Hawaii’s governor signs new hotel tax legislation to help cope with climate change
The measure adds an additional 0.75% to the daily room rate tax starting Jan. 1. Green said this amounts to an extra $3 tax on a $400 hotel room rate.
COVID vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, Kennedy says
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.
Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk
Southwest said Tuesday that it will be charging $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag. Weight and size limits will apply for bags.
Jennifer Lopez returns to Las Vegas for residency at Caesars Palace
Jennifer Lopez is returning to the Las Vegas Strip with a new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, officials said this morning in a news release.
Response of team at Southern Hills Hospital helps woman survive stroke
Strokes occur when blood supply to the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptured blood vessel, claiming nearly 129,000 American lives annually ...
How has Minneapolis changed since the murder of George Floyd 5 years ago?
Some things have changed for the better in Minneapolis since Memorial Day 2020, when a police officer murdered George Floyd. Some have not.
Athletics and Rays have struggled in the minor league ballparks that are their temporary homes
The Athletics — formerly of Oakland but not yet of Las Vegas — have one of the worst home records in baseball. Maybe it figures.
Fever star Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with left quad strain
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss at least two weeks after straining her left quadriceps during Saturday’s 90-88 loss to the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty.
Raiders make AJ Cole highest-paid punter with $15.8M, 4-year extension
Two-time All-Pro AJ Cole agreed to a four-year, $15.8 million extension with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday that makes him the highest-paid punter in football.
Las Vegas High teacher’s plea for spreading kindness continues to resonate
Cherilyn Guy is a kindness influencer.