Trump Wants to Restart Nuclear Tests Near Las Vegas, Prompting Opposition

Trump Wants to Restart Nuclear Tests Near Las Vegas, Prompting Opposition Summary President Donald Trump said on Truth Social he has instructed the Department of War to resume US nuclear testing immediately, saying the move is in response to other countries’ programmes and noting the US hasn’t tested since 1992. Nevada officials and congressional representatives […]

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‘You can’t drink money’: Mine drilling near Death Valley stokes groundwater fears

‘You can’t drink money’: Mine drilling near Death Valley stokes groundwater fears Summary The Bureau of Land Management approved 43 exploratory drill holes near the St. Cloud clinoptilolite mine on the edge of the Amargosa River watershed, provoking opposition from the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, local governments and conservation groups. Critics warn drilling could harm shallow […]

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Las Vegas jurors possibly ‘deadlocked’ in trial over police killing of armed protester

Las Vegas jurors possibly ‘deadlocked’ in trial over police killing of armed protester Summary A federal civil trial over the 2020 police shooting of Jorge Gomez appeared to hit a snag when jurors sent notes indicating confusion about unanimity and what happens if they can’t agree. U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware interpreted the jury’s questions […]

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Why won’t Medicare cover my brand-name prescription drug anymore?

Why won’t Medicare cover my brand-name prescription drug anymore? Summary Medicare Part D plans for 2026 are dropping coverage for some high-cost brand-name drugs — Humira is a prominent example. The article explains that insurers are removing coverage because cheaper alternative medications exist, and it urges beneficiaries to check formularies during open enrolment to avoid […]

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Marina Bay Sands found ‘negligent’ in data leak that affected 665,000 patrons

Marina Bay Sands found ‘negligent’ in data leak that affected 665,000 patrons Summary Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has fined Marina Bay Sands (MBS) S$315,000 over a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of 665,495 LifeStyle rewards members. The breach occurred during a software migration where a single employee manually compiled API […]

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Marina Bay Sands fined over major data breach affecting over 665K patrons

Marina Bay Sands fined over major data breach affecting over 665K patrons Summary Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has fined Marina Bay Sands (MBS) SG$315,000 after finding the integrated resort negligently contravened the Personal Data Protection Act. In a 2023 software migration, omission of a critical identifier on the ArtScience Friends webpage allowed threat […]

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Nevada nonprofit gets $51M grant to expand charter schools statewide

Nevada nonprofit gets $51M grant to expand charter schools statewide Summary Opportunity 180, a Las Vegas-based not-for-profit focused on expanding access to high-quality public education, has been awarded a five-year grant of $50,869,595 from the U.S. Department of Education. The funding will support the opening or expansion of up to 27 charter schools across Nevada, […]

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