East Valley Community Events Calendar, Jan. 21-27, 2016

A show featuring music with vibrant visual art blended by composer and painter Zinovy Shersher is scheduled to be on display at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.

Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Jan. 21-27, 2016

The city of North Las Vegas and Councilman Isaac Barron plan to host the second annual Winter Art Festival at 5 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Stone Soup Art Center at City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

U.S. housing starts, permits fall in December

WASHINGTON — U.S. housing starts and permits fell in December after hefty gains the prior month, adding to a raft of weak data that have raised concerns over the health of the economy.

8 things you should absolutely never, ever share on Facebook

For the most part, Facebook is a great tool. It allows us to stay in touch with friends, share information and ideas and even stay on top of the latest news stories. But Facebook has its share of cons as well.

Warriors’ Stephen Curry leads NBA in jersey sales

Reigning MVP Stephen Curry and the defending champion Golden State Warriors have retained top honors on the NBA’s most popular jersey and team merchandise lists.

 
Prosecutors add dozens of charges in fatal Strip crash

Prosecutors added dozens of charges Wednesday against Lakeisha Holloway, the woman authorities said intentionally drove onto a crowded Strip sidewalk, killing a woman and injuring more than 30 people.

New Fazio golf course shows sport still is growing

The Summit, a new Summerlin community being developed by Discovery Land that will feature a Tom Fazio golf course, is proof that parts of the golf industry are thriving, despite recent reports that the sport is struggling.

Harvest offers a trip to the farm

Harvest, from veteran Bellagio chef Roy Ellamar, opened Dec. 24 in the resort’s Spa Tower, serving a seasonal New American menu with a focus on regional farms.

5 ways to celebrate Cheese Lover’s Day in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

For cheese connoisseurs looking for an excuse to indulge in a warm grilled cheese sandwich or bite into a juicy sharp cheddar cheeseburger, today is your lucky day because it’s National Cheese Lovers Day!

EDITORIAL: Taxis adjust to presence of Uber, Lyft

For anyone who may have thought Las Vegas wasn’t big enough for both taxi companies and ride-sharing services, it would appear one of the largest conventions of the year proved otherwise.

10-year-old Florida girl finds World War I dog tag on beach

A storm that blew through the Bay area and spawned a deadly tornado also washed ashore a piece of history in Madeira Beach. It was found by a 10-year-old Tampa girl.

 
Northeast braces for winterstorm after South is blasted with snow — VIDEO

Predictions of icy roads and freezing temperatures prompted school closings and emergency preparations in several states in the U.S. South on Wednesday, ahead of a major storm expected to blast snow across the Northeast later this week.

Las Vegas Philharmonic, musicians union agree to 3-year deal

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will be in tune for the next three years — now that the orchestra’s musicians have approved and ratified a new collective bargaining agreement.

Zimbabwe court outlaws child marriage

Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court outlawed child marriage on Wednesday after two former child brides took the government to court in a ground-breaking case to challenge the practice that is rife in the southern African nation.

Markets use restaurants as tasty sales tool

A major trend among Las Vegas restaurants during the past few years has been a shift away from fine dining and toward more casual restaurants.

 
Scientists believe they have solid evidence for 9th planet

Scientists from the California Institute of Technology have announced they finally have “solid evidence” for Planet X, a true ninth planet on the edge of our solar system.

Don’t miss out on wintertime fun by getting sick

There are so many great ski resorts and hiking trails waiting for a weekend getaway, so make sure you’re able to enjoy the season by following these simple tips.

Jason Bourne passes on valet parking at Aria

With Matt Damon at the wheel, one of the largest chase scenes ever staged in Las Vegas roared through the entrance to Aria on Monday night for the latest “Bourne” film.

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