Las Vegas is the 7th best city in America, according to a new report.
We're better than Boston, Austin, Orlando, and even San Diego.
The same report ranks us #248 out of 393 in actual livability.
We blame the parking situation for that one.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 10:41 AM: Latest HRRR 0Z showing remnants of Douglas bringing elevated showers and thunderstorms to Southern California from July 4th, 3 PM - July 5, 6 PM. #CAwx#Douglas#hurricaneseason#ElNino
A U.S. Special Operations Command study released June 26 found special operations forces personnel face an 18% higher cancer risk than conventional service members after analyzing data from 231,733 SOF personnel and more than 5.1 million non SOF troops from 2001 to 2023. The report found higher rates of melanoma and testicular cancer but a 40% lower cancer mortality rate.
Data centers will use 64% of Nevada's electricity by 2046, up from 5% today — per NV Energy's newest projections.
To prepare, it's asking regulators to approve $3.2 billion in infrastructure upgrades, plus a massive generation buildout under its ominously named "Obsidian Plan."
The concern following a record dry winter and above average temperatures in the Great Basin is coming a reality…
Multiple intense wildfires are burning in Nevada and Utah, producing thick smoke plumes on visible satellite tonight. #NVwx#UTwx
#BREAKING: The first group of mosquitos to test positive for West Nile virus have been identified in east Las Vegas, health officials say.
The mosquitos were collected in the 89121 zip code as part of the health district's ongoing mosquito surveillance.
Read more: https://t.co/PwvF2NPpiC
Thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon through tonight, mainly along and south of I-15. While we're all in need of rain, the main concerns with these storms will be lightning and gusty downburst winds, along with possible lightning-started wildfires.
#nvwx#cawx#azwx
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:15 PM: The latest EU1 has not even budged with the fact of a tropical system teleconnection coming into Southern California, even more so now. In fact, it has intensified for July 1- 5, 2026
Not only that, but increased humidity is now trending with heat starting on June 24 through the 27th of 100° in the interior sections of Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado have 105F - 111F.
Some of these smaller portions heat axis from peripheral 594 DM 89F - 95F heat will spill into the interior valleys, such as San Fernando and Santa Clarita, including San Gabriel. Morongo valleys to Coachella and Imperial valleys, reaching 106 to 112° #CAwx
If a superhero villain were a car, it would be the Le Mans-winning Bentley Speed 8.
Bentley returned to Le Mans in 2001 after decades away from the race. The Bentley Speed 8 finished 3rd in 2001 and 4th in 2002 before dominating in 2003, when Bentley finished 1st and 2nd overall. The winning car was driven by Tom Kristensen, Rinaldo Capello, and Guy Smith, giving Bentley its most recent overall Le Mans victory.