Fans of the Formula One Grand Prix in Las Vegas were left frustrated after a nine-minute delay on Thursday night caused a 2 1/2-hour delay for the second session on Friday. In response, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Las Vegas Grand Prix and its owner, Liberty Media, seeking at least $30,000 in damages. The lawsuit is still pending, and fans are hoping for a smooth weekend of racing without further disruption.
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A new poll released Sunday shows that former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Joe Biden (D) in five key swing states, despite doubts from his rivals about his viability in a general election. Trump has been able to maintain a strong base of support among Republican voters, and Biden has been focusing on his plans to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis. The poll results suggest that Trump is in a strong position to take on Biden in the general election, but the race is still in its early stages.
At the Republican Party's Freedom Summit in Kissimmee, Florida, former President Donald Trump and several other candidates addressed an enthusiastic crowd. However, Nevada's plans for the 2024 Republican presidential primary have created a confusing situation that could delegitimize the result. Former state party chair Amy Tarkanian expressed her confusion, and Trump used the occasion to attack Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. It is unclear how the Nevada primary situation will be resolved, but it is certain that the state's plans will be closely watched.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a Lake Tahoe-area attack that left one man dead and his wife in critical condition. Danny Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, and Samantha Scott were arrested separately in Nevada in connection to the slaying of Robert Gary Spohr and the attempted murder of Wendy Wood. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the attack and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Two pilots, Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, were killed in a mid-air collision during the T-6 Gold Race at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, while the Reno Air Racing Association has extended its condolences to the families of the pilots.
Leon Reece, a 32-year-old festivalgoer at Burning Man, died on Friday evening in the remote Black Rock Desert in Nevada. The cause and manner of death are still pending investigation, but drug intoxication is suspected according to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. Burning Man is an annual event that celebrates self-expression and community, and this year's festival was attended by some 70,000 people.
After days of flooding left tens of thousands of Burning Man festival goers stranded, organizers lifted a driving ban on Monday afternoon, allowing attendees to begin their exodus from the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada. However, they asked attendees to consider holding off on trips home until Tuesday to alleviate congestion. As of Monday afternoon, about 64,000 people remained at the festival site.
Burning Man festival organizers have lifted a lockdown imposed due to heavy rains, allowing tens of thousands of attendees to leave the remote Black Rock Desert venue. The rain caused more than half an inch of precipitation, leaving roads impassable and tents muddy. Despite the difficulties, the organizers remain hopeful that the event will be able to continue in the future.