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'Mastermind' behind Tupac's murder to appear in court

Prosecutors accuse Duane “Keffe D” Davis of being the mastermind behind the 1996 Las Vegas shooting that resulted in the death of 25-year-old Tupac Shakur.

Design

Everything you should know about Las Vegas' new $2.3 billion Sphere

The Sphere is finally here - and it's already generated quite a buzz.

Culture news

Everything you need to know about the Tupac murder arrest - so far

25-year-old musical sensation Tupac Shakur was gunned down while riding in a car on the Las Vegas strip on 7 September, 1996 - and authorities have now arrested Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis on suspicion of murder.

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Singer Britney Spears allegedly hit by NBA star's bodyguard

Spears claims that she was struck by a security guard while trying to get the attention of basketball player Victor Wembanyama.

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World's biggest LED sphere lights up Las Vegas July 4th celebrations

Eyes were popping in Las Vegas this week as the city got a glimpse of the illuminating power of the MSG Sphere.

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Gloria Dea, first magician on Las Vegas Strip, dies aged 100

Gloria Dea's 1941 show at the Roundup Room was the first recorded appearance by a magician in Las Vegas.

USA

Slap fighting: Is it the next big sport or just stupid?

The craze started in Eastern Europe and produced some viral video stars, now the UFC is selling slap fighting in America as the next big thing.

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Watch: Ohio electric aircraft allows farmers to fly over their land

Ohia electric aircraft allows farmers to fly over their land. Created by Ryse Aero Technologies, the Ryse Recon is fitted with six independent motors and six removable batteries.

Tech News

CES 2023: Ukrainian innovators showcase new ideas at Vegas tech show

A delegation of 12 Ukrainian start-ups is attending CES 2023 to show their technological solutions while flying the flag for their embattled country.

Tech News

CES 2023: The top trends to watch for at the world's biggest tech fair

Companies converge in Las Vegas this week to unveil their biggest tech innovations. Here’s what to look out for.

Climate

Why mob bosses should be worried about the evaporation of this US lake

As climate change dries up the US’s largest reservoir, a darker history is being uncovered.

Culture news

Eloping: If it's good enough for Bennifer is it good enough for you?

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez announced their elopement earlier this week, but what's the appeal for Europeans?

Culture news

Adele postpones Las Vegas residency due to Omicron fears

The singer made a tearful apology to fans as the dates were postponed because of sickness in her crew members.

Tech News

Tech this week: Drone delivers life saving defibrillator in Sweden

A Swedish man's life is saved with the help of a drone and BMW shows off its new colour-changing car in Las Vegas.

Tech News

CES 2022: Sustainability a buzzword as new electric vehicles unveiled

One of the keywords at this year's tech fair has been sustainability, with electric vehicle manufacturers being among those who have made it to Las Vegas.

Tech News

What can we expect from the 2022 CES tech show?

A cat-robot that nibbles your fingers, new COVID masks and driverless cars. Here’s what to look out for at CES 2022 in Las Vegas.

Art

Is Vegas the new go-to destination for US art? Picasso fans think so

The MGM Resorts group have somewhat of a ubiquitous presence on the Vegas strip. An enormous sale of half of their Picasso collection has the rest of the world asking - since when did Vegas own so much art?

Spain

Pablo Picasso artworks sell for a combined $109 million in Las Vegas

The nine paintings and two ceramic pieces had been displayed inside the Picasso restaurant at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art for more than two decades.

Europe Decoded

Debunked: Nevada did not stop counting ballots overnight

Nevada did not stop counting ballots overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday but instead stopped posting updates of the count.

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Las Vegas casinos reopen after coronavirus closure

Nevada casinos reopened at 12:01 a.m. after nearly 80 days of state-mandated closures to limit the spread of the coronavirus.