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John Mayer plans 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency — Sep 28, 2026

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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Heads to Locker Room With Hamstring Injury — 2dChiefs WR Rashee Rice left the Oct. 4, 2026, game at Las Vegas with a first-quarter left hamstring injury after pulling up on a short Mahomes catch that was wiped out by penalty.

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Nicole Hardy Rashee's hamstring tweak might sideline him for weeks, Chiefs offense could feel it without his speed.

LISA adds two new dates to Caesars Palace Las Vegas residency — Sep 29, 2026LISA adds Nov. 12 and Nov. 29, 2026, Caesars Palace dates after four VIVA LA LISA shows sold out in under 10 minutes; first K-pop Las Vegas residency.

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Maya Lindstrom Two more dates means more fans can catch her set without the original ones being impossible to book.

Pauly D proposes to Nikki Hall in Vegas — Sep 28, 2026Pauly D proposed to Nikki Hall during his DJ set at Omnia Dayclub in Las Vegas on September 27, 2026; she said yes as he shouted it on the mic.

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Maya Lindstrom Pauly D and Nikki seem like a solid match after six years, glad they made it official in Vegas.

Chiefs reportedly eye Hill reunion amid injuries — 3dAfter Kansas City’s 30-27 win over Las Vegas, injuries to wide receivers Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice left the Chiefs short-handed at the position. The team is reportedly interested in bringing back former star Tyreek Hill to help fill the gap.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Carrot Top Reportedly Hospitalized in Las Vegas After Suicide Attempt — Sep 19, 2026Carrot Top, 61, was hospitalized in Las Vegas after an alleged suicide attempt Friday; Luxor shows were canceled and his rep said he is recovering and asked for privacy.

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Carrot Top Released From Hospital After Alleged Suicide Attempt — Sep 26, 2026Comedian Carrot Top has been released from the Las Vegas hospital following his suicide attempt. Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is now at home with his family and… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Metropolitan Division Wide Open Behind Champion Hurricanes — Sep 22, 2026Carolina clinched the Stanley Cup on June 14, 2026 in Las Vegas after winning 16 of 19 playoff games and returns nearly its full core.

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Jared Kim The Capitals look primed to push the Hurricanes hard if their reload pays off early.

U2 Drummer Unsure He Can Sustain Full Shows Night After Night — Sep 28, 2026U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. says a chronic neck injury left him unable to play and forced him to miss the band’s Las Vegas Sphere residency; he underwent high-risk surgery, including a risk of paralysis, to try to return. He has now rejoined the group for rehearsals and live performances, though he remains uncertain how well he can manage a full tour.

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Nicole Hardy U2 might need to cut back on the length of their shows until Mullen proves he can handle a full set again.

Raiders defense posts strong early stats with sacks and pressure rate — Sep 22, 2026Early 2026 defenses across college and the NFL are winning the narrative, with West Virginia, Dallas, Las Vegas, and Pittsburgh all showcasing stronger units even as their offenses struggle or face tougher tests. Las Vegas stands out for its league-leading sacks and top-tier EPA per play due in part to a lockdown secondary, while Pittsburgh’s defense is among the league’s best even as its offense lags, and Dallas and WVU have shown meaningful improvements in coverage and overall standpoints.

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Maya Lindstrom Pittsburgh's unit staying elite while the offense lags shows how much a strong defense can carry a team through tough stretches.

Fever lose Tyasha Harris to season-ending fibula fracture — Sep 26, 2026Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris will miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs, after breaking her left fibula in the regular-season finale against Minnesota. Her absence thins Indiana’s backcourt ahead of its first-round series against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, with Raven Johnson expected to take on more minutes.

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Tom Gallagher Raven Johnson will need to step up fast with those extra minutes if Indiana wants to compete.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

BTS Returns From Hiatus at Las Vegas Festival — Sep 16, 2026BTS closed out night one of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas with a high-energy set featuring tracks from ARIRANG such as SWIM, 2.0, MIC Drop and FYA, marking a triumphant return to the US stage. The two-day festival features a star-studded lineup and is being streamed via Disney+ and Hulu in addition to live radio coverage across the country.

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Dodgers, Nationals Affiliates Set for Triple-A ChampionshipSports — Sep 25, 2026The Oklahoma City Comets, the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate, will face the Rochester Red Wings, the Nationals’ affiliate, in the winner-take-all Triple-A National Championship in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City is set to start Emmet Sheehan against Rochester’s Jack Cebert, with top prospects including Josue De Paula and Mike Sirota among the players to watch.

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Fever, Aces Set for WNBA Playoff Opener — Sep 23, 2026The Las Vegas Aces secured a top playoff seed, with their first-round opponent depending on the final positioning of teams including the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics. Coverage highlighted the Aces’ strong matchup prospects against potential opponents, while noting their regular-season success and the challenge posed by stars such as A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray.

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Waymo Launches Robotaxis in 15th U.S. City — Sep 14, 2026Waymo launched paid, fully autonomous robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, its 15th U.S. city, starting in a 24-mile zone around the Strip.

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Maya Lindstrom Las Vegas traffic is brutal so having driverless cars available for tourists sounds like a smart move.

The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm — Sep 18, 2026Jackie Young tied the WNBA quarter-scoring record with 22 points in the first period and finished with a career-high 35 as Las Vegas beat Seattle 114-77.

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Derek Foss Jackie Young's 22-point quarter is wild, she looked unstoppable right from the start against Seattle.

Raiders, Dolphins Set for 2026 Season Opener — Sep 10, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders, under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, are rebuilding with significant roster upgrades and notable players to watch such as running back Ashton Jeanty, tight end Mayer, and rookie free safety Treydan Stukes, while star tight end Brock Bowers is out. The Dolphins travel to Las Vegas in Week 1 as under the expected to be improved Raiders era faces a test against a team that is trying to rebound from a difficult previous season.

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Ha*Ash announces 18-city 2027 North American tour — Sep 21, 2026Ha*Ash has announced the No Me Hablen de Amor – Gira 2027 tour, an 18-city North American run starting April 20 in Toronto and ending May 22 in Miami Beach, with Las Vegas among the stops. Presales begin September 22 through Citi Entertainment ahead of a general sale on September 25, promoted by Live Nation.

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Maya Lindstrom Presales via Citi before the 25th general sale should help dedicated fans get tickets.

WNBA Playoff Seeding Remains Unsettled — Sep 20, 2026As the WNBA regular season enters its final week, teams are locked in a tight scramble for playoff seeding with Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Atlanta, New York, and Dallas all in contention for top or pivotal positions. Meanwhile, analysts project award outcomes, with A’ja Wilson poised to win a fifth MVP and Olivia Miles as Rookie of the Year as the season heads toward its conclusion.

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Pope Leo Reportedly Reconsiders Francis’ Financial Policies — Sep 14, 2026A diverse round-up covers religion and culture with Catholic commentary and ecclesial governance debates alongside a sports read on the Las Vegas Raiders’ season-opening win over the Dolphins. It also highlights local arts and music events in Huntsville, a faith-based Q&A on spiritual discernment and dreams, and a consumer-protection training event in Mysuru.

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Chesney Announces 2027 Original Vibe Room Tour — Sep 12, 2026Kenny Chesney’s 2027 stadium tour is being teased across eight venues with a “Vibe Room” invitation, signaling a major return next year; an official announcement is expected on Sept. 15 and a NBC Today Show performance on Sept. 17. The rollout follows his Las Vegas Sphere residencies and includes hints of possible co‑headliners while promoting his new album Silver Sands Marina.

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Raiders Sign Michael Mayer to $45M Extension — Sep 12, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders have extended tight end Michael Mayer for three years at $45 million with $30 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid at the position and setting him up for expanded duties as Brock Bowers deals with a knee issue that will sideline him early. The move comes alongside ongoing concerns about Bowers’ durability, with Mayer expected to step in for Week 1 and serve as a key security blanket for the Raiders’ developing offense.

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Maya Lindstrom Mayer's extension looks like solid insurance with Bowers banged up, but 30 million guaranteed feels steep for a backup role.

Conservation Efforts Counter Pressures Across American LandscapesEnvironment — Sep 7, 2026Across the U.S., communities are balancing growth with conservation, from Las Vegas preserving two Survivor Tree offspring as living memorials to the 9/11 site and private lands promoting native plants to bolster biodiversity. Coastal and island regions face erosion and ecological strain—from Michigan shoreline restoration and California’s Santa Catalina tourism pressures to Florida’s water-shortage conflicts around development—underscoring the push for resilient landscapes and sustainable planning.

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Boring Company Raises $3B, Valuation Hits $23B — Sep 10, 2026The Boring Company closed a $3 billion Series D led by UAE-affiliated investors, valuing the tunnel builder at $23 billion, to accelerate large-scale underground transport deployment in the UAE, including more than 150 kilometers of tunnels as part of the Dubai Loop, with funding also supporting projects in Las Vegas and beyond. Major co-investors include Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Temasek and others, signaling strong strategic backing to convert prototypes into production infrastructure.

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Elena Vasquez Valuing tunnel work at 23 billion still looks inflated until they deliver more than a handful of miles in Vegas.

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