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August 28, 2020 - 4:34 pm

November 2017: the White House imposed 20 per cent tariffs on imported Canadian lumber March 2018: 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent tariff on aluminum go into effect with exemptions for selected countries July: US tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese imports go into effect August: US imposes tariffs on $16 billion of imports from China September: US tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports take effect Source: Peterson Institute for International Economics, https://piie.com/system/files/documents/trump-trade-war-timeline.pdf

The week’s best photos from RJ photographers, Sept.3-Sept.9

August 28, 2020 - 10:31 am

Photo by Marcus Villagran Photo by Chase Stevens Photo by Marcus Villagran Photo by Rachel Aston Photo by Benjamin Hager Photo by Marcus Villagran Photo by Benjamin Hager Photo by Erik Verduzco Photo by Erik Verduzco Photo by Chase Stevens

Nick Suzuki shows off versatility at Golden Knights’ rookie camp

August 28, 2020 - 10:32 am

Nick Suzuki is showing versatility at Golden Knights’ rookie camp. Suzuki played left wing in the team’s first game and will move to right for the second. He also played center last season in the Ontario Hockey League. Nick Suzuki

Lucas Elvenes is ranked as one of the Golden Knights’ top prospects

August 28, 2020 - 10:32 am

Lucas Elvenes is ranked as one of the Golden Knights’ top prospects after a breakout season in Sweden. He slid to the fifth round in the 2017 draft after being projected to be selected much higher. “I wasn’t happy about being a fifth-rounder. But it was good for me, too, because I didn’t have so much pressure when I came here,” Elvenes said.

Elvenes posted five goals and 16 points in 28 games while playing in the top league in Sweden. The Knights signed Elvenes to a three-year, entry-level contract in June.

NASCAR championship team to fold

August 28, 2020 - 10:41 am

Furniture Row Racing, which carried driver Martin Truex Jr. to the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series championship, will cease operations after 2018. Team owner Barney Visser said a loss of sponsorship made it impossible to continue without borrowing money. The decision was another big blow to NASCAR, which continues to struggle with sponsor defections and plunging attendance and TV ratings. In other news, seven drivers with local ties will be competing on South Point 400 weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sept. 13-16. Brendan Gaughan will drive in Thursday’s K&N Pro Series West race; Noah Gragson and Riley Herbst in Friday’s Truck Series event; Spencer Gallagher and Stan Mullis in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race; and Kyle and Kurt Busch in Sunday’s Cup Series playoff opener.

Boyd Gaming pledges $5 million to UNLV’s athletic department

August 28, 2020 - 10:42 am

UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois wants to create a student-athlete center. A new scoreboard will go up at the Thomas & Mack Center this basketball season. Softball coach Kristie Fox will be able to renovate Eller Media Stadium. The Boyd name has been on the football stadium since 1980s. The Fertitta Football Complex is going up next to the practice fields.

October 1st dedication ceremony scheduled for Healing Garden

August 28, 2020 - 10:42 am

Several events are scheduled to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the October 1 shooting in Las Vegas. One event scheduled will be the dedication of the Healing Garden, located on S. Casino Center Blvd. The Healing Garden was created in four days following the mass shooting. The Garden features a wall of remembrance, flowers, shrubs and other plants. Currently the Garden is under construction in preparation for the scheduled dedication ceremony.

5 questions facing the Golden Knights

August 28, 2020 - 10:45 am

Can they do it again? In some way, shape or form, this question will linger throughout the season. Who will step up on defense? Nate Schmidt was suspended 20 games and Shea Theodore remains unsigned. Who skates with Paul Stastny? Coach Gerard Gallant has options, including Erik Haula, Tomas Tatar and Alex Tuch. How will the bottom six forwards shake out? Ryan Carpenter and Oscar Lindberg are fighting for a spot on the third line. Will any rookies make the team. Cody Glass, Nick Suzuki, Erik Brannstrom and Nicolas Hague will get a long look in camp.

InterDrone is coming to Las Vegas

August 28, 2020 - 10:48 am

More than 3,500 unmanned aerial vehicle professionals are expected to gather in Las Vegas this week for the 2018 InterDrone conference. The conference runs Wednesday through Friday at the Rio. More than 120 hour-long sessions will take place at the event. New this year is the Enterprise After Hours event. It allows networking opportunities with individual rooms for different tracks, including precision agriculture and public safety. Katie Flash, content director for InterDrone Chris Walach, executive and senior director of the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems, said Nevada is becoming the global drone conference capital, as Nevada boasts an extensive convention industry and is the only state listed as an FAA-designated drone test site. Chris Walach, executive and senior director of NIAS

The week’s best photos from RJ photographers, Aug. 27-Sept.2

August 28, 2020 - 10:51 am

Photo by Bizuayehu Tesfaye Photo by Bizuayehu Tesfaye Photo by Marcus Villagran Photo by Marcus Villagran Photo by Richard Brian Photo by Chase Stevens Photo by Bizuayehu Tesfaye Photo by Chase Stevens Photo by Benjamin Hager Photo by Chase Stevens