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Nevada is one of only a handful of states that has an opt-in provision, which only allows students to take sex ed if their parents grant permission.

The Oakland Athletics have reached a labor deal for the construction of their proposed $1.5 billion stadium near the Las Vegas Strip, vowing to create 10,000 prevailing wage jobs for workers based in Southern Nevada. 

The walk is comforting. In a way, it’s therapeutic. Approaching a Major League Baseball stadium brings back memories of our childhood, when we all dreamed of playing in the big leagues. Even if it was for just one game.

While the Athletics have shifted their focus to building an ultramodern baseball stadium and relocating in Las Vegas, the move isn’t likely to force their top minor league affiliate out of the city.

The purchase now sets up a patchwork of public-private funding mechanisms that needs approval from state lawmakers as well as local officials.

Fifty-eight people died the night of the shooting, and authorities said two died months later from their wounds. More than 850 people were injured.

The renovated facility provides a unique Vegas vibe and includes wheelchair-accessible rooms, laundry machines and a spacious courtyard with a zen garden.

Global investment company Mohari Hospitality is expected to complete its $550 million purchase next month.

Drawing from the best practices of presentation, they’re low-pressure, smartly arranged spaces with vibes that range from zenlike to dazzling.

How many Strat towers could you build with sold prerolls?