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Cops: NYC Shooter Paid $1.4K to His Boss for Rifle

Police probe for info on gunman's mental health after Manhattan office shooting spree

(Newser) - The man behind Monday's deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting bought his AR-15-style rifle from his boss at a Las Vegas casino, New York police officials revealed on Wednesday. Shane Devon Tamura, 27, paid $1,400 for the weapon, but authorities haven't disclosed if the transaction was illegal, per...

Cities That Will Make Your July Fourth Sparkle

Las Vegas is WalletHub's pick for the best place to celebrate

(Newser) - America celebrates Independence Day on Friday, and in its hunt for the most affordable (and most fun) festivities to mark our nation's birthday, WalletHub has deemed Sin City your best bet. "There's no shortage of things to do" in Las Vegas, the site notes, and the city...

Dolly Parton, 79, to Make Her Vegas Return

Mini-residency will include 6 shows at Caesars Palace's Colosseum in December

(Newser) - More than three decades after ending her Las Vegas residency, 79-year-old Dolly Parton is heading back to Sin City. The 10-time Grammy winner on Monday announced a limited residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, where she'll perform six shows in the first two weeks of December during the...

The Wild Story of How the Enhanced Games Came to Life

Amit Katwala digs deep for Wired

(Newser) - The Enhanced Games is slated to debut in Las Vegas in 2026, openly encouraging athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs as they chase world records and million-dollar prizes. At the center of this controversial movement are ex-Olympians, Silicon Valley investors, and a mission to redefine the limits of human achievement....

Two Shot Dead Near Landmark Vegas Fountain

Dispute began on social media, spread to real life, say police

(Newser) - Two people were shot to death on the Vegas strip Sunday night, and police say the violence appears to have escalated from a dispute on social media. The unidentified victims were shot about 10:40pm near the famous fountain of the Bellagio Resort & Casino, reports KSNV and the AP...

World Aquatics Takes Tough Stance on Enhanced Games

It promises athletes who join doping-friendly Vegas event will be banned for life

(Newser) - Athletes who participate in next year's "Enhanced Games"—an event that allows and even encourages performance-enhancing drugs—will face a ban from all World Aquatics competitions, the global swim governing body announced Tuesday. The Enhanced Games, scheduled for four days in May in Las Vegas, promises...

Suspect Dies in Crash After Writer's Body Found in Crate

Las Vegas journalist's sister says he complained about 'disgusting slob' of a roommate

(Newser) - The remains of a longtime freelance writer in Las Vegas were found last week inside a container at a downtown business, authorities said. Las Vegas police said they discovered the body of Matthew Kelemen, 56, on May 20 while responding to a report of a "foul-smelling odor" coming from...

Trump Pardons Michele Fiore, GOP Fraudster

Politician was convicted of spending donations for a statue honoring a fallen officer on herself

(Newser) - Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas City Council member convicted of spending donations for a statue honoring a fallen police officer on herself, has received "a full and unconditional pardon" from President Trump—heading off her sentencing scheduled for next month. "Today, I stand before you—not just...

Popular Gambling Influencer's Trick: He's Bad at Gambling

Slate profiles Vegas Matt, aka Matt Morrow, who makes a nice living by losing at the casinos

(Newser) - Among those who hold the unique job title of "gambling influencer," Matt Morrow is one of the more popular. The man better known as "Vegas Matt" has, for example, more than 1 million subscribers to his YouTube channel . But as Luke Winkie explains at Slate , Morrow doesn'...

Arrest Made in Attack on Teslas in Las Vegas

Vehicles were hit with Molotov cocktails, gunfire

(Newser) - Authorities have charged a cinematographer with an attack on Teslas parked at a Las Vegas collision center earlier this month. Paul Kim, 36, was arrested Wednesday on federal and state charges, NBC News reports. He faces felony counts including arson and possession of an explosive device, jail records indicate. Officials...

DOJ: 'Bonnie & Clyde' Made Romantic Stop While Criming

Feds say couple on robbery spree made Vegas stop to get hitched, then saw a Valentine's Day bust

(Newser) - Authorities say a couple busted for an armed robbery spree across California has been indicted by a federal grand jury, with some interesting details on what they allegedly did while they were criming and how their two-week run last year came to an end. Per a DOJ release cited by...

'Work From Anywhere' Works Best in These US Cities
Digital Nomads,
Get Thee to Miami
Feb 16, 2025 2:30 PM CST

Digital Nomads, Get Thee to Miami

It's the best US city if you're a remote worker, according to a Hostinger analysis

(Newser) - If you're a freelancer, consultant, or full-fledged employee whose company allows you to work remotely, you can potentially punch the clock from anywhere in the world—a perk that many such "digital nomads" take advantage of. In fact, nearly 40% of millennials work untethered to a physical office...

Las Vegas Gets Its First Rain in 214 Days

It was the city's second-longest dry spell on record

(Newser) - Thursday was a rare rainy day in Las Vegas—the first after 214 dry days. "WE MEASURED," the National Weather Service's Las Vegas office declared in a post on X Thursday morning. The NWS said it recorded 0.01 inches of rain at Harry Reid International Airport,...

Jersey City a Surprise No. 2 in Cities for Proposals

Ranking is out for Valentine's Day

(Newser) - Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and Cloudwards has ranked the 100 largest cities in the US on their desirability as a place to propose. It may not be a shock to hear that New York City is No. 1, given its choice of iconic proposal locations, but Jersey...

Mob Wives Star Natalie DiDonato Is No Longer Missing

44-year-old went missing in Las Vegas

(Newser) - Natalie DiDonato has been located in Nevada and is safe, though few details were given on what happened during the brief period during which the Mob Wives star was listed as missing in Las Vegas. "My daughter's been found," DiDonato's mother tells NBC News . "She'...

Workers at 'Final Holdout' Vegas Casino End Strike

Union, Virgin Hotels agree on five-year contract

(Newser) - The Las Vegas hotel workers union and Virgin Hotels reached agreement on a five-year deal on Wednesday, ending a 69-day strike. The five-year contract has already received 100% approval from members, the culinary workers and bartenders unions announced, ending the strike over pay and working conditions that began in November,...

Cities Where It's Easy to Stay Active
The Most Active
Cities in America
Jan 8, 2025 4:42 PM CST

The Most Active Cities in America

Honolulu tops WalletHub's rankings, while North Las Vegas could use a push off the couch

(Newser) - Still holding onto those New Year's resolutions to get in shape? If you're local to Honolulu, you're in luck, because WalletHub has ranked it the best city in America for those looking for an active lifestyle. The site looked at the 100 largest cities across the country,...

Gourmands, These US Cities Are for You
Here's Where the
Foodies Should Go
Jan 5, 2025 1:40 PM CST

Here's Where the Foodies Should Go

Miami is the top US city for fine dining, according to recent ranking by Cabo Villa Vegas Dave

(Newser) - Hankering for a gourmet repast worthy of Michelin honors? Although fine dining in some cities around America might not get more complicated than a chow-down at the local greasy spoon, other areas' offerings tend more toward the white linen tablecloth/multicourse meal milieu. Luxury rental service Cabo Villa Vegas Dave crunched...

Report: Man Killed in Tesla Detonation Was a Green Beret

Suspect was said to have been in the Army 20 years

(Newser) - The person who authorities believe died in the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck packed with firework mortars and camp fuel canisters outside Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel was an active-duty US Army soldier, three US officials tell the AP . Two of the outlet's sources identified the man inside...

Authorities Investigate Possible New Orleans, Vegas Link

NBC reports authorities looking into whether suspects had a military connection

(Newser) - As twin investigations continue into Wednesday's truck attack in New Orleans and the detonation of a Tesla in Las Vegas, NBC News reports that authorities are investigating whether the suspects in both cases have a military connection. However, authorities stress it's too early to draw any conclusions about...

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