China Closes US Consulate in Chengdu Amidst Escalating Tensions.
The American flag over the
consulate was lowered on
Monday morning in Chengdu.
The Chinese takeover of the
premises ends the U.S.’s 35-year
official presence in the city.
The move is in retaliation for
the U.S. closing the Chinese
consulate in Houston, Texas.
We will miss the people
of Southwest China and
the friendship we
have established, Chengdu Consul General Jim Mullinax, via Twitter.
The State Department expressed disappointment
in a statement, saying it will continue its outreach
through other missions in the country.
Tensions have been rising between the
two nations over the coronavirus, human
rights and an ongoing trade war
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
White House critics tried to downplay the Iran air attack.
The weather is not an all-powerful villain that humanity — like a damsel in distress — is powerless to resist.
God bless Martina Navratilova. She said an honest, courageous thing about surrogacy.
Everywhere socialism — government-run economic activity — has been tried, it’s failed to meet the people’s needs.
Durham’s mother said she was “truly disappointed” that Las Vegas police officer Alexander Bookman wouldn’t be indicted.
The Raiders’ first-round pick out of Boise State shed some pounds ahead of his first NFL season in the hopes it would help the running back improve his speed.
The Raiders released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, who signed a four-year, $110 million contract as a free agent in 2024 but appeared in just five games.
Nevada joined two other states in an investigation into the hospital operators’ alleged use of an agreement that led to employer-driven debt.
The company reported Thursday that construction disruptions at its Suncoast property probably held back an even stronger locals performance for the Boyd Gaming.
A 29-year-old pedestrian died Thursday, days after he was struck in a crash in the central Las Vegas Valley.
The property has entered into a franchise agreement with a France-based hospitality giant that operates more than 5,600 hotels worldwide.
It could not be definitively determined if the dog died before or being placed near the dumpster, but heatstroke is “the most likely cause of death,” according to the forensic report.
Nevada Gaming Commission gives approval to Joe Asher’s sportsbook. It expects to have 10 outlets in the next year.
The Golden Knights already have players Jack Eichel and Jonas Rondbjerg and coach Bruce Cassidy heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Several others could join them.
The 55-and-up community will offer one- and two-bedroom apartments, with base rent starting at $1,499 and $2,299, respectively.