Authorities fine more water wasters than ever before, city officials say
Three jurisdictions that provide water to valley customers are investigating more cases with more inspectors and assessing more fines than ever before. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/authorities-fine-more-water-wasters-than-ever-before-city-officials-say-2646681/
More worrisome variants expected after omicron, scientists say
“The faster omicron spreads, the more opportunities there are for mutation, potentially leading to more variants,” Leonardo Martinez, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Boston University, said. Original...
Will this be the year the LV-LA high-speed train leaves the station?
The company behind the project, Brightline West, is targeting the end of this year to get construction started and finally get tracks laid. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/news-columns/road-warrior/will-this-be-the-year-the-lv-la-high-speed-train-leaves-the-station-2616212/
Lake Tahoe casinos reopening after Caldor Fire forced shutdown
Lake Tahoe casinos have started to reopen to the public after the devastating Caldor Fire forced their gaming and hotel operations to shut down last week. Original...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom survives recall effort
The victory cements Newsom as a prominent figure in national Democratic politics and preserves his prospects for a future U.S. run. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/california-gov-gavin-newsom-survives-recall-effort-2440734/
UNLV: Student changed approved commencement address to ‘genocide’ speech
Yvette Machado-Tuinier’s speech at UNLV’s morning graduation has been criticized as antisemitic, but many in attendance cheered her words. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/unlv-student-changed-approved-commencement-address-to-genocide-speech-3054545/
Texas, New Mexico resisting interim nuclear waste storage
President Donald Trump and Congress moved this year to develop interim nuclear waste storage sites, a temporary fix until the 30-year stalemate over Yucca Mountain is settled....
‘More than a tradition’: local organizations, bikers honor vets at Southern Nevada cemetery
Former Green Beret Harold Wheeler, president of Las Vegas Chapter 51 of the Special Forces Association, led a crowd of more than a hundred people in honor...
US looking into possible computer hacks of federal agencies
Security Council spokesperson John Ullyot said Sunday that the government is aware of reports about the hacks. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/us-looking-into-possible-computer-hacks-of-federal-agencies-2217355/
Miki Sudo wins 9th hot dog-eating title
Defending champion Miki Sudo forced down 39 1/2 hot dogs and buns to claim a ninth women’s title in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating...









