Facebook to close face-recognition system
Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/facebook-to-close-face-recognition-system-2470608/
2 of Clark County’s key COVID-19 metrics fall, 2 remain flat
The county recorded 386 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths during the preceding day, while hospitalizations fell slightly and the test positivity rate remained unchanged. Original article:...
New golf courses can’t use Colorado River water, Las Vegas board says
The rule change, approved unanimously by the Las Vegas Valley Water District board, will affect only new courses coming to the city of Las Vegas and unincorporated...
Clark County to consider adopting redrawn political map
Each proposed map will equalize a wide population disparity while also creating a second Hispanic-majority district. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/clark-county-to-consider-adopting-redrawn-political-map-2470469/
California man charged, accused of punching flight attendant
A 20-year-old California man accused of assaulting a flight attendant on a cross-country American Airlines flight allegedly punched the woman in the face after being told he...
1st ‘deadline’ for college students to get COVID-19 vaccine passes
Nevada State Higher Education system officials said they hadn’t yet compiled records from individual colleges and universities and don’t know how many complied with the mandate. Original...
‘Dangerous precedent’: Feds say no to controlled flood on Colorado River
A controlled flood that repairs beaches in the Grand Canyon won’t happen this year as federal officials grapple with the ongoing effects of drought on the Colorado...
Horsford, Lee demanding affordable prescription drug prices
The two Nevada representatives are among a group of 15 Democrats insisting House leaders include price controls in a massive spending bill. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/horsford-lee-demanding-affordable-prescription-drug-prices-2470194/
Canadian snowbirds traveling south as US land borders reopen
The Biden administrations decision to allow vaccinated people to enter the U.S. by land for any reason starting Nov. 8 has many Canadians making reservations at their...
Las Vegas planning commissioner running for City Council seat
Lou DeSalvio announced Monday that he will pursue the City Council seat in Ward 6 that is suddenly up for grabs with Councilwoman Michele Fiore setting her...