Grocery chain Haggen went bankrupt in 2015, but one former store in Las Vegas is still empty and boarded up. The store, in Boca Park, seems like a choice spot for retailers. It’s near affluent communities and a busy intersection. But big-box retail is on shakier footing, and there’s no shortage of competition nearby. “I don’t know specifically what the problem is. I’m befuddled by why it’s taken so long.” — Dan Adamson, founder of brokerage firm ROI Commercial Real Estate
Caesars Entertainment will check “Do Not Disturb” rooms daily, the company announced Friday. The company becomes the latest hospitality firm to adopt new room check policies after the Las Vegas shooting. “In light of recent tragic events and to further strengthen security, we intend to check rooms with ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs on the door every 24 hours,” spokeswoman Noel Stevenson said. The room checks will be conducted by security guards. Caesars is also considering giving panic buttons to its employees to enable them to quickly summon help if they are in danger or feel threatened.
FBI Failed to Investigate Tip About Florida Gunman According to reports, the FBI was contacted on Jan. 5 about Nikolas Cruz’s “gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior, and disturbing social media posts, as well as the potential of him conducting a school shooting.” The FBI confirmed that the information from the caller should’ve been assessed “a potential threat to life.” FBI Christopher Wray, FBI Director on Friday Cruz killed 17 people on Feb. 14 in one of the deadliest school shootings in modern U.S. history. He was taken into custody shortly after the massacre and has been charged with all 17 murders.
Robert Mueller Announces 13 Indictments in Election Interference On Friday, Mueller said a grand jury has indicted 13 Russian nationals for the 2016 presidential election hacking. Statement from indictment Statement in indictment Three defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, according to news outlets. Five have been charged with aggravated identity theft.
The Lights FC will play Major League Soccer’s Vancouver Whitecaps FC at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Field. The Whitecaps were 15-12-7 last season and won a playoff game. The Lights looking for another sellout after 10,387 fans attended their first preseason game. The Lights are also hoping to score after losing 2-0 last Saturday. Coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola wants his forwards to move more to create chances. We need to have more options to pass in the second half of the field. More passes, more movement.
