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Burning Man's 'Broken Eiffel Tower' Sculpture Pulled from $500,000 Auction

Burning Man's 'Broken Eiffel Tower' Sculpture Pulled from $500,000 Auction

The 'Eiffela Broken Dream' sculpture, a 30-ton steel rendition of a fractured Eiffel Tower created by French artist Philippe Maindron for Burning Man 2026, was withdrawn from a planned auction. The monumental artwork, which stood 15 meters high and stretched 30 meters long in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, was initially slated for auction in Paris with a starting price of approximately $500,000. Maindron spent two years developing and fabricating the sculpture, which consists of around 5,000 metal pieces and over 10,000 numbered bolts, allowing for its modular construction, dismantling, and reassembly. The artist's decision to pull the piece from the auction was announced by the Rouillac auction house, stating that Maindron felt his 'adventure with Eiffela Broken Dream is not over and must continue,' and he wished to consider various requests and plan the distribution of eight legal prints of the original edition worldwide.
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OD6 Metals Submits Drilling Plan for Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada

OD6 Metals Submits Drilling Plan for Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada

OD6 Metals Submits Drilling Plan for Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada
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OD6 Metals Seeks Approval for Maiden Drilling at Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada

OD6 Metals Seeks Approval for Maiden Drilling at Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada

OD6 Metals Seeks Approval for Maiden Drilling at Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada
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Cesar Winner Sarah Kaminsky Reunites With ‘Call My Agent’ Star Laure Calamy for Coen-Style Movie ‘Las Vegas Thérapie,’ Filming Across Nevada and Ut...

Cesar Winner Sarah Kaminsky Reunites With ‘Call My Agent’ Star Laure Calamy for Coen-Style Movie ‘Las Vegas Thérapie,’ Filming Across Nevada and Ut...

Fresh off her César win for co-writing “Un ours dans le Jura” (“How to Make a Killing”), Sarah Kaminsky is making an unusually ambitious leap into directing with “Las Vegas Thérapie.” The €13 million French comedy-thriller is now shooting across Nevada and Utah with a cast led by “Call My Agent!” star Laure Calamy (who […]
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Nevada Attorney General Nominee Adriana Guzmán Fralick's Political Career Rooted in Obamacare Opposition

Nevada Attorney General Nominee Adriana Guzmán Fralick's Political Career Rooted in Obamacare Opposition

Adriana Guzmán Fralick, the Republican nominee for Nevada attorney general, has stated that her political career was inspired by her opposition to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). From 2009 to 2011, Fralick served as general counsel for Republican Governor Jim Gibbons. During this period, Gibbons' office initiated multiple lawsuits challenging Obamacare, despite objections from the then-Democratic attorney general, Catherine Cortez Masto. Fralick recounted in an August 25 interview with Newsmakers that this experience provided her first exposure to the role of an attorney general and 'planted a seed' for her future political aspirations. She emphasized the need to understand Obamacare's impact on Nevadans and the differing views within the state's legal framework at the time. This historical context highlights the foundational influence of healthcare policy debates on her entry into politics.
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U.S. Government Backs $150 Million Investment to Revitalize Nevada Tungsten Mine

U.S. Government Backs $150 Million Investment to Revitalize Nevada Tungsten Mine

The U.S. government is supporting a significant investment of $150 million to restart the Springer Tungsten Complex in Nevada. This initiative involves Blue Moon Metals, The Elmet Group, and EQ Resources, who have entered a binding letter agreement. The investment package, totaling $150-$175 million, aims to reactivate Springer's ammonium paratungstate (APT) plant. The Elmet Group will hold a 70% interest in the processing joint venture and operate the plant, while Blue Moon Metals will retain 20% ownership and full control of the Springer mine and mill. EQ Resources will supply 4,000 tonnes of contained tungsten trioxide (WO3) in concentrate over eight years from the plant's commissioning, with a specific allocation of input capacity during the initial years. This funding is part of a broader $450 million government investment in Elmet, with $150 million specifically designated for the Springer transactions. The project targets a restart of the mine and mill in late 2027, followed by the APT plant in the ...
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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Discusses Abortion Rights and Question 6 in Nevada Podcast

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Discusses Abortion Rights and Question 6 in Nevada Podcast

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate, participated in a podcast discussion titled 'My Body. My Pod.' with Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All. The conversation, recorded live from Reno, Nevada, focused on abortion rights, specifically addressing Question 6, which is returning to the ballot in 2026. Nevada is characterized as a politically competitive 'purple state' where voters do not fit neatly into partisan categories. Despite this, reproductive freedom protections have consistently garnered broad support from voters whenever they have been on the ballot. The discussion highlighted Nevada's unique political landscape and what its repeated support for abortion rights can indicate about the broader state of reproductive freedom in the United States.
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Springer Tungsten Complex Secures $150M-$175M Funding to Boost US Tungsten Supply Chain

Springer Tungsten Complex Secures $150M-$175M Funding to Boost US Tungsten Supply Chain

Springer Tungsten Complex Secures $150M-$175M Funding to Boost US Tungsten Supply Chain
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Panasonic Energy Establishes Japan Battery Research Hub to Accelerate EV and Data Center Battery Development

Panasonic Energy Establishes Japan Battery Research Hub to Accelerate EV and Data Center Battery Development

Panasonic Energy Establishes Japan Battery Research Hub to Accelerate EV and Data Center Battery Development
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JLL Capital Markets Facilitates Sale and Financing for Las Vegas Seniors Housing Community

JLL Capital Markets Facilitates Sale and Financing for Las Vegas Seniors Housing Community

JLL Capital Markets Facilitates Sale and Financing for Las Vegas Seniors Housing Community
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Best sports betting apps in the U.S. for September 2026

Best sports betting apps in the U.S. for September 2026

USA TODAY ranks the best sports betting apps for August 2026 by usability, bonuses, and betting markets, so you can pick the right app for NFL season.
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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Cosponsors Marijuana Banking Bill Amidst Broader Legislative Engagements

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Cosponsors Marijuana Banking Bill Amidst Broader Legislative Engagements

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) has officially cosponsored a marijuana banking bill, as announced in a press release. This move aligns with ongoing efforts to address the financial challenges faced by legal cannabis businesses in the United States. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which Cortez Masto supports, aims to provide these businesses with access to traditional banking systems and financial services, a critical need given the federal illegality of cannabis despite state-level legalization. This legislative action comes as various states, including Maryland and Kansas, are actively discussing or implementing changes to their cannabis policies, highlighting a growing national conversation around marijuana regulation and its economic implications. The broader context includes discussions on cannabis analyzation devices by Customs and Border Protection and the financial support from marijuana industry contributions to political action committees.