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The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showcased a wide array of new gadgets and innovations, including AI advancements, smart home devices, and robots, with live updates highlighting key announcements and product unveilings, culminating in the announcement of the Best of CES 2026 winners.
Tourism in Las Vegas is declining due to international travel restrictions and political issues, leading to reduced tip incomes for service workers despite Trump's 'no tax on tips' policy, highlighting the broader economic impact of decreased tourism on the city and the U.S. economy.
Destiny’s Child reunited on stage for the first time in a decade during Beyoncé’s final Cowboy Carter Tour concert in Las Vegas, performing hits including 'Lose My Breath' and 'Bootylicious'.
The New York Knicks kick off their 2025 Summer League season against the Detroit Pistons in Las Vegas, featuring a mix of returning and new prospects, with games broadcast on ESPN2 and NBA TV, and upcoming matchups against the Celtics, Brooklyn, and Indiana.
The final image from NASA's Landsat 7 satellite shows how Las Vegas has nearly doubled in size over 25 years, highlighting rapid urban growth and changes in the surrounding environment, including Lake Mead's fluctuating water levels.
Two people were shot and killed on the Las Vegas Strip near the Bellagio hotel in an isolated incident involving a gunman who had a prior conflict with the victims over social media; police have identified the shooter but are still seeking to arrest him.
Follow live coverage of the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, featuring celebrity outfits and updates, with the event airing on CBS and available for free streaming via DirecTV.
Hundreds of hotel workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas have gone on strike after failing to secure a new contract, marking the first open-ended strike in 22 years for the Culinary Workers Union. The union, representing about 60,000 members, is demanding fair wage increases and better benefits, criticizing the company's proposal as inadequate. The strike includes 24/7 picket lines and calls for customers to avoid crossing the strike line. This action follows a previous 48-hour walkout and comes after successful negotiations with other major Las Vegas hotels last year.
Two individuals were arrested after running onto the field during the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, causing a brief interruption in the game. The incident occurred in the third quarter and was not shown on the broadcast. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officials confirmed the arrests, and images suggest that as many as three people may have been involved in the intrusion.
Two individuals were arrested for running onto the field during the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, causing a brief interruption in the game. The incident occurred in the third quarter and was not shown on the broadcast. Despite the disruption, the game continued, and the Kansas City Chiefs' kicker went on to set a new record for the longest field goal in Super Bowl history.
Travis Kelce jokes about the high cost of the Super Bowl, expressing concern over the expenses incurred for family and friends to attend the game. With ticket prices soaring, even players' families are feeling the strain, as VIP suites at Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium prove to be outrageously expensive, making it difficult for them to attend.
The Super Bowl opening night in Las Vegas is set to be a wild and extravagant media extravaganza, with thousands of media members and fans attending to see the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers make their first and only public appearance before the big game. The event will feature a mix of serious and silly questions, as well as goofy skits, and is expected to be a circus-like spectacle. Both teams are preparing to handle the distractions and hype leading up to the game, with the team that manages it best having a better chance to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Standing or stopping is now banned on pedestrian bridges on the Las Vegas Strip, with violators facing up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine. The ordinance aims to ensure a continuous flow of pedestrian traffic and increase public safety, but opponents argue that it violates First Amendment rights. The ban does not include waiting to use elevators, stairways, or escalators, and the county plans to install signs identifying prohibited areas.
During a sentencing hearing in Las Vegas, Deobra Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus, claiming he was having a bad day. The assault occurred after the judge indicated Redden would be jailed for a previous assault charge. Redden now faces multiple new charges, including battery on a protected person. Despite the violent encounter, Judge Holthus returned to work the following day and has ordered Redden to reappear in court.
During a sentencing hearing in Las Vegas, Deobra Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus, causing injuries to her and two others. Redden leaped over the bench, pushed the judge against a wall, and engaged in a brawl with court officials. He later expressed to corrections officers that he was having a bad day and had intended to kill the judge. Redden is set to be charged with multiple counts of battery for the attack and will return to court for sentencing in the original case. Judge Holthus thanked those who expressed concern and those who acted bravely during the incident.