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business1 hour ago•14 min saved

Prediction Market Dispute: Kalshi Threatens Netflix With Defamation Over Doc Trailer

Kalshi has sent Netflix a cease‑and‑desist and warned of a defamation suit over a trailer for The Prediction Games, claiming footage implying Kalshi trades in violation of a Nevada court order is misleading; Netflix says the depicted trade happened in 2025, before the order, and the scene was filmed recently in Las Vegas, with Kalshi CEO appearing in the documentary. Kalshi also alleges the screenshot is fabricated, and the piece notes that several states have pursued gaming‑law actions related to prediction markets.

via Deadline|

#business #defamation #kalshi

politics2 days ago•4 min saved

Black and Latino Democrats Spar Over 2028 Primary Kickoff

Black leaders want South Carolina to start the 2028 Democratic primary due to its large Black electorate, while Latino groups push Nevada for its sizeable Latino vote; the dispute, highlighted by statements from Rev. Al Sharpton and party leaders ahead of a DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee meeting, could influence early momentum for candidates and reflects broader intra-party tensions.

via Axios|

#2028-primary-calendar #black-voters #latino-voters

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Abortion Ballot Measures Could Put GOP Candidates on the Spot in Key States

Voters in Virginia, Nevada, Idaho and Missouri will weigh abortion-rights ballot measures that could force Republican candidates to address the issue in the fall, while Democrats hope the questions boost turnout and help flip districts. GOP officials largely avoid the topic, provoking anger from anti-abortion groups, as major advocacy outfits plan and spend tens of millions to influence outcomes. Past referendums have mixed results, but organizers say abortion access remains a potent midterm driver that could reshape campaigns this year.

via Politico|

#abortion #ballot-measures #midterms

economy1 month ago•4 min saved

Nevada Attracts Californians as Lithium Rush Fuels Jobs Boom

Nevada’s economy is revving up as lithium reserves lure workers from California, expanding the state’s job market and diversifying away from gaming while AI infrastructure and favorable policies boost growth.

via New York Post|

#california #economy #jobs

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Nevada Desert to Welcome 1,650-Dish Deep Synoptic Array

Caltech’s Deep Synoptic Array will be built in Nevada’s White Pine County as a 1,650-dish radio telescope network designed to survey the sky 100 times faster and produce sharper radio images, enabling precise localization of radio sources for follow-up by optical, infrared and X-ray observatories; funded by Schmidt Sciences, with prototype dishes already built and construction planned to begin next year and finish by 2029.

via NBC News|

#caltech #deep-synoptic-array #nevada

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Mayweather Hit with Two Felony Charges Over $200K Watch Bought with Bad Check

Floyd Mayweather faces two Nevada felony counts—theft and intent to defraud—over allegedly using a $200,000 check to buy a luxury watch that could not be covered by funds, with the store reporting nonpayment; the case unfolds amid a separate IRS lien for unpaid taxes.

via The Guardian|

#bad-check #crime #floyd-mayweather

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Nevada’s 2026 primaries spotlight endorsements, women-led races, and tax-credit battles

Nevada’s 2026 primaries produced a mixed bag: Trump-endorsed Republicans fared well alongside Gov. Lombardo-backed candidates, while women dominated several key races, including attorney general and local offices. The film-tax-credit expansion faced defeats, signaling continued union opposition to the policy. Incumbents mostly held, though a few tight races suggested vulnerabilities, and some progressives gained ground in Clark County contests but not statewide. The secretary of state race touched on election-denial rhetoric, and Henderson residents approved a long-running parks levy to fund amenities.

via The Nevada Independent|

#endorsements #film-tax-credits #nevada

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Nevada primary day briefly sidetracked by SOS data slip before polls close

Nevada’s primary day proceeds with mostly mail voting and in-person turnout, but the secretary of state’s office briefly exposed testing results to The Nevada Independent’s server before polls closed. Officials say it was a secure testing environment and that results won’t be released until after the last voter in line at 7 p.m., as reporters continue to track turnout and issues across counties.

via The Nevada Independent|

#data-security #elections #nevada

politics2 months ago•9 min saved

Tariffs Thin Vegas Tourism as Democrats Bet on Nevada Battlegrounds

Trump-era tariffs reduced Canadian visitors to Las Vegas by about 17% last year, helping drive a 7.5% drop in overall tourism in 2025; Democrats are highlighting the Canada-to-Vegas drop in Nevada battleground races, while Republicans point to some early 2026 improvements and other positives like Governor Lombardo. Las Vegas is responding with promotions and marketing to lure back Canadian travelers amid broader inflation and cost‑of‑living concerns.

via Politico|

#canada #las-vegas #midterms

sports2 months ago•44 min saved

MW-Pac-12 settlement reshapes payouts for UNLV, Nevada and MW schools

After a 20-month dispute, the Mountain West and Pac-12 settled two lawsuits, ending the court battle. The MW is projected to receive roughly $82.5 million from its media-rights deal, distributed as about $20.2 million each for UNLV and Air Force; about $9.5 million for Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State and Wyoming; and about $4.1 million for Hawaii, with none for the incoming members. The agreement preserves media rights through 2032, could let UNLV regain its rights if it joins a Power 4 conference, relocates conference offices to Las Vegas, and keeps MW men’s basketball tournaments at Thomas & Mack through 2032. Rather than a courtroom showdown, the two leagues will now compete on the court and field for West supremacy starting next season.

via Nevada Sports Net|

#mountain-west #nevada #pac-12

law2 months ago•18 min saved

Grief, Not Guilt: Nevada Stillbirth Case Exposes Risks of Criminalizing Pregnancy Outcomes

A Nevada mother, Patience Rousseau, spent over two years in prison after a 2018 Facebook post and cop-misinterpreted actions were used to charges of manslaughter in a stillbirth, despite abortion being legal in the state. A 2021 ruling vacated the conviction for ineffective counsel, and she received a $100,000 settlement in 2025; the case underscores a broader trend of prosecutors using broad or old laws to criminalize pregnancy outcomes rather than focusing on the fetus’s harm. It also concerns the mishandling of the baby’s remains and highlights calls for reform and greater support for pregnant people facing loss and poverty.

via CNN|

#abortion #criminalization-of-pregnancy-outcomes #law

health2 months ago•16 min saved

Nevada Monitors Hantavirus Risk as Cruise-Ship Outbreak Is Closely Tracked

Nevada health officials say there are currently no locally affected residents as federal authorities monitor an Andes virus hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship; the CDC considers the state risk to be low. Hantaviruses can cause severe respiratory illness; Andes virus transmission between people is uncommon and typically requires prolonged close contact. Public guidance includes rodent-proofing homes, careful cleaning of droppings, and seeking medical care if symptoms develop after potential exposure.

via KTVN|

#andes-virus #cruise-ship #hantavirus

crime2 months ago•4 min saved

Dances With Wolves actor receives life sentence for Indigenous women’s sexual abuse

A Nevada judge sentenced former actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison after a jury convicted him on 13 counts of sexual assault against Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old; prosecutors said he used his status as a Lakota medicine man to prey on victims for nearly two decades, while charges in Canada and Alberta remain unresolved.

via CBS News|

#crime #indigenous-women #life-imprisonment

crime2 months ago•79 min saved

Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assaults

Nathan Chasing Horse, known for Dances With Wolves, was sentenced to life in prison in Nevada after a jury found him guilty on multiple sexual assault charges involving Indigenous women and girls; three accusers testified and prosecutors say he exploited his Lakota identity as a healer to abuse victims, with convictions on some counts and acquittals on others.

via AP News|

#crime #criminal-justice #indigenous-people

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Lombardo Skips Public Show as Trump Promotes No-Tip Tax in Las Vegas

President Trump visited Las Vegas to promote a no-tax-on-tips provision from his tax bill, but Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo did not appear publicly with him, saying he would meet separately. The event highlighted a deduction of up to $25,000 for tipped income (average around $7,100; more than six million claimants), though critics warn tipped workers could lose under broader cuts to social programs. The conversation also touched on gas prices—Nevada near $5 per gallon and national prices above $4—with officials predicting prices may stay elevated into 2027; Lombardo’s absence onstage is seen by some as distancing himself from Trump’s economic agenda.

via Nevada Current|

#gas-prices #joe-lombardo #nevada