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March 10, 2026 · — Rob Kachelriess

📰 Hey,

I’m back with another newsletter … even if just barely.

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Let’s make it a winning Tuesday 🏆

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What's CITY Talking About

🦟 You Have Permission to Worry About Mosquitoes Again

The Health District is monitoring mosquitoes a little earlier than usual this year, due to higher-than-average temperatures and rain. [KTNV]

🤖 The A.I. Judge Will Hear Your Appeal Now

If you thought unemployment claims were already complicated and confusing in Nevada, get ready. The state is spending close to $3 million on artificial intelligence to process appeals on benefits — with human oversight promised. [Nevada Independent]

🎬 Hollywood Drama Has Vegas Connection

Paramount Skydance President Jeff Shell is under investigation by his own company as it closes a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Shell appears to have a rocky relationship with Vegas gambler R.J. Cipriani (known online as Robin Hood 702) with secretive corporate info shared between the two, including details on a multi-billion UFC television deal before it was announced. The relationship went south when Shell didn’t greenlight a television project Cipriani wanted to produce. [Los Angeles Times]

🕹️ The Sphere Is a Video Game Now

And you can score prizes too. Earn a random code via an online animation and match it to one on the Exosphere to win. (Who says Vegas needs a lottery?) [KVVU]

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What To Do

Tuesday, March 10

Wednesday, March 11

🥕 A meat-free meetup …

Our friends at Vegans, Baby are launching a plant-based dinner series on March 31 in the Arts District. Fill out a questionnaire in advance to match up with other ticketholders in tables of six.

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