Burning Man art plane gets a new life as a Las Vegas party venue

A decommissioned jumbo jet that Burning Man revelers partied in during the 2017 festival is getting a new life off the Las Vegas Strip

ABC News - 4d

Rob Manfred calls Athletics’ new park in Sacramento charming but still expects to be in Las Vegas by 2028

Rob Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

Wigan impress in Las Vegas with win over Warrington

Super League champions Wigan underline their credentials as serious title contenders again this season with an impressive win over Warrington in Las Vegas.

BBC News - 1d

Las Vegas woman accused of defrauding older men in deadly romance scam

Aurora Phelps was indicted in Nevada over a series of romance scams that allegedly led to at least two deaths and one disappearance in Mexico.

CBS News - Feb. 23

Hourslong delays at check-in desk plague famed Las Vegas resort

A planned automation upgrade went haywire and plagued one of Las Vegas' most prominent properties over the weekend, forcing thousands of guests to wait hours before reaching their rooms, officials ...

NBC News - 6d

Las Vegas PD announce nation’s first fleet of police Tesla Cybertrucks

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced it had been gifted the country’s first fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks for law enforcement use. During an address, LVMPD said an unnamed ...

The Hill - 4d

'Toughest game on earth' -- Australia's National Rugby League returns to Las Vegas

Rugby league is using an NFL playbook to give Americans another taste of the game this weekend

ABC News - 3d

Wigan hit the jackpot as Super League catches the eye on Las Vegas debut

Warrington Wolves were handily beaten in Nevada but the magic of Matt Peet’s Warriors side lit up Sin City. Today, Las Vegas: tomorrow, the world? Only in the weeks, months and years to come will ...

The Guardian - 1d

Iraq demands new venue for Palestine WCQ match

Iraq seeks to relocate their World Cup qualifier against Palestine from FIFA's neutral venue suggestion, Amman, and a Palestinian proposal near Jerusalem.

ESPN - 2d

Judge frees New York man after sentencing him to 5 life terms 27 years ago

Walter "King Tut" Johnson was sentenced to five life terms in 1997 by a judge who later released him from prison after 27 years.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Roberta Flack’s performances softly burned with the fire of life itself

The soul singer was ambitiously diverse in her musicianship, and enthralled at every turn – whether doing desolate folk cover versions or lighter, sophisticated pop. In the liner notes to 2023’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

For Gene Hackman, a Jarring End to a Quiet, Art-Filled Life in Santa Fe

Mr. Hackman, who was found dead with his wife and one of their dogs, had written novels and painted since leaving Hollywood behind for retirement in New Mexico.

The New York Times - 2d

How This Art Studio Brought the 1928 Oscar Trophy Back to Life

The studio uses a “lost” art to make the golden man.

Inc. - 2d

Las Vegas woman allegedly drugged, fleeced older men she met on dating apps

A Las Vegas woman accused of luring men via dating sites, drugging them, and taking money was in custody in Mexico on Friday as U.S. authorities announced a federal indictment against her.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Woman charged in dating app druggings and one death of older men in Las Vegas

FBI says Aurora Phelps met men online for dating then drugged them and stole cars and money. A woman used online dating apps to lure at least four older men to meet her in person, drugged them with ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

DK Metcalf trade rumors: Seahawks WR could reunite with former coach in Las Vegas

Metcalf is entering the final year of his contract

CBS Sports - 2d

What's next for Raiders at QB? Ranking potential options for Las Vegas with Matthew Stafford staying with Rams

Russell Wilson or Justin Fields appear to be the Raiders' best option

CBS Sports - 2d

Rugby League in Las Vegas: Penrith Panthers defeat Cronulla Sharks in NRL thriller

Updates from the rugby league at Allegiant Stadium Panthers defeat Sharks 28-22; Australia thrash England 90-4 Canberra Raiders beat New Zealand Warriors 30-8 Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has ...

The Guardian - 1d

New York’s biggest arts museum is underground

As the MTA’s Arts & Design programme turns 40 this year, it can take credit for a world-class collection of nearly 400 artworks that stretches across the five boroughs

Financial Times - 6h

‘An ode to Altadena’: LA arts community bands together to support fire-ravaged neighborhood

The eclectic neighborhood was devastated by the wildfire last month; galleries and artists are now working to protect its legacy. A charred baby Slinky, a handful of book ash, blackened cowrie ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

In a boom era for big music venues, the Shrine gets a facelift for its 100th anniversary

On a recent Friday night, the French disco band L'Impératrice took the stage at the Shrine Expo Hall, framed in a spray of huge LED panels.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards

There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is ...

ABC News - 2d

Being a New Man in the Trump Era

The election seemed to mark a backlash to changing gender roles. But Trump-voting men say that’s not necessarily what they want, a survey and interviews suggest.

The New York Times - 1d

The Chinese migrants hoping for a new life in Germany

A small but growing number of Chinese people are fleeing home, with their sights set on Germany thanks to its reputation as a safe haven for refugees. Ling*, 42, arrived in Germany with his ...

The Guardian - 5d

Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan launching new political party

Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan is launching a new political party, he said on the social platform X on Wednesday. “I am forming a new political party for those of us stuck in ...

The Hill - 4d

Bangladesh student protesters form new party in political shake-up

Movement that led revolt against Sheikh Hasina seeks to challenge traditional duopoly

Financial Times - 2d

In La Paz, Bolivia, a New Slate of Restaurants Draw on the Country's Natural Bounty

Yahoo News - 22h

Planes are having their GPS hacked. Could new clocks keep them safe?

How a new atomic clock might be the way to tackle attacks on plane GPS systems

BBC News - 10h

Man Caught Trying to Smuggle $10,000 Worth of Cocaine onto a Plane Under His Wig: Police

Yahoo News - 5d

Man United handed Sociedad in UEL; Spurs get AZ

Manchester United have been drawn to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16, while Tottenham Hotspur will take on AZ Alkmaar.

ESPN - Feb. 22

Man serving 5 life prison sentences walks free after judge gives second chance

A man sentenced to life in prison, with what seemed like no chance of getting out, is now free. That's because of a 90-year-old judge who is trying to rethink America's justice system. Scott ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Man who murdered top chef near Notting Hill Carnival jailed for life

Mussie Imnetu died in hospital four days after he was kicked and punched in the street.

BBC News - 2d

‘She’s still waiting by the phone’: My grandmother gave her life savings to a man she met online. What now?

“Up until the moment she was scammed, we considered her the wealthy one in our family.”

MarketWatch - 1d

How Guerrilla And Lego Brought New Horizon Adventures Set To Life

Lego and video game collaborations have been a big trend for years now. Lego sets have featured the worlds of Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and Sonic the Hedgehog, among others, and soon the next ...

GameSpot - 6d

Framework's Laptop 12 Could Inject New Life Into Budget Portable PCs

Budget Windows laptops still suck. Framework’s upcoming repairable and upgradeable machine could change the game.

Wired - 3d

Is giving old reactors new life the future of nuclear energy?

Countries want to squeeze more electricity from ageing power plants to help meet global demand, but the strategy has its own challenges

Financial Times - 6h

Emotionally Intelligent People Use a Brilliant 3-Word Phrase to Learn, Remember, and Get More Out of Life

When you’re running a business, it can be difficult to take time off. Use this slogan to reset your priorities.

Inc. - 2d

‘He doesn’t drink, smoke, party or gamble’: My boyfriend, 55, is perfect in many ways, but gets mad if I ask him to contribute

“My boyfriend stays at my house 80% of the time. I don’t even know how much he makes.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 23

4A Games Ukraine Reveals Sci-Fi FPS La Quimera And Gives Itself A New Name

Change is in the air for the developer previously known as 4A Games Ukraine, as the studio has announced a rebrand to Reburn and its next game, La Quimera. Originally founded in 2006, the newly ...

GameSpot - 3d

Burning Man art plane gets a new life as a Las Vegas party venue

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