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First West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Detected in Las Vegas This Year

Wednesday, July 30 by Lorenzo North

The Southern Nevada Health District has reported the first instance this year of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus in Las Vegas. The infected mosquitoes were found in the 89123 ZIP code, located in south Las Vegas, north of Silverado Ranch Boulevard. This... Read More.

North Carolina Woman Hits $599K Jackpot on First Vegas Trip

Wednesday, July 30 by Lorenzo North

A woman from North Carolina experienced an incredible stroke of luck during her first visit to Las Vegas. As she was preparing to return home, she won a staggering $599,015 jackpot on a Whitney Houston-themed slot machine at the Palms. This unexpected win occurred... Read More.

Internet Outage Disrupts Services at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas

Monday, July 28 by Lorenzo North

A system outage at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip caused service disruptions on Saturday evening, affecting gaming, check-in, and on-site purchases. The resort attributed the issue to an internet problem, which their IT team has since resolved, allowing most operations to... Read More.

Treasure Island Las Vegas Joins Accors Handwritten Collection for Global Reach

Friday, July 25 by Lorenzo North

Treasure Island hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip has entered a franchise agreement with Accor, a global hospitality company, to rebrand the property as Treasure Island — TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection. This partnership integrates the resort into Accor's extensive global... Read More.

Step into the World of Friends at MGM Grand Las Vegas: An Immersive Sitcom Experience

Thursday, July 24 by Lorenzo North

The "Friends" Experience at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas offers fans of the 1990s sitcom an immersive journey into some of the show's most iconic settings. Developed by Original X Productions, this attraction allows visitors to explore detailed recreations of famous locations... Read More.

Cardi B Faces Lawsuit Over Microphone Incident at Las Vegas Concert

Thursday, July 24 by Lorenzo North

The lawsuit against Cardi B and Drai's Management Group LLC stems from an incident in July 2023, where a woman was hit by a microphone thrown by the performer during a concert in Las Vegas. The victim, who has chosen to remain anonymous due... Read More.

📉 Layoffs in U.S. Hit Pandemic Levels: Nearly 745,000 Jobs Cut in H1 2025

Thursday, July 24 by Jay

A startling new report reveals that from January to June 2025, American companies announced 744,308 job cuts—marking the highest first-half total since the COVID-19 upheaval in early 2020 (CBS News). 🧭 What’s... Read More.

Alibaba CoCreate Pitch 2025 Competition Offers $1 Million Prize Pool in Las Vegas

Wednesday, July 23 by Lorenzo North

Alibaba.com is hosting its CoCreate Pitch 2025 competition, with a $1 million prize pool, in Las Vegas at the Paris Las Vegas. The competition aims to support entrepreneurs with unique product ideas, offering substantial cash rewards and Alibaba.com sourcing credits. The event partners with... Read More.

💸 From Payroll Error to Arrest: Florida Receptionist Spent $414K Meant for a Vet

Wednesday, July 23 by Jay

A payroll blunder turned into a legal nightmare for Yessica Arrua, a 29‑year‑old receptionist in Wellington, Florida, who found herself in hot water after spending over $414,000 mistakenly deposited in her bank account. 🔍 What Went Down The Mistake: Between February 2022 and January 2023,... Read More.

Las Vegas Unemployment Rises to 5.8% Amid Statewide Economic Shifts

Wednesday, July 23 by Lorenzo North

The Las Vegas metro area experienced an increase in its unemployment rate in June, rising from 5.5% to 5.8%, as reported by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). In contrast, Nevada as a whole saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decrease... Read More.

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