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Rendering of the central tower of the Forever One Memorial

The Vegas Strong Fund hits fundraising milestone for the Forever One Memorial

The Vegas Strong Fund announced it raised $27-million dollars for the Forever One Memorial on June 3. This announcement comes just a couple days after Tennille Pereira was named the new executive director of the organization.

Drake's "Janice STFU" leads Billboard's inaugural "Songs of the Summer" chart.

As Drake rules the charts, the 'song of the summer' race heats up

No discussion of the midyear pop charts would be complete without a breakdown of contenders for the honorific "song of the summer."

First West Nile case reported, Southwest water exchange pact, and primary voting deadlines approach

Clark County records its first West Nile virus case, Southwest states sign a Colorado River water exchange pact, primary voting deadlines approach, and more.

FIFA World Cup signage is seen at the PATH train station at the World Trade Center transportation hub in New York on May 27, 2026. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19.

New York City reshapes mass transit system to handle World Cup, NBA finals crowds

New York transit officials are preparing to handle up to 100,000 extra travelers a day as fans arrive in New York and New Jersey for FIFA World Cup matches.

Photos and maps of Goldfield, Nevada spread around a yellow canvas.

Back in Time, and Back Again

What we call the Silver State today is rich in history, having held inhabitants of different cultures for millenia. For this year's travel feature, five Desert Companion writers fanned out across the state, experiencing what locals had to offer, and paying particular attention to various views of history. Here's what they found.