Political punchlines

“Last week Trump revealed his child care proposals, including a plan to guarantee six weeks of paid maternity leave. Mothers will get six weeks off, as long as their babies can produce their long-form birth certificates.”

Showtime renews Vegas-based comedy ‘Dice’

The Andrew Dice Clay comeback continues. Showtime announced Thursday that it has ordered a seven-episode second season of the Vegas-based comedy “Dice.”

Democratic VP nominee Tim Kaine campaigns in Reno

At a rally in Reno Thursday, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine said if you believe in climate science and immigration reform then the Democratic Party is the choice in November.

Gaming regulators OK plans for Red Rock Resorts, Boyd Gaming

Representatives of two locals casino companies are counting on new opportunities now that the Nevada Gaming Commission has unanimously approved licenses to Red Rock Resorts for the Palms and to Boyd Gaming for the Aliante Hotel.

Spaghetti Bowl bridge to be demolished Friday night for Project Neon

The ramp connecting southbound U.S. Highway 95 to southbound Interstate 15 will be torn down this weekend, making it the first bridge to be demolished for the $1 billion widening of the Spaghetti Bowl interchange known as Project Neon, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.

Unique Las Vegas German club offers jazz nights by seasoned performers

You don’t have to be German American to come to Jazz Night Tuesdays at the German-American Social Club of Nevada, 1110 E. Lake Mead Blvd., but it does raise the price of admission from the $2 members pay to a whopping $7, which really isn’t much for three hours of jazz by seasoned performers.

 
New to Vegas? There’s a reason your clothes are a little tighter

The Vegas 15. Second cousin to the Freshman 15 and a depressingly accurate description for the extra pounds many newcomers gain after moving to the land of fine food, 24/7 coffee shops and ubiquitous buffets.

White Tulsa officer charged in shooting death of unarmed black man

Prosecutors in Tulsa, Oklahoma, charged a white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man on a city street with first-degree manslaughter Thursday.

 
Yahoo says 500M accounts have been hacked

Yahoo says the personal information in 500 million accounts was stolen in a massive security breakdown. The breach disclosed Thursday, the latest setback for the beleaguered internet company, dates back to late 2014.

 
Joss Whedon and his celebrity friends made a video to get you to vote

Joss Whedon (creator of the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” TV show and director of the two “Avengers” movies) has formed a pro-Clinton PAC and is producing videos with big Hollywood celebrities.

3-year-old champion could be decided at Saturday stakes races

Parx Racing offers the $1-million Cotillion and the $1.25-million Pennsylvania Derby on Saturday. A win would go far in deciding who the champion 3-year-olds are this season.

 
Authorities say death of Mia Farrow’s son is suicide

Connecticut authorities have ruled the death of Mia Farrow’s 27-year-old son, Thaddeus Wilk Farrow, a suicide, saying he shot himself in the torso.

John Force keeping NHRA candles lit at age 67

Last weekend in Charlotte, John Force won his third Funny Car nationals of 2016 and climbed to third place in the six-race Countdown to the Championship, the penultimate stage of which is set for Las Vegas Motor Speedway October 27 through 30.

This week’s 5 best bets for Vegas entertainment

Our entertainment picks this week include the Las Vegas convergence of the real John Fogerty and the Fortunate Son tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival.

The bands you need to see at Life is Beautiful

“If The Killers were a part of it, something must be great about it,” The Lumineers’ Jeremiah Fraites says of Life is Beautiful. The Lumineers, Major Lazer, The Shins, Bloc Party and Mumford & Sons are among the must-see acts at this weekend’s festival.

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