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Tennis icons Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf stunned a Las Vegas gala by pledging $1 million to support vital brain health research. Their generosity brings their total support for memory care programs to an inspiring $2.5 million.
Self-driving cars just became a real travel option for millions of visitors to Las Vegas. Waymo's robotaxis now pick up and drop off passengers at Harry Reid International Airport, making the future of transportation feel a little closer.
An off-duty ER nurse jumped over arena seats to perform 10 minutes of CPR on a stranger during a Golden Knights game. That December night turned three strangers into lifelong friends and earned the nurse a top national honor.
The racing community is keeping Kyle Busch's memory alive with heartfelt tributes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, proving that champions are never forgotten. Drivers and fans will celebrate the two-time Cup Series champion who died in May during Sunday's race.
Station Casinos surprised 10,000 employees with bonuses matching $1,000 for every year worked, totaling $70 million in company stock. Seven longtime workers who've been there since the 1970s received checks worth over $45,000 each.
After a decade of ups and downs, boxer Ryan Garcia proved he belongs at the top with a decisive second-round victory in Las Vegas. The welterweight champion's career-defining win shows how persistence pays off.
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When Sara and Bladimil Arroyo Montalvo mentioned writing wedding vows on their Vegas flight, the Southwest crew surprised them with a full ceremony in the sky. All 178 passengers became instant wedding guests as the captain officiated and flight attendants crafted a toilet paper dress and bouquet from coffee stirrers.
A new book combining personal recovery stories with systemic insight is earning perfect reviews from readers and professionals. Written by addiction specialist David Marlon and journalist Jessica Kantor, it offers hope and practical understanding for anyone touched by substance use.
Brooklyn boxer Teofimo Lopez fought back from a brutal fifth-round barrage and a cut over his eye to capture the WBA welterweight championship in Las Vegas. His comeback victory proves that champions are defined not by avoiding adversity, but by how they respond to it.
After vandals destroyed a thermal drone searching for an injured dog in Las Vegas, a generous stranger stepped in to save the day. The animal rescue group got a brand new replacement within hours.
Las Vegas is getting a heart-shaped resort on the south Strip after Nevada officials unanimously approved the eye-catching design. The 752-room hotel promises to bring back the playful, themed architecture that made Vegas famous.
A Las Vegas volunteer group founded in honor of a student is calling for more community members to help keep kids safe on their walk to school. Walk Safely LV needs volunteers as the new school year approaches.