In “Jaws,” the fictional mayor tried to protect tourism by keeping a lid on reports of the man-eater lurking offshore. As sightings of great white sharks mount off Cape Cod in real life, however, businesses in the Massachusetts town of Chatham are embracing the frenzy.
Staged accidents are one of the many auto-related fraudulent schemes becoming popular, especially in middle-class communities such as Summerlin, where most motorists carry sufficient amounts of auto insurance.
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
From the organic ingredients to the recycled chairs, LYFE Kitchen stresses the importance of not only its customers’ well-being but also the environment’s.
The federal government is currently in the process of rewriting its official Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the original source for the Food Pyramid, MyPlate, and other versions of its formal nutrition recommendations.
Verizon Wireless is launching a nationwide loyalty program this week. There’s a twist, though: Subscribers must consent to have their movements tracked so the company can help target ads that match their interests.
President Barack Obama on Monday gave employment protection to gay and transgender workers in the federal government and its contracting agencies, after being convinced by advocates of what he called the “irrefutable rightness of your cause.”
In an effort to provide meals made with the best ingredients possible, FARM 24-7 Farm to Table Cafe, inside the Aliante, serves quality food at a reasonable cost.
The Fat Greek Mediterranean Bistro is a quiet cafe where blue and white paint clings to the walls, which are decorated in floral wall hangings and ceramic trinkets that provide the sentiment of home.
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the woman who died early Sunday morning after hitting multiple objects with her vehicle.
The woman who was found dead Saturday morning near an elementary school on Fairchild Street has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.
As business travel is rebounding, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has unveiled a series of advertisements promoting the city as a place to have conventions and trade shows as well as corporate meetings.
Two Americans who were soldiers for the Israel Defense Forces were killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Frank Sinatra would be proud of what’s happening at the Italian American Club, one of his few remaining haunts.
NAACP Chairwoman Roslyn M. Brock urged convention attendees in Las Vegas on Sunday to take action and vote in the midterm elections.
Most pet stores sell puppy mill animals. If you’re thinking of getting a pet, here’s why adoption should be your first choice.
College may provide the first opportunity for many young adults to make important health decisions for themselves. Learn how to help college students take control of their health.
Green practice is woven in the name of the downtown architecture and design firm, BUNNYFiSH studio.
A routine check on national master-plan sales exposed a slowing new-homes market.
You may have heard that Southwest Airlines is now flying internationally with routes to Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau-Paradise Island, Bahamas; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; and Oranjestad, Aruba.
Opportunity Village leads several initiatives to increase sustainability. The nonprofit repurposes used towels from hotels like the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay and also disassembles computer hard drives to reuse the parts.
Since its founding in 2008, Simple Environmental Service Group has been on a mission to help businesses live in harmony with nature. Through its efforts 9 million tons of recyclable materials have been kept from making their way to landfills.
‘Hungry beast’ can shred a car in two-three seconds
Joe Russo of GetDocsNow.com on his company’s role in conservation and preserving resources.
For one Las Vegas transplant from Montana, advocating for sustainability and greener practices has become a major focus.
The Springs Preserve is green to its core.
Valley Electric Association is not your typical energy provider. The nonprofit, member-owned electric cooperative operates with the environment in mind, voluntarily promoting a product that significantly reduces energy use.
Fighting hunger is not an easy task, but the team at Three Square Food Bank managed to distribute 30 million pounds of food in 2013 while also taking care of the environment.
