Ending weeks of speculation, Internet giant Google said it is exploring using two large barges — one in San Francisco Bay, another off Portland, Maine — as interactive learning centers.
Las Vegas’ “biggest cheapskate” who wanted to surgically remove a testicle was told on TLC’s “Extreme Cheapskates,” which aired Wednesday, that he could not enter the medical trial because of low testosterone levels.
Members of the Mormon Church are coming around in favor of gay rights, Sen. Harry Reid says as the Senate prepared Thursday to pass a bill expanding workplace civil rights to embrace gays, lesbians, bisexuals and persons who are transgendered.
College basketball is going cold turkey. It has chosen to abruptly cease a bad habit over gradual reduction, accepting the nausea and hives and dizziness and headaches and muscle pains all at once. Three words: It’s about time.
Another Atlantic City casino has filed for bankruptcy protection. The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel says it will remain open as it seeks a buyer in bankruptcy court.
Rural neighbors of an abandoned World War II-era copper mine that has leaked toxic chemicals in Northern Nevada for decades have won up to a $19.5 million settlement from companies they accused of covering up the contamination.
Going to Shanghai was meant to be an escape, a real vacation where I didn’t work. Yet I couldn’t quite let go of the job, deciding to read David Schwartz’s new book about Jay Sarno on the flight over.
The 100-year-old Pioneer Saloon, oldest bar in Clark County, may be 33 miles southwest of Las Vegas in a ghost town isolated by an expanse of desolate desert, but it has seen a lot.
A Nevada judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state’s top election official state Senate candidate Kelvin Atkinson in the 2012 election.
Assemblyman John Hambrick and his wife, Nancy, shaved their heads Wednesday and will stay that way until she wins her battle with cancer.
Southern Californians from Santa Barbara to San Diego have reported seeing a fireball that forecasters said was most likely a meteor streaking across the sky.
Tim Cornett said before his senior season that he wanted the football. Now he’s getting it
If he had a dream car, championship freestyle skier Simon Dumont would make sure there was an espresso machine inside. He’d also make sure certain details — such as his rooftop ski rack — were more suited to his 5-foot-6 stature.
He used to do the high-dive 62 feet down into a little splash of water in Cirque du Soleil’s “O” show, and he loved it; but he left Vegas to pursue his Hollywood dream as a stuntman, and since then he has saved the world as Spider-Man and Shia LaBeouf.
The arrival of fall and winter weather is a signal to homeowners that unprotected driveways, patios, sidewalks, pool decks, foyers, garage floors and other exterior concrete surfaces around the house are in danger of flaking, spalling, staining or cracking.
With the average American household spending more than $1,000 on heating and cooling expenses each year, more homeowners are seeking smarter, green options to reduce the strain on their wallets. Incentives through the U.S. government’s Energy Star program and other state and federal programs have made it easier for homeowners to create an energy efficient and greener home.
The holiday season is quickly approaching and you may already be stressing about how to find items that everyone on your shopping list will love.
We’ve all been there. A special event is coming up but you are struggling with gift ideas. Giving cash doesn’t reflect the thought that goes into gifting and gift cards may be perceived as impersonal. However, what if you found out that most people do, in fact, prefer gift cards?
When celebrity Chef Art Smith was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2008, he took the news as a wake-up call. Soon after, he began working with his doctor to develop a treatment plan that was right for him. He also made changes to his diet to include more fresh vegetables and started exercising five days a week, which led him to eventually lose 120 pounds.
The upcoming holiday season has parents and family members focused on finding the perfect gift for their loved ones. With this year’s release of the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One joining the new Wii U, video games are bound to once again be at the top of wish lists. With a vast selection of titles and genres, there is something for every player. While choosing the right game may be perplexing to some parents, figuring out which games are suitable for your child doesn’t have to be. Remember to ask these important questions before giving video games and other interactive content as a gift.
For Wendy Langley, a nightmare ordeal with head lice has turned into a multimillion dollar dream. With sheer determination and passion, the Oregon mother has turned the head lice industry on its head with a product that kills lice with, of all things, salt. And it’s all because she was trying to protect her child, and millions more just like her.
While the Great Recession convinced many big corporations to improve efficiency and reduce spending, small businesses have historically known the value of operating “lean and mean.” Many have never had another option, and have always had to accomplish more with less. Fortunately, technology is making it easier than ever for small-business owners to work smarter and more efficiently – and continue growing their businesses.
The first passenger cabin for the High Roller observation wheel, centerpiece of the $550 million Linq development, was attached to the structure early Wednesday morning.
Josh Rabenold describes the room in which he currently sits as his band’s embassy.
The 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off rolls into town Saturday evening, with media seminars on Sunday and the big event Monday at Aria at CityCenter. But unless you’re a participant, a member of the media or a registered blogger, you can’t attend.
Sure, Halloween was just last week. But it’s almost never too early to get in the Christmas spirit.
The Centennial boys and girls cross country teams are hoping to pull an upset this weekend in Reno. The upset would be winning state titles in Reno. It hasn’t been an easy assignment for Southern Nevada schools when the meet takes place there.
I’m feeling much more chipper this week. Not only did I return to eating solid foods, the calendar flipped to November, which means I finally can whip out my Jim Mora voice.