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Lamar Odom expected to enter plea deal in Las Vegas DUI case

Lamar Odom expected to enter plea deal in Las Vegas DUI case

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Former NBA star Lamar Odom is eyeing a plea deal in his DUI case in Las Vegas, according to his defense attorney. Odom, 46, was charged with driving under the influence, speeding and failure to stay in a driving lane after his arrest on Jan. 17. He pleaded not guilty in March but now plans to enter a no-contest plea that will reduce his initial DUI charge to a reckless driving charge, his attorney Michael Becker said. Through a no-contest plea, Odom will accept the terms of the Clark County District Attorney’s Office without admitting guilt. He was scheduled for a bench trial Tuesday in Las Vegas Justice Court, but the court hearing was continued for a plea entry later this month. He is not expected to appear in person, according to Becker. The Clark County District Attorney’s Office did not …

Vegas Cops Disrupt Alleged Casino Terror Plot By Trans Gunman As Pattern Of Left-Wing Violence Raises Alarms

Vegas Cops Disrupt Alleged Casino Terror Plot By Trans Gunman As Pattern Of Left-Wing Violence Raises Alarms

Published by Jenni Sidey

The nihilistic accelerationism spreading through the revolutionary left is becoming an increasingly visible security threat, as years of radical rhetoric and political demonization by Democrats and their aligned, billionaire-funded NGOs bleed into real-world violence. The pattern is becoming increasingly troubling and harder to ignore: left-wing extremists are taking their grievances into an active phase, targeting wealthy individuals, capitalism, law enforcement, and right-leaning political figures. What was once overlooked because the Biden-Harris FBI was too focused on White Catholics is now manifesting in assassination plots, terroristic threats, and planned terror attacks. The latest incident comes after Las Vegas-area police arrested a 36-year-old transgender suspect who allegedly planned either a mass shooting or a “suicide by cop” incident at a casino, after officers found a large cache of weapons in a stolen vehicle and later at the suspect’s home, according to The New York Post. Watch the moment Las Vegas Police dragged transgender suspect Allison Howlett out of a stolen car and arrested him after he allegedly planned to carry out a mass shooting. The media wants …

Elton John's Past Comments About Hologram Shows Resurface Amid Fresh Vegas Reports

Elton John's Past Comments About Hologram Shows Resurface Amid Fresh Vegas Reports

Published by Sam Flores

Elton John on stage in 2022 Sir Elton John appears to have made something of a u-turn when it comes to his stance on digital hologram “performances”. The Sun recently reported that the Candle In The Wind singer – who officially retired from touring in 2023 – was teaming up with a leading tech company to put together a new show at Las Vegas’ new Hard Rock Hotel, which would see a digital likeness of himself performing a residency there. According to the tabloid, Sir Elton will film performances at Pinewood Studios just outside London later this year, which will then be used to create his digital likeness. He’ll even reportedly be joined by former collaborators Kiki Dee and Dua Lipa, who have also been tipped to appear as holograms in the unique live show. The Sun’s undisclosed “source” said the planned shows were “a shift away from a traditional residency and is billed as a fully immersive experience”, and would be “similar to the ABBA Voyage show in London”, only “far more advanced as the …

Former Vegas youth pastor charged with murder 20 years after his wife’s deadly fall at Zion National Park

Former Vegas youth pastor charged with murder 20 years after his wife’s deadly fall at Zion National Park

Published by Sam Flores

A former Las Vegas youth pastor has been charged with murder and insurance fraud nearly 20 years after his wife fell 1,200 feet to her death in Zion National Park, court records show. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. U.S. marshals arrested David Vander Meer on Monday in connection with the Aug. 22, 2006, death of Bernadette Vander Meer at the park in Utah. “At the time, due to a lack of evidence, and limited investigation, Bernadette Vander Meer’s fall was ruled an accident and the case was closed — although investigators felt the circumstances were suspicious,” a probable cause affidavit filed in Fifth District Court in Washington County says. The investigation was relaunched last year, according to the affidavit, after the senior pastor, Barry Diamond, of a church where Vander Meer had worked, told Washington County Attorney’s Office investigators that “he believed the death was not an accident and that David pushed Bernadette.” The affidavit says Vander Meer previously said he increased his and …

Lisa of Blackpink on Her New Album, The White Lotus, and the Road to Vegas

Lisa of Blackpink on Her New Album, The White Lotus, and the Road to Vegas

Published by Sam Flores

At face value, she is like any other 29-year-old. As she sits on the precipice of 30, she’s going through that emotional tug-of-war that comes with both the self-reflection of growing older and the stubborn eagerness of youth. “Sometimes when you’re doing the things that [you’ve done] for more than 10 years, you feel like you should find new things to find inspiration,” Manobal says of venturing into acting. After wrapping the latest Blackpink tour in January, she spent February filming her first movie, Tygo, a spin-off film in the Extraction franchise set in South Korea, but it all started with The White Lotus. She was a shoo-in for the type of stunt casting the show is known for. The third season was to film in Thailand, her home country, and she was both famous enough to be considered yet an incredibly unexpected choice. When she heard about the show, she decided to send a tape. “She was amazing in the audition,” Bernad says. Manobal doesn’t remember it that way. “It was really bad,” she …

Tourist wins million jackpot with bet just minutes after arriving at Vegas casino

Tourist wins $10 million jackpot with $5 bet just minutes after arriving at Vegas casino

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A tourist from Atlanta is leaving Las Vegas with a staggering $10 million prize after playing a slot machine for less than five minutes. The lucky guest, who has not been publicly named, was playing the IGT Megabucks Wolf Run Eclipse slot machine at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on Tuesday morning, according to a press release from the hotel. After only three minutes of playing with a $5 wager, the visitor won the multimillion-dollar jackpot of $10,292,912.32. “Las Vegas is built on unforgettable moments, and it doesn’t get much more memorable than turning a $5 bet into more than $10 million,” Cami Christensen, President and General Manager of Westgate Las Vegas, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled for our guest from …

Watch: Humanoid Warbot Live-Fires Mortars At Vegas Test Range

Watch: Humanoid Warbot Live-Fires Mortars At Vegas Test Range

Published by Jenni Sidey

It is not just one-way attack drones (read JPMorgan report) operating on AI-enabled kill chains that human soldiers have to worry about on the modern battlefield. We have been laying out this story and were among the first to point out that humanoid robots are not only entering factory floors and warehouses, but are also moving toward the battlefield. San Francisco-based robotics company Foundation Future Industries is developing a “dual-use” humanoid robot called the “Phantom MK1,” designed for heavy manufacturing, logistics, and the military. The defense angle for the Phantom MK1 is quite simple: replace the human soldier with the robot for close-quarters battle (CQB) operations, including breaching and room-clearing support. Beyond CQB, a never-before-seen video now shows the Phantom MK1 operating a mobile light mortar system during a live-fire training exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada. Phantom MK1 To better understand the Foundation’s position, we reached out for comment. The company responded with the following statement: The US military has backed Foundation in over $73M on grants and contracts to develop their robot to this …

Carolina storms back to beat Vegas, even Stanley Cup Final

Carolina storms back to beat Vegas, even Stanley Cup Final

Published by Sam Flores

In Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Vegas Golden Knights held a 2-0 lead entering the third period and seemed poised to take control of this series. Then Carolina scored three unanswered goals and another in overtime to tie the series 1-1. Our Andrew Greif breaks it all down. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Also, Sweden’s Viktor Gyökeres is our World Cup spotlight of the day, and our Sahil Kapur previews this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. A reminder, too: We’re live-blogging Game 2 of the NBA Finals tonight, so get comfy and log on for our analysis and updates. Stanley Cup Final Two games into the Stanley Cup Final, we have just one question. Can this be a best of nine? The first two games of this 1-1 series between Carolina and Las Vegas have been so unpredictable and featured so many leads lost and regained that a seven-game series doesn’t feel like enough. Not after Vegas stormed back from two goals down …

Map: 3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Las Vegas

Map: 3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Las Vegas

Published by Sam Flores

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Pacific time. The New York Times A minor, 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck in Nevada on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake prompted a flurry of chatter online, but no widespread damage was reported. The temblor happened at 1:47 p.m. Pacific time about 7 miles northwest of Summerlin South, Nev., data from the agency shows. On social media, residents across the area described the earthquake jolting their homes and rattling windows and doors. Some said they heard the boom-like sound of an explosion, while others said they didn’t feel anything or described a small disturbance that lacked any significant oomph. Brian Cohen was at home putting away groceries in Lone Mountain, about a half hour west of the Las Vegas strip, just before 2 p.m. when he felt the entire house rattle intensely for about three seconds. “The whole …