Nation Jul 31 Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without manual controls like steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the evolving technology. By Josh Funk, Ty O'Neil, Associated Press
Politics Apr 16 WATCH: Trump attends Tax Day roundtable in Las Vegas as he touts 'no tax on tips' policy President Donald Trump is betting that the tax cuts he signed into law last year will resonate with voters in Las Vegas, where he highlighted his tax breaks for tipped workers in an appeal targeted at this year's midterm elections. By Michelle L. Price, Jessica Hill, Associated Press
Politics Sep 01 A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn Tourism experts say the downward trend that emerged after President Donald Trump returned to the White House shows no immediate signs of reversing. They say factors like Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies and rhetoric have made international tourists feel unwelcome. By Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Nation Aug 19 Las Vegas tourism is slumping. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad. By Ty O'Neil, Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Aug 04 All major Las Vegas Strip casinos are unionized, defying the national trend By Rio Yamat, Associated Press The Culinary Workers Union representing 60,000 hospitality workers in Nevada has achieved a historic victory on the Las Vegas Strip. For the first time in its 90-year history, all major casinos on the Strip are unionized. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: President Trump delivers remarks at 'no tax on tips' event in Las Vegas By Will Weissert, Associated Press Trump is using a stop Saturday in Las Vegas to offer details on how he can begin excluding tips from federal taxes, betting that a city built on gambling and the hospitality industry will relish taking home larger slices of gratuities. Continue reading
Jan 07 Generative AI used to help plan Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, police say By Associated Press The updates on Tuesday comes nearly a week after 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger fatally shot himself just before the truck blew up outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 8:04 Truck explosion refocuses attention on mental health care for service members and veterans By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn There are new details about the man believed responsible for exploding a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Police and military officials believe Matt Livelsberger suffered post-traumatic stress disorder. Some of the final words he… Continue watching
Jan 06 What to expect from CES, the annual show of all things tech By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press The latest gadgets and advances across industries like personal tech, transportation, health care, sustainability and more are on display at CES. Continue reading