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There’s never a shortage of things to see, hear, and do in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting June 10.
- Public records access scrutiny, Nevada GDP growth ranked, and A's open Las Vegas series
- Athletics say hello to eventual Vegas fanbase with an explosive 15-14, 12-inning game
- The rise and fall — and comeback? — of Primm, Nevada
- GM investors concerned about lithium mine operation in Northern Nevada
- Black Mountain Institute staff depart, summer reading programs launch, and Lotus of Siam reopens
- Here's what to know for Nevada’s 2026 state primary
- Lotus of Siam celebrates the reopening of its original Sahara Avenue location
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People living near oil refineries can often see or smell signs of industrial pollution. Now, a new interactive map aims to help them better understand the potential health impacts associated with those facilities.
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There’s never a shortage of things to see, hear, and do in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting June 10.
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What's Happening in Las Vegas?
The Guide is a community-submitted cultural calendar which lists events of interest to the local Southern Nevada community. Here's the latest:
The Guide is a community-submitted cultural calendar which lists events of interest to the local Southern Nevada community. Here's the latest:
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The winners of Desert Companion's 2026 Focus on Nevada photo contest are here! From a bull ride at Helldorado Days in Las Vegas, to kids playing in a light installation at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, winning photos capture the Silver State's many ways of expressing itself. And what goes better with picture-taking than travel? Our summer road-trip feature looks at five destinations that history buffs will love. Lastly, just in time for the big heat, we've got a guide to summer that offers tales and tips for opting in (or out).
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The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal. -
The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the sixth and seventh centuries. -
The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.
