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Report says a second Trump term would add 4 billion tons of climate pollution; Trump predicts a bloodbath for the country if he is defeated in November's election; Nevada leaders discuss future of IVF, abortion in the Silver State; and anglers seek trawler buffer zone as Atlantic herring stock declines.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

NV: Philanthropy

Experts advise people to do their research on charities before making a donation (cohdra/morguefile).
Expert Gives Tips on Safe Charitable Giving

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- There are more than 1.5 million charitable organizations in the United States, so it can be tough to figure out which to choose …

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Free tax help is available across Nevada, now through tax day, April 15. (AARP Foundation)
Free Tax Help Available Across Nevada, through April 15

LAS VEGAS – Tax time is coming up and an army of trained volunteers is available to help you file your income tax returns, for free. The AARP …

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PHOTO: Las Vegas is scheduled to get some special visitors on bicycles Tuesday as the Journey of Hope crosses the country raising money and awareness for people with disabilities. Photo courtesy of The Ability Experience.
Journey of Hope Riders Making Las Vegas Stop

LAS VEGAS - College students cycling across the country to raise money and awareness about people with disabilities are scheduled to stop in Las Vegas…

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PHOTO: Scammers already are using the earthquake in Nepal as a ruse to get people to give them money, claiming to be or work for legitimate charities. Photo courtesy of usaid.gov.
BBB of Northern NV: Be Wary of Nepal Earthquake Scammers

RENO, Nev. - Be cautious if donating money to any organization claiming to be helping earthquake victims in Nepal. Caution is the message from …

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PHOTO: Libraries offer hundreds of dollars worth of information at no cost that can help guide Nevadans through the process of starting a small business. Photo courtesy National Endowment for the Humanities.
NV Libraries Can Help Small-Business Owners

LAS VEGAS - People in Nevada who are pursuing their dream of starting a small business can save some money by accessing free services available throug…

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PHOTO: Many of America's deceased veterans will be recognized through ceremonies on Saturday. Photo credit: Nevada Department of Veterans Services.
"Wreaths Across America" Honors Deceased Veterans In NV, Nation

FERNLEY, Nev. - Thousands of deceased veterans in Nevada and across the nation will be honored through ceremonies on Saturday. Wreaths Across …

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PHOTO: The holiday season means Nevadans are seeing multiple pitches to donate to charities. It's a good idea to do some research before hitting the
Nevadans Urged to Watch Out for Fraudulent Charities

LAS VEGAS - Nevadans are being encouraged to be cautious when donating to nonprofits this holiday season. People should be doing some homework …

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PHOTO: #GivingTuesday efforts are calling on people in Nevada and elsewhere to give back to their local communities, and is meant to balance out the overwhelming consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Photo credit: #GivingTuesday.org.
Nevadans Urged to Support Nonprofits on #GivingTuesday

RENO, Nev. - Following the massive consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, today's #GivingTuesday campaign is calling on Nevadans to support a …

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PHOTO: Time is running out to help thousand of children in the Las Vegas area have a great holiday season. Photo Credit: Toys for Tots.
Las Vegas Residents Urged To Help "Toys For Tots"

LAS VEGAS – Time is running out to help thousands of children in the Las Vegas area have a great holiday season. Staff Sgt. Francisco …

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PHOTO: A poker run in Las Vegas on Saturday is helping raise money to build a guesthouse for veterans and their families. Photo credit: iStock.
NV Veterans Raising $ For "Fisher House"

LAS VEGAS – Organizers of a poker run in Las Vegas on Saturday are hoping to to raise money to build a Fisher House guesthouse for military vete…

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Now through Labor Day, Nevadans can help fight hunger by dropping off nonperishable food items at any of the 64 locally-owned UPS Stores in southern Nevada.
UPS Makes it Easy for Nevadans to Fight Senior Hunger

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Too many Nevada seniors are not putting enough food on the table, so starting today local UPS stores are teaming up with AARP and …

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GRAPHIC: You probably don’t think of troubled kids when you think of your utility bill, but advocates say a decision pending this month by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada could return up to $187 million in savings to consumers.
Saving Energy & Helping Troubled NV Kids

LAS VEGAS – In a decision that could affect troubled children and utility customers, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is expected to …

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