Sales of existing houses in the Las Vegas area fell more than 30% in April compared to the same month last year, while prices dipped …
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‘Not going away:’ With black Las Vegans hit hard by COVID-19, leaders look for solutions
When Maria Azzarelli heard that black residents in Clark County faced an above-average COVID-19 death rate, she unfortunately wasn’t surprised. Years of unequal access to health care and health resources have led to higher rates of underlying health c…
Coronavirus in the U.S.: An unrelenting crush of cases, deaths
As states continue to lift restrictions meant to stop the virus, impatient Americans are freely returning to shopping, lingering in restaurants and gathering in parks. Regular new flare-ups and super-spreader events are expected to be close behind.
Children are falling ill with a baffling ailment related to COVID-19
The number of children in the United States showing signs of this new syndrome — which first was detected in Europe last month — is still small. None is known to have died, and many have responded well to treatment.
Why some planes are crowded even with air travel down
Every once in a while, social media lights up with photos or video from flights that are nearly full, with passengers clearly violating advice from public health officials about social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of furloughed MGM workers seek help via company’s relief fund
More than 5,000 employees have applied for assistance through an MGM Resorts International program to help furloughed workers pay basic living expenses …
Fighters see UFC 249 as chance to spread hope, inspiration
When the UFC leads North America’s major sports back into action Saturday night with a pay-per-view show in Florida, Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje know they can’t do anything tentatively.
Dolphins rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa will wear uniform No. 1
Rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami Dolphins’ top draft pick, will wear uniform No. 1.
NYC’s subways shut down for virus cleaning
New York City’s subway system went silent in the early morning hours of Wednesday, as part of a plan for the normally round-the-clock system to shut down for train cleaning.
Where’s the beef? Production shutdown leads to shortages
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic have moved beyond meat processing plants and are now hitting dinner plates.