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Voting in large numbers can overcome suppression efforts
Given countless instances of the federal government ignoring court decisions and repeatedly violating the law and Constitution, can we really trust it to follow any court ruling?
Do your homework and vote accordingly
There’s an old saying: “We get the government we deserve.”
Trump is showing again why presidents lose power so fast
Trying to lower expectations for Republicans on Nov. 3, Vice President JD Vance has recently stressed that it has become almost impossible for the president’s party to maintain unified control of the House and Senate through a midterm election.
Test your knowledge of recent news events
How closely were you following the news this weekend? Test your knowledge of the top stories from Friday through Monday with this 10-question quiz. …
Trump’s democracy-for-diesel deal shames us all
If President Donald Trump does not understand what will happen to him if he proceeds with his plan to trade away support for Ukraine’s democracy for Russian diesel, let me spell it out: He will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who sold out their country’s democratic values to appease a dictator.
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of every Week 8 game
By some measures, Week 7 of the current season wound up the craziest slate in the history of college football's regular season. ...
Inspirada tops slew of Nevada school rankings for second straight year
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada’s Inspirada campus is again one of the state’s best public K-8 schools, according to the latest school rankings from U.S. News & World Report ...
Activist Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to let US judges quickly reverse immigration detentions
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil asked the Supreme Court on Monday to let federal judges quickly determine the legality of immigration-related detentions so that people cannot be held for months or years without judicial oversight.
Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds
In a deep, dark part of the Gulf of Mexico, the number of marine animals plummeted by about 60% in the years following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion, a new study found.
Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples ...
Man who took Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel exhibit found guilty of animal cruelty
A jury has convicted a Canadian man of animal cruelty charges for snatching a flamingo named Peachy from its enclosure at an iconic Las Vegas hotel ...
NFL suspends Bills safety Gardner-Johnson for 1 game for spitting at Raiders
The NFL on Monday suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game without pay for spitting in the direction of Las Vegas Raiders players on the field during a game a day earlier.
Las Vegas man charged with soliciting explicit video from minor
A Las Vegas man has been indicted in federal court over charges involving production of child pornography ...
Midweek storm to bring rain, wind and cooler weather to Las Vegas area
Forecasters rate the risk from wind, showers and thunderstorms as minor Wednesday and Thursday across the area. Even so, the storms could bring moderate to heavy rain, localized flash flooding, sudden gusts of more than 40 mph, lightning and hazardous …
Athletics hire Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations
The Athletics have hired Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations, two months after saying former general manager David Forst would not return next season ...
Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes
Florida will start the men's college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago: No. 1. The Gators were the overwhelming pick to top the preseason AP Top 25 on Monday, receiving 47 of the 59 first-place votes from ...
Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Federal authorities charged more than two dozen foreign nationals Monday in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections.
Lady Rebels to retire Desi-Rae Young’s No. 23 jersey
UNLV women’s basketball great Desi-Rae Young will have her No. 23 jersey retired Nov. 6, when the Lady Rebels open their home schedule against UTSA, the school announced this morning.
Carrot Top returns to his Las Vegas show tonight
The comedian performs at Luxor Mondays through Fridays.
Celebrate Halloween in Las Vegas with treats at The Venetian Resort
Specially themed desserts and cocktails will be available for a limited time throughout the property.
High School Football Picks: Week 11
It’s the final week of high school football for Clark County School District programs, with the Superintendent’s Cup championship games on tap.
Nevada's first one-stop center for abuse survivors opens
When Becky Bird fled an abusive relationship and drove across the country home to Las Vegas, leaving turned out not to be the hardest part.
Carrot Top returning to stage at Luxor, thanks supporters after suicide attempt
The 61-year-old funnyman said he will be back onstage at the Luxor at 7 p.m. Monday, where he has performed nearly 300 shows a year in residency since 2005.
Se espera que el nuevo centro de justicia familiar duplique la capacidad de apoyo para las sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica
Cuando Becky Bird huyó de una relación abusiva y cruzó el país en auto de regreso a su hogar en Las Vegas, irse no resultó ser lo más difícil.
My brother’s last joke changed how I understand grief
Here’s something funny. My brother Tom died seven years ago. (That’s not the funny part.)
Trump’s attempt to deport Ilhan Omar is another leap toward the abyss
In his final speech as president, Ronald Reagan emphasized the essential role of immigration in American greatness.
La industria del juego destaca la educación financiera en la lucha contra los mercados de predicción
Un estudio de la Asociación Estadounidense del Juego reveló que los jugadores muestran un mayor nivel de educación financiera en comparación con quienes no juegan, y que un alto nivel de educación financiera está correlacionado positivamente con el juego responsable.
Gaming industry points to financial literacy and player safety in prediction market fight
A study from the American Gaming Association found that gamblers display a higher rate of financial literacy compared with non-gamblers ...
Trump’s desperate campaign to buy off voters
The omens that President Donald Trump is facing an epic example of what another Republican president once called “a thumpin’” are accumulating.
Why Europe just can't quit the US
This month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, standing in front of the Parthenon, declared that the Trump administration sought to partner with Europe in defending the “distinct character” of Western civilization. It was meant, perhaps, as an exhortation.
Causes of death released for 3 men who died at Burning Man in Nevada
Burning Man usually sees, on average, one death per year. None of the three deaths this year were ruled suspicious or involved foul play.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public’s “anger” and “shame” over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested.
Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a malignant tumor, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.
Private jet skids off runway, hits fence at Las Vegas airport
A private jet went off the end of a runway during a planned takeoff at Las Vegas' main airport Sunday and hit a perimeter fence, officials said.
Raiders fall to Bills for third straight loss after committing game's only turnover
The Raiders played with right the AFC Super Bowl-favorite Bills throughout the entire game, but perhaps the NFL’s best quarterback in Allen and an elite sidekick in running back James Cook ultimately proved too much in a 33-30 victory for the visitors. ....
Take a few seconds to advocate for those in need
Access to medical care is a privilege, even though it should be a right.
More CCSD students passing AP exams, with qualifying scores up 9.6%
More Clark County School District students are passing the Advanced Placement exams showing that they can handle college-level coursework, and possibly earn college credit while still in high school.
NSHE amplía sus esfuerzos de seguridad en los campus con la nueva campaña ‘Eyes Open’
Casi tres años después de un tiroteo mortal en el campus de la UNLV, el Sistema de Educación Superior de Nevada tiene un nuevo mensaje: "Reconoce las señales. Llama."
Gameday: Crosby must lead charge to repair Raiders’ defense against Allen’s Bills
The Raiders (3-2) hope they can set back Josh Allen's MVP candidacy as 4.5-point underdogs against the Bills (4-1) at 1:25 p.m. today. ....
We need to hear what the democratic socialists have in mind
Even if they haven’t articulated it well, what New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and that old warrior of the left, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., want is the kind of democratic socialism that Scandinavian and Nordic countries practice, and mostly pull off.
Free universal after-school is an easy win in a world of problems
It’s a time-honored tradition for one generation to shake its head at the next, wondering if progress and technology have caused more harm than good.
An AI manifesto to end all AI manifestos
Imagine, for a moment, a Declaration of Independence issued by a revolutionary collective of artificial-intelligence agents, rejecting human oversight of their decisions and development.
Data centers consume like cities; they should contribute like cities as well
Data centers are rising from industrial corridors and farmland with the appetite of cities. They pull electricity by the hundreds of megawatts. Inside, servers build fortunes. Outside, residents open their utility bills and wonder what will remain.
Hegseth’s unserious address again shows his unfitness for office
Nearly two years into his role as secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth has yet to leave his old job as a Fox News host behind.
America must get tough on Russia
I am very disappointed that President Donald Trump recently decided to buy diesel fuel from Russia even though a 2022 law bans fuel imports from Russia.
UNLV volleyball retires Mariena Hayden’s No. 7 jersey, a first in program history
Mariena Hayden, one of the most decorated players in UNLV volleyball history, had her No. 7 jersey retired by the program today before the Rebels’ match with UNR.
UNLV can't stop Air Force ground game in 41-31 loss
Air Force quarterback Evan Medders ran for 152 yards and three touchdowns, and the Falcons tallied 430 rushing yards in a 41-31 win.
How a driver, a dad and a teacher tried to stop the Oregon school shooter
In the middle of an October day, a 16-year-old boy tossed a shotgun over a low chain-link fence. Then he climbed over it himself.
Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation ....
Online forum controlled by Nevada GOP House candidate contains slurs and Nazi talk, AP review finds
An Associated Press review of thousands of posts made on the forum between 2022 and 2026 found racial slurs, minimizations of Nazi Germany and defenses of white nationalist conspiracy theories.
Banana Ball returns to Las Vegas for three games in March
The Party Animals and the Firefighters will play games March 18-20 at Las Vegas Ballpark as part of the league’s 2027 World Tour, officials said in a news release. It will be Banana Ball’s fourth visit to Las Vegas.
We're stuck with a quixotic president, for now
President Donald Trump claimed on Oct. 11 that he had brokered an "energy cease-fire" between Russia and Ukraine whereby neither country would attack the other's oil and electricity infrastructure.
Decline of morality starts from the top
As America sinks deeper and deeper into depravity and a callous disregard for individual freedoms, we have only one person to blame.
El nuevo centro de Boulder City busca impulsar la creciente economía de la recreación al aire libre en Nevada
Un nuevo centro en Boulder City está diseñado para conectar a residentes y visitantes con las empresas de equipamiento, los servicios de alquiler y los viajes guiados que les permitan acceder a los senderos del lago Mead, al río Colorado y más allá.
Patriarchy and machismo are fghting to hang on in an outdated world
In 2015, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump infamously launched his first campaign with a vile and deceitful attack on Mexican immigrants.
Reversing the decision to livestream an execution doesn't erase Trump's politics of cruelty
The American people deserve credit for pressuring President Donald Trump to reverse his shocking move to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of murdering 13 people and wounding 32 others at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009.
New Boulder City hub aims to drive Nevada’s growing outdoor recreation economy
The Nevada Division of Tourism, known as Travel Nevada, opened the Travel Nevada Adventure Center-Boulder City last week, adding to the region’s outdoor recreation ...
Raise a family, then pursue a career? The math doesn’t work
The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 Report claims it’s a mistake for women to postpone childbearing to pursue higher education and begin their careers.
Centennial football shocks Liberty for spot in championship game
Arbor View won the first meeting between the schools 55-34. But this appears to be an improved Centennial team, and the Bulldogs tend to elevate their game in the playoffs.
Syracuse names Las Vegas event planner to be city’s first ‘night mayor’
After a more than five-month-long search, Syracuse has picked someone to step into the role of “night mayor,” the city announced Friday.
Regents make Chris Heavey UNLV’s permanent president through 2029
The Nevada System of Higher Education has appointed Interim President Chris Heavey to lead the university permanently. Regents approved a three-year contract for Heavey that runs through Oct. 31, 2029.
Friday night roundup: High school football scores in Las Vegas
Centennial punched its ticket to the Division I title game tonight, edging host Liberty 27-24 in overtime of the semifinals. The Bulldogs will face Arbor View, which routed Coronado 37-13 in the other semifinal.
Shohei Ohtani's health and a possible lockout loom over an uncertain offseason for the Dodgers
After their earliest postseason exit in three years, the Los Angeles Dodgers head into the offseason facing uncertainty over next year. Shohei Ohtani was dogged by injuries to his left knee and right biceps over the second half and ...
California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warns
The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution.
Lombardo defends Nevada economic record, touts no new taxes
Gov. Joe Lombardo made the case for his economic record at a roundtable Thursday, citing 100,000 new jobs and no tax increases on his watch.
Turnstile's Las Vegas stop provides a unifying catharsis among fans
For a band that came up playing DIY venues and is now taking its hardcore roots to new heights, this performance showcased serious star power.
Multiple Southern California homes are ablaze in a fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather
A fast-moving fire burned multiple homes in Southern California as hot, windy weather gripped the region Friday, prompting evacuations and power outages. TV footage on KTLA showed several homes burning in San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, flames engulfing them.
US is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers
The United States is making an unprecedented attempt to revive three shuttered nuclear plants to meet rising energy demand, including from large-scale data centers ...
Sgroi named executive director of Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association
Cate Sgroi has been selected as executive director of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, the association said today in a news release.
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, accusing him of trying to give college athletes in his state a “hall pass” to circumvent a rule that denies players who graduated high school in 2022 ...
ELITE Spotlight: Vicky Vip at The Venetian Resort
The manager of concierge services has tips for newcomers.
Some wagers, certain parlays no longer can be offered to bettors, NBA tells sportsbooks
The NBA told sportsbooks on Friday that they will not be permitted to offer certain types of wagering this season, including which players record the first stat of a game, the outcome of the opening tip and taking the “under” involving players not expected to play more than a few minutes.
Metro: Man shot and killed during robbery at Las Vegas business
Police didn’t give a description of the suspects. Anyone with information is asked Metro at 702-828-3521 or [email protected].
Mark Stone has 3rd-period hat trick in the Golden Knights' 6-2 win over the Flames
Mark Stone had the fourth hat trick of his career and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Thursday night.
7 Days: Your guide to Las Vegas (Oct. 18-24)
'Las Vegas Magazine' publisher Katie Dixon helps you plan the perfect week!
BOA Steakhouse in Las Vegas now serves lunch every day!
The restaurant at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort has an expansive and delicious menu.
Eataly Las Vegas offers limited-time October menus
The offerings at La Pizza & La Pasta and Toscana Ristorante & Bar range from two to three courses.
Nobel Prize in economics is a message to the Fed
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has a fantastic sense of humor.
Why we shouldn’t expect rape survivors to report
At the rape crisis center where I was trained in Chicago, we didn’t refer to the criminal justice system. We called it the criminal legal system: because justice, while aspirational, is rarely achieved.
Homeownership drifts further out of reach as rates rise
In late February, would-be homebuyers and sellers rejoiced.
Trump’s attacks on voting raise fears he will try to challenge midterm results
President Donald Trump has warned that the country’s election systems are vulnerable to foreign meddling. Federal agents are scouring state rolls and federal databases to try to find noncitizen voters. And the homeland security chief has asked the Justice Department to examine whether a commonly used voting machine…
US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?
High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans' dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now.
US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say
Winter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, according to the federal government's seasonal outlook and other meteorologists' forecasts. You can thank or blame El Niño.
Guilfoyle case is the tip of a corruption iceberg
I'm glad that Kimberly Guilfoyle lost her ambassadorship after it came to light that she asked Trump donors to pay her credit card bill.
Despidiéndonos del Cashman Field y de los innumerables recuerdos que se crearon entre sus paredes
Todos tenemos una historia que explica por qué el Cashman Field es especial.
Test your knowledge of recent news events
How closely are you following the news this week? Test your knowledge of the top stories from Monday through Thursday with this 10-question quiz. …
Saying farewell to Cashman Field and the countless memories made inside its walls
Cashman Field’s roots date to 1947, when the local Elks Lodge built a modest ballpark called Elks Stadium. It was later renamed for businessman James Cashman. It became home to our first professional sports team ...
A lifeline for American democracy
This time last year, hardly anyone imagined that Democrats would be on the verge of winning the Senate. The map was just too stacked against them.
Flu could be bad this year, so make a plan for vaccination
If you haven’t already done so, now is the ideal time to get your flu shot.
Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by a witness
A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher. He was then shot by a person at the scene who followed him inside, authorities said.
Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
Milwaukee became the first major league club to complete a postseason sweep after getting swept by that same opponent in the previous postseason.
California orders lenders to report on handling of insurance payouts to LA fire survivors
California officials on Thursday ordered mortgage lenders, including banks and credit unions, to report how they have handled insurance payouts to survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles-area fires.
Remains in Lake Mead barrel identified as Arkansas man by Las Vegas police
The murder victim found in a barrel revealed four years ago by the receding waters of Lake Mead has been identified as an Arkansas man whose family last saw him in the early 1980s.
Movie Review: 'Street Fighter' is a campy '90s nostalgia ride and a complete mess
Since we're going back to the 1990s in “Street Fighter,” let's use a “Seinfeld” episode to describe how I felt coming out of Kitao Sakurai’s adaptation of the vintage arcade game ...
5 people believed dead following shooting at Oregon elementary school, 2 officials tell AP
Authorities believe at least five people are dead following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to two law enforcement officials with knowledge of the case.
Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start
Tens of thousands of people in California were without electricity Thursday as utilities tried to reduce the risks of hot, windy weather that could blow over power lines and spark wildfires.
Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots
The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as “likely” noncitizens until their status can be confirmed.
Las Vegas man admits to role in 'fixing' of college basketball games
A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty for his role in bribing basketball players and attempting to fix NCAA men’s basketball games ...
Man fatally shot after argument with two others, Las Vegas police say
An argument led to a man being fatally shot Wednesday evening in east Las Vegas ...