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Funny Memes Go Viral After R Praggnanandhaa Stuns Magnus Carlsen at Las Vegas in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025
Latestly
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July 17, 2025
Weeks after D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in Grand Chess Tour's SuperUnited Rapid in Zagreb, another Indian got the better of the Chess star from Norway as R Praggnanandhaa defeated Carlsen in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas. The...
Nevada State Parks holds public workshop for Spooner Lake and Backcountry Master Plan
KRNV - Nevada
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SPOONER LAKE AND BACKCOUNTRY STATE PARK, Nev. — The Nevada Division of State Parks held a workshop Thursday on a new master plan for Spooner Lake and Backcountry State Park. Tucked away in the shadow of the internationally known Lake Tahoe is a...
Good Morning, Las Vegas: Storm chances, improvements coming outside valley school
KTNV - Nevada
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July 17, 2025
KTNV — You might be excited to see our high today lower than average for this time of year, but there's a reason for that, and we want to make sure you're prepared. Plus, ongoing safety improvements are coming to a crosswalk outside a valley high...
Back to class: What to know for the 2025-2026 Nevada school year
The Nevadan
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This story appeared in The Nevadan newsletter, subscribe here. The first day of school in Nevada is Aug. 11. Here are some reminders and things to note ahead of the 2025-2026 school year: Clark County School District Last year, CCSD implemented...
Tracking weather updates across Southern Nevada as showers, storms move into the region
KTNV - Nevada
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July 18, 2025
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Following an active Thursday of weather events, more showers and storms with flooding chances are expected across the Southern Nevada region for Friday. Channel 13 is monitoring weather updates as we expect isolated storms...
San Andreas Writer Digs Into Geologic Past With ‘The Nevadaplano’
myMotherLode - California
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July 18, 2025
San Andreas, CA– A newly published book by retired journalist E.W. “Buzz” Eggleston takes readers deep into the tectonic drama that forged the modern American West. Titled “The Nevadaplano: A Brief Geology of the West,” a photo-rich paperback that...
Praggnanandhaa beats World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to score big win at Freestyle Chess in Las Vegas
Mint
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July 17, 2025
Teenage Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa maintained his streak of strong performances in 2025, registering a landmark victory against world number one Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday night. Serving another reminder of his adaptability...
Lady Gaga Pits the Past Against the Present at Spectacular ‘Mayhem Ball’ Opening in Las Vegas: Concert Review
Variety
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July 17, 2025
There was a moment during Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Ball” tour opener at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday night where she faced her demon, her past, perhaps even her ego. It came near the end of the show as she embarked on a rendition of “Million...
Las Vegas Aces vs Dallas Wings Prediction and Betting Tips - July 16 | 2025 WNBA season
Sportskeeda
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July 16, 2025
The Dallas Wings host the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center in one of three WNBA games scheduled for Wednesday. This will be the second Aces-Wings matchup of the 2025 WNBA season. The two teams last met on June 13, the Aces won 88-84. Both...
Praggnanandhaa upsets World Champion Magnus Carlsen under 40 moves at Las Vegas Freestyle Chess, to face THIS player in quarterfinals
DNA India
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July 17, 2025
Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has progressed to the quarterfinals round, defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in just 39 moves. Know more about the game. Praggnanandhaa beat Magnus Carlsen in just 39 moves Indian Grandmaster...
R Praggnanandhaa Stuns Magnus Carlsen In Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Zee News
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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa pulled off a stunning upset by defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old prodigy overcame the five-time world champion in just 39 moves during their...
Dallas Wings Vs Las Vegas Aces: Injury Report, Starting-5, Prediction, and More On Tonight’s WNBA Preview
Essentially Sports
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July 16, 2025
There’s something special about seeing the best players in the league go head to head. That’s the kind of energy brewing as the Dallas Wings prepare to face the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces, led by reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, are eager to build on their...
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Freestyle Chess Las Vegas: Here's why Gukesh isn't part of the action alongside Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Vidit
Firstpost
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July 17, 2025
The Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, was off to an explosive start on Wednesday with tour leader Magnus Carlsen crashing out in the group stage after losing against R Praggnanandhaa among others. Here’s why world champion D...
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Hans Niemann impresses at Freestyle Chess Las Vegas, beats Arjun Erigaisi as Magnus Carlsen struggles
Firstpost
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July 17, 2025
Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen experienced contrasting fortunes on Day 1 of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas. Niemann defeated India’s Arjun Erigaisi while Carlsen lost to Praggnanandhaa. read more Controversial American...
Construction begins on Las Vegas Sands' $8 billion 'ultra luxurious' resort in Singapore
CNBC
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July 17, 2025
Construction has started on an $8 billion "ultra luxurious" integrated resort in Singapore that will expand the city-state's Marina Bay Sands integrated resort and Las Vegas Sands' presence in Asia. Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Las...
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Stuns Magnus Carlsen in Las Vegas, Takes Joint Lead in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025
Latestly
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July 17, 2025
Mumbai, July 17: India’s Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delivered a sensational victory over world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old outplayed the five-time world champion in just 39 moves....
Carson City School District raises meal prices for 2025-26
Nevada Appeal - Nevada
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Carson City School District is raising meal prices this year to keep up with higher operating costs and federal funding volatility. Carson school meals now will cost $1.50 and $3.50 for elementary breakfast and lunch; $1.50 and $3.75 for middle...
Pacquiao: ‘I thought I won’ after controversial majority draw vs. Barrios
Cebu Daily News
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July 20, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A bruised but composed Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao faced the media during the post-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, July 20 (Manila time), following his comeback against WBC...
Lady Gaga’s The Mayhem Ball Unleashes Upon Las Vegas: 9 Best Moments From Opening Night
Billboard
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July 17, 2025
The tour kicked off to a sold-out crowd at the T-Mobile Arena. Lady Gaga performs during the kick off of The Mayhem Ball at T-Mobile Arena on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Entertainment Get weekly...
Praggnanandhaa hands Magnus Carlsen bruising loss in Las Vegas as world no 1 lands in Losers’ Bracket
The Indian Express
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July 17, 2025
India’s R Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen at the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour’s Las Vegas leg last night. Pragg, playing with white pieces, defeated the world number one in 39 moves. At the end of the day, Praggnanandhaa...