Iran war’s cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1B
The growing cost of the unpopular war and its economic ripple effects on energy prices could hurt Republicans in next week’s midterm elections.
Nevada gaming wins flat in September as Strip gains offset declines
Statewide gaming win dipped 0.05 percent to $1.282 billion, as a 0.8 percent increase on the Strip was offset by declines downtown and in Laughlin. Gaming win rose 1.7 percent…
Houthis say Saudi-led airstrikes killed 14 at a market in northern Yemen
Separately, a police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in the Serbian capital of Belgrade shot and killed a man who attacked him with a knife.
Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Her three-word Spanish-language slogan “Sí, se puede!” — which translates to “Yes, it can be done” — was grounded in the belief that people could affect change.
Can Las Vegas become a tech hub? Entrepreneurs see progress — and obstacles
A growing network of investors, incubators and successful entrepreneurs is helping build the ecosystem, but Nevada still trails in venture funding, academic research and technical talent.
Las Vegas-based advertising agency marks 25 years with new owner, CEO
A former R&R Partners executive takes over the 25-year-old agency with plans to invest in technology, expand into new sectors and strengthen its focus on Southern Nevada businesses.
High-speed train collision kills at least 68 in Spain’s 2nd deadly rail crash this year
“Today all of Spain is grieving,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said from the crash site, where he announced that his government would declare three days of national mourning.
From benched to hero: Knights forward makes most of opportunity
Raphael Lavoie wasn’t supposed to be in the Golden Knights lineup Tuesday, but he made the most of his chance with the winning goal.
Gold rush in Nye County puts rare Nevada wildlife in the crosshairs, lawsuit says
A proposed gold mine near Beatty and other mining projects could threaten two rare species found nowhere else on Earth. Now, conservationists are suing over delayed federal protections.
Jail medical neglect led to Nevada man’s amputation, lawsuit alleges
A Nevada man sued Metro and Clark County jail medical staff, alleging delayed treatment of an infection led to the amputation of his right leg.