A KFF survey finds widespread exposure to misleading contraception claims, particularly through social media and other online sources.
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Trump Administration Says Developers, Loggers Can Kill Endangered Species
A federal wildlife directive expands an interpretation of endangered-species protections for animals killed during logging, development, and other activities.
A federal wildlife directive expands an interpretation of endangered-species protections for animals killed during logging, development, and other activities.
Nevada Officials Face Reckoning as Residents and Tourists Compete for Lodging, Cell Service, Roads
Nevada officials are confronting growing tensions as residents and tourists compete for limited lodging, reliable cell service and road capacity, exposing the challenges of managing infrastructure and public resources in heavily visited areas.
Nevada officials are confronting growing tensions as residents and tourists compete for limited lodging, reliable cell service and road capacity, exposing the challenges of managing infrastructure and public resources in heavily visited areas.
As Waymo Expands Fleet, Some Wheelchair Users Will Be Left at Curb, Says Advocate
Waymo’s expanding autonomous vehicle fleet is raising accessibility concerns, with disability advocates warning that some wheelchair users may still face barriers when trying to use the service.
Waymo’s expanding autonomous vehicle fleet is raising accessibility concerns, with disability advocates warning that some wheelchair users may still face barriers when trying to use the service.
A Summer of Recalls Exposes Holes in the Nation’s Food Safety Net
A wave of food recalls and a major foodborne illness outbreak are raising concerns about gaps in the nation’s food safety system, including the impact of cuts to public health agencies and their ability to monitor and respond to threats.
A wave of food recalls and a major foodborne illness outbreak are raising concerns about gaps in the nation’s food safety system, including the impact of cuts to public health agencies and their ability to monitor and respond to threats.
More States Ban Child Marriage, Though It’s Still Legal in Most of the US
States are changing marriage laws as debates continue over protections, consent, and children’s rights.
States are changing marriage laws as debates continue over protections, consent, and children’s rights.
Wildfire Veterans Fear Federal Tactics, Extreme Fires Could Put Crews at Risk
Former wildfire responders warn that changing strategies and worsening fires may increase risks for frontline crews.
Former wildfire responders warn that changing strategies and worsening fires may increase risks for frontline crews.
Activists Renew Call to End BLM Helicopter Roundups Following 11 Horse Deaths
Animal advocates renew criticism of helicopter roundups after horse deaths raise concerns about wild horse management practices.
Animal advocates renew criticism of helicopter roundups after horse deaths raise concerns about wild horse management practices.
NV Prison System Mortality Report ‘Sounds Like a Lot of Unexplained Deaths,’ Legislator Says
Canadian First Nations communities are disproportionately affected by worsening wildfires, forcing evacuations and exposing long-standing climate and infrastructure inequities.
Canadian First Nations communities are disproportionately affected by worsening wildfires, forcing evacuations and exposing long-standing climate and infrastructure inequities.
Trump Shrinks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — Again
President Trump’s latest rollback of Utah monument protections reignites disputes over conservation, tribal heritage, and public land management.
President Trump’s latest rollback of Utah monument protections reignites disputes over conservation, tribal heritage, and public land management.
For Families of Nevada Inmates, Taxes and Fees on Long-Distance Phone Calls Add Up
For family members and loved ones of incarcerated individuals, a phone call can put financial strain on top of an already stressful circumstance.
For family members and loved ones of incarcerated individuals, a phone call can put financial strain on top of an already stressful circumstance.
High-Potency Cannabis Fuels State Debates Over Psychosis and Addiction Risks
Within months, Wadsworth’s son was calling home in the middle of the night, terrified and disoriented.
Within months, Wadsworth’s son was calling home in the middle of the night, terrified and disoriented.
Telehealth Access to Abortion Pill Is Lifesaving for Domestic Violence Survivors, Some Say
Access to telehealth prescriptions of mifepristone, one of two drugs used to terminate a pregnancy in the first trimester or to treat miscarriages, is threatened by an ongoing lawsuit in Louisiana.
Access to telehealth prescriptions of mifepristone, one of two drugs used to terminate a pregnancy in the first trimester or to treat miscarriages, is threatened by an ongoing lawsuit in Louisiana.
Not Just a Las Vegas Strip Problem: Trafficking Happens at Local Casinos Too, Says Advocate
Kay believes more needs to be done to collect data to identify which hotels are hotspots for trafficking.
Kay believes more needs to be done to collect data to identify which hotels are hotspots for trafficking.
Memorial Day Asks What Kind of America We Are Willing to Defend
Are we guilty of taking the rights and privileges we enjoy for granted? Or worse yet, of totally abdicating our responsibility to continue to protect and preserve them?
Are we guilty of taking the rights and privileges we enjoy for granted? Or worse yet, of totally abdicating our responsibility to continue to protect and preserve them?
While People Struggle to Get By, Congress Works to Coddle Crypto
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee, which includes Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, approved the digital currency industry’s most sought-after legislation Thursday.
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee, which includes Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, approved the digital currency industry’s most sought-after legislation Thursday.