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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Las Vegas Raiders go quarterback
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana Last year, the Raiders tried to take the stalest parts of the early 2020s Seahawks and recreate that milquetoast magic in Las Vegas. Like a Cirque du Soleil show acted out by the elderly in hospice, it performed worse than expected. Current GM and possibly sentient A.I. John Spytek pushed a
Las Vegas Mayor Announces Downtown NBA Arena Plan
Las Vegas has spent the past decade rewriting its identity. The city has transformed from its roots as a tourism and gambling hub into a high-profile sports destination. And an NBA franchise would cement that position. Next week, mayor Shelley Berkley plans to present her arguments directly to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, with a downtown
LVCVA: Las Vegas Sees More Sports Bets and a Change in Visitor Demographics
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has released its 2025 Visitor Profile report, revealing several notable insights about the city, showing that spending on sporting events nearly doubled, while visitors also increased their spending on attractions. Sports Have Had a Significant Role in Increased Las Vegas Visitors As Las Vegas continues to host
JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino Announce Property-Wide Rebrand, Officially Becoming The Resort at Summerlin
JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino today announced a property-wide rebrand, officially uniting the celebrated resort and casino under a new identity, The Resort at Summerlin. Effective January 1, 2026, the rebrand marks a significant milestone in the property’s ongoing $75 million, multi-year renovation and its evolution as a premier luxury destination in the
How Las Vegas Is Responding to Declining Tourist Numbers
Listen to this article: Las Vegas has long been a global icon for entertainment, gaming, and nightlife. However, in recent times, it has been facing competition from the rise in popularity of games such as online baccarat. Recent data shows a downturn in Las Vegas, with summer visitor numbers falling by double digits compared to
Las Vegas Sphere Bashed for Charging $170 for Pizza
Concert goers at the iconic Sphere entertainment venue in Las Vegas have been shocked to learn that a single pizza can cost upwards of $170, prompting a wave of complaints online. The Sphere Charges High Prices for Food and Drinks A Las Vegas news publication recently shared images of what seems to be some menu
Why Las Vegas Failed as a Family-Friendly Destination
Listen to this article: Las Vegas is best known for gambling, nightlife, and adult-oriented entertainment. It’s a place many online baccarat players dream of visiting to try their luck at the tables and use their winnings to explore all that the city has to offer. However, in the 1990s, the city known as “Sin City”
Las Vegas: a Perfect Testing Ground for Smart City Innovations
Las Vegas, world renowned as a premier hospitality destination for its entertainment ranging from casinos, concerts, and diverse stage productions is far more complex than meets the eye. This mega destination is also quite the innovative hub, home to several pioneering innovations such as the Sphere and the Hyperloop...
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Embracer Will Spin-Off ‘Fellowship Entertainment’ Into Its Own Company
"this approach represents the most effective long-term solution" by Ollie Reynolds 40 mins ago Image: Amazon Game Studios Embracer has announced its intention to spin-off Fellowship Entertainment into its own company in 2027. In the press release, founder Lars Wingefors states that the approach "represents the most effective long-term solution" for Embracer, with the intention
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2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mikey D’Amato, LB, Cal Poly
2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mikey D’Amato, LB, Cal Poly Name: Mikey D’Amato Position: LB College: Cal Poly Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 235 lbs X: @mikeydamato2 Instagram: @mikey_damato_ What made you decide you wanted to be a football player? It’s kind of in my blood, my pops he actually played in the NFL so honestly
Technology
These Types Of Vehicles Typically Depreciate Faster Than Others
Every gearhead has been in this situation. You're surfing through eBay Motors or Facebook Marketplace looking for cars, either just for fun or because you want a new project, and you see it: a European luxury car like a Mercedes S-Class, a BMW 7 Series, or something wild like a Maserati. The price is really
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Roundtables: Inside the Musk v. Altman Trial
Watch subscriber-only discussion going behind the scenes of the trial and the implications for the AI race. Available only for MIT Alumni and subscribers. Listen to the session or watch below Elon Musk lost his suit against OpenAI, in which he alleged CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman had deceived him over the company’s
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Interview: How Volvo built software for a two-and-a-half-tonne moving object
Anders Bell points to his grey hair and laughs. “Three years ago, it was still blond and curly,” says Volvo’s chief engineering and technology officer. The remark is more than self-deprecating. It captures what Volvo has been through: five years of building a software-defined vehicle (SDV) from scratch, as a traditional carmaker, with no blueprint

