Science & Tech

Las Vegas finally breaks its streak of 214 dry days — with 0.01 inches of rain

Jan. 14, 2025

LAS VEGAS — After 214 straight days with no measurable rain, a drizzle finally came to the Las Vegas Valley. The National Weather Service on Thursday officially measured 0.01 inches of rain at Harry Reid International Airport, snapping one of the longest dry streaks in the city’s recorded history.

International News

After months of agony and rage, hostage families hold out hope despite 'roller coaster' negotiations

Jan. 14, 2025

As negotiators neared a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas on Tuesday, the families of hostages held for 15 agonizing months in the Gaza Strip said that they “remain hopeful” that their loved ones will be released. Still, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was facing political backlash Tuesday even before a potential truce with Hamas had been inked.

International News

Gazans anxiously await ceasefire news — but with their home in ruins, few know what's next

Jan. 14, 2025

After more than 15 months of war that has left Gaza in ruins, killed tens of thousands of people and made most of the enclave's population homeless, Palestinians were this week craving an end to fighting. But many had no idea what the future holds. Like many Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Muad Zakariy al-Kahlout was anxiously awaiting news of whether a ceasefire deal that would bring an end to more than a year of deadly fighting in the enclave would be confirmed.

Automotive

DOT announces $635M in EV charging, other clean transportation grants

Jan. 14, 2025

The Federal Highway Administration on Jan. 10 announced $635 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging and other clean transportation infrastructure across 27 states, four tribal areas and the District of Columbia. More than three dozen projects expanding “community” EV charging will receive $368 million and about $268 million will go towards seven “corridor” fast-charging projects that build out charging and alternative-fueling capabilities along designated alternative fuel corridors, the Department of Transportation said.

Automotive

Dive Brief Tesla recalls over 239K vehicles for rearview camera display fault

Jan. 14, 2025

Tesla is recalling over 239,000 vehicles for a condition where the computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image when shifting into reverse, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recalled vehicles include certain 2024-2025 Model 3 and Model S sedans, 2023-2025 Model X and 2023-2025 Model Y SUVs. Tesla has released an over-the-air software update to address the problem, but the automaker is still working to identify any vehicles that may have experienced a circuit board failure or stresses that can lead to one. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 7.

Automotive

Most automakers close 2024 on a high note

Jan. 14, 2025

Most automakers closed 2024 with recording-break U.S. sales, helped by surging demand for battery electric vehicles. Despite a cooling global sales environment that led to production cuts and layoffs, a majority of automakers, including General Motors, reported Q4 year-over-year sales gains. GM sold 2.7 million vehicles in 2024, a 4% YoY improvement and its highest total since 2019, the company said. In Q4, the automaker also posted a 21% YoY improvement. GM also sold 42,000 EVs in Q4, up 10,000 from the prior quarter and nearly double the amount sold in Q2.

Sports

Kaapo Kakko thriving with Kraken after trade from Rangers

Jan. 14, 2025

Seattle Kraken right-winger Kaapo Kakko is starting to find his groove with his new team. Kakko was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft by the New York Rangers, but he never broke out to become the superstar executives thought he would become. During his Rangers career, he never scored more than 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists in 2022-2023) in a season.

Sports

What is the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off? Here's what you need to know

Jan. 14, 2025

The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off begins on Feb. 12 and ends on Feb 20, but what is the tournament, and how did it come to fruition? NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the international tournament at a press conference at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. In the NHL’s announcement, the league said they view the 4 Nations event as a "building block to a larger World Cup."

Sports

Golf legend John Daly announces he underwent emergency hand surgery

Jan. 14, 2025

Golfer John Daly underwent emergency surgery on his hand, he said in a post on his Instagram on Tuesday. "Emergency hand surgery... thankful (it) went great and Doc McClimans for taking care of me. Be back playing in no time!" Daly posted.

Sports

Tiger Woods breaks silence as wildfires continue to sweep across Los Angeles area: 'Stay strong LA!'

Jan. 14, 2025

Golf icon and Southern California native Tiger Woods is speaking out as wildfires continue to wreak havoc on the Los Angeles region. Woods was born in Cypress, California, which is located roughly 45 miles from Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood. The Palisades fire is one of the largest and one of the most destructive wildfires sweeping across the area.