Praise greeted President Barack Obama’s plan to grant temporary relief from the threat of deportation to some children who were brought into the country illegally. But Tuesday, the self-described bipartisan coalition Hispanics United held a news conference to draw attention to what it said were ambiguities in the president’s new immigration policy.
About 2,000 food scientists packed the ballroom at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday to hear Howard Schultz, keynote speaker for the 72nd Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo.
As the first flights arrive at the $2.4-billion Terminal 3 today, McCarran International Airport as a whole is facing a stretch of airline belt-tightening. The trade group Airlines for America reports that the number of flights departing Las Vegas through December will drop 1.8 percent compared with the second half of 2011.
The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cleared workers to start mining again at the scene of a deadly accident 600 feet below Lake Mead. Construction was halted in the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s intake tunnel after 44-year-old Thomas Albert Turner was killed there on June 11.
Ants, though often small, are the biggest pests of the summer for homeowners. They can enter homes through tiny cracks, looking for water and food – mainly sweets, meats or greasy foods – in the kitchen or pantry area. Ants may also be forced inside because of the weather, in search of a cooler or drier environment and better living conditions. Here is what you need to know to keep you and your family safe from ants.
Walking on the beach, frolicking in the surf, participating in sports, strolling through a theme park while on vacation – your feet will carry you through a lot of fun this summer. But can paying attention to them help you avoid the most common form of cancer in America? Possibly, experts say.
Wedding season is here. It’s estimated that more than 2 million couples will be married in the United States this year. As couples young and old unite their hearts and lives, they will also face the challenging task of uniting their finances.
Remember when back-to-school shopping meant different needs for different age groups? These days, students of virtually every age have one need in common: a laptop. Here are tips to help you stay on budget while laptop shopping this back-to-school season.
Swimsuit ready? Not for long. Gaining the weight you lost preparing for summer is so easy, you’re likely to do it without trying. If you don’t stop the eating patterns that unintentionally cause weight gain, you’ll never be successful losing body fat. Here are five ways you may be packing on the pounds without even realizing it.
Gone are the days when hackers were the weekend enthusiasts you tolerated on the golf course, when viruses were the things that gave you the flu or a cold, and Phish was a popular jam band who served as the inspiration for your favorite flavor of Ben and Jerry’s. With the rise of the Internet and electronic devices has come the rise of cyber-related crime. Knowing the threats you face online and the tools available to help you keep a watchful eye is critical in protecting yourself in the digital world.
As temperatures climb, many of us retreat indoors, leaving our outdoor living spaces vacant until fall. However, it is possible to enjoy being outside throughout the sultry months if you take a few steps to keep your outdoor living spaces as cool as possible. Here are a few ideas to help you keep your cool outdoors this summer.
One well-known business has found that implementing a pet-friendly policy has increased employee moral and created a welcoming atmosphere for customers.