8 dangerous myths about HIV debunked by the experts

HIV/AIDS is one of the highest profile diseases of our times, but many of us are still ignorant about key aspects of the illness, how it works and how to live with it.

 
Cyber attack on toymaker VTech exposes data of 6.4M children

A cyber attack on digital toymaker VTech Holdings Ltd exposed the data of 6.4 million children, the company said on Tuesday, in what experts called the largest known hack targeting youngsters.

Deadline for Nevada education savings account program extended

The deadline for early enrollment in Nevada’s education savings account program was extended two days after a last-minute glitch prevented some people from signing up, state Treasurer Dan Schwartz said Tuesday.

Cosmopolitan, Culinary agree on four-year labor deal

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Culinary Workers Local 226, after years of hostility, announced an agreement Tuesday on a four-year contract covering some 2,000 of the Strip resort’s employees in the food, beverage, housekeeping, bar and lounge and bell desk departments.

NV Energy files for expansion to serve Switch, Apple

NV Energy has filed requests with state regulators to expand two large-scale solar photovoltaic projects in Southern Nevada to serve the renewable energy goals and growth of data-storage companies Switch and Apple.

Lawsuit hopes to ease process of changing gender on state ID

A trial is scheduled for next year after six transgender Michigan residents, with the aid of the American Civil Liberties Union, filed a lawsuit against Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.

Human remains found in northwestern Arizona

A group of horseback riders stumbled upon a human skull and bones in Golden Valley, Ariz., in November, officials said Tuesday.

Las Vegas man sues his Tinder hookup after contracting genital herpes

A Las Vegas man looked for love and found it briefly, meeting a minor Hollywood producer online. But a series of trysts packed an ugly twist — an incurable sexually transmitted disease.

 
Death penalty still being considered for SC church shooter

The U.S. Justice Department is still likely months away from deciding whether to seek the death penalty for a white man accused of killing nine people at a historic black church in Charleston, a prosecutor said on Tuesday.

Camelot at the Magical Forest proves to be a magical time

Don Ross and Joyce Sherman-Nelson and Jim Nelson were honored during Camelot at the Magical Forest, the sold-out, black-tie benefit for Opportunity Village that took place Nov. 12 at the organization’s West Oakey Campus.

‘We can do more’ to address mental health issues, Paul Ryan says

After a gunman murdered three at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic last week House Speaker Paul Ryan said it’s time for Congress to take action on mental health issues.

 
Democratic presidential candidates mark World Aids Day

On World AIDS Day, Democratic presidential candidates on Tuesday highlighted the need to make HIV and AIDS medications more affordable and accessible.

The rise and fall — and rise again — of vinyl

“Vinyl Record Revenues Have Surpassed Free Streaming Services Like Spotify.” That was the headline of a recent piece by Money.com, touting the triumphant return of vinyl records.

Polished Bardot evokes classic French brasserie with creative twists

If you’ve been paying attention during the past few years, you’ve no doubt noticed a trend toward a more casual approach in restaurants on basically every tier of the industry while, also on every tier, food quality has increased greatly.

13 secrets from real estate insiders

When it comes to buying and selling a property, you want to make sure you get the best deal possible. Here are 13 real estate tips straight from the pros.

Here are the 12 best gifts world leaders have given to the Obamas

Swords, a portrait of a prince and a floor-length cape — these are just a few of the oddly captivating gifts President Barack Obama and his family received from an assortment of world leaders and foreign dignitaries in 2014.

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