Robotaxi Safety: Zoox (Amazon) recalled its 105 robotaxis after a car got confused by heavy smoke near an active fire scene, prompting a fleetwide software update to better detect and respond to smoke. Nevada Elections Under Fire: Nevada’s top election official pushed back hard on Trump and DHS claims about noncitizens voting, saying the allegations are baseless and threatening states with penalties won’t change that. Tech + Bitcoin in Sparks: Bitdeer is moving forward with production of its Sealminer bitcoin mining chips at a new Sparks facility, tying the buildout to broader U.S. investment plans. Energy + Water Tension: As AI data centers expand in the West, coverage highlights how shrinking lakes like Nevada’s Walker Lake and Lake Mead are raising new pressure on water supplies. Local Culture: Virginia City kicks off Hot August Nights’ 40th anniversary with a classic-car Show-n-Shine drawing nearly 400 vehicles. Healthcare Oversight: Nevada’s hospice/home-health licensing pause is back in focus amid concerns about fraud and rising Medicaid spending.