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The Boring Company is finally testing Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ in its Las Vegas tunnels
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company is finally testing Full Self-Driving (Supervised), the advanced driver assistance system created by Tesla, in the tunnels that connect Las Vegas’ Convention Center to a few nearby hotels, according to Fortune. Steve...
Certificate in Conducting US Lawful Workplace Investigations | Learn Effective Complaint Handling and Investigation Techniques (Las Vegas, NV, United States – October 6-7, 2025) – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Certificate in Conducting Lawful Workplace Investigations Seminar” training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Do you know how to conduct a lawful workplace investigation? In addition to saving...

Researchers test plant-based birth control on Lincoln Park rats after deaths of owl family
The latest weapon in Chicago’s war against rats is plant-based, naturally flavored and nutritious. It’s a birth control pellet made with corn and peanuts, and a team of researchers and volunteers will be serving it to discerning rats in a...

Newhouse advanced media management master’s earns STEM designation
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has announced that its advanced media management master’s program has been granted STEM designation. This recognition places the program among a select group of graduate programs in the country...

Perenn owners expand to Tennessee, open inside the Nevada Museum of Art
The opening of a new bakery inside the Nevada Museum of Art might be enough for some restaurateurs, but for serial entrepreneurs Aubrey and Tyler O’Laskey, it was just another day at the office. Perenn at the Museum opened Aug. 15. The museum is...

State of Nevada targeted by cyberattack
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The State of Nevada says it was the target of a cyberattack. The incident first began early Sunday morning when the state identified a network security incident and immediately engaged in 24/7 recovery efforts. State officials...

Las Vegas valley adult learners attend college for 1st time
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — School is in session, and going back to school may look different for older adults looking to get their degree for the first time. At 66 years old, Randy Varner is pursuing college for the first time. “I’m retired and my biggest...

Las Vegas Aces vs Atlanta Dream Prediction and Betting Tips - Aug. 27 | 2025 WNBA Season
Two of the WNBA’s hottest squads collide Wednesday as the Las Vegas Aces travel to face the Atlanta Dream. The Aces come in riding an 11-game winning streak, while the Dream have taken nine of their last 11. In their last showdown earlier this...

The Sierra Stargazer: Daily Nevada Horoscope for Wednesday, August 27, 2025
It’s a split day. The Moon is off-line most of the daylight hours, then clicks into Scorpio in the evening. Keep decisions parked until night. Long Moon void: The Moon is void from Tue ~7:06 p.m. until it enters Scorpio at 6:27 p.m. Wed. Treat the...
Catch Of The Week: State Of Nevada Cyber Attack
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD Los Alamos For the Los Alamos Daily Post In the latest cyber attack, the State of Nevada has been crippled by an unknown attacker. The attack was first reported by the office of the Governor on August 24, and some websites...

Nevada DMV offices closed 'until further notice' due to statewide network outage
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday afternoon that its offices will remain closed until further notice due to a statewide network outage. The announcement comes days after several agencies were affected by...

Nevada targeted in cyber attack; state, federal investigation underway
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The State of Nevada was targeted in a cyber attack that resulted in the closure of many state agencies, causing them to deactivate their websites and phone lines, the governor’s office confirmed Tuesday evening. Early Sunday...

Nevada state offices remain closed for in-person services due to network 'security incident;' FBI assisting in investigation
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — State offices across Nevada are being impacted by what the governor’s office called a “security incident,” causing many, including the DMV, to be closed Monday and Tuesday. Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office released a statement Tuesday...

Nevada lieutenant governor seeks to eliminate HOV lanes
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony wants to eliminate HOV lanes in the state, citing their lack of use for carpooling. “We’re going through a process to apply to the federal government to do away with HOV lanes...

Nevada hit by cyberattack: State offices shut for two days - Websites, phone lines go offline
A cyberattack forced Nevada to shut state offices for two days this week, leaving several government websites and phone lines offline, governor Joe Lombardo’s office confirmed Tuesday. The breach, detected Sunday, disrupted digital infrastructure...

Economists look to Las Vegas to diversify economy in attempt to offset tourism decline
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Financial analyst Jeremy Aguero says tourism in Las Vegas is struggling but far from dead. "We continue to have among the least diversified economies, of our size, anywhere in the United States today," Aguero said, highlighting...

Nevada hit by cyber attack, disrupting state services for thousands
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A cyber attack targeting Nevada's state technology systems has left thousands of residents without access to vital services for days, with many offices still struggling to restore full operations. The attack, which began early...

Pick for Nevada prosecutor shows justice under Trump isn't blind — it's been perverted
The parade of Trump terribles is a long one, starting in Washington and stretching clear across this beleaguered nation. A bumbling Defense secretary who lacks the competence to organize a two-car military procession. A screw-loose Health...

Greater Nevada Credit Union Extends and Expands Sponsorship of Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
Regional Credit Union will maintain top-level sponsorship for 2026 while also sponsoring NCET’s Innovation Summit during Reno Startup Week August 26, 2025 – RENO, Nev. – Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET) is proud to...

Nevada grapples with cyber attack, state services disrupted
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — For the second day in a row, state in-person and some online services are still down, and the agency says they will be down until further notice. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's office said Tuesday morning that they're continuing...