Trump Called Off the ‘Biggest Attack Since World War II.’ He Says a Deal With Iran Is Now Imminent.

The United States had warplanes ready for what officials called the largest strike on Iran in 80 years. Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar talked Trump out of it in the final hours. President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that the U.S. was fully prepared to launch a massive attack on Iran over… Continue reading Trump Called Off the ‘Biggest Attack Since World War II.’ He Says a Deal With Iran Is Now Imminent.

Israel Defies Trump’s Gaza Roadmap, Kills 26 Palestinians Over One Weekend

President Trump called the Gaza roadmap a monumental step toward peace. Five days later, Israel had killed 26 people and openly told mediators it intends to keep striking anyway. Israeli forces intensified bombardment across Gaza after Hamas accepted the Board of Peace’s second-phase roadmap last week. At least 19 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks… Continue reading Israel Defies Trump’s Gaza Roadmap, Kills 26 Palestinians Over One Weekend

North Las Vegas Is Getting Its First University Campus. Some Students Are Already Driving Two Hours to Get There.

For years, North Las Vegas residents wanting a Nevada State University education had to make the trek to Henderson. Some students reported a two-hour round trip. A new downtown campus, breaking ground this year, is meant to close that gap. The Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents approved a lease agreement in December… Continue reading North Las Vegas Is Getting Its First University Campus. Some Students Are Already Driving Two Hours to Get There.

Las Vegas Will Be the First City Where You Can Pay for a Ride With No Steering Wheel

Federal regulators have never allowed a car without a steering wheel to charge passengers for rides — until now. Las Vegas is about to be the first place in the country where that happens. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted Amazon-owned Zoox a temporary federal exemption in late July allowing the company to charge… Continue reading Las Vegas Will Be the First City Where You Can Pay for a Ride With No Steering Wheel

CCSD Can’t Staff Its Science Classrooms. Its STEM Schools Are the Only Ones Growing.

Clark County’s traditional schools are bleeding students and money. Its STEM and career-training magnet schools are doing the opposite — even as the district can’t find enough math and science teachers to go around. The Clark County School District’s Board of School Trustees renewed a critical labor shortage designation effective July 1 covering math, science… Continue reading CCSD Can’t Staff Its Science Classrooms. Its STEM Schools Are the Only Ones Growing.

China Approves $25 Billion Nuclear Buildout, Eight New Reactors in Four Provinces

China just approved more nuclear reactor capacity in a single day than the United States has under construction anywhere in the country. China’s State Council, chaired by Premier Li Qiang, approved four nuclear power projects on July 31 carrying a combined investment above 170 billion yuan, or roughly $25 billion. The approvals cover eight new… Continue reading China Approves $25 Billion Nuclear Buildout, Eight New Reactors in Four Provinces

Venezuela Launches US-Backed Talks Without Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado

Nearly seven months after the United States captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela started negotiating its political future. The woman the opposition and much of the international community say won the 2024 election isn’t at the table. Venezuela’s de facto government and a segment of the opposition launched U.S.-backed talks in Caracas on Saturday, August 1, aimed… Continue reading Venezuela Launches US-Backed Talks Without Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado

Venezuela Launches US-Backed Talks Without Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado

Nearly seven months after the United States captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela started negotiating its political future. The woman the opposition and much of the international community say won the 2024 election isn’t at the table. Venezuela’s de facto government and a segment of the opposition launched U.S.-backed talks in Caracas on Saturday, August 1, aimed… Continue reading Venezuela Launches US-Backed Talks Without Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado

Venezuela inicia el diálogo respaldado por Estados Unidos sin la participación de María Corina Machado

Casi siete meses después de que Estados Unidos capturara a Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela empezó a negociar su futuro político. La mujer que, según la oposición y gran parte de la comunidad internacional, ganó las elecciones de 2024 no está en la mesa. El gobierno de facto de Venezuela y un sector de la oposición iniciaron… Continue reading Venezuela inicia el diálogo respaldado por Estados Unidos sin la participación de María Corina Machado

Las Vegas Wants a Developer for 11 Blank Acres Downtown. It Won’t Say What It Wants Built There.

The city of Las Vegas is handing over one of downtown’s last large undeveloped parcels to whichever developer makes the best pitch — and city officials aren’t picking a vision in advance. The city issued a request for proposals this month for roughly 11 acres of city-owned land bounded by Las Vegas Boulevard, Stewart Avenue… Continue reading Las Vegas Wants a Developer for 11 Blank Acres Downtown. It Won’t Say What It Wants Built There.