Experts In The News
When a disease outbreak, or epidemic, crosses international boarders and spreads across a wide region, we public health professionals typically call it a pandemic. The term “pandemic” tells us that the outbreak is occurring in many places but says nothing about its severity.
Sports betting has spread to states large and small. Florida is not one of them, despite hosting the Super Bowl in Miami last weekend, and planning to host it next year in Tampa. While discussions are ongoing in Tallahassee, when and if remain in question thanks to unique factors, chief among them, the Seminole tribe and Amendment 3.
On 11 January 2020, incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen and her Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a record-high number of votes and the majority of seats in Taiwan’s general election.
The far-reaching effects of the coronavirus outbreak could reach the worlds of Jewish philanthropy and U.S. politics, with Sheldon Adelson’s casino empire the latest to be impacted by the contagion.
With Iowa in the rearview mirror and New Hampshire next on the horizon, the presidential primary season is officially up and running. Meanwhile, voters in Nevada and South Carolina are gearing up for their time in the primary season spotlight.
There aren’t many places where you can find electronic gaming, slot machines, blackjack tables, esports and a sportsbook in one room -- not to mention a bar, restaurant, café and even realistic hotel rooms.
Las Vegans were relieved after a person suspected of having coronavirus tested negative for the illness. But internationally, the number of cases and deaths continues to grow.
In the wake of climate change, NV Energy is working to formulate a plan on how to mitigate and respond to events like wildfires and severe storms.
