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☆ Soo Kim: The 35 acres can be put to higher and better use.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSoo Kim: The 35 acres can be put to higher and better use. In a historic moment for Las Vegas, two iconic buildings are demolished to make way for a new MLB stadium for the A's. Bally's Chairman discusses the significance of this redevelopment, highlighting the economic potential and the opportunity to create a state-of-the-art venue that will draw millions of visitors.

Persons: Soo Kim Organizations: MLB, Bally's Locations: Vegas

☆ Declassified army photos look like they’ve been pulled from a fashion magazine
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Zoe Whitfield | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Matthieu Nicol, whose singular new monograph is called “Fashion Army,” isn’t especially engrossed in the military. Of the nearly 15,000 he found in the online archive, “Fashion Army” re-contextualizes an edit of 350, featuring images of non-models from various military branches posing in uniform. Courtesy Matthieu Nicol/SPBH/MACKThe catalog-style images were produced for reasons unknown. Courtesy Matthieu Nicol/SPBH/MACK"Fashion Army" explores how military style has influenced different subcultures for decades. Military research always has civilian applications.” Courtesy Matthieu Nicol/SPBH/MACKThe correlation between the images here and wider fashion trends is explicit, too.

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☆ I spent 72 hours in Las Vegas. From riding the High Roller to gambling, here are three things I'd do next time — and two I'd skip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Emma Kershaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I went to Las Vegas, and there are a few things I would and wouldn't do again. Though Las Vegas is known for gambling, I didn't think playing the slots was worth it. Plus, from seeing Las Vegas in movies and TV shows, it always looked like a unique, exciting place. Although I felt like I saw a lot over my 72 hours in Las Vegas, I only scratched the surface. Here are three things I'd do again and two things I'd skip if I went to Las Vegas again.

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☆ Elon Musk's Las Vegas tunnel system has a trespassing problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk's Las Vegas tunnel network has faced at least 67 trespassing incidents since 2022. Musk's Boring Company wants to expand its Vegas network to create a 68-mile loop. AdvertisementElon Musk's Las Vegas tunnel network has a trespassing problem. Related storiesThe Boring Company's Las Vegas tunnel opened in 2021. The Boring Company and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority did not respond to a request for comment, sent outside normal working hours.

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☆ Wells Fargo's trade ideas for the fourth quarter - including shorting Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

One of several Wells Fargo top trading ideas for the fourth quarter of 2024 is shorting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company, Tesla . One of Wells Fargo's top recommendations is to short Tesla , betting that the stock will fall. These dynamics, alongside improved earnings momentum, could make Las Vegas Sands an "idiosyncratic, self-help story plus a Macau/China macro play." LVS YTD mountain Las Vegas Sands stock. Wells analyst Elyse Greenspan expects improving organic revenue growth, free cash flow conversion and expanding profit margins will drive the stock higher.

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☆ Iconic Vegas hotel demolished in spectacular fashion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Victoria Fleischer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ NFL Week 5 takeaways: Are the Ravens Super Bowl favorites? Time to bench Deshaun Watson? Trouble in New York?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum celebrates after a play during a game against the New York Jets in London on Sunday, October 6. The Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. Cooper Neill/Getty Images New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after his team's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London on October 6. Christian Petersen/Getty Images Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith celebrates as a field goal attempt by New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein misses in the fourth quarter in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on September 29. Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold throws the ball to tight end Johnny Mundt in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 22. The arrival of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets in 2023 was meant to be a game-changer for the hapless franchise.

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☆ Are taxis safer with no driver? These women think so.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Autonomous taxis are winning over women in cities like San Francisco by offering an answer to a long-standing concern about ride-hailing apps: misbehavior by human drivers, especially men. Now, those driver safety concerns are helping to fuel the popularity of autonomous taxis — especially for women traveling alone or at night. About three-quarters of Lyft and Uber drivers are men, according to industry and academic surveys. Lyft said in a statement to NBC News that it continues to try to improve safety, including with driver background checks, driver ratings, driver education and an emergency phone line for passengers. In 2023, Lyft started a feature, Women+ Connect, that allows women or nonbinary drivers to opt in to prefer riders who are women or nonbinary, and vice versa.

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☆ Techies, salespeople, and industry execs arrive in Las Vegas for the Mobile World Congress trade show
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Mobile World Congress, a mobile communications trade show, is coming to Las Vegas this week. Techies, salespeople, and industry executives are arriving in Nevada this week for MWC Las Vegas, which kicks off today. The annual mobile-communications trade show brings more than 250 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners to the Las Vegas Convention Center in Sin City from Tuesday to Thursday. 5G technology is on track to add $210 billion in GDP to the North American economy by 2030, GSMA's "Mobile Economy North America" report said. The trade show in Vegas comes more than seven months after Mobile World Congress Barcelona, which is also hosted by GSMA.

Persons: —, Lara Dewar, GSMA, Dewar, Booz Allen, Ulf Ewaldsson, Nvidia's, Ronnie Vasishta, Shankar Arumugavelu, Randi Zuckerberg, Hug, Mark Zuckerberg's Organizations: Mobile, Las, Service, MWC Las Vegas, Nvidia, Salesforce, Las Vegas Convention, MWC, Vegas, Enterprise, GSMA Intelligence, Verizon, Qualcomm, Cisco, Microsoft, Samsung, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Google, MWC Americas, Congress Barcelona, GSMA, Motorola, Lenovo, Verizon Global Services, Department of, Air Force's Locations: Las Vegas, Nevada, Sin City, North, America, Vegas, Venice

Hard Rock has the monopoly on sports betting in the state, winning the exclusive tribal gaming compact following a hard-fought battle against Flutter -owned FanDuel, DraftKings and Penn Entertainment. When asked about comments made by FanDuel CEO Amy Howe on trying again to get into the Florida market, Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen said he's open to it. FanDuel and DraftKings declined to comment on the possibility of entering into a deal with Hard Rock. Last December at Seminole Hard Rock, the company marked what it called "a new chapter in Florida gaming," when it launched sports betting and expanded the casino table games across six Seminole Casinos in Florida. Allen declined to give specifics on sports gaming revenue in Florida on the basis that the tribe is a sovereign nation.

Persons: Hard, Amy Howe, Jim Allen, we've, Allen, he's, Howe, she's Organizations: Penn Entertainment, Rock, Seminole Gaming, CNBC, Global, Hard, Sunshine State, American Gaming Association, Division, Seminole, Seminole Casinos Locations: DraftKings, Florida, Las Vegas, California, New York

☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Commanders rising; checking in on fantasy flops
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +23 min

None of the top five fantasy players coming into the season based on average draft position is in the top 48 in fantasy scoring. (The fantasy scoring numbers here are provided by TruMedia, and the average draft position statistics were compiled by Fantasy Pros.) Aaron Jones (15.7 fantasy ppg) has been a good pick but left early Sunday with a hip injury. The only bright spot for Las Vegas is rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who is 76th in fantasy scoring (13.3). Brian Thomas Jr. is 35th in fantasy scoring (16.2 ppg), which is second-best among rookie wide receivers behind only Malik Nabers.

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☆ BetMGM wagers that new technology, football can lead to a resurgence
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Contessa Brewer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

As BetMGM tries to regain momentum in the gaming market, it's banking in part on gains in NFL betting and the draw of new technology. CEO Adam Greenblatt is counting on newly launched technology to woo customers, he told CNBC on Tuesday at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. During the spring baseball season, BetMGM credited the new tech for powering a 209% increase in MLB home run betting over the same time frame a year earlier. "What we are seeing now, year on year, season to date for NFL, 125% increase in first-time depositors in Vegas. "Our players are coming back from week to week in a way, in a more engaged way than in prior periods," he said.

Persons: BetMGM, Adam Greenblatt, Greenblatt, it's Organizations: CNBC, Global, MLB, NFL, BetMGM Locations: U.S, Las Vegas, Nevada, Vegas

☆ TensorWave wants to break Nvidia's dominance in AI compute. Here's an exclusive look at the pitch deck it used to raise $43 million.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

TensorWave has raised $43 million for its AI cloud service platform. BI got an exclusive look at the 9-slide pitch deck used to secure the funding. AdvertisementTensorWave, a startup providing a cloud platform for AI applications that runs on chips designed by an Nvidia rival, has raised $43 million in funding. AdvertisementThe startup's pitch deck, shared exclusively with BI, states that "buyers desperately need an alternative for AI compute infrastructure." Check out the 9-slide pitch deck TensorWave used to secure the fresh funding.

Persons: TensorWave, —, Darrick Horton, Piotr Tomasik, Tomasik Organizations: AMD, BI, Service, Nvidia, Maverick Capital, Translink Capital, Venture Partners, AMD Ventures Locations: Vegas

☆ Investors slam the brakes on the hottest trade going in the market
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

But he did not announce any major new plans for ensuring economic health, leaving investors feeling underwhelmed. The iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) sank nearly 11%, on track for its worst day ever. The iShares China Large-Cap ETF, for example, soared 33% between Sept. 23 and Oct. 7. Morgan Stanley strategist Laura Wang on Tuesday revised price targets for the major Chinese stock market indexes, suggesting no room for further gains compared with current levels. "Today's press conference at least in the near term reinforces such belief, in our view, and the stock market could see more divergence at individual stock level."

Persons: Zheng Shanjie, Bilibili, Nio, Ray Dalio, FXI, Jeff deGraaf, David Tepper, Morgan Stanley, Laura Wang, Wang, Merrill Lynch, Helen Qiao, Xiangrong Yu, Yu Organizations: National, Reform Commission, CSI China Internet, Billionaire, Bridgewater Associates, Greenwich Economic, Appaloosa Management, U.S . Federal Reserve, Wynn Resorts, Sands, Macau — Locations: China, Greenwich, Greenwich , Connecticut, Beijing, Macau, Tuesday's, U.S

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, DocuSign, Alibaba, Las Vegas Sands and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

China stocks – U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies fell after Beijing's economic planning agency failed to announce any new major stimulus plans . Online video company Bilibili fell 13%, while automaker Nio and Temu parent PDD tumbled about 6% each. Humana — Shares jumped 2.8% after Bernstein upgraded the beaten-down health insurance company to outperform, even though it substantially decreased its price target. Roblox — Shares fell 4% after Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position on the gaming platform, alleging the company inflated metrics. BTIG upgraded Affirm to buy , with analyst Vincent Caintic lauding the company's growth compared to traditional payment companies like American Express.

Persons: Bilibili, Nio, Young Liu, Blackwell, Bernstein, Roblox, David Byrnes, Byrnes, Jefferies, there's, BTIG, Vincent Caintic, CNBC's Michelle Fox, Hakyung Kim, Pia Singh, Sean Conlon, Alex Harring Organizations: U.S, Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MDU Resources, Super, Nvidia, CNBC, Hindenburg Research, Waters, Jefferies, American Locations: China, Vegas, Macau

Keep reading to learn where to watch the Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx, whether you have cable or want to live stream the game. The Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx game will air on ESPN2 in the US. Where to watch Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx in the USIf you don't have ESPN2 through cable, you can live stream the channel through a live TV package like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. Check price at FuboHow to watch the Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx from anywhereIf you're traveling away from home, you can still watch the Sun vs. Lynx game using a VPN. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch the Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: DocuSign, Wynn Resorts, Nvidia and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

China stocks – U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies fell after China's state planner Zheng Shanjie failed to announce any new economic stimulus plans . Online video company Bilibili tumbled more than 13%, while automaker Nio and Temu parent PDD each fell more than 9%. E-commerce companies JD.com and Alibaba also fell nearly 9% and 7%, respectively. Wells Fargo – The bank rose more than 1% after Wolfe Research upgraded the lender to outperform from peer perform. Humana – Shares rose nearly 1% after Bernstein upgraded the health insurer to outperform from market perform.

Persons: Zheng Shanjie, Bilibili, Nio, Alibaba, Young Liu's, Liu, Wells, Bernstein, Oppenheimer, LSEG, —, Jesse Pound, Brian Evans, Michelle Fox Theobald Organizations: U.S, Wynn Resorts, China, MDU Resources, Nvidia, Blackwell, Wolfe Research, Microsoft –, PepsiCo –, Gatorade, Frito, PepsiCo Locations: China, Las, Macau, Wells

☆ Airbus' game-changing A321XLR will enter service soon. These airlines have already announced routes with the new plane, including 3 to the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Airlines, including Iberia, Wizz Air, and Aer Lingus, have announced their first A321XLR routes. Irish carrier Aer Lingus said in October that it will launch its first A321XLR flight between Dublin and Nashville in April. The eight-and-a-half-hour route is a niche nonstop for the industry, with Aer Lingus as the only operator. Related storiesOther potential A321XLR routesWhile only a handful of A321XLR routes are officially on the books, many previously unserved city pairs could fit the bill, airlines have said. Qantas' list of potential A321XLR routes includes routes like Brisbane to Tokyo, Perth to the Maldives, and Melbourne to Bangkok.

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☆ Influencers are swiping a new black card at restaurants, spas, and fitness studios
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After creating sponsored content, influencers can spend the payment in person at the business. AdvertisementThere's a hot new card influencers are swiping at restaurants and retailers to redeem products and services. Advertisement"We are being extremely diligent on only letting in the top creators in cities we are operating in," Van Kuyk said. Influencers who use the platform include Roz Model (15 million Instagram followers), Montana Tucker (3.2 million Instagram followers), Kat Graham (9.7 million Instagram followers), and Matt Staffanina (3.7 million Instagram followers). Brands care about a creator's audience, brand safety, and if the creator fits the right aesthetic, Van Kuyk said.

Persons: influencers, —, Flowrbombr, OTH, Van Kuyk, Ketan Rahangdale, Brands, Influencers, Roz Model, Montana Tucker, Kat Graham, Matt Staffanina, we've, It's Organizations: OTH Network, Service, OTH, Brands, Visa, Mastercard Locations: Miami, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, LA, Chicago, Las Vegas, New York

☆ Cissy Houston, renowned gospel singer and Whitney Houston’s mother, dies at 91
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Cissy Houston, renowned soul and gospel singer and mother to Whitney Houston, died at the age of 91. Houston, a two-time Grammy winner who sang backup for Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley, passed away at her home Monday morning in New Jersey, according to her daughter-in-law Pat Houston. May she rest in peace, alongside her daughter, Whitney and granddaughter Bobbi Kristina and other cherished family members.”Whitney Houston and Cissy Houston at the Annual People's Choice Awards in 1993. She later formed the Sweet Inspirations alongside Dee Dee Warwick and Doris Troy, singing backup for Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield and Dionne Warwick. “On behalf of The Houston Family, we are touched by your generous support, and your outpouring of love during our profound time of grief,” said the family in a statement.

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☆ NFL Week 5: All the crazy way teams scored (and won)
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Andrew Greif | Andrew Greif Is A Freelance Sports Journalist. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

In Week 5, scoring returned — and, in several cases, it happened in some of the oddest and most unexpected ways. The Jacksonville Jaguars’ Tank Bigsby was first hit 14 yards from the end zone by one Indianapolis Colts tackler and appeared to be wrapped up by another at the 11. Yet, with two teammates pushing him forward, he wound up with a touchdown instead of a short gain, a score that became part of Jacksonville’s first victory. Two minutes before halftime, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love dropped back into his end zone and was shoved with two hands — but not sacked for a safety — by a chasing Rams defender. Officially, he went 101 yards, 18 yards longer than Seattle’s previous franchise record for a fumble return.

Persons: —, Bigsby, Jordan Love, Still, Love, Deommodore Lenoir, Patrick Surtain II, Gardner Minshew, Minshew, Minshew’s, Aidan O’Connell, Lamar Jackson, Isaiah, Eric Gray, Gray, Rayshawn Jenkins, Jenkins, Isaiah Simmons, Bryce Ford Organizations: NFL, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, Rams, San Francisco 49ers, San, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati, Sunday, Seahawks, Giants, Seattle, Wheaton Locations: Jacksonville’s, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Arizona, Seattle

Video showed flames coming from underneath a Frontier flight that made a hard landing in Las Vegas after reports of smoke in the cockpit Saturday, officials said. Flight 1326 was on its way from San Diego to Las Vegas when "the pilots detected smoke and declared an emergency," Frontier said in a statement. There were reports of smoke in the cockpit before the Airbus 321 was able to make an emergency landing at Harry Reid International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. A Frontier flight with flames visible underneath the aircraft at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Saturday. Tyler HerrickThe flight "experienced a hard landing" and the Clark County Fire Department responded immediately, said Amanda Mazzagatti, airport program administrator at Harry Reid.

Persons: Harry Reid, Tyler Herrick, Amanda Mazzagatti Organizations: Airbus, Harry Reid International Airport, Federal Aviation Administration, Harry, Harry Reid International, Fire Department, FAA Locations: Las Vegas, San Diego, Clark

☆ 2024 NFL Week 5: The best of Sunday’s games and the standout storylines
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Coy Wire | Adam Renuart | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

CNN —Football gets an early start Sunday as the NFL kicks off its yearly international tour with the NFL London Games. With a full slate of football from morning to night, here are the three games you don’t want to miss. New York Jets (2-2) @ Minnesota Vikings (4-0) - 9:30 a.m. Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold throws the ball to tight end Johnny Mundt in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 22. Full Sunday scheduleAway vs. homeNew York Jets (2-2) @ Minnesota Vikings (4-0) – 9:30 a.m.

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☆ Flames seen under Frontier Airlines flight as it makes hard landing in Las Vegas
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Sarah Dewberry | Cindy Von Quednow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A Frontier Airlines flight seemed to catch fire as it made what officials described as a “hard landing” at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Saturday. The plane “experienced a hard landing where basically tires blew,” airport officials told CNN. Video obtained by CNN shows flames underneath the plane and a trail of smoke after it landed. The Clark County Fire Department responded immediately, and all the passengers and crew were safely transported to the gate area, airport officials added. The National Transportation Safety Board will also investigate the incident, according to a Saturday statement from the agency posted on X.

Persons: Harry Reid Organizations: CNN, Frontier Airlines, Harry Reid International, Federal Aviation Administration, Fire Department, Frontier, FAA, National Transportation Locations: Las Vegas, San Diego, Clark

☆ WNBA Playoffs: Las Vegas Aces stave off elimination, Minnesota Lynx take 2-1 series lead
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Las Vegas Aces staved off elimination but still have to overcome a 2-1 series deficit. Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesJackie Young scored 24 points and Kelsey Plum scored 20 points, while league MVP A’ja Wilson tallied 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Lynx now hold a 2-1 lead in the series and can advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017 if they win Game 4 on Sunday. Napheesa Collier scored 26 points for the Minnesota Lynx. Sometimes you have an off night,” she told ESPN, afterward, referring to her Game 2 performance where she scored nine points.

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