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Waymo Launches Robotaxis in 15th U.S. City — 3dWaymo launched paid, fully autonomous robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, its 15th U.S. city, starting in a 24-mile zone around the Strip.

Maya Lindstrom Las Vegas traffic is brutal so having driverless cars available for tourists sounds like a smart move.

Pope Leo Reportedly Reconsiders Francis’ Financial Policies — 3dA diverse round-up covers religion and culture with Catholic commentary and ecclesial governance debates alongside a sports read on the Las Vegas Raiders’ season-opening win over the Dolphins. It also highlights local arts and music events in Huntsville, a faith-based Q&A on spiritual discernment and dreams, and a consumer-protection training event in Mysuru.

Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm — 7hThe Las Vegas Aces defeated the Seattle Storm 114-77 as Jackie Young tied the WNBA record with a 22-point first quarter and finished with a career-high 35, while A’ja Wilson contributed 29 points and moved closer to or set single-season free-throw milestones in the win coming after the FIBA World Cup break. The performance boosted the Aces’ standings and momentum ahead of the playoffs, with Young’s quarter record matching prior greats and Wilson continuing to pile up scoring and free-throw stats.

Derek Foss Jackie Young's 22-point quarter is wild, she looked unstoppable right from the start against Seattle.

Raiders, Dolphins Set for 2026 Season Opener — Sep 10, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders, under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, are rebuilding with significant roster upgrades and notable players to watch such as running back Ashton Jeanty, tight end Mayer, and rookie free safety Treydan Stukes, while star tight end Brock Bowers is out. The Dolphins travel to Las Vegas in Week 1 as under the expected to be improved Raiders era faces a test against a team that is trying to rebound from a difficult previous season.

Chesney Announces 2027 Original Vibe Room Tour — 5dKenny Chesney’s 2027 stadium tour is being teased across eight venues with a “Vibe Room” invitation, signaling a major return next year; an official announcement is expected on Sept. 15 and a NBC Today Show performance on Sept. 17. The rollout follows his Las Vegas Sphere residencies and includes hints of possible co‑headliners while promoting his new album Silver Sands Marina.

Pedestrian Crashes Across North America Leave Dead, InjuredAuto — Sep 3, 2026Pedestrians in Ottawa, Calgary, and Las Vegas were injured in separate vehicle crashes this week, with a man critically hurt in Ottawa after a Highway 417 collision and a Calgary pedestrian seriously injured at 17th Avenue and Ninth Street. In Las Vegas, two incidents on Boulder Highway left pedestrians hospitalized and prompted road closures during investigations.

Raiders Sign Michael Mayer to $45M Extension — 5dThe Las Vegas Raiders have extended tight end Michael Mayer for three years at $45 million with $30 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid at the position and setting him up for expanded duties as Brock Bowers deals with a knee issue that will sideline him early. The move comes alongside ongoing concerns about Bowers’ durability, with Mayer expected to step in for Week 1 and serve as a key security blanket for the Raiders’ developing offense.

Maya Lindstrom Mayer's extension looks like solid insurance with Bowers banged up, but 30 million guaranteed feels steep for a backup role.

Duane Davis convicted in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur — Aug 31, 2026Closing arguments are set to begin in Las Vegas in the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder case against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, with prosecutors asserting he orchestrated the killing while his defense maintains his public statements were bravado and not corroborated. Across nine days of testimony, prosecutors highlighted Davis’s own interviews and memoir as key evidence, while the defense argues there is no hard corroborating evidence tying him to the crime or proving he was in Las Vegas that night.

Dana Whitfield Curious how the jury weighs public boasting against actual physical proof. Words matter, but they're not the same as hard evidence.

Boring Company Raises $3B, Valuation Hits $23B — Sep 10, 2026The Boring Company closed a $3 billion Series D led by UAE-affiliated investors, valuing the tunnel builder at $23 billion, to accelerate large-scale underground transport deployment in the UAE, including more than 150 kilometers of tunnels as part of the Dubai Loop, with funding also supporting projects in Las Vegas and beyond. Major co-investors include Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Temasek and others, signaling strong strategic backing to convert prototypes into production infrastructure.

Elena Vasquez Valuing tunnel work at 23 billion still looks inflated until they deliver more than a handful of miles in Vegas.

Canadian Accused of Torturing Flamingo in Las Vegas — Mar 10, 2026A Canadian man vacationing in Las Vegas has had his stay extended by court order after he allegedly stole and tortured a flamingo. Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Harmony Letizia told Mitchell Fairbarn of Ontario, Canada…

Conservation Efforts Counter Pressures Across American LandscapesEnvironment — Sep 7, 2026Across the U.S., communities are balancing growth with conservation, from Las Vegas preserving two Survivor Tree offspring as living memorials to the 9/11 site and private lands promoting native plants to bolster biodiversity. Coastal and island regions face erosion and ecological strain—from Michigan shoreline restoration and California’s Santa Catalina tourism pressures to Florida’s water-shortage conflicts around development—underscoring the push for resilient landscapes and sustainable planning.

Suspected Las Vegas ‘Biological Lab’ Reportedly Has Ties To Illegal Chinese-Run Lab In California — Feb 2, 2026A Las Vegas home the FBI raided Saturday — alleged to contain a potential biological laboratory — is owned by a Chinese-run company connected to an illegal biolab in California, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported…

University Left in Shock After Football Player’s Untimely Death: ‘Incredible Person, Student and Teammate’Reporting — Feb 22, 2023A 20-year-old college football player died on Monday in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Ryan Keeler, a sophomore defensive end for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, died unexpectedly. No cause…

Philadelphia terror suspect arrested in Las Vegas — Aug 26, 202622-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested in Las Vegas and is being extradited to Pennsylvania after a Philadelphia-wide incident where he wore a Chucky-doll-style mask and terrorized people around City Hall, with investigators estimating up to 15–16 victims over about a 15-minute span and some injuries reported. Authorities say he filmed the encounters for social media and faces aggravated assault and terroristic threats charges.

Raiders Keep Crosby as They Enter 2026 With New QB Options — Sep 8, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders leveraged big cap space to overhaul via a high-salaried center, draft pick Fernando Mendoza, and a pivotal but risky move around Maxx Crosby, all aimed at reviving a struggling offense. As the 2026 season unfolds, the team's quarterback room—Kirk Cousins, Mendoza, and Aidan O’Connell—faces questions alongside a group of players in contract years, highlighted by a season-opening matchup against the Miami Dolphins that will test their defense and development.

Suspected Biolab Uncovered Inside Las Vegas Home — Feb 4, 2026A quiet residential property on the east side of Las Vegas became the focus of a high-level law enforcement investigation over the weekend after authorities uncovered what they believe may have been a clandestine…

Official Confirms Piles Of Cremated Remains Found Outside Las Vegas — Aug 27, 2025A strange and unsettling mystery is unfolding just outside of Las Vegas. Around 70 piles of what authorities have confirmed are cremated human remains were discovered earlier this week, scattered along a remote dirt…

Dolly Parton Shares Health Update Video, Cancels Las Vegas Residency — May 4, 2026Fans hoping to see Dolly Parton take the stage in Las Vegas will have to wait, as the iconic performer announced she is stepping back from her planned residency while continuing to recover from ongoing health issues…

Incredible Bodycam Footage: Female Cop Takes Down Suspect While Bleeding Out on the GroundOpinion — Sep 18, 2022A female police officer from Las Vegas earned high praise for her actions in a crisis — even though she was shot and lying on the ground, bleeding. And her bodycam footage is harrowing evidence of her bravery. Las Vegas…

Swing State Republicans Are Leaning Into Ballot Harvesting — And It Seems To Be Working — Oct 25, 2024LAS VEGAS, Nevada — For thousands of attendees at a Trump rally Thursday in Las Vegas, volunteers stood ready to collect mail-in ballots on-site. The strategy is a major shift for Nevada Republicans, who opposed the…

Priceless Torah Stolen in Las Vegas Expo Heist, Massive Reward PostedReporting — Jul 3, 2022A priceless piece of his faith and heritage has been stolen, and Jack Abraham wants it back. The New York man was in Las Vegas recently for the JCK jewelry convention. The event, held this year at the Venetian Expo, has…

Soldier In Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Appears To Have Had PTSD, Heavy Guilt, Police Say — Jan 4, 2025Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger, the soldier who committed suicide inside a Tesla that exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, appears to have struggled with post traumatic…

Raiders win waiver priority to claim heavily pursued cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. — Aug 31, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders claimed cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers, adding a depth piece to their secondary after he drew interest from multiple teams including the Titans. The Titans had been eyeing Luter to bolster their depth at cornerback but were outpaced on waivers.

NYC grandmother found dead near Las Vegas airport — Aug 21, 2026Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old New York City grandmother, was found dead near Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas after going missing on August 8; surveillance footage showed her falling down an embankment and later text messages requesting money and Bitcoin raised concerns about kidnapping. Police have not released a cause of death or named any suspects, and her family is grieving while investigators continue to look for answers.