A “mind-control” fungus found in cicadas manipulates the insects into “zombies” that spread fungal spores, according to a researcher. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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A 61-year-old man died after a vehicle crashed into an “unhoused encampment” near Sunset Park in Las Vegas, police said.
Big things were expected of Ashton Jeanty when the Raiders made him the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, but he has struggled behind a horrible offensive line.
The Raiders are coming off one of the worst offensive performances in franchise history and now will face one of the NFL’s best defenses in the Houston Texans.
The Raiders added a former third-round pick to bolster the interior of the defensive line, but he may not be ready to play against the Texans this week.
The NBA reminded its teams that it wants to control which types of bets are offered on its games.
Cox Communication’s naming rights deal with UNLV for Cox Pavilion ended this year, leaving the nearly 25-year-facility know just as “The Pavilion” for the first time in its existence.
Raiders fans are curious about the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, what the team would do with it, and whether Pete Carroll will be the coach after this season.
Gov. Joe Lombardo on Friday signed bills related to cybersecurity, health care and standing up a proactive state program that could supplement programs, such as food stamps, in case of future government shutdowns.