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The next chapter arrives at 7 p.m. tonight when Gorman hosts St. John Bosco of California in a showdown between the nation’s top two ranked teams.The game will have it all: more than 40 players carrying scholarship offers, a nationally televised audience on the MaxPreps YouTube channel, a standing room-only crowd and — if history is any guide — a game that will come down to the wire.Also today: Las Vegas Stadium Authority weighs a $158M Allegiant Stadium north entrance upgrade, Neon City Festival announces star-studded lineup for free concerts, Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in Raiders' win over Texans, Jackie Young scores 24 points in Aces' win over Sun, Khanna, Horsford join Las Vegas unions to discuss threat of AI and automationSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Cox Communications, the cable and internet provider that has served the Las Vegas area for decades, will come under Charter Communications and its Spectrum brand under a deal the two companies completed Thursday.Also today: Nevada, California officials reflect on 30 years of environmental progress at Lake Tahoe, UNLV has reached a new level as a College Football Playoff contender, As Lake Mead shrinks, its body count rises.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Action Network, a sports media company focused on betting analysis, analyzed more than 500,000 tickets across all 32 NFL teams, factoring in stadium food, drinks and parking to determine the average cost for a family of four to attend a game. Its 2026 study, released this month, places Allegiant Stadium sixth on the list of the league’s most expensive venues for families, with a total game-day cost of $1,805.99.Also today: Democrats cautiously optimistic about chance to flip Northern Nevada House seat, Nevada community health clinics fear downsizing as Medicaid changes take effect, Clark County Commission targets booking sites in 5-0 vote over unlicensed short-term rentals.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Gov. Joe Lombardo is sitting on a war chest of roughly $15 million — a mix of direct donations and money flowing to political action committees backing his campaign.His Democratic rival, Attorney General Aaron Ford, is sitting on $2.6 million, according to state campaign finance disclosure reports filed July 15 with the Nevada secretary of state’s office.Also today: Fast-tracked approval of Nevada open-pit gold mine draws environmental criticism, Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions, Rosen-backed bill would force US to accurately report Iran casualties.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Clark County School District acknowledged that buses have been late and irregular this week as the transportation department adjusts to new routing and scheduling software, but said performance was improving: On Monday, 86% of buses were on time. On Tuesday, it was at 88%, and on Wednesday, 90%. Also today: Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election, Price of gas fell slightly this week in Nevada, against US trend, Fernando Mendoza flashes promise in Raiders’ preseason loss to Cardinals.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Henderson Hospital will stop offering maternity and neonatal intensive care services at the end of September, hospital officials announced today.Officials cited the declining birth rate in Southern Nevada, physician retirements, obstetrics office closures and “a significant decrease in patients being referred by maternal fetal medicine specialists” that led to fewer NICU admissions.Also today: Nevada water official seeking short-term solutions amid stalled Colorado River talks, Officials: Woman arrested after setting Nevada fire, Hockey Canada extends ban for Carter Hart, others acquitted of sexual assault in 2018 case.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Northern Nevada near the California border, the state’s insurance regulator is urging residents to review their coverage and prepare for the possibility of filing a claim.Also today: Dip in Las Vegas tourism traced to Spirit bankruptcy, Canadians' pullback, Rod Stewart cancels six Caesars Palace shows after coronary stent procedure, Analysis: Five Raider training-camp risers to watch in preseason.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

For three decades, Henderson Animal Protection Services has operated in the same-sized facility even as the city around it has grown.As Henderson's population expanded, the shelter outgrew its space — a squeeze made worse in recent years by a rising number of animals coming through its doors. That’s about to change.Also today: High School Football Picks: Week 1, Waymo is growing faster than ever; so are its glitches, Trump’s childhood vaccine overhaul ignites firestorm from doctors, public health experts.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

A Metro Police officer — a Marine veteran who had served with the department since 2023 — was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck during a gun battle with an armed suspect near East Tropicana Avenue and Mountain Vista Street, Sheriff Kevin McMahill said.McMahill said the officer, Austin Abdelnabi, 30, was rushed to University Medical Center, where medical staff fought to save him.Also today: With Trump in Las Vegas, Lombardo walks a fine line between support for president and economy’s struggles, About a third of Southern Nevada high school students have vaped, survey says, No preseason ranking for UNLV, but the playoff door is still open.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Sphere Entertainment Co. and Discovery Children’s Museum are teaming up for the second annual Sphere Weekend, a two-day family event ahead of the first anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere,” officials said in a news release.Also today: A restless night: Las Vegas' extreme heat has left many residents struggling to fall and stay asleep, Analysis: Jalen Nailor looks the part of Raiders’ top receiver at training camp, Trump to swing through Los Angeles before Wednesday Las Vegas visit.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Extreme heat gripping the Las Vegas Valley will continue into the coming week, with temperatures remaining well above normal throughout the week, the National Weather Service reports.Also today: Voters face a crucial choice in the upcoming midterms to restore constitutional accountability, Preseason top 10: Las Vegas high school football rankings for a season like no other, ‘She’s in our hearts’: Metro detective’s dedication to overdose victim’s family earns him recognition, New Urban Chamber leader emphasizing access for Las Vegas small businesses, College football by the odds: Vegas preview and picks of every Mountain West win totalSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada officials are declaring victory over Yucca Mountain — even as some experts cautioned the federal government’s pivot away from the long-stalled and controversial nuclear waste repository may create new problems.The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday that five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs, a shift that could permanently scrap plans for the controversial repository about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas.Also today: Reimbursement program boosts school choice for CCSD students, Analysis: Kirk Cousins in control at QB as Raiders open training camp, Marjorie Taylor Greene marries Brian Glenn in Las Vegas.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Drivers who use the Airport Connector tunnel near Harry Reid International Airport should expect delays starting Friday, when repaving work begins on a route used by thousands of airport travelers, commuters and resort workers each day.Also today: Las Vegas adds crossing guards at 5 high schools for new school year, Cortez Masto reintroduces reform bill to protect undocumented immigrants while they 'get in line,' Raiders’ podcast: Competition high and fierce as training camp starts in Henderson.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Roger Loesch spent eight years fighting the Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits he believed he had already earned. It took an unaccredited company two months to finish the job — and charge him for it.That’s the trade-off at the center of a growing fight that has reached Congress.In June, Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., signed on as a cosponsor of the SAFEGUARD Veterans Act, which calls for reinstating criminal penalties against unaccredited companies that charge unauthorized fees and aims to ban predatory tactics in VA benefit assistance. The bill has companion legislation in the U.S. House.Also today: Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as supplies fall to 4-year low, Netflix faces cease-and-desist from Kalshi over disputed Las Vegas betting scene in new documentary, Formula 1 parent company reaches $3M settlement in Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 tickets lawsuit.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Gas prices in Nevada kept climbing this week, with the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline rising 14 cents to $4.69, according to AAA’s weekly fuel report.Nationwide, the average price for regular gasoline rose 15 cents from last week to $4.09 per gallon.Also today: Nevada lawmakers introduce federal legislation to shut down sports betting loophole, Progress report: Where Raiders’ rookie draft picks stand as training camp begins, Mark Cuban's investment group buys stake in the Athletics ahead of Las Vegas move.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Henderson City Council on Tuesday set aside a vote on a proposed 180-day moratorium on new data centers, opting instead to direct staff to revise the standards that will govern future applications for such facilities.Also today: Aaron Ford campaigns with Maryland governor focusing on small businesses, affordability, UNLV opens as early favorites against Memphis and Hawaii, prime playoff hurdles, Diana Ross sets a three-night engagement at Encore Theater for October.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

A botched arrest attempt by federal immigration agents last week at Harry Reid International Airport departed from several standard law enforcement practices, according to a retired FBI special agent who reviewed the incident.Also today: Trump's plan to charge for Truth Social alerts institutionalizes insider trading, New report warns the Colorado River crisis puts trillions of dollars and millions of jobs at risk, Coronado grad Paige Sinicki ready to return to softball field after beating breast cancer.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

About 6:50 a.m. July 7, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, a Mexican national who had spent decades building homes in Houston, loaded his crew into a van and headed for a construction site. Within minutes, unmarked federal vehicles surrounded him. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent opened fire. Salgado Araujo was pronounced dead at Ben Taub Hospital. A source told CNN he was not the person agents were looking for — a claim ICE has not confirmed.Also today: How Las Vegas medical experts and outreach teams are working to prevent heat-related injuries and pavement burns, Molasky family makes history at UNLV with landmark business school donation, UNLV aims for perfect season, but close may be good enough for College Football Playoff spot.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar isn’t buying what the Trump administration is peddling.Hours after President Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security claimed to have uncovered hundreds of thousands of noncitizens registered to vote across four states — including Nevada — Aguilar pushed back hard, calling the announcement part of a “predictable playbook” designed to sow doubt about American elections.Also today: Snubbed by the White House, celebrated on the Strip: Flavor Flav rallies Vegas behind women’s sports, Viral video shows federal agents abandoning arrest attempt at Harry Reid International Airport, Democrats maintain large cash advantage in Southern Nevada House races heading into campaign stretch and more!Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

In a two-page letter dated Monday and addressed to the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, Aguilar told federal officials that Nevada’s office had already addressed the same questions at length in a response letter dated July 25, 2025, and that the most recent DOJ letter — sent simultaneously to all 50 states and the District of Columbia — did not point to a single flaw in Nevada’s voter-list maintenance procedures.Also today: High Las Vegas temperatures spark inquiry from Nevada's Rosen over federal emergency readiness, Nevada immigrant advocacy groups urge state lawmakers to limit ICE enforcement overreach, Trump reduces the size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Aaron Ford had a surprise waiting for the Telemundo reporter who asked the final question at his news conference: The Nevada gubernatorial hopeful answered him in Spanish.Turning to face the camera directly, Ford used the moment to lay out his economic vision for the Silver State — speaking to Nevada’s Latino community, which makes up 31% of the state’s population, in their own language.Also today: With spike in CCSD students being struck by cars, task force unveils traffic safety plan, Hot Dog on a Stick looking to plant flagship restaurant on Strip, Smart routes, loyal customers drive Allegiant to top-5 spot in airline survey.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Former Nevada U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, long aligned with Nevada’s gaming industry, broke sharply with casinos Thursday, defending a prediction market company that is regulated as a financial exchange rather than a gaming operator and arguing that casinos “manipulate everything” to ensure the house wins.Also today: Hoping to snuff out smoking, health advocates push to nearly double Nevada tobacco tax, UNLV gets $400,000 grant to boost small-business aid program, Poll shows massive opposition to selling off public lands across 12 Western states.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Clark County commissioners signaled Tuesday they will begin developing regulations for data centers — and are weighing a possible pause on new applications — after an outpouring of public concern over the industry’s environmental impact.No formal action was taken, but Commissioners William McCurdy and Tick Segerblom said they plan to work together on a framework that could set uniform standards for future projects, an effort McCurdy described as potentially “Herculean.”Also today: Caesars stock pulls back Wednesday as Icahn rival bid looms over Fertitta deal, Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada, $1M in new federal funding will prevent delays for Las Vegas police helicopters.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

U.S. Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto, both D-Nev., have joined a group of Senate colleagues in calling on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to bar the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from using federal funds to stop states and tribal nations from regulating online prediction markets.The push, led by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., follows several CFTC lawsuits in recent months targeting states that have sought to regulate and impose safeguards on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The 1,627-acre park, which spans both the north and south sides of the Carson River and extends into the surrounding sagebrush hills, is just outside Dayton in Lyon County near Fort Churchill State Historic Park.Nevada State Parks is asking the public to help name the park: People can submit unlimited suggestions through an online survey after reviewing an interactive map and guide, with entries accepted through July 15.Also today: Education officials warn that Nevada schools will continue to suffer without new funding sources, Nevada schools face new rules on cellphones and teacher hiring, Detroit acquires Keegan Kolesar from Vegas for a pair of draft picks.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

She was honored Tuesday by the Las Vegas Grand Prix with two free tickets to this year’s race in November. Fontanilla, 26, said working on cars wasn’t always a passion of hers, but she would always watch her dad tinker with whatever vehicles they had at the time. When Fontanilla moved to Las Vegas about five years ago, her initial goal was to enter the medical field.But in 2024, she found a spark of interest in her dad’s old hobby and traded studying the anatomy of the human body for the anatomy of a car.Also today: Why some Nevada advocates aren't fully celebrating Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling, Book that Tupac Shakur murder suspect wrote is clear for use in the trial, judge rules, UNR researchers test cattle manure as a tool to restore Western rangelands.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Clark County, Metro Police and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue are urging Southern Nevadans to keep their Fourth of July celebrations within the law, reminding residents that only “safe and sane” fireworks are permitted — and only during a specific window of days surrounding the holiday.Also today: Theme park veteran takes the wheel at Area15 to capture growing local and family market, The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing, A’ja Wilson has a WNBA first with 30 points, 15 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks in Aces' win over SkySubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

For decades, CCSD had seen enrollment growth while combating chronic understaffing. Now it faces the reality of declining birth rates, increasing costs and more competition for students from charter, private and homeschooling pinching its workforce.Also today: Nevada helps stop Trump’s election orders in back-to-back court rulings, Ford’s Nevada economic plan targets NV Energy fees, prescription costs and corporate landlordsSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada Democrats and reproductive rights advocates on Wednesday renewed their push for voters to approve Ballot Question 6 this November, casting the measure as a critical step to permanently protect abortion access in the state Constitution.Also today: Going through changes: Golden Knights can't run it back after coming within two wins of the Stanley Cup, A $25 million parking garage will open in the Las Vegas Arts District this September, Three Las Vegas area ZIP codes report West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Reggie Daniel, a Special Olympics athlete whose life began with what many describe as a rare medical miracle, is now representing Nevada at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Daniel has become a beloved figure in Special Olympics Nevada bowling, known for both his competitive spirit and infectious positivity. Also today: Why Skye Canyon is getting Las Vegas' last new elementary school built for growth, at least for now, Emergency officials warn Las Vegas community to avoid rising waters as monsoon season approachesSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

A wave of discontent with data centers has risen across the United States, and that wave is continuing in Nevada.The latest target? An expansion to the already massive Switch facility in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.Switch’s plan was unanimously approved Wednesday by the Clark County Commission, sitting in its capacity as the Clark County Zoning Commission. But it didn’t come before residents spoke out about the plan and at least one county commissioner openly talked about the need for the county to come up with guidelines for any new data centers.Also today: Regents give go-ahead for Vegas Loop Tesla station near UNLV, California needs water and clean power; it might have a fix for both.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas-based e-commerce operator Neato is expanding its reach.Neato functions within a unique business model it has dubbed “2P.” Instead of first-party sales, which would be a brand selling to a retailer, or third-party sales — a brand selling on a retail platform — Neato acts as a middleman with brands to sell their product in online marketplaces for them, said Anthony Connelly, founder and CEO of Neato.Also today: Temperatures will approach 110 degrees in Las Vegas by midweek, Pride is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action, Caesars Entertainment launches Show Week sale with discounted tickets to major Las Vegas headliners.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Juneteenth once lived in the shadows of the national calendar — a day of profound reverence in Black communities, yet omitted from most public school lessons and state recognition. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden shifted that trajectory by signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19 as the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Two years later, Nevada made it a paid state holiday.Also today: Rosen links erratic DC policies and childcare shortages to the struggle of Nevada businesses, Ryan Craig's journey to Golden Knights coach began as a player, 'We're nervous for sure': Tahoe fire restrictions land before summer holiday.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada’s casino markets diverged sharply in fiscal 2025.While some posted gains and others held steady, profits collapsed on the Las Vegas Strip and in Laughlin, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s annual Gaming Abstract.Also today: Sierra Club condemns Lombardo’s federal land map as a blueprint for taxpayer subsidized sprawl, Raiders are stoked with Stukes, How James Dolan being ‘distracted’ by the Sphere allowed the Knicks to flourish.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Washington Post reported Tuesday that internal contractor documents show the White House ballroom’s total cost has climbed to $600 million, with taxpayers covering roughly $307 million split among the U.S. Secret Service, the White House Military Office and the Executive Residence — all funded by public dollars.Also today: CSN breaks ground on early childhood lab that will train future teachers, serve local families, NHL says the 2026 playoffs is the most-watched on record, averaging 1.8 million viewers, Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Months after shelving the idea over parking concerns, UNLV is back on track to host a Vegas Loop station, with the Board of Regents set to decide next week whether to approve a deal with the Boring Company.The updated proposal introduces paid parking at the site and new revenue-sharing with UNLV, a shift officials say could help deter long-term airport parking that previously derailed the project, though enforcement limits beyond campus remain.Also today: Cortez Masto and 50 members of Congress challenge new DACA immigration court ruling, Desert Oasis graduate gives US women’s flag football team youthful infusion ahead of world championships, John Tortorella will not return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Under the proposal, regular bus fares would rise from $2 to $3, with reduced fares going from $1 to $1.50. Pass prices would also climb: the 24-hour pass from $5 to $7; the seven-day pass from $20 to $25; and the 31-day pass from $65 to $80.Reduced-fare versions, available to select groups such as senior citizens, K-12 students and others, would see similar increases — the 24-hour pass from $2.50 to $3.50, the seven-day from $10 to $12.50, and the 30-day from $32.50 to $40. The two-hour and 15-day passes would be eliminated.Also today: Golden Knights had no answers once Hurricanes adjusted in Stanley Cup, Universal prekindergarten emerges as top legislative priority for CCSD.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Golden Knights rode timely scoring, shutdown defensive play, a hot goaltender and a historically dominant penalty kill through this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs.All four of those strengths, and more, have started to dissipate over the last four periods in the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.Also today: New Boulder City police contract brings retroactive raises and retention bonuses, Nevada election officials report thousands of mail ballots still uncounted as primary tabulation continues, Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas is heading into another dangerous summer with a familiar warning from climate scientists: Extreme heat is not easing, and local officials say the region is struggling to catch up.Also today: Nevada Democrats rally after primary and declare Nov. 3 accountability day, Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation', Theodore, McNabb are the guiding forces of the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup hopes.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Voters visiting the polls today in Clark County will notice a new look and feel.Once you’ve made your selections using a touchscreen ballot-marking device inside your voting booth, a printer will output a paper record of your picks.You’ll then carry that printed ballot over to a tabulator and feed it in. That’s it — your vote will be officially recorded.Also today: Las Vegas home prices hit record high in May, Las Vegas has always been a baseball town. The A’s are making it official, Frontier Airlines adding nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Oakland, Boise.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Election Day is Tuesday for Nevada's Democratic and Republican party primaries, and voters can make their voice heard from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at dozens of locations throughout Southern Nevada.Also today: Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei, Las Vegas is the home the A's have been waiting for, Nevada lags in child well-being, but boosts in school funding and mental health bills offer hope, Knights survive Hurricanes in all-time wild Game 3 of Stanley Cup FinalSubscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Clark County School District is laying off about 60 licensed employees — classroom teachers, counselors and social workers — after a lengthy staffing adjustment process failed to find positions for them elsewhere, the district announced today.Also today: Golden Knights make too many mistakes in winnable Stanley Cup Game 2, New Nevada psychiatric facility aims to address litany of correctional problems, Earthquake causes shaking around Las Vegas valley, residents report.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Nevada’s two U.S. senators are demanding that the Trump administration reverse a proposed rule requiring international travelers to hand over five years of social media history before visiting the United States, warning that the policy threatens to deepen an already alarming decline in tourism to Las Vegas — a city whose economy is built on welcoming visitors from around the world.Also today: Lombardo urges Congress to restore immigration funding amid Democratic pushback, Maxx Crosby calls nixed Ravens trade 'water under the bridge' as he refocuses on Raiders, Fueled by $5M Live Nation gift, Oct. 1 memorial set to break ground this fall.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

The Golden Knights cracked what had looked like a cloak of near invincibility for the Hurricanes through the Eastern Conference playoffs in the opener of the teams’ best-of-seven series.Also today: CCSD considers 'opt-in' school busing to save millions, From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect, Improving healthcare access among Southern Nevada Health District's long-term strategies.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Barry Diller’s People Inc. has proposed buying the remaining shares of MGM Resorts International it does not already own, valuing the Las Vegas casino and resort operator at more than $18 billion.Also today: Nevada makes its pitch for first-in-the-nation 2028 Democratic presidential primary, Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave, UNLV study finds hospital sewage samples offer early warning for deadly fungus, From Delaware to the desert: Capriotti's turns 50 with Las Vegas at its heart.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Avalanche center Brock Nelson found himself alone in the offensive zone and unleashed a wrister towards the net early in his team’s Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Golden Knights Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena.Also today: UNLV Boyd Law School introduces mandatory AI course for first-year students, Hoover Dam draped in flag for nation's 250th birthday, A terrible winter for snow heads into a bleak summer of drought.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Gaming executives are expressing strong optimism about the industry’s future even as prediction market platforms offering sports event contracts emerge as a top concern, according to a new survey from the American Gaming Association.Also today: Redhead Burger brings its Miami Beach smashburgers to the Las Vegas Strip, CCSD hit by cyberattacks targeting Canvas system nationwide, Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame to induct key figures behind UNLV championship era.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas will mark America’s 250th birthday by stretching Independence Day into an eight-week spectacle, with rotating fireworks displays across the Strip and downtown on Saturdays from June 6 through July 25.Also today: Shadow Ridge seniors challenge Gen Z stereotypes at the ballot box, With superstar A’ja Wilson, defending champion Aces go into new season both stable and reloaded, GOP sells out veterans and foster youths to fund Trump's vanity.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Las Vegas resident Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame offered a glowing endorsement of President Donald Trump at a White House event today, calling him potentially the greatest president in American history — though critics and economic data present a more complicated picture.Also today: NV Energy customer service reps lag on billing system training, regulators find, Nevada's hidden earthquake risk revealed as Las Vegas, Reno shake, Great American Foodie Fest returns to Las Vegas this weekend.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4

Spirit Airlines took its last flight this week, ending 34 years of bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares that made budget travel accessible to millions of Americans.Also today: Nevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River, North Las Vegas students trade toys for tools as they train for careers in drone piloting, Henderson 12-year-old wins Elks National Hoop Shoot with perfect performance.Subscribe to The Sun Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bBFiC4