Scientific Games taps new CEO; shares skid 14 percent

Scientific Games Corp. on Friday tapped former Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Kevin Sheehan as new CEO and president, but shares dived on the news.

US stocks rise to record highs after strong jobs report

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks jumped to record highs Friday after a strong jobs report for the month of July gave investors more confidence that the economy is still growing. Financial and technology stocks soared and investors sold the safe assets they have favored for most of this year.

Sports betting could keep casino revenue rolling in, AGA chief says

The president of the American Gaming Association says while casino revenue has leveled off in Mississippi and other states, sports betting could be that new amenity consumers want, which will keep tax money rolling in.

No football at Calvary Chapel this fall

After battling through low participation numbers and injuries last fall, Calvary Chapel athletic director Martha O’Kelley confirmed the school will not have a football team for the upcoming season.

Judge allows ‘special accommodation’ for 6 accused in Oregon standoff

A federal judge said in court papers that he has allowed six of the defendants accused in the armed occupation of an Oregon wildlife refuge earlier this year to meet with their attorneys after they complained about their ability to prepare for trial from a county jail.

Crash cleared on US 95 near Valley View

A crash on southbound U.S. Highway 95 near the exit for Valley View Boulevard has been cleared, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.

We the Kings make the Warped Tour their own

This is the sixth summer that the Bradenton, Florida-based band has played Warped, the traveling festival that pulls into the Hard Rock Hotel on Tuesday.

Amazon rolls out its first ‘Prime Air’ cargo plane

Seattle-based Amazon is unveiling its first branded cargo plane, one of 40 jetliners that will make up the e-commerce giant’s own air transportation network as it takes more control of its delivery process.

SLS Las Vegas to host Food & Wine Festival

The Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival will be Sept. 15 to 18. Tickets, which will benefit Operation Smile, start at $50.

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