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Pacioretty riding wicked shot to career season for Golden Knights
Max Pacioretty had one of three goals for Vegas in a 3-0 shutout of the New Jersey Devils at T-Mobile Arena. There was no screen on his shot, no traffic in front, and no reason why it should have ended up in the net. It’s a shot that goalies typically…
Coronavirus fears trigger ‘panic buying’ of essentials in Southern Nevada
Kellee Boag often goes to Costco in Henderson to stock up on essentials like toilet paper and cleaning supplies. The mother of five says the wholesale chain always has been a reliable source for everything she needs to keep her family fed and healthy.
Nevada cultivates fertile ground for those considering franchising
Nevada is one of the best spots in the country to do it, according to the International Franchise Association, a trade organization that recently ranked Nevada 10th on its list of the top U.S. states for franchise growth in 2020. Texas, Colorado and A…
How to prepare for the coronavirus
While the outbreak is a serious public health concern, the majority of those who contract the coronavirus do not become seriously ill, and only a small percentage require intensive care.
Golden Knights deserved better fate than tough-luck loss to Kings
Nick Holden fished the puck out of the back of the net and flung it down the ice in frustration. It was the fourth goal the Golden Knights allowed, and on a night where they fired …
Got milk alternatives? Your guide to the nutritional value and environmental impact of various versions
If you grew up in the ’90s—or have kids who did—you surely remember the “Got milk?” campaign. Posters featuring celebrities—from Britney Spears to Kermit the Frog—plastered school hallways and lunchrooms, reminding those who walked by how milk helps g…
Thanks to modern technology, it’s never too late to enrich your non-English vocabulary
For many Americans, language learning stops after high school, but today it’s easier than ever to expand your linguistic horizons. Apps and online courses can get you started on your language journey.
Head games: With concussion concerns on the rise, high school football officials and scientists focus on ways to increase safety
High school football players in Nevada aren’t allowed to practice in shoulder pads and helmets until a few weeks before the season starts. Even then, athletes are required to practice without pads for three days before the transition—which, of course,…
With win over Sabres, Golden Knights close February on high note
The last time the Golden Knights faced the Buffalo Sabres, they lost their fourth game in a row and fired their coach. Needless to say, things went a little better this time around.