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During this year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas, fans were stunned to see hotel rates skyrocket, with budget properties charging ultraluxury prices. The following month, I received my own surprise: A night at some of the same lodgings on the Strip cost less than a stadium beer and pretzel.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas employees will get access to child care, fertility, gym, and wellness programs, according to a news release. Fontainebleau is working with child care platform Tootris for a range of options, including full- and part-time care and services during non-standard work hours, in an exclusive deal, the release states. The roughly 6,500 workers will also receive up to $2,700 annually in financial assistance for childcare expenses.
While fashion brands such as Isabel Marant and Ralph Lauren regularly use the Western genre for their collections, those that previously had little or no contact with the style from the American West have also switched over in recent months: Saint Laurent, Prada and Khaite are presenting Looks include fringe leather jackets, rodeo jeans, prairie dresses and cowboy boots.
The Oakland A's have put out their renderings for what their new baseball stadium could look like at the site of the Tropicana Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. But one teachers' union says the fight isn't over to stop public funding towards building the ballpark. The Nevada State Education Association says it's all in in their fight against $380 million in public dollars going towards a new 30,000 capacity baseball stadium with a $1.5 billion price tag.
The crack of crab shells. Assorted “yummy” noises. I have been watching hours of mukbang content and taking notes. I’m considering pivoting from unemployment to making niche online food videos in my apartment. The crunch of double-fried chicken. The sound of beef gravy slowly being sipped from a Styrofoam takeout cup.
Research indicates the gender wage gap still exists in 2024 — and a new study shows it's alive and well here in the Las Vegas Valley. Chamber of Commerce used U.S. Census Bureau data to compile a list of 170 cities with the largest pay gaps between men and women who work full-time. Las Vegas came in at 117, while North Las Vegas was ranked 139. Henderson was the highest Southern Nevada municipality ranked on the list, coming in at 21.
In practice, weight loss is challenging, but scientifically, it’s fairly simple. You consume fewer calories than you burn (also known as a calorie deficit), which causes you to lose pounds. However, experts and health organizations caution maintaining a healthy weight involves much more than tracking your calorie intake. Instead, effective weight loss involves a number of lifestyle changes including increased physical activity, better stress management, and of course, a healthier diet.
As the population ages and the demands of caregiving increase, discussions about caregiver wellness and brain health are gaining momentum nationwide. Approximately 38 million individuals across the country undertake the vital role of family caregivers, providing support for parents, spouses, adult children with disabilities, and other loved ones. Yet, the emotional and physical strains of caregiving cannot be understated.
