A Western U.S. state governed from Carson City, a hub of mining, gaming, and diverse ecosystems.
Diver incidents and open-water attacks have left several injured or seriously harmed. A Florida bull-shock rescue, an otter attack in Nevada, and a Sydney shark attack have spurred medical responses, fundraising and public safety warnings as authorities investigate.
An eight-year-old girl from Ruston, Louisiana, has died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater. Officials say exposure most likely occurred at Lake Claiborne during summer; the infection is nearly always fatal. Authorities stress caution for swimmers and nose-clipping to reduce risk.
A federal trial in Oakland has opened in which California and 28 other states have accused Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook children, harvesting their data and hiding internal research. The states are seeking damages that could reach roughly $200 billion and court-ordered product redesigns to protect under-13s.
Kalshi has partnered with The Weather Company to offer weather-related prediction contracts via Weather Channel platforms. The deal expands access to real-time weather probabilities, aiming to help users and businesses hedge against climate risk while sparking debate over the ethics and practicality of trading on weather events.
A wave of court rulings on prediction markets, led by Kalshi, has put federal and state regulators at odds. The Ninth Circuit has ruled Nevada may apply its gaming laws to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, a decision echoed by other circuits as litigation intensifies. The Supreme Court is likely to weigh in as cases diverge.
The Colorado River drought continues to squeeze water supplies across the U.S. West. New reductions are planned; states face ongoing cuts and cities scramble for backups. Reservoirs hit record lows while federal plans leave uncertainty for communities from Phoenix to Las Vegas.
A Forsyth County teen has been indicted on three counts of murder and conspiracy in connection with the May 18 attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Prosecutors say she recorded, distributed the livestream and published the attackers’ manifesto, while investigators caution the case hinges on aiding-and-abetting charges.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of a single murder count tied to the 1996 Las Vegas shooting that killed Tupac Shakur. Jurors deliberated for under three hours after a weeklong trial. Prosecutors say he ordered the attack and provided the gun; defense argues the case rests on his statements without corroboration.
A Clark County jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first‑degree murder with a deadly weapon in the 1996 Las Vegas killing of Tupac Shakur. Davis, 63, has said he will appeal. Sentencing is set for October 13.
Bill Simmons’s disclosure that a proxy bet was placed for him in Massachusetts has sparked scrutiny of online sports betting rules. Regulators are reviewing the practice, and FanDuel has voided the bets and reported the matter. The case highlights how location and account rules shape betting activity.
Opposition to AI data centers is rising, shaping campaign messaging ahead of the midterms. Democrats tie growth to living costs while Republicans push a pro-development stance, with President Trump backing rapid build-out. Public polling shows broad local opposition, complicating lawmakers’ strategies.
The midterm contests are intensifying as key Senate races move toward toss-ups amid headwinds from Trump-era unpopularity and internal party divisions. Republicans hold a fragile Senate edge while Democrats seek gains in Michigan, Maine, Texas, Iowa, Alaska and Ohio; fundraising and redistricting battles shape outcomes.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing eligible PreCheck and other trusted-traveler members to apply one to three days in advance to pass through security and enter gate areas at 13 U.S. airports without a flight ticket. The pass is free, valid for one calendar day with re-entry, and the agency plans to expand the program.
The Boring Company has raised $3 billion in a funding round led by the United Arab Emirates, valuing the company at $23 billion. The round boosts plans to dig more than 150 kilometers of tunnels in the UAE, with other investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, and Baron Capital. The funding follows recent activity in Las Vegas and Nashville as the company pushes to turn Musk’s tunneling vision into a global transit network.
Politico and Independent report on Democrats courting southern states as potential paths to 2028 influence. Newsom’s posture toward a possible presidential bid is evolving, while allies highlight fundraising and coalition-building in South Carolina and neighboring states.
The Supreme Court is weighing the administration’s appeal after lower courts blocked Trump’s mail-voting rule. Courts have halted enforcement ahead of midterms as ballots go out in several states; the White House argues for a streamlined process while critics warn of disenfranchisement.
Three deaths at Burning Man this year have intensified scrutiny of the festival’s aging attendee base and safety measures as the event, drawing roughly 70,000 participants, continues to evolve from its countercultural roots.
The whistleblower disclosures have prompted lawmakers to demand answers as officials face scrutiny over how voter data is accessed and logged. Officials say state restrictions on voter lookups are at risk of being bypassed as federal probes seek data across multiple states.
The Supreme Court has not lifted constraints on mail voting, and states are continuing to administer ballots under existing procedures as officials prepare for the midterms. Officials warn of potential interference, while voters are urged to act early to ensure timely delivery.
Democrats and Republicans are flooding the airwaves with advertising ahead of Election Day, with hundreds of millions of dollars flowing through campaigns and allied groups. Cash on hand and spending patterns are shaping the battlefield, particularly in toss-up races where incumbents often hold the financial edge.
Vice President Kamala Harris has appeared with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El‑Sayed at a Detroit-area roundtable on Black maternal health as Democrats push to flip a pivotal Michigan Senate seat now less than six weeks from Election Day. El‑Sayed has faced criticism over his positions on Israel; Harris is aiming to boost turnout among Black voters in Wayne County.
Early voting has begun in multiple states as the federal government has pursued legal and investigative efforts to challenge mail voting and hunt for noncitizen voters. The Supreme Court has blocked new federal limits on mail ballots, states are sending millions of absentee ballots, and the DOJ and DHS have opened investigations and filed charges in several states.
Tesla has officially opened high-volume production of the Semi in Sparks, Nevada, with a plan to build up to 50,000 trucks a year. The event showcases new design changes, a charging network, and cost considerations as diesel prices rise and fleets eye emissions reductions. CEO Elon Musk is attending a state dinner abroad, while executives highlight lowered battery weight and improved efficiency.
The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi's sports-event contracts under state gambling laws. The court found Kalshi’s contracts do not meet the statutory definition of “swap” and rejected the argument that federal law preempts state gambling rules. The decision adds to a circuit split on the issue and follows recent rulings in other circuits.
Developing contests across the U.S. see heavy spending from national committees and super PACs. Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas are among the states where ads and funding shifts aim to influence close races. The dynamic spending reflects a broader scramble to protect or seize Senate control as Election Day approaches.
The Speaker is campaigning across multiple states to defend Republican-held seats while pursuing a broader message on cost of living and reform. The push follows a six-week sprint across 20 states, with a focus on key battlegrounds as November nears.
A recall first issued in July has expanded to include more frozen berry products tied to an E. coli outbreak that has infected at least 17 people across Florida and Georgia. The FDA warns consumers to discard affected products and seek refunds. Public health officials say the outbreak, now linked to Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., has prompted recalls across retailers including Walmart and Trader Joe’s.
Natalia Silva has extended her winning streak to 15 with a five-round win over Wang Cong in Salt Lake City. Shevchenko vacated the title due to injuries, paving the way for Silva to become the champion. Co-main saw Payton Talbott halt Delveson Figueiredo by TKO. The card marked a rare women's main event at UFC’s flagship event.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to life in prison after a Nevada judge imposed a 40‑year-to-life term following his August conviction for first‑degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors relied on Davis’s public statements and a 2019 memoir; Davis has said he will appeal.
Democrats have surged in unusual Senate and governor races in red states, leveraging outsider candidates to challenge incumbents. Texas, Kansas and South Carolina show tossups in closely watched races, while independents and unconventional figures reshape the field. The broader map hints at a potential expansion of the political playing field, though outcomes remain uncertain.
The remains found in a barrel at Lake Mead have been identified as Edward Lelburian Jackson, an Arkansas man. Investigators say he was killed decades ago, likely in the mid-1970s to early 1980s, and the case has been linked to Las Vegas' mob-era history. Lake Mead’s drought continues to expose buried secrets as more bodies may surface.
The Justice Department has filed a suit in Los Angeles to block the counting of mail-in ballots tied to individuals identified as noncitizens while citizenship is verified. California officials are required to review lists within 48 hours, as federal authorities say noncitizen voting is illegal in federal elections.