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A report on, Bots, Algorithms, and Hackers: Digital Challenges to democracy
by Managing editor on November 12, 2018 at 11:00 am
A report on, Bots, Algorithms, and Hackers: Digital Challenges to democracy presented at the 35th annual Frank Church Conference, Thursday, October 18, 2018, Boise State University. Moderator: Dr. Seth Ashley, Associate Professor, Department of Communications, Boise State University. Panel: Shanthi […]
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Boise State University Awarded $3.5 Million to Research Storing Data on DNA
by Managing editor on November 11, 2018 at 11:00 am
BY: SHERRY SQUIRES A research team from Boise State University recently was awarded a total of $3.5 million from state and federal sources for their efforts to lead the nation in using DNA to store massive amounts of digital information. The technology, coined Nucleic Acid Memory (NAM), […]
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“Elections Do Have Consequences. Votes Do Matter.”: Rosen Speaks with Reporters on Her Upcoming Agenda in the U.S. Senate
by Andrew Davey on November 9, 2018 at 9:50 pm
Earlier today, U.S. Senator-elect Jacky Rosen (D) met with Las Vegas local media to talk about her historic victory and what she plans to do when she returns to Capitol Hill. During a fairly freewheeling 20 minute long conversation, Rosen vowed to keep the promises she made on the campaign trail. […]
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As California Reels from Thousand Oaks Shooting, America Must Confront the Awful Truth About Gun Violence
by Andrew Davey on November 8, 2018 at 9:00 pm
Late last night, a gunman opened fire at a country music bar in Thousands Oaks, California, and killed twelve people, including a Ventura County Sheriff’s deputy. This mass shooting comes less than two weeks after a gunman targeted the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and killed twelve […]
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Blueprint for a “Blue Wave”: A Conversation with the Activists (and the Senator) Who Helped Make the “Wave”
by Andrew Davey on November 8, 2018 at 1:17 am
Last night, Nevada delivered a stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump and the Republicans who were riding on his coattails. U.S. Senator-elect Jacky Rosen (D) won fairly comfortably over Senator Dean Heller (R), and Governor-elect Steve Sisolak (D) defeated Adam Laxalt (R) to become the Silver […]
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2018 Election Night Liveblog: Rosen and Sisolak Win in Nevada as “Blue Wave” Sweeps the Country
by Andrew Davey on November 7, 2018 at 3:00 am
I haven’t done this in a while, but here goes: I’m following along as the election results come in. As the nation anxiously awaits the final verdict on the future balance of power on Capitol Hill, Nevadans just finished voting… And just might be the ultimate deciders. Consider […]
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The End Is Here: A Conversation with Influencers Near and Far on This Historic Midterm Election
by Andrew Davey on November 6, 2018 at 12:00 am
It’s almost over, Nevada. The 2018 election cycle pretty much began while votes were still being counted in November 2016. In the wake of President Donald Trump’s upset victory, progressives took some comfort in Nevada bucking the trend and staying in the blue column. Since then […]
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On-Going Experiment In High-Volume CO River Releases From Glen Canyon Dam Set
by Managing editor on November 5, 2018 at 11:00 am
November 1, Press release Arizona Department of Water Resources Science is all about experimentation, and one of the more spectacular experiments in the movement of Colorado River sediment is set to begin in a matter of days. Beginning November 5, the Department of Interior will begin […]
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Cholera Along The California Trail
by Managing editor on November 4, 2018 at 11:00 am
“That platte was a tricky old river, wasn’t it? John said as he rested after the evening meal. “Yes,” Susan said. John looked at the children “We didn’t have to leave any of them back there either did we”? Susan shook her head and looked far out […]
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This Is It: Our Final Early Voting Report and 2018 Election Forecast
by Andrew Davey on November 3, 2018 at 6:15 pm
Last night early voting didn’t end with a bang, but with a full atomic blast. Some 13,000 Nevadans cast ballots in Washoe County just yesterday. And in Clark County, over 48,000 Nevadans had cast ballots as voting centers went into overtime to process the long lines. With statewide early […]
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Parents sue North Korea over death of detainee Otto Warmbieron April 26, 2018 at 11:17 pm
The parents of U.S. college student Otto Warmbier filed a wrongful death lawsuit against North Korea on Thursday, saying its government tortured and ... […]
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Migrant 'caravan' gathers on U.S.-Mexico border for final pushon April 26, 2018 at 11:12 pm
About 175 people in a caravan of Central American asylum-seekers rested up Thursday ahead of the final leg of their monthlong journey to seek asylum in the […]
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Trump's Cohen comments raise questions about relationshipon April 26, 2018 at 11:06 pm
President Donald Trump said Thursday that personal attorney Michael Cohen handles very little of his legal work, but did represent him in the "crazy Stormy […]
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Golden Knights excited to finally start series against Sharkson April 26, 2018 at 11:00 pm
It’s been nine days since the Golden Knights swept the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the playoffs, and tonight they’ll finally get back […]
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Metro seeks driver in fatal pedestrian crashon April 26, 2018 at 10:43 pm
Metro Police say they are looking for the driver in a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian Wednesday night in the central valley. The motorist ditched a […]
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One high-production edibles facility supplies nearly all of Nevada’s 62 cannabis dispensarieson April 26, 2018 at 10:42 pm
All edibles in Evergreen Organix undergo three state laboratory tests before they’re packaged and sold to dispensaries. […]