News

Speeches came at the group’s annual meeting, held Saturday at The Venetian. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/gop-candidates-make-pitches-to-republican-jewish-coalition-2473219/

Officials in Texas say at least eight people are dead and several others injured in a crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/8-dead-after-crowd-surge-at-travis-scott-show-at-astroworld-2473150/

The House approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects late Friday after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates. Original article:...

Nevada’s charter school authority voted unanimously Friday to reject the city of Las Vegas’ proposed new school, saying the application didn’t meet state requirements. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/city-of-las-vegas-proposed-charter-school-denied-2472844/

Before his contract was terminated, Superintendent Jesus Jara alleged Linda Cavazos contacted his chief of staff via “confidential” text to encourage him to stay in the school...

Greg Weitzel faced a decision to either step down or be fired. It’s unclear if workplace investigations played a role. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/las-vegas/las-vegas-parks-director-quits-under-pressure-2472817/

The Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Nov. 12 to choose two new board officers. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/nshe-board-leaders-to-temporarily-step-down-during-investigation-2472786/

New cases were well above the 14-day moving average, which increased by four to 328. Deaths were more than three times the moving average, which held steady...

Pfizer Inc. said Friday that its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90 percent in high-risk adults. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/pfizers-covid-pill-cut-hospital-death-risk-by-90-company-says-2472480/

The board voted 4-3 last week to terminate Superintendent Jesus Jara’s contract “for convenience,” meaning they didn’t need to provide a reason. He’ll remain on the job...