Las Vegas could face a downturn in international tourism from Europe over rising tensions between the United States and European countries, experts say—just weeks after Sin City's housing market showed strong signs of a comeback.

The Sphere — that luminous, ginormous orb of entertainment ostensibly suited only for Las Vegas — might soon send a smaller sibling rolling into Maryland.

If your grocery bill feels unpredictable lately, it may not be just inflation at work. A new investigation suggests that some shoppers are paying more than others for the exact same groceries — even when buying from the same store at the same time.

If timing matters for your budget, there are certain gift categories that show more reliable chances for last-minute price drops, according to ChatGPT. Retailers use dynamic pricing during the holidays, meaning prices can move up or down based on demand and inventory levels. It’s a pricing strategy that can make waiting until the final week before Christmas worthwhile for some purchases. Here are a few ways to take advantage if you still have some last-minute shopping to do.

The holiday season is upon us, and shoppers are in the homestretch of their search for gifts. But what role will the economy, dynamic pricing, and shrinkflation play in consumers’ ability — or even interest — to cross items off their wish lists?

As the holiday season unfolds, consumers are navigating the complexities of dynamic pricing, a strategy where prices fluctuate based on demand and other factors. Economist Mark Tremblay from UNLV explains that dynamic pricing, while not new, has become more prevalent with the rise of online shopping, where prices can change by the second. This approach is now extending to brick-and-mortar stores through digital price tags, allowing for frequent price updates without the need for physical changes.

As the holiday season approaches, shoppers are experiencing sticker shock with rising prices on popular toys.

Las Vegas is experiencing increasing turbulence, not on the casino floors, but in the skies above. Harry Reid International Airport faced delays or cancellations on more than a quarter of all scheduled flights on Monday, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and tourism-dependent local businesses bracing for an economic hit.

Las Vegas is bracing for another hit to its already struggling tourism industry. The city’s main airport is one of the 40 airports the Federal Aviation Administration directed to cancel up to 10% of its flights to relieve pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers due to the ongoing government shutdown.

The Boring Co. is snapping up real estate along planned extensions of its underground Las Vegas Loop in what some observers say is an investment with unclear prospects of a return.

If you think you might be eligible for Social Security disability insurance, experts recommend you start the process soon, as the Trump administration is reportedly considering changes to make it harder to qualify. According to the Washington Post, the administration is preparing to release a rule change which could remove age as a factor when considering eligibility.

The ongoing government shutdown is threatening to disrupt Las Vegas tourism, a vital economic sector for the city. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported that 3.3 million people visited the city in November, with 2.1 million arriving by air. Any disruption in air travel could significantly impact tourism and the livelihoods of locals dependent on it.