Some colleges with pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance

Tensions have continued to ratchet up in standoffs with protesters on campuses across the U.S. nearly three weeks into a movement launched by a protest at Columbia University.

Pro-Palestinian student protests spread across Europe

In recent days, students have held protests or set up encampments in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain.

TikTok sues US over law to ban platform without sale

The social media platform and its Chinese parent company argue in the lawsuit that the law is a violation of the First Amendment.

Volunteers needed for Shriners Children’s Open

Hundreds of volunteers are needed for the PGA Tour’s Shriners Children’s Open in October at TPC Summerlin. Volunteers are required to work at least three shifts.

Aces star lands major endorsement deal

The Aces continue to make waves off the court this offseason, as their best player landed a major endorsement deal Tuesday.

 
Fontainebleau adds summer parking perk

The hotel-casino on the north Las Vegas Strip says the new promotion is meant to make the property more accessible.

 
Vegas-born vegan taco shop launches make-at-home line

The popular vegan taco shop, with four locations in its native Las Vegas and one in San Diego, has launched a line of plant-based taco fillings called Tacotarian at Home.

Las Vegas luxury high-rise condo prices skyrocket

High-rise condo sales in Las Vegas, led by strength at the Waldorf Astoria, set a record during the first quarter in the average sales price and price per square foot.

HOA board member doesn’t want to raise assessments

No one likes to increase the assessment but unfortunately too many associations do not increase their assessment when it should be increased.

REAL ESTATE BRIEFS: MAY 5

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties has announced its national and local 2023 sales achievements. The company closed 3,796 transactions and completed $2,055,980,071 in real estate sales in 2023.

Harmony Homes to open Quail Crossings in Cadence

Harmony Homes’ Quail Crossings at Cadence blends luxury and modernity within each of its brand-new two-story town homes, which start in the upper $300,000s and range from 1,270 square feet to 1,711 square feet.

Downtown Summerlin presents Fit4Mom event

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Downtown Summerlin, the vibrant urban core of the Summerlin master-planned community, announces the 11th annual Fit4Mom event May 11, a celebration of fitness, fun and socialization — just for moms.

 
Lotus of Siam on track to reopen in its original space

The restaurant took over space on either side to increase its size by almost 60 percent, bringing a bigger bar and kitchen, among other improvements.

Who makes $100K at CSN?

A handful of administrators earned $100,000 at College of Southern Nevada in 2022, but the average pay was less than half that.

Israeli forces seize Rafah crossing in Gaza

White House says incursion is short of the full-fledged offensive into Rafah that Israel has planned.