Kristen DeSilva
The 83rd regular session of the Nevada Legislature is over, as lawmakers adjourned for a final time after 120 days.
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The Photo Issue is here! See the winners and honorable mentions of the 2025 Focus on Nevada photo contest.
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Struggling to have a second child, astronaut Kellie Gerardi uses her social media presence to let others know they're not alone. -
And Housing for All is an impressively comprehensive examination of homelessness in America by Maria Foscarinis, who has worked in homelessness advocacy for decades. -
Tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are doubling today. Here's how it could impact your wallets. And, Trump has asked Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting. -
A study of mice and people looks at how the brain takes an experience, like being cut off in traffic, and responds with an emotion, like road rage. -
Movies about musicians love to hit the same melodramatic beats about fame and genius. Important but not quite famous, the '90s indie band Pavement is the exception that unbalances the formula. -
Key NATO members are upping their defense posture in response to threats from Russia. Experts say the Trump administration's confrontational approach to the alliance is a factor as well. -
DOGE's murky push to amass data at federal agencies could hurt the U.S. government's ability to produce reliable census results, economic indicators and other statistics in the future, experts warn.
Essential, Independent, and Under Threat
A new Executive Order from the White House directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR, PBS, and other public media services.
This goes far beyond a line item in the federal budget; it's part of a broader push that could dramatically weaken or dismantle the public media system, including Nevada Public Radio.
At a time when fact-based journalism and community storytelling are more essential than ever, we need your support to keep this vital service strong and independent.
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