🌱 Psychedelic Drug Research At UNLV + Taco Bell's Drag Brunch Tour

Hello, people of Las Vegas! It's me again, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Las Vegas Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and warm. High: 90 Low: 64.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Las Vegas:

1. Psychedelic drugs are illegal in most of the country. Psilocybin, LSD, and mescaline are considered Class 1 drugs by the federal government. For many years, universities stayed away from research on these drugs for various reasons. However, the times are changing, and researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are "looking into the potential mental health application of these drugs." (KNPR)
2. Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? If so, look no further than Taco Bell's first-ever Drag Brunch Experience! The five-city tour will kick off at the Taco Bell Cantina on the Las Vegas Strip this Sunday. There will be performances from local drag queens Coco Montrese, Mirage Amura, and Anetra. You do not want to miss this! For more details on how to attend, please read the full article. (News3LV)
3. An apartment complex that has had 18 shootings in the past year was found to be operating without a license. According to reports, last Tuesday, the commission authorized the District Attorney's office to take action against Apex Las Vegas. It was discovered that the property was "being used for an unlawful and unsafe apartment house without a business license and in violation of the public nuisance law and other laws." (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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Today in Las Vegas:

• eBooks and More at Summerlin Library (11:30 AM)
• Teen Hangout: Virtual Reality at West Las Vegas Library (2:00 PM)
• Marshmallow Constellations at Sahara West Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Las Vegas Government is working toward making parking more convenient for everyone! For more details, please check out the link or click here. (Facebook)
• Did you know that your Vegas Chamber membership is free for the first year if you are a licensed child care provider? Click here to get started! (Facebook)
• The Las Vegas Valley Water District wants you to be aware of the quality of your water. To learn more about how your water is tested and treated click here. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!