Las Vegas officials weigh banning criminal offenders from Strip to revive tourism

Las Vegas officials weigh banning criminal offenders from Strip to revive tourism

A disbanded court in Las Vegas may come back to life as lawmakers look to attract visitors to revive Sin City tourism. Vegas tourism has continued to decline, with just over 3 million visitors in September, an 8.8% decrease from the same time last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA). A specialized court was … Read more

NYC beating bed bug problem, new infestation stats reveal — here are the worst US offenders

NYC beating bed bug problem, new infestation stats reveal — here are the worst US offenders

The Big Apple may be overrun with rats and roaches, but bed bugs are becoming less of an issue across the five boroughs, per a new report. Pest control company Orkin has released its 2025 list of Worst US Cities for Bed Bugs, with New York falling 13 spots since last year. In 2024, the … Read more

Passengers keep indulging in this nasty plane bathroom behavior — here’s why airlines are afraid to call out the icky offenders

Passengers keep indulging in this nasty plane bathroom behavior — here’s why airlines are afraid to call out the icky offenders

Airplane etiquette is going down the potty — but there’s one particularly stinky behavior that airlines are hesitant to call out. A veteran flight attendant claims that carriers are declining to educate unfamiliar passengers on how to use Western-style toilets — over concerns they’ll take offense. The confounding concession to cultural sensitivity means things can get pretty … Read more

Sports media more than willing to cover for college sports’ biggest offenders

Sports media more than willing to cover for college sports’ biggest offenders

Q:What’s the difference between organized crime and big time college athletics? A: Organized crime has rules. Q: How do you make level playing fields? A: Make them all crooked. I don’t know why or how — heck, I just learned how to use our toaster — but about twice a day CBS Sports dings my … Read more

Bumble bans ghosting — stood-up singles urged to report offenders for ‘abusive’ behavior

Bumble bans ghosting — stood-up singles urged to report offenders for ‘abusive’ behavior

Bumble is creating a buzz — by cracking down on rude behavior. The trendy dating platform will now allow its millions of users to report each other for ghosting on an in-person date. The app claims to be the first to take a clear stance on the matter. According to Engadget, the app’s updated guidelines are … Read more