5 Netflix movies to honor Memorial Day

We’d like to suggest five movies currently streaming on Netflix to remember those brave men and women who fought and fight valiantly for our freedoms and for the opportunity to live in such an amazing country.

Busch dreams of ‘Double’ do-over

While Kurt Busch’s bid to complete “The Double” may have failed with an engine failure on lap 271 of the 400-lap race, it won’t stop the former Sprint Cup champion from making another run at history.

Homicide victim identified as Las Vegas man

A man whose body was found early Saturday morning has been identified as Harold Lewis Williams, 53, of Las Vegas.

Unions plan last-ditch talks to avert downtown strike

In a last-ditch effort to avert a planned Sunday walkout by downtown Las Vegas hotel workers, two unions have scheduled contract talks starting Monday with several property representatives to try and reach a new agreement.

 
White House mistakenly reveals CIA official’s name

In an embarrassing flub, the Obama administration accidentally revealed the name of the CIA’s top official in Afghanistan in an email to thousands of journalists during the president’s surprise Memorial Day weekend trip to Bagram Air Field.

Dillashaw displays array of skills in upset of Barao

The simple fact T.J. Dillashaw upset Renan Barao to take the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight title in the main event of UFC 173 on Saturday night was surprising enough. The manner and sheer dominance of the victory at the MGM Grand Garden was downright shocking.

New life being breathed into locals gaming market

You know things are on the upswing in the locals gaming market when the two Arizona Charlie’s casinos report a first-quarter net revenue increase. It’s been a while since that happened.

Air advisories address different types of pollutants

Mother Nature is unpredictable. With a slight change in weather, typical clear blue skies can become dusty or smoggy in a matter of hours.

Allegations could spell trouble for Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather Jr., could be back in legal trouble again after a beef with rapper T.I. turned into a brawl at a Fatburger on the Las Vegas Strip early Sunday.

Local industrial market holds onto the status quo

Southern Nevada’s industrial market stayed in a holding pattern in the first quarter, according to a new report. The sector’s overall local vacancy rate was unchanged compared with recent quarters, at just over 11 percent, said brokerage Avison Young.

INTEL: Boozy flights, Muay Thai fights and a dose of Ditka

It probably isn’t too surprising to learn that there are more alcoholic beverage sales on flights to Las Vegas than any other destination. It seems passengers to Las Vegas are getting a head start on their fun by fueling up before they arrive.

Evaluate online communities for their usefulness

Sit back for a moment and visualize the sentences filled with information passing each other like airplanes in front of your eyes. They’re unstoppable. You may not have time to evaluate them before they fly away. It’s no surprise that people are looking for resources to corral information.

On the Move, May 26

Announcements of new hires, promotions and professional awards. Want to see your accomplishment here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

Executive Calendar, May 26

A weekly listing of events put on by professional organizations, educational groups and local chambers of commerce.

For the Record, May 26

A weekly log of business bankruptcies, commercial and industrial lease transactions, and new-business licenses in Clark County.

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