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A Las Vegas jury found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, 63, guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis, a former gang leader, was convicted as the "shot caller" in the killing. Sentencing is set for October 13, and Davis faces life in prison without parole. He announced he would appeal.

10 reports · 8 sources · Updated Sep 1, 11:03 PM UTC

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s fatal shooting in Las Vegas, Duane “Keffe D” Davis, former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, is on trial for murder. Prosecutors rely heavily on Davis’s 2019 memoir, which they argue confesses he orchestrated the killing and provided the weapon. Davis, 63, has pleaded not guilty, claiming the memoir was fictionalized to sell books. The trial, lacking physical evidence, revisits the infamous East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry.

13 reports · 6 sources · Updated Aug 19, 05:34 PM UTC

Amazon-owned Zoox received a two-year NHTSA exemption to commercially deploy up to 2,500 purpose-built, steering wheel-less robotaxis annually, starting paid rides in Las Vegas next month. The Trump administration’s deregulatory push aims to remove federal mandates for driver controls and develop national AV safety standards. Supporters include disability and safety groups, while critics cite insufficient testing, regulatory capture risks, and union opposition. Zoox previously offered free rides and recalled 105 vehicles over a smoke-detection software issue.

6 reports · 4 sources · Updated Aug 2, 10:30 PM UTC

Former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) married conservative commentator Brian Glenn on Tuesday in Las Vegas at the Bellagio Hotel. Greene announced the wedding on social media platform X, posting photos and stating they were surrounded by their families. The couple began their relationship publicly in recent years, with Glenn often appearing alongside Greene at political events. The wedding marks a personal milestone for the prominent conservative figure, who has been a vocal member of the House Freedom Caucus. Glenn is known for his work as a conservative commentator and media personality. The ceremony took place at the iconic Bellagio, a popular venue for celebrity weddings in Las Vegas.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 07:18 PM UTC

A new BBC documentary, 'Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret,' features allegations of sexual misconduct against actor and musician Jared Leto from four women who were teenagers at the time of the incidents. One woman, Etta, said she met Leto in 2014 when she was 16 and he was 42, and their conversations quickly turned sexual. Another woman, Isabel, alleged that in 2002, when she was 17, Leto invited her to his hotel room, got in the shower, and forced her to touch him. A third woman said she had sex with Leto at 17, and he dismissed a discussion about the age of consent. A fourth alleged Leto threatened her with sexual assault when she was 19. Four additional women reported receiving sexually explicit phone calls from him. A former employee of Leto's band, 30 Seconds to Mars, described witnessing him bring young girls to a recording house, including one instance where a girl's parents dropped her off. Leto has denied all allegations, stating he has never sexually assaulted anyone. The documentary includes accounts from a total of 10 women, nine of whom are speaking publicly for the first time.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 04:08 PM UTC

The Dallas Flash won their second consecutive Major League Pickleball (MLP) event of the 2026 season at the Chicago Week 8 tournament, held July 25-27. The Flash dominated group play, sweeping Las Vegas 4-0 on Day 1 and securing key wins to advance. Several surprise teams made deep runs, including Chicago's young lineup which upset veteran Atlanta and advanced to the third-place game. The event followed a busy trade deadline that saw top teams make major roster moves. Key results included Miami shocking Texas in a DreamBreaker tiebreaker, and California defeating Texas to boost its playoff hopes. The MLP regular season consists of nine weekly events, with Chicago being the eighth stop.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 02:38 PM UTC

Eurosport will broadcast the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event live from Las Vegas for the first time ever, covering all three days of the final table starting August 3-4, 2026, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. German time. The winner will receive a diamond-encrusted gold bracelet and a $10 million prize. Commentary will be provided by Michael Körner from Munich. German hopes were dashed as Hossein Ensan finished 13th and Tolga Karakaya 11th, leaving no German champion this year. The nine finalists, each already guaranteed $1 million, include players from the USA, Canada, France, Finland, and Cyprus.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 06:54 AM UTC

Eurosport will broadcast the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event live from Las Vegas for the first time in Germany, covering all three days of the final table starting August 3-4, 2026, from 3 to 6 a.m. The winner will receive a $10 million prize and a diamond-encrusted gold bracelet. Nine players have already secured $1 million each. The final table includes players from the USA, Canada, France, Finland, and Cyprus. German players Hossein Ensan and Tolga Karakaya were eliminated in 13th and 11th place respectively, ending German hopes for a fourth world champion. Commentary will be provided by Michael Körner from Munich.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 06:54 AM UTC

Billionaire Mark Cuban, through his firm Harbinger Sports Partners, has acquired a minority stake in the Oakland Athletics baseball franchise. The deal, announced on July 23, 2026, marks Harbinger's first completed investment since its launch in May 2025. The Athletics are currently playing at a Triple-A ballpark in West Sacramento while their new $2 billion domed stadium is under construction on the Las Vegas Strip, with a planned opening in 2028. Harbinger has raised over $460 million toward a $750 million target and plans 10-12 franchise investments. The group includes experienced sports executives such as Rashaun Williams (Atlanta Falcons minority owner) and Steve Cannon (AMB Sports and Entertainment vice chairman). Cuban stated the group aims to make investors money, while Williams described Las Vegas as one of the greatest sports investment opportunities of the generation. The stadium's luxury suites are sold out and 80% of premium season tickets have been purchased.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 11:37 PM UTC

U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Thomas Moriarty, a 48-year-old operations officer at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, set six Hawaii state powerlifting records at the 2026 USA Powerlifting Hawaii State Championship on April 25. His lifts included a 537.5 kg total. He trains at 3 a.m. three days a week, emphasizing fitness for military readiness. He also mentors fellow service members, helping one lose 26 pounds and pass a fitness test. He aims to compete in Las Vegas in September for a pro card and 2027 Masters Nationals qualification.

6 reports · 2 sources · Updated Jul 24, 02:48 PM UTC

A class-action lawsuit filed by fans after the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix practice session debacle has resulted in Formula 1 and the race organizers being ordered to pay $3 million in damages. The controversy began when a loose manhole cover damaged Carlos Sainz's Ferrari during free practice, forcing a lengthy track inspection. Due to overtime restrictions on security personnel, the inspection was delayed, and the practice session eventually started at 3 a.m. without spectators. Many fans left without seeing any on-track action. The initial lawsuit sought $3 billion but was dismissed in 2025. After an amended indictment, the case concluded with the $3 million award. Fans who purchased tickets through official channels or Ticketmaster will be automatically notified, while others must file claims by August 27. Notably, a similar manhole cover issue occurred during the 2025 Las Vegas GP practice, though it was resolved in 14 minutes.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 02:04 PM UTC

In 2023, the Las Vegas Grand Prix faced a major disruption when a practice crash by Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, caused by an unsealed manhole cover, led to hours of track inspections. The practice session was delayed until 3 a.m. and held without spectators, who received no information and many left without seeing any action. Fans subsequently filed a lawsuit seeking $3 billion in damages. After an initial dismissal in 2025, the case was amended and resulted in a $3 million damages award against Formula 1 and the Las Vegas GP. Spectators who bought tickets through the official organizer or Ticketmaster will be automatically informed about claims; others must file by August 27. Notably, a similar manhole cover issue occurred during the 2025 Las Vegas race, though it caused only a brief delay.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 12:02 PM UTC

Tesla provided new metrics on its Robotaxi ride-hailing service during its Q2 2025 earnings call. The company reported nearly 2.5 million cumulative paid miles, over 380,000 unsupervised miles driven across six cities, and weekly mileage growth exceeding 10%. Robotaxi is now active in seven US metropolitan regions: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and San Francisco Bay Area. Tesla claims zero notable incidents from unsupervised operations, though two low-speed crashes occurred with safety monitors present. The company has installed annual manufacturing capacity for over 125,000 Cybercabs at Gigafactory Texas. Tesla also reported 1.48 million paying Full Self-Driving customers, a 56% year-over-year increase. CEO Elon Musk emphasized safety constraints on deployment speed, warning that any injury would trigger regulatory crackdowns. For comparison, Waymo has driven over 200 million fully autonomous miles and operates in 11 US regions.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 02:21 AM UTC

Business Insider reporter Anneta Konstantinides spent 48 hours visiting all of Lisa Vanderpump's Las Vegas venues, including the Vanderpump Hotel and three separate restaurants and bars. The article provides a first-person account of the experience, detailing the cocktails, food, and spectacle at each location. It highlights the rapid expansion of Vanderpump's Las Vegas empire on the Strip, offering personal impressions and reviews of the dining and drinking options available.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 12:04 PM UTC

Anabi Oil has signed a route agreement with gaming operator Accel Entertainment to manage approximately 600 gaming terminals at its 87 Green Valley Grocery convenience stores in Southern Nevada. The terminals were previously operated by Crawford Coin and will now be supported by Accel's subsidiary, Century Gaming Technologies Nevada. This follows Accel becoming the gaming partner for all of Anabi's Rebel Convenience Stores across Las Vegas earlier in 2026. Accel plans to strategically replace existing games to match each location's player profile. The deal reflects the growing trend of convenience retailers using gaming terminals as an additional revenue stream and to increase customer dwell time. Anabi continues to expand its portfolio, having acquired Green Valley Grocery in October 2025 and 12 additional stores from C&J Cox Corporation in December 2025.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 09:38 AM UTC

The Indiana Pacers plan to sign forward Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract after his strong performance at the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Slawson, 26, was a restricted free agent after receiving a qualifying offer. He averaged 20.8 points per game over five summer league games, including multiple 20-point outings. Slawson previously signed a one-year two-way deal with the Pacers in February 2026, averaging 7.3 points and 4.4 rebounds in 13 appearances. He improved his conditioning, spacing understanding, and ball handling while working with Tyrese Haliburton. Summer league coach Bryce Taylor praised Slawson's explosive driving ability, passing, and energy. Slawson's defensive contributions included blocks and steals, and he shot 85% from 0-3 feet last season.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 07:45 PM UTC

Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, blamed 'hateful rhetoric' against ICE for potential bloodshed, claiming critics comparing ICE to Nazis embolden violence. He expressed fear of burying an ICE agent, though no ICE agents have died in Trump's second term. The article contrasts this with ICE killings of US citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minnesota, and legal immigrant Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine. Homan denied mistakes in these shootings, arguing victims failed to comply with law enforcement. The piece also cites ICE violence, including tackling a person at Las Vegas airport and shooting a clergyman with a pepper ball, as well as racial profiling accusations and a Supreme Court ruling allowing consideration of race in operations.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 07:52 PM UTC

Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, stated on July 20, 2026, that 'hateful rhetoric' against ICE will lead to bloodshed and potential agent deaths, accusing critics of comparing the agency to Nazis. The New Republic article counters that ICE has killed U.S. citizens and legal immigrants this year, including Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, with no ICE agent deaths in Trump's second term. Homan denied mistakes in the Minnesota shootings, claiming victims failed to comply with law enforcement. The article also highlights ICE violent incidents, such as tackling a person at Las Vegas airport and shooting a clergyman with a pepper ball, alongside racial profiling accusations upheld by the Supreme Court.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 07:52 PM UTC

Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, blamed 'hateful rhetoric' against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for potential bloodshed, warning that an ICE agent could be killed. Speaking outside the White House, Homan accused critics of comparing ICE to Nazis and misrepresenting the agency's work. The article counters by detailing ICE killings of US citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minnesota, and legal immigrant Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine, noting no ICE agents have died in Trump's second term. It also cites ICE violent incidents, including tackling a person at Las Vegas airport and shooting a clergyman with a pepper ball, as well as racial profiling allegations. In a separate statement, Homan denied mistakes in the Minnesota shootings, suggesting victims caused their own deaths by failing to comply with law enforcement. The piece criticizes Homan for prioritizing hypothetical agent deaths over actual civilian casualties.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 07:52 PM UTC

Dustin Drai, president of Drai's Management Group, is overhauling Las Vegas nightlife to address shifting consumer expectations. With alcohol consumption at a historic low (54% of US adults in 2025) and Las Vegas visitor numbers down 7.5%, Drai is introducing transparent pricing and value-driven experiences. New offerings include a $99 VIP open-bar wristband for clear upfront costs and a $695 Cotton Candy & Caviar package for premium experiences. Drai emphasizes that bottle service alone no longer guarantees perceived value, and that guests increasingly demand transparency, intentional spending, and memorable experiences. His background in entry-level operations and talent coordination informs his focus on hospitality and guest retention.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 07:18 PM UTC

A growing number of Americans are self-injecting unregulated peptides—short chains of amino acids—purchased from the gray market, primarily sourced from Chinese labs, to achieve benefits like thicker hair, increased libido, muscle mass, and better skin. The industry is estimated at $1-3 billion annually, fueled by celebrity endorsements from Joe Rogan, Kim Kardashian, and Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as the success of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Doctors express alarm over unknown long-term effects, purity issues, and contamination risks. A University of Utah study found peptide BPC-157 may promote tumor growth, while TB-500 has accelerated tumors in lab animals. Users report side effects including hair loss, blurred vision, and hospitalizations. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed interest in making peptides more accessible, despite medical warnings that users are becoming 'lab rats.'

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 06:38 PM UTC

A growing number of Americans are self-injecting unregulated peptides—short chains of amino acids—to improve hair, skin, muscle mass, libido, and focus, driven by celebrity endorsements from figures like Joe Rogan, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kim Kardashian. The market is estimated at $1-3 billion annually, with many products sourced from Chinese labs labeled 'for research purposes only.' U.S. customs data shows imports of Chinese hormone and peptide compounds hit $328 million in the first nine months of 2025, double the previous year. Doctors express alarm over unknown long-term effects, purity issues, and contamination risks, noting that some peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 have been linked to tumor growth in studies. Side effects include hair loss, blurred vision, and hospitalizations. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supports easier access to these substances.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 06:38 PM UTC

Yaxel Lendeborg won his second championship in four months, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 94-90 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Summer League final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Lendeborg, the 11th pick in the 2026 draft, recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds, outplaying Duke's Cameron Boozer (19 points, 8 rebounds). He became the second player ever to win both an NCAA Division I championship (with Michigan) and a Las Vegas Summer League title in the same year, joining Davion Mitchell. The Warriors (5-1) secured their second Summer League title, tying the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers for most wins since 2013. Lendeborg is expected to play a complementary role alongside Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler in the regular season. Warriors summer league coach Khalid Robinson praised Lendeborg's versatility, size, and competitive spirit.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 01:56 PM UTC

Giada De Laurentiis, a 55-year-old Emmy Award-winning chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, and entrepreneur, shares her structured daily routine in Los Angeles. She wakes at 6:30 a.m., practices Transcendental Meditation, and exercises with a trainer for an hour. Her workday focuses on building Giadzy, her grocery startup that is shifting from direct-to-consumer Italian imports to retail. She handles meetings on importing, inventory, marketing, and finance, and visits grocery stores in Southern California for placement checks. De Laurentiis cooks dinner five nights a week for her family, including dishes like panko-crusted salmon and sheet pan lasagna. Her evening routine includes checking emails, family time, a 30-minute nighttime routine, red light therapy, and stretching. She aims to maintain structure when home, balancing business travel with family life.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 20, 09:05 AM UTC

Data center operator Switch is planning an IPO that could raise up to $10 billion, valuing the company near $80 billion, according to a report from CRE Daily syndicated on Yahoo Finance. The move marks a significant reversal from the 2021-2023 period when major data center firms, including Switch, were taken private by private equity and pension funds. Switch, headquartered in Las Vegas, has selected Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase as lead underwriters and may go public as early as Q4 2026. The company operates large-scale renewable-powered data center campuses across the U.S. and recently expanded its debt facility to $9.5 billion to support AI-driven growth. The IPO follows a broader flurry of public offerings in the digital infrastructure space, including Blackstone's Digital Infrastructure Trust, Brookfield-backed CSquare, and SoftBank-backed SBEnergy, as private capital sources become more constrained. The article positions Switch's listing as a bellwether for the sector's shift back toward public markets for long-term growth capital.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 19, 09:48 AM UTC

In this episode of the Reason podcast 'Freed Up,' hosts Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss a range of topics. They begin by analyzing Donald Trump's primetime speech, then focus on J.D. Vance and Joe Rogan's continued discussions about Jeffrey Epstein, questioning the validity of claims about Epstein's intelligence links. The hosts also cover the impact of Canadian wildfire smoke reaching Washington, D.C., debate the worst person to ever get canceled, examine Lindsey Graham's foreign policy legacy, discuss interest-group opposition to data centers, and humorously note why no one walks in Las Vegas. The episode concludes with lighter segments on airport luggage nightmares and a personal reflection on the Mega Man X games.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 08:00 PM UTC

In this episode of Reason's podcast, hosts Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Donald Trump's primetime speech, then focus on J.D. Vance and Joe Rogan's continued discussions about Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting the claims about Epstein's intelligence links are overstated. They also cover Canada wildfire smoke reaching Washington D.C., debate the worst person to ever get canceled, examine Lindsey Graham's foreign policy legacy, interest-group opposition to data centers, and the phenomenon of no one walking in Las Vegas. The episode includes various other topics such as airport luggage nightmares and medical advances.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 08:00 PM UTC

In this episode of Reason's podcast 'Freed Up,' hosts Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Donald Trump's primetime speech, which they deem pointless. They then analyze J.D. Vance and Joe Rogan's continued focus on Jeffrey Epstein, questioning the narrative of Epstein's intelligence links. The episode also covers Canada wildfire smoke reaching Washington D.C., debates over cancel culture and the 'worst person to get canceled,' Lindsey Graham's foreign policy legacy, interest-group opposition to data centers, and the peculiar fact that no one walks in Las Vegas. The hosts provide libertarian-leaning commentary on these topics, blending news analysis with cultural observations.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 08:00 PM UTC

Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox voluntarily recalled 105 robotaxis after an unoccupied vehicle drove into heavy smoke at an active emergency fire scene in Las Vegas on June 20. The vehicle failed to detect the smoke, entered the scene, braked hard, and stopped. A teleguidance employee instructed it to reverse, and first responders later placed cones. Zoox notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 8. The recall follows an NHTSA directive calling on autonomous vehicle developers to address issues with first responders, citing a pattern of AVs interfering with emergency scenes. Zoox has issued several software recalls in the past year. The company operates driverless buggies in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Miami, and Austin, and is testing in six other U.S. cities.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 02:42 PM UTC

Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox voluntarily recalled software in 105 of its robotaxis after an incident on June 20, 2026, in Las Vegas. An unoccupied Zoox robotaxi drove into heavy smoke obscuring an active emergency fire scene that was not cordoned off with cones. The vehicle entered the scene, braked hard, and attempted to steer away before stopping. A teleguidance employee instructed it to reverse, and first responders later placed cones. Zoox determined this was the only such event and reported no injuries. The recall follows a directive from NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison calling on autonomous vehicle developers to address interference with first responders. Zoox has issued several software recalls in the past year, including for lane crossings and pedestrian prediction issues, as it competes with Waymo in the robotaxi market.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 02:40 PM UTC