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Brain health awareness growing, but action lacking

A 2024 brain health survey revealed a gap between thinking about brain health and taking steps to reduce risk or slow the progress of memory issues.

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Don’t fall for these tricks when buying a home

When someone is selling a house, it’s only natural they use every means possible to cast their home in the best possible light. But sometimes, sellers can cross the line into deceit.

 
Las Vegas ‘camp’ lures wannabes for ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Camp Rhino opened in 2012 and offers obstacle training sessions for “American Ninja Warrior,” an NBC TV show, where men and women compete through grueling obstacle courses for a grand prize of $1 million.

Spirit Airlines to launch Las Vegas-New Orleans service

Deep-discount air carrier Spirit Airlines will launch its 20th destination from Las Vegas in November, offering nonstop round trips to and from New Orleans, the company announced Wednesday.

 
Facebook teams up with 9 news outlets to bring articles straight to app

Facebook announced deals with nine publishers — including NBC News, the New York Times and BuzzFeed — to deliver select articles “instantly” on mobile apps. A next logical step for the social giant would be to extend the program to Internet-video providers.

Pizza is taking over Las Vegas

Las Vegas is going through an Italian Renaissance — at least when it comes to pizza.

PDQ is opening a restaurant in North Las Vegas

A fast-casual chicken tenders and sandwich chain called PDQ that was created by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham is opening its first restaurant west of Texas in North Las Vegas on Sunday.

 
U.S. airlines warn Expedia-Orbitz merger could hurt travel business

The U.S. airline industry expressed concerns on Friday about the tentative merger of Expedia Inc and Orbitz Worldwide Inc, saying it could hurt the travel business, but hinted it would not lobby actively against the deal.