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Target and other retailers are stocking a Super Mario-themed chess set with Mario, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Luigi and other characters as pieces. You&rsquo;ll find &ldquo;The Lord of the Rings&rdquo; and &ldquo;Jurassic Park&rdquo;-themed sets at there too.

For a brilliant gift-opening move, consider creative chess set gifts

Target and other retailers are stocking a Super Mario-themed chess set with Mario, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Luigi and other characters as pieces. You&rsquo;ll find &ldquo;The Lord of the Rings&rdquo; and &ldquo;Jurassic Park&rdquo;-themed sets at there too.

December 16, 2023, 6:02am Life

Part game, part sport, part home decor. Read story

The holidays tend to put a lot of strain on electrical systems, and overloading them can cause a fire hazard.

Tips to stay safe during holidays

The holidays tend to put a lot of strain on electrical systems, and overloading them can cause a fire hazard.

December 16, 2023, 6:01am Life

A few weeks ago, we let you know some of the best maintenance to perform to keep your home safe and comfortable through the winter. (A recap, in case you’ve forgotten: gutter cleaning, HVAC inspection, chimney cleaning, sealing up the interior, and checking emergency systems such as smoke detectors and… Read story

Different indoor plants have different water needs.

Gardening With Allen: Tips for watering indoor plants

Different indoor plants have different water needs.

December 16, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

I water my indoor plants about once a week. My friend says I am over watering. How often do you recommend watering indoor plants? Read story

A street performer serenades diners in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico boasts colorful colonial architecture, and free-roaming dogs, horses and chickens lend the island an international feel.

Warm-weather escapes: Hot destinations to consider

A street performer serenades diners in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico boasts colorful colonial architecture, and free-roaming dogs, horses and chickens lend the island an international feel.

December 16, 2023, 6:00am Life

Amid gray skies, barren trees and plummeting mercury, it’s that time of year when vacationing northerners swap out the woodsy cabin for the trade-winds cabana. Read story

Tourists hike up into ruins of an ancient structure in Lima, Peru. Walking through neighborhoods and cityscapes is one way to better understand a nation&rsquo;s culture.

Traveling abroad isn’t all about sightseeing

Tourists hike up into ruins of an ancient structure in Lima, Peru. Walking through neighborhoods and cityscapes is one way to better understand a nation&rsquo;s culture.

December 16, 2023, 6:00am Life

Hiking wasn’t my primary concern when I RSVPed to a destination wedding in an architecturally stunning town in central Mexico. Read story

5 places to explore U.S. Civil Rights story

December 16, 2023, 5:56am Life

Embark on a journey of discovery and understanding of America’s Civil Rights story with a visit to important landmarks and destinations. Read story

This Week in Clark County History

December 15, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

This Week in Clark County History Read story

What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top internet searches

December 11, 2023, 10:40am Life

Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived. Read story

From left, Visitors from New Mexico Allyn H, Jaycub H and Amaya J, who opted to give their initials as last names, ride the new Twistin&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave; Tea Cups in the Adventuredome at Circus Circus on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Las Vegas. The hotel-casino is in the process of an at least $30 million renovation.

Las Vegas has fun for whole family

From left, Visitors from New Mexico Allyn H, Jaycub H and Amaya J, who opted to give their initials as last names, ride the new Twistin&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave; Tea Cups in the Adventuredome at Circus Circus on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Las Vegas. The hotel-casino is in the process of an at least $30 million renovation.

December 9, 2023, 6:18am Life

Las Vegas may be jokingly called Disneyland for adults, but there are plenty of spots along the Strip that can attract and entertain anyone regardless of age. Read story

Visitors take in the massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial on Sept. 21 in, Keystone, S.D. Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the nation&rsquo;s most beloved natural areas.

Rules tighten for air tours around national parks, monuments, sparking controversy

Visitors take in the massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial on Sept. 21 in, Keystone, S.D. Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the nation&rsquo;s most beloved natural areas.

December 9, 2023, 6:11am Life

Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States. Read story