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Time

I’ve spent my whole life happily walking in one direction: forward. It was, I believed, the only way to go, so I dutifully logged dozens of miles a month looking like every other person out for a morning stroll.

City Cast Las Vegas

Flag football has grown a lot as a sport since it reached Clark County high schools in 2012. Recently approved to debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, the sport has gained attention among girls and people concerned about brain injuries such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. In partnership with the Raiders, UNLV’s School of Public Health developed the RUSH program to address mental health for middle school girls by increasing their awareness of the rapidly-growing sport of flag football. Professor Dr. Jennifer Pharr shares details about the program and the future of high school sports in Las Vegas with co-host Dayvid Figler.

The Nevada Independent

Two years ago, Republican Mark Robertson, a candidate for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District, said on his campaign website that the 2020 election had “raised legitimate concerns” about the nation’s electoral process. He called for a bipartisan congressional review into topics such as the “potential risks of extensive mail-in voting and extended voting periods.” This year, running again for the same seat, the Army veteran has changed his strategy. His campaign website does not mention “election security,” and he is encouraging voters to use any legal measure at their disposal to vote.

Las Vegas Review Journal

It’s a question that puzzles long-time residents and new transplants alike: What do you mean, I don’t live in Las Vegas? That isn’t an unreasonable question. After all, Las Vegas is what’s listed on mail, Amazon packages, drivers’ licenses and leases for most Clark County residents who don’t live in North Las Vegas or Henderson.

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

"A lot of superheroes come from really dark places, a lot of history around trauma. They're not perfect; they make mistakes." Tackling the tough topics of mental health is easier when it's through the lens of a superhero, says Dr. Tanya Crabb, a psychologist with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

Travel + Leisure

The first flight of an airplane might've been in the United States, but today, aviation connects the world. After rounding up some of our favorite aviation museums in the U.S., we're turning our eyes abroad, highlighting international aviation museums to add to your travel wish list.

Casino.org

Dave & Buster’s made headlines last week after announcing plans to incorporate peer-to-peer in-app betting for its arcade games. The news resulted in concerns and pushback from state gaming regulators and lawmakers who question whether such wagering violates gambling laws.

Las Vegas Sun

A frantic push for pilots to take early retirement during the pandemic, the federal requirements for pilot training and a hard cutoff on commercial flying past a certain age are just a few of the factors aviation experts in Las Vegas say have led to a nationwide pilot shortage.

P.B.S.

Nevada has a physician shortage. Our panel explains what’s being done to attract and retain more medical professionals in Nevada. Then, Antiques Roadshow makes a stop in Las Vegas. Executive Producer Marsha Bemko shares what it takes to produce this longtime running show, and some of the more unique finds along the way.

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