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When a Brutal Sport Descended on Las Vegas
The Athletic was granted full access when the rugby league champions Wigan Warriors traveled to the U.S.The New York Times - 7h -
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 -
Has Las Vegas been a success for rugby league?
BBC Sport's Adam Wild reflects on whether rugby league's festival in Las Vegas has been a success.BBC News - 11h -
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 - Feb. 24 -
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 - 5d -
'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 weekendABC 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 StripABC News - 4d -
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 StripABC News - 4d -
DK Metcalf trade rumors: Seahawks WR could reunite with former coach in Las Vegas
Metcalf is entering the final year of his contractCBS Sports - 3d -
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 optionCBS Sports - 3d -
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 -
How presidential descendants uphold their families' legacies
The descendants of seven presidents commemorate Presidents' Day in Florida by sharing anecdotes about their ancestors and hopes for the future.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Progressives struggle to stem bleeding after brutal year
Progressives are struggling with recruitment, morale and fundraising as they seek a path forward heading into next year’s midterm elections. While some on the left, such as Justice Democrats, have ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Brutal flu season puts strain on doctors, hospitals
This flu season is shaping up to be the worst in years, with 19,000 people already dead halfway through the season. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
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La Quimera | Official Trailer
La Quimera takes place across a breathtaking Latin American megalopolis and lush jungle setting, where the player steps into the customizable exosuit of a down-on-their-luck PMC soldier battling ...GameSpot - 4d -
Vegas, Tampa Keeping Watchful Eye On Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have now won five straight on home ice after an 8-2 victory thrashing of the N.Y. Rangers on Saturday, but the club’s postseason fate is likely sealed with less than two months ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Harry"
In 2013, Harvard crew coach Harry Parker reflected on his long career while preparing a group of rowers, and fighting his last race against cancer.CBS News - 5d -
Chris Riddell on Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump: the angels of peace descend on Ukraine – cartoon
The US president, on a Russian leash, holds talks that exclude the invaded country. You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
3 Takeaways From Penguins Brutal 8-3 Loss To Capitals
The Pittsburgh Penguins returned from the 4 Nations Face-off break, where Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, and Rickard Rakell played. However, it appeared that the team didn't get the memo that NHL ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Home-builder ETFs down in 2025 after brutal February as these worries weigh
Home-builder ETFs are in the red in 2025 after a brutal February.MarketWatch - 3d -
France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'
France’s prime minister has torn into U.S. President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling it a staggering show of “brutality” that aimed to ...ABC News - 6h -
When to hire a tax attorney
There are a number of instances in which hiring a tax attorney makes more sense than the alternatives.CBS News - 6d -
Vesuvius Erupted, but When Exactly?
Two thousand years on, scholars still don’t agree on the day the destruction of Pompeii began. Two new studies only fan the fire.The New York Times - 3h -
Yahoo Sports AM: Chasing Gretzky
In today's edition: Ovechkin inches closer, beards in the Bronx, San Diego FC wins opener, Shiffrin reaches 100, Baker's Dozen, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Boys of Summer"
In 2015, Sharyn Alfonsi reported on the Cape Cod Baseball League, the summer home to some of the best college baseball players – and one that drew the attention of Major League Baseball's top scouts.CBS News - 5d -
60 Minutes Sports: "Speed Riding"
JT Holmes has jumped, skied and flown off Alpine peaks. In 2016, Anderson Cooper met up with him and learned more about one of his extreme sports skills: speed riding with a parachute device called ...CBS News - 5d -
The Last Showgirl review – Pamela Anderson dazzles as Vegas dancer hitting midlife
Anderson’s depiction of an older performer’s struggles, as youth slips away and family fractures, rivals Demi Moore’s in The Substance. Warm and generous performances carry this good-natured movie ...The Guardian - 5d -
Like being in a washing machine - England's tough night in Vegas
England's record 90-4 defeat by Australia in Las Vegas was an experience akin to being in a washing machine, according to Amy Hardcastle - and laid bare the gulf between the teams.BBC News - 1d -
When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?
Pin-prick blood tests that detect possible precursors of Alzheimer’s disease are becoming available – but is it right to label people who will never develop the disease?. It’s difficult to say when ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
When a Marriage Proposal Is the Deal Breaker
For some couples, a marriage proposal can mark the end of a relationship. Experts share tips on how to determine if you should move forward with an engagement and why it’s OK to say no.The New York Times - 8h -
Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder after brutal onstage stabbing
After an eight-day trial, the man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie in August 2022 was found guilty Friday of attempted murder and assault.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Here's my strategy for the stock market this week after Friday's brutal sell-off
In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explains how he's preparing for the stock market after a rough week.CNBC - Feb. 24
