Thousands of Santas gathered in the cool morning air for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run and Kris Kringle Jingle at Town Square in Las Vegas on Saturday. The run and/or walk event, a benefit for Opportunity Village, attempted to break the Guinness World Record for "the largest gathering of Santa Clauses." The record was set in 2007 by Derry City, Northern Ireland, where 12,965 Santas gathered.
President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage. Now, he’s claiming they can finance a windfall for American families, too
Reopening the government would restart the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries, but it’s not clear how quickly full payments would resume.
As politicos prepare to reconvene as soon as Thursday, there remains a level of uncertainty about what exactly will be on the agenda until the official proclamation comes.
The activity comes as the agenda for the special legislative session, which could start Thursday, is still being finalized.
Four companies have been approved for over $1.18 million in abatements in Clark County in sectors such as fintech, car parts, defense and law enforcement training and textiles.
Tuesday was the deadline for seven states to submit a framework for a deal to update the river’s operating guidelines that expire at the end of 2026.
Aviation experts say despite a congressional vote to end the government shutdown nearing, it could take weeks before flight schedules return to normal.
A minivan driver fled from police across four counties, speeding across freeways and evading the California Highway Patrol until the suspect made it across the border into Mexico, officials said, where they seemingly escaped.
Jan Millholland seeks posthumous recognition for her late husband Paul, whose Army service records were lost in a 1973 military archives fire.
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts, officials said.
