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Hycroft Mining Reports Significant High-Grade Silver Extensions at Nevada Mine

Hycroft Mining Reports Significant High-Grade Silver Extensions at Nevada Mine

Hycroft Mining Reports Significant High-Grade Silver Extensions at Nevada Mine

Oregon's New Privacy Chief Identifies Recurring Technology Challenges Across States

Oregon's New Privacy Chief Identifies Recurring Technology Challenges Across States

Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering, Oregon's recently appointed chief privacy and communications officer, has observed significant similarities in technology challenges between Oregon and his previous role in Nevada. After nearly a month in his new position, Hanna-Butros Meyering noted that many issues, particularly concerning data governance, artificial intelligence (AI), and privacy, mirror those he encountered in Nevada. He highlighted that while AI is a major focus for many entities, effective AI governance is intrinsically linked to robust data governance. His role involves navigating the intersection of these areas, focusing on how technology impacts constituent data privacy. He also noted a fragmented understanding of problems across various state agencies, where many AI-related questions are, in essence, privacy questions. Hanna-Butros Meyering aims to act as an 'arranger of people' to align privacy expectations and policies across executive branch agencies.

Nevada Governor Lombardo's Data Center Stance Becomes Campaign Issue for Attorney General Ford

Nevada Governor Lombardo's Data Center Stance Becomes Campaign Issue for Attorney General Ford

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's staunch advocacy for data centers and the substantial tax breaks they receive has become a central point of contention in the current political campaign, drawing direct criticism from Attorney General Aaron Ford. Ford recently issued a statement explicitly referring to "Lombardo's taxpayer-funded data centers," indicating a notable shift in his position on an issue he had previously been reluctant to address directly. This change in stance by Ford follows a report by the Nevada Current that highlighted the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's approach to data centers. Governor Lombardo has been characterized as a fervent supporter of billionaires and stands out as one of the most enthusiastic proponents of data centers among U.S. politicians seeking office this election cycle. His administration has actively rationalized and defended the operational conditions at facilities linked to prominent tech figures, including Elon Musk. The financial incentives provided by the stat...

Fake Polling by Median Strategies Raises Concerns About Election Survey Credibility

Fake Polling by Median Strategies Raises Concerns About Election Survey Credibility

Median Strategies, a previously unknown organization, admitted to fabricating at least three election polls across three U.S. states, including a Los Angeles mayoral race poll that was promoted by Mayor Karen Bass's campaign. The organization stated its purpose was a 'short-term social experiment examining how purported polling information could enter and spread through the political information ecosystem without independent verification.' The fake polls claimed to evaluate support in the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the gubernatorial race in Nevada, and the mayoral race in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles poll, which falsely showed Mayor Bass leading, was shared on social media by her campaign and covered by a news outlet before its fabrication was revealed. Median Strategies has since shuttered its website, and the Bass campaign has deleted its social media post, defending itself by noting the poll's initial media coverage.

Canadian Miner StrikePoint Gold Acquires Newmont's Northumberland Gold Project in Nevada

Canadian Miner StrikePoint Gold Acquires Newmont's Northumberland Gold Project in Nevada

Canadian Miner StrikePoint Gold Acquires Newmont's Northumberland Gold Project in Nevada

Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman Criticizes California's Role in Colorado River Water Crisis

Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman Criticizes California's Role in Colorado River Water Crisis

Wyoming Republican Representative Harriet Hageman has publicly criticized California, asserting that the state's mismanagement of water resources has exacerbated the ongoing Colorado River water crisis. According to Hageman, California has prioritized spending on projects like high-speed rail over essential water infrastructure upgrades, contributing to the record-low levels observed in Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Hageman, who previously worked as a water and natural resources attorney, highlighted that California's water infrastructure largely dates back to the 1960s, despite a significant population increase since then. She argues that California should be held accountable for its failure to adequately address its water needs, suggesting that the state should aggressively pursue desalination of Pacific Ocean water as a solution. Hageman also noted that Wyoming has never utilized its full allocation of the Upper Basin's water, and therefore, its supply should not be depleted to compensate for other states'...

Trump’s latest assault on public lands

Trump’s latest assault on public lands

Why the Trump administration wants to build roads through protected forests.

What states have won Little League World Series titles? See the list

What states have won Little League World Series titles? See the list

Is your state among the Little League World Series champions? See the all-time winners list and when each state last won the LLWS title.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Utah Firefighting Helicopter Crash

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Utah Firefighting Helicopter Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary report detailing the final moments before a firefighting helicopter crashed in central Utah, killing both pilots. The incident involved a Sikorsky CH-54A Skycrane, which was carrying water for a planned drop on the Widemouth 2 Fire. According to the report, the crew made a right turn for another pass over the target area when they reported a problem and issued a Mayday call. Seconds later, the helicopter struck rising terrain near Cove Fort. A post-crash fire consumed a significant portion of the aircraft. The crash, which occurred on August 7, killed Miles Elliott of Porterville, California, and Christopher Andersen, 64, of Stateline, Nevada. Both pilots were employed by Helicopter Transport Services, operating under a contract with the U.S. Forest Service. Federal investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash, and examinations of the airframe, engines, and other components are ongoing. Recovery and a more detailed exa...

Federal Court Upholds Judicial Immunity for Judge Allegedly Using AI in Ruling

Federal Court Upholds Judicial Immunity for Judge Allegedly Using AI in Ruling

A recent U.S. federal court ruling has affirmed that judges are protected by judicial immunity, even in cases where a state judge is accused of entirely outsourcing a ruling to artificial intelligence. The decision stems from the case of Phillips v. Parlade, presided over by U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro of the District of Nevada. The plaintiff, Phillips, argued that judicial immunity should not apply because the state judge allegedly delegated 100% of her decision-making responsibilities to AI, thereby issuing a ruling without human judgment. Phillips contended that such complete delegation placed the rulings outside the judge's jurisdiction, which would typically remove judicial immunity. However, Judge Navarro rejected these arguments, stating that producing a decision in a pending case is a normal part of a judge's duties. The court did not determine whether the judge actually used AI or if such use is legally permissible, but rather ruled that even assuming full reliance on AI, judicial immunity ...

California Prison Town Faces Economic Crisis Following Closure of Correctional Facility

California Prison Town Faces Economic Crisis Following Closure of Correctional Facility

The town of Susanville, California, is grappling with severe economic challenges and potential insolvency after the closure of the California Correctional Center in June 2023. For decades, Susanville's economy was heavily reliant on the prison industry, which provided stable, well-paying jobs and contributed significantly to the local tax base. The state's shift in sentencing policies, leading to a reduced prison population, has resulted in the closure of five prisons since 2019, including the one in Susanville. The city's management was informed of the closure in 2021 and challenged it in court, but Governor Newsom exempted correctional facility closures from environmental review processes. Since the announcement, Susanville's population has dropped from 16,000 in 2021 to 14,000 in 2024, and the elementary school has seen a 10% decrease in enrollment. Former city manager Dan Newton stated that the city is operating on deficit budgets, with expenditures outstripping revenue, leading to a depletion of cash ...

Nevada Governor Lombardo Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighting Pilot Christopher V. Andersen

Nevada Governor Lombardo Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighting Pilot Christopher V. Andersen

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has issued an official order for flags at the Nevada State Capitol and all state public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff. This solemn tribute will take place from sunrise to sunset on Monday, August 17, 2026, in honor of Christopher V. Andersen, a U.S. Forest Service-contracted helitack aerial firefighting pilot. Andersen tragically died on August 7 while actively supporting aerial firefighting operations on the Widemouth 2 Fire, located near Three Creeks Reservoir in Fishlake National Forest, Utah. Governor Lombardo's directive was made at the specific request of Andersen’s family, underscoring the personal nature of this loss. In his public statement, Governor Lombardo lauded Andersen's extensive and distinguished career, highlighting his more than four decades dedicated to aviation and public service. This included a significant period as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, followed by his crucial work as a helitack pilot, protecting communities across the ...