Lawmakers have said the crackdown stems from concerns about user data privacy and national security, based on the belief that the Chinese government could somehow influence the app’s algorithm.
Author Archives: Las Vegas Weekly Stories: News
Thompson’s time: Golden Knights goalie red hot as Vegas heads into playoffs
The Golden Knights may need to start calling their goaltender “Air Logan.” Logan Thompson earned the nickname March 25 in St. Louis by going airborne to stop a penalty shot …
A Las Vegas icon closes its doors to await the wrecking ball, then play ball
Visitors showed up in droves Tuesday to take pictures outside the Tropicana, waving goodbye to the Las Vegas Strip resort and shouting phrases like “Adios Tropicana,” before a ceremonial chaining of the doors by management and a teary send-off for doz…
Program gives news businesses a head start to success in Vegas
The expanded platform puts the state’s startup community at the fingertips of its members, said Jeff Saling, executive director for StartUpNV.
With new studio on the horizon in Summerlin, dream stays closer to home for students in CSN film program
The Clark County Zoning Commission voted unanimously last month to approve two variances that would hand over county-owned land to Howard Hughes Properties and allow it to build …
As curtain drops on iconic Tropicana, its comedy club is getting the ‘Last Laughs’
The Laugh Factory opened its doors at the Tropicana Las Vegas a dozen years ago, immediately drawing in performers and audiences alike with its swanky space, love for comedy and dedication to …
Community health clinic aids underserved Las Vegans
The event also included the first in what will be a series of health information and prevention workshops hosted by Chicanos Por La Causa Nevada.
40 Under 40: Celebrating Southern Nevada talent
The Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 awards honor young community leaders who represent a broad spectrum of industries. This issue celebrates the true cream of the crop of Las Vegas talent.
Why the Raiders spared no expense in signing defender Christian Wilkins
Christian Wilkins had excelled with relative ease through every stop of his football career when he was younger, both from an individual and team perspective. The defensive tackle dominated in high school at Suffield Academy …
Closing for good on April 2, Tropicana Las Vegas leaves behind a legacy of showmanship and reinvention
The historic Tropicana hotel and casino will shutter to make way for a new baseball stadium and resort.