In southern Italy, TikTok vs. reality pits a cliffside paradise against endless climbs, bus lines and traffic jams.

In Las Vegas, ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft, and short-term rental apps like Airbnb have changed — really changed — the landscape for taxi companies and, perhaps, hotels. In July 2014, for instance, the Nevada Taxicab Authority said cab drivers gave more than 2 million rides to customers. In July of this year, that was down about 50% to around a million riders. A big question, though, is if things are changing back. And there’s some evidence indicating that it might be doing just that.

Lisa Davis, the executive director in the office of graduate student services at UNLV’s Lee Business School, said she has spoken to many prospective students who can’t regularly make it to campus for classes. The school now has a solution for those students. The Lee Business School will offer fully online, module-based learning so students can pursue a master’s of business administration at their own pace. The option will debut in the spring.

Investors are soaking up available homes across Las Vegas, which now ties with San Jose for the top magnet for investor buyers. Investor purchases in greater Las Vegas jumped 27 percent year-over-year in the last quarter ending in June, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported, citing a study by Redfin. Investor purchases in greater Las Vegas jumped 27 percent year-over-year in the last quarter ending in June, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported, citing a study by Redfin.

Could Sin City be the next Tinseltown? Two veteran commercial developers, a Nevada state senator and a Hollywood star think, with the help of carefully crafted tax incentives, the answer is a resounding yes.

The world of politics is very contentious these days, especially in the heat of a presidential campaign season. However, in a rare case, both parties agree on one thing: eliminating taxes on tip income. Actually, they seem to have found common ground in taxing Social Security benefits and building a border wall, at least that is what I read.

For a city like Las Vegas, which depends on immigrant labor across several industries, a mass deportation could hinder the local economy in a way similar to the pandemic, one expert said.

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ proposal to bridge America’s housing gap is being hailed as the most aggressive since the post-World War II era by some, and by others as a campaign ploy based on bad math.

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign unveiled an ad Tuesday magnifying her push to address the housing shortage and lower home costs in America, saying “We should be doing everything we can to make it more affordable to buy a home, not less.”

A UNLV Lied Center for Real Estate study last year found that corporate investors own about 14 percent of all single-family residential homes in the valley, and 25 percent in North Las Vegas specifically.

The Las Vegas Valley saw the biggest year-over-year jump in investor purchases of homes in the entire country, according to a new Redfin report. Investor purchases were up 27 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, the highest in the U.S. (tied with San Jose, California), Redfin said. Redfin defines an investor purchase as one made by a company. A Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV study from last year found corporate investors own approximately 14 percent of all residential single-family housing stock in the valley, and 25 percent of North Las Vegas specifically.

From the valets parking cars to the dealers at the blackjack tables to the bartenders at the city's many bars, Las Vegas relies on people working for tips.