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By TY ONEIL and CHRISTOPHER WEBER, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigration policies for the decline. The city known for lavish shows, endless buffets and around-the-clock gambling welcomed just under 3.1 million tourists in June, an 11% drop compared to the same time in 2024. There were 13% fewer international travelers, and hotel occupancy fell by about 15%, according to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. People…

When Rachael Danigelis and her husband, Nathan, found out they were expecting their first child, their cozy rental suddenly felt a bit too small. Both of them had always wanted to be homeowners, as it was a long-term goal they shared. They had even considered buying about two years ago, but financial circumstances at the time made it difficult to move forward. So they waited. Now, with a baby on the way and in a better financial position, they decided to start their home search. To their surprise, they found that owning a home was more achievable than they had…

By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — The union for 10,000 striking Air Canada flight attendants said Monday they won’t return to work even though the strike, now in its third day, has been declared illegal. The strike is affecting about 130,000 travelers a day at the peak of the summer travel season, and the two sides remain far apart on pay and other issues. Air Canada said rolling cancellations now extend to Tuesday afternoon after the union defied a second return-to-work order. The country’s biggest airline had said earlier that operations would resume on Monday evening but the union president said that won’t…

Federal prosecutors charged 30 people with largely gun and drug-trafficking crimes after a months-long investigation in metro Denver, a mix of federal and local officials announced at a news conference Monday. Those charged include eight people who investigators believe are members of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua, U.S. Attorney Peter McNeilly said. He said he considers three of the eight gang members to be “leaders.” Two of the leaders were arrested July 30 in Colombia, court records show. McNeilly could not say how many Tren de Aragua gang members remain in Colorado, whether the local members were taking direction…

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and ALI SWENSON President Donald Trump on Monday vowed more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own. Relying on false information and conspiracy theories that he’s regularly used to explain away his 2020 election loss, Trump pledged on his social media site that he would do away with both mail voting — which remains popular and is used by about one-third of all voters — and voting machines — some form of which are used in almost all…

By DEE-ANN DURBIN The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against a ticket broker, alleging the company used illegal tactics to exceed purchasing limits for popular events and then resold tickets at significantly higher prices. In a lawsuit filed in federal court in Maryland, the FTC said Maryland-based ticket broker Key Investment Group has used thousands of fictitious Ticketmaster accounts and other methods to buy tickets for events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. According to the FTC, Key Investment Group – which does business under brand names like Epic Seats and Totally Tix – purchased at least 379,776…

After four weeks, Joe Flacco has emerged as the winner of the Cleveland Browns’ four-way quarterback competition. The Browns announced on Monday that Flacco will get the start when the Browns host AFC North rival Cincinnati in the Sept. 7 opener. Coach Kevin Stefanski indicated over the past week that decision was coming. The Browns were off on Sunday after their 22-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles but had a team meeting on Monday. The 40-year old Flacco beat out Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Deshaun Watson is on the roster, but is expected to miss…

There are times when Joseph Williams gets together with his receiver and quarterback teammates and still has that instinct to throw the ball. “I still miss playing quarterback, because it’s super fun,” he said. The Colorado sophomore, however, has grown to love catching the ball and is eager to bust loose in his first year with the Buffaloes. “A lot,” Williams said when asked how much he enjoys being a receiver. “You get the reality of being the superhero, and it’s one of the best things in the world to be a receiver and catch touchdowns, especially in front of…

Rocky Mountain National Park rangers rescued an injured climber who fell while scaling one of the national park’s mountains Sunday morning. The climber fell from the south face of Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park, injuring his lower leg, according to a news release from the park service. Park officials said the man was roped into the mountain, which kept him from falling to the ground. With the help of his partner, the unidentified man was able to rappel to the base of the climbing route, where a team of park rangers had assembled to provide medical care. A…

Dear Eric: Several months ago, a group of friends and I planned a vacation trip for this coming fall. We pre-paid the hotel costs, all-inclusive fees and paid for round-trip airline tickets. A few weeks ago, I received a “save the date” postcard from my nephew and his fiancée. The wedding will be held in a state fairly distant from where I live and is planned on dates right in the middle of my vacation. While it would be wonderful to be with my sister — his mother — and her family for the wedding, I am conflicted about canceling…