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- 1SMARTER Act proposes shift to skills-based immigrationβThe SMARTER Act: a Path Forward for Skills-Based Immigration
The SMARTER Act is being put forward as a plan to move the United States toward a skills-based immigration system, prioritising merit and workforce needs over other criteria. City Journal lays out the case for the legislation, framing it as a path to fix a system many consider outdated. Debate over skilled immigration remains a live issue in US policy discussions.
- 2Atlanta looks back at the 1996 Olympic torch relayβLooking back: How the 1996 torch relay launched Atlantaβs Olympics
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is revisiting the 1996 Olympic torch relay, recalling how the flame's journey across the country launched the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta. The retrospective highlights the relay's role in building excitement for the Games, which marked the centenary of the modern Olympics and left a lasting imprint on the city.
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Gym chain 24 Hour Fitness is looking to expand again in the Las Vegas market, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The company, which operates numerous clubs across the US, is targeting the fast-growing city for new locations as it rebuilds following earlier closures and bankruptcy restructuring.
- 4Nightclub-inspired fitness studio planned for southwest Las VegasβNightclub-inspired fitness studio coming to southwest Las Vegas
A nightclub-inspired fitness studio is set to open in southwest Las Vegas, combining workout sessions with the lights, music and atmosphere of a club. Local coverage in the Las Vegas Review-Journal has highlighted the concept, which fits the city's entertainment-driven brand and reflects a broader trend of gyms using nightlife elements to attract members.
- 5Study maps climate actions that protect urban healthβSystematic overview of climate actions for health in cities
A systematic overview published in Nature examines climate actions cities can take to protect human health. The review compiles existing evidence on urban measures such as reducing emissions, cooling cities, and adapting infrastructure, assessing how each affects health outcomes. Researchers say it gives policymakers a consolidated evidence base for prioritising interventions as cities face growing climate pressures.
- 6Las Vegas accelerator plans to build startups in three daysβLas Vegas startup accelerator aims to turn ideas into companies in 3 days
A Las Vegas startup accelerator is launching a program that aims to turn raw ideas into functioning companies within three days. The ultra-short format compresses the typical months-long incubation process into a single weekend of intense work. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports on the effort, which highlights the city's push to grow beyond its tourism image and build a reputation in the startup and technology scene.