Las Vegas Weekly
- The moment of collective grief and anger from George Floyd's death swiftly gave way to a yearlong, nationwide deliberation on what it means to be Black in America …
- Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he is sending 250 National Guard troops to the state's southern border with Mexico amid the increased arrivals of migrants.
- The Academy of County Music honors drew a record-low audience, joining other awards shows also finding dwindling viewer interest.
- A South Korean court on Wednesday rejected a claim by South Korean sexual slavery victims and their relatives who sought compensation from the Japanese government over their wartime sufferings.
- President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders, according to three people with knowledge of the White House plans.
- The U.S. is set to meet President Joe Biden's latest vaccine goal of administering 200 million COVID-19 shots in his first 100 days in office, as the White House steps up its efforts to inoculate the rest of the public.
- Ajeet Singh had to steel himself for a return to work at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday for the first time since a former employee shot dead eight people, including four members of Indianapolis’ tightly knit Sikh community.
- A few years from now, Brandt Clarke might be able to brag he took the Auston Matthews path to the NHL by playing in Europe during his draft year.
- Paisley Park, where Prince lived and worked, will welcome back a select 1,400 fans Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of his death from inside his creative sanctuary.
- The only way for 13-year-old Adam Toledo to get justice, activists say, is with a federal probe into the Chicago police officer who shot him during a foot chase down a darkened alley.
Las Vegas Sun
- Across five Western states — under farmland, windblown fields of grazing cattle and Great Plains plateaus — 400 aging nuclear-armed ballistic missiles stand at the ready. From a distance, the isolated, fenced-off areas look like they might be for wells pumping water, or fiber optic cable repeaters. What is underground, […]
- On Aug. 4, Brittany Gilliam was stopped by Aurora, Colo., police. At gunpoint, she and two of her children were handcuffed face-down on the pavement. The officers even attempted to cuff her 6-year-old.
- It’s gratifying that businesses are pushing for strong measures to deal with climate change.
- He's been performing regularly at the Space throughout the pandemic, even when his shows were livestream only.
- UNLV football hit the practice field on Tuesday for its first session since Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage, and the vibe was a bit different than the first two weeks of spring practice …
- Nevada’s recreational marijuana industry produced $692 million in cash sales during fiscal 2020, but dispensary owners — as has been the case since the state legalized recreational marijuana sales — couldn’t deposit their daily receipts in the safety of a bank.
- In the 36 days since the March 16 mass shooting in Atlanta, 45 others have occurred. Think about that — the U.S. is averaging more than one shooting per day in which four or more people are shot and either wounded or killed. But while those shootings garner widespread attention […]
- The moment of collective grief and anger from George Floyd's death swiftly gave way to a yearlong, nationwide deliberation on what it means to be Black in America …
- Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he is sending 250 National Guard troops to the state's southern border with Mexico amid the increased arrivals of migrants.
- The Academy of County Music honors drew a record-low audience, joining other awards shows also finding dwindling viewer interest.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
- The investigation announced Wednesday is known as a “pattern or practice” and will be a more sweeping probe of the department and may result in major changes to policing there, the official said.
- Small business owner and retired U.S. Air Force officer Sam Peters will once again seek the Republican nomination in Nevada’s 4th Congressional District, he formally announced Wednesday.
- Maximizing the number of Americans vaccinated in the coming months is critical for the White House, which is aiming to restore a semblance of normalcy around the July Fourth holiday and even more so by the beginning of the next school year.
- The one-eighth-of-a-cent increase had become more critical by helping to address the sweeping effects of the pandemic, officials said.
- The House on Tuesday passed a bill by Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada to diversify the Department of Homeland Security workforce so it will better represent the nation’s ethnic makeup.
- President Joe Biden met with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Tuesday to discuss pressing issues that included immigration and components of the recently enacted coronavirus package.
- The Clark County Commission is scheduled Wednesday to consider certain agreements for Jackie Robinson’s 27-acre project, which has been on the drawing board for years.
- More than 150 pieces of legislation moved toward passage in the Legislature Tuesday ahead of deadline for action.
- Local leaders and environmentalists urged Clark County on Tuesday to adopt a conservation resolution.
- Nevada on Tuesday reported 381 new coronavirus cases and nine additional deaths, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Vegas Dinning
- Jet Tila is back in Las Vegas with his new restaurant concept.
- The menu has been reimagined from its original seasonal Italian offerings to Spanish and Mediterranean small plates, inspired by chef James Trees’ travels in the region.
- All the classic dishes have made the move from the Cosmopolitan to the Venetian, along with the famed three-course prix fixe lunch.
- Vesta, Take It Easy and Zephyr have all been featured thus far.
- Don’t worry, signature dishes like fried avocado, crispy pork belly and coconut-fried shrimp aren’t going anywhere.
- We can’t wait to share the best things we ate last month from our tasty trips to Estiatorio Milos, Cornish Pasty, Ada’s Wine Bar and Border Grill.
- New sandwiches have popped up at the Linq on the Strip.
- The much-anticipated opening of the the Strip resort brings with it an outstanding portfolio of new-to-market dining destinations.
- She just added some new dishes to the menu at her Vietnamese-influenced neighborhood favorite, too.
- Silva moved to Las Vegas from Southern California and worked in the kitchens of many of the city’s top restaurants.
Vegas Entertainment
- He's been performing regularly at the Space throughout the pandemic, even when his shows were livestream only.
- The Academy of County Music honors drew a record-low audience, joining other awards shows also finding dwindling viewer interest.
- Paisley Park, where Prince lived and worked, will welcome back a select 1,400 fans Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of his death from inside his creative sanctuary.
- Now that the Royal Family has said farewell to Prince Philip, attention will turn to Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday on Wednesday and, in coming months, the celebrations marking her 70 years on the throne.
- Angry Byron Bay locals are protesting the filming of a reality television series that some fear will damage the reputation of their trendy Australian tourist town.
- Jet Tila is back in Las Vegas with his new restaurant concept.
- George Wallace and "Sexxy" are expected to return to the showroom as well.
- Many have seen the progress in construction of the $4.3 billion Resorts World Las Vegas when driving throughout town. The property on the north Las Vegas Strip is …
- The Vegas Room is expanding on its unique approach to live entertainment in Las Vegas with a bigger, versatile space.
- President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and a slew of celebrities including Billy Crystal, Jennifer Hudson and Lin-Manuel Miranda are part of a special aimed at boosting COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Vegas Nightlife
- The legendary Dutch DJ joins Zedd as the first residencies announced at Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub.
- The dance-pop music giant will be performing at Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub starting this summer.
- The rooftop pool club will be open on weekends for daytime and nighttime events.
- Balvin will bring Karol G, Tainy and other artists to take over the new Strip resort during Mexican Independence Day weekend.
- The club will reopen with a lounge-style experience while the restaurant remains closed.
- What you need to know about XS, Omnia, Tao, Drai’s, Encore Beach Club, Marquee and more.
- Smashed Pig is an esteemed downtown gastropub that serves up English-inspired pub fare with a twist. The Pork-Y-Pineapple flatbread is the ideal combination of salty and sweet—leaving you ready for a shot and a beer to wash it down.
- The ultimate in elevated comfort food, Searsucker has created a Slane Chocolate Cake to be paired with Slane Spring Lemonade, and the result is a decadent dessert you’ll keep coming back for.
- Delicious, hot, expertly crafted pizza. The Little Red Rooster pie is a staff and fan favorite, featuring a sauceless base with chicken, tomatoes and jalapeños. It’s the perfectly spicy companion to a Slane Sour.
- The pizza we are featuring with Slane Irish Whiskey is called The Stewart. This pie features a tomato sauce base with parmesan and fresh garlic slices, house-made spicy sausage, pepperoni and finished with fresh dollops of garlic whipped ricotta.
