30, it tracks more than a dozen body metrics to help users stay on track with their health and fitness goals.

It doesn’t appear on the calendar. There are no shopping days devoted to it. No one even remotely looks forward to its arrival. But for those afflicted by its wrath, allergy season is as real as any other time of year, bringing with it sneezes, runny noses and fatigue instead of glad tidings and good feelings.

The Sphere launched a new contest called the Sphere XO Student Design Challenge. This summer, students will get the chance to see their artwork on the Sphere. The design challenge is in collaboration with the Clark County School District, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The Sphere XO Student Design Challenge begins this month with a Fourth of July theme.