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New York is delaying green energy projects and extending Diablo Canyon's operation to 2045 amid rising costs and energy demand. The state is reconsidering its 2019 Climate Act goals, with officials citing economic and reliability concerns. These developments reflect ongoing challenges in balancing climate ambitions with practical energy needs.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake has struck near Fallon, Nevada, just before 6:30 p.m., causing light to moderate damage in nearby communities. The USGS reports strong shaking, with residents describing the tremor as lasting about a minute. No major injuries have been reported so far.
Roblox has agreed to a settlement with Nevada's attorney general, which includes a $10 million fund for youth programs and new safety protections for minors. The platform will now require age verification, restrict chat for users under 16, and expand parental oversight, aiming to create a safer online environment for children.
Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic and a prolific session guitarist who worked with Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones and many others, has died at 79. His death has been confirmed by his publicist, with tributes highlighting his guitar-led contributions to rock and his enduring solo career.
Lorrayne Mavromatis has filed a lawsuit against MrBeast's media company, accusing it of violating employment laws, fostering a toxic culture, and dismissing her after maternity leave. The case highlights allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination, with the company denying the claims.
San Diego County's seawater desalination plant has operated at about one-third capacity since opening, prompting the water authority to explore interstate sales of Colorado River water rights as drought reduces flow into basin reservoirs and heightens scarcity across the West.
A Nevada judge has sentenced Chasing Horse, a former actor and spiritual leader, after a jury convicted him of 13 charges related to sexual assault. Victims, including minors, have described ongoing trauma. Charges in Canada and Alberta remain pending, with legal proceedings continuing in multiple jurisdictions.
The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System and related projects are expanding water capacity along the Missouri River. The base system now delivers 44 million gallons daily to 20 communities, with two expansions under way and a separate pipeline project to support growth in the Black Hills region. Together, the initiatives could cost tens of billions and serve hundreds of thousands more residents over the next 40–50 years.
The USPS is moving to allow concealable firearms to be mailed domestically under safeguards similar to rifles and shotguns. Democratic attorneys general in about two dozen states are opposing the plan, arguing it undermines state gun laws and enables access for people not legally permitted to possess firearms.
Several firms have announced expansion plans and new measures that will accelerate commercial robotaxi rollouts. Mobileye has announced a 2027 U.S. launch with an initial 100-vehicle fleet and a five-year target of 17,000; Wayve and Uber are preparing a supervised London service in the coming months; Tesla and Waymo are expanding U.S. coverage; and new indices show Chinese robotaxi players are scaling faster than many expected.
A’s progress on their Las Vegas ballpark is advancing, with the lower suites rising and a phased plan for a plaza and parking. Officials say ceremonial groundbreaking has already occurred and financing plans are evolving amid rising costs.
Graham Platner has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine despite weeks of damaging reporting about sexually explicit messages, a chest tattoo linked to Nazi imagery and accounts from former partners describing volatile behavior. Platner has held to the campaign, high-profile Democrats have continued to back him, and he will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
GM is expanding vehicle‑to‑grid capabilities and developing sodium‑ion batteries for grid storage, aiming to cut costs and support rising electricity demand driven by AI data centers. Pilots with PG&E and DTE Energy are underway, with Scale and timelines focused on energy storage rather than cars.
In Nevada, Republicans have nominated David Flippo in the 2nd District GOP primary, a Trump-backed candidate seeking to challenge Gov. Joe Lombardo. Democrats have nominated Teresa Benitez-Thompson for the 2nd District. The results shape the 2026 general election landscape as parties race to mobilize in a volatile state with high costs and significant voter interest.
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has closed its company-owned restaurants, with franchised locations remaining open. The move follows a Chapter 11 filing in 2025 and a purchase by Pappas Restaurants two months later; closures affect about 60 locations previously, now reduced to a mix of open franchises and shuttered company-owned sites.
Amy Griffin has filed a federal defamation suit in Nevada accusing a former classmate of fabricating her abuse story and alleging that The New York Times published or amplified false claims. The case centers on allegations that Griffin stole another survivor’s story to fuel her bestselling memoir, The Tell, which remains under scrutiny in ongoing litigation and press inquiries.
Qualcomm has unveiled a data-center CPU, announced the acquisition of Modular to boost AI software capabilities, and detailed its broader data-center AI roadmap. The moves position Qualcomm to challenge Nvidia in enterprise AI and expand its reach into cars, robots, and connected devices, while continuing its growth in China amid export-control considerations.
Floyd Mayweather has not appeared at a Las Vegas hearing; his attorney represents him as prosecutors pursue two felony counts — theft and drawing or passing a check with intent to defraud — tied to a December 2024 $200,000 check, with a September hearing set.
A two-bedroom top-floor flat on Queen Charlotte Street in Leith, Edinburgh, is on the market with offers over £225,000. The listing highlights traditional character and contemporary interiors, with views of Edinburgh Castle and strong transport links to the Shore and tram network.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis’s attempt to bar the 2019 memoir Compton Street Legend and related police statements from being used at trial has been denied, keeping those statements admissible as prosecutors prepare for an August trial in Las Vegas over the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Thousands across the American West face evacuations and mounting stress as ongoing wildfires fueled by dry conditions and a lack of winter snow threaten homes and lives. More than 9,000 personnel are fighting 50+ large fires nationwide, with several communities moving to mandatory evacuations amid shifting winds.
Donald Trump has used Mount Rushmore addresses to frame communism as a mortal threat while casting progressive Democrats as a broader political risk, as the US marks its 250th anniversary amid heat waves and large-scale political events.
Strategy has disclosed further bitcoin sales, weighing on sentiment as bitcoin trades near $60,000. Trump publicly endorses crypto, citing national competitiveness, while the crypto treasury approach shifts toward liquidity and cash.