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[00:00:11]>> Zoox robotaxis [music] have been seen stalled on the roads on social media. Details behind the incidents. Thanks for tuning in to 7at7 this Wednesday night. I'm Cynthia Figueroa.

[00:00:21]Let's get into your top stories brought to you by Apex Armory, Valley's premier firearms dealer. We're learning more details about the death of a man accused of killing his first wife. Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill says David Van Der Meer strangled himself June 24th in the county detention center. McMahill also said Van Der Meer initially survived and was taken to University Medical Center where he died the next day. The death is under review according to the sheriff. Van Der Meer had been facing murder and insurance fraud charges in the 2006 death of his wife Bernadette at Zion National Park. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Lifeline Network at 988.

[00:01:01]Boulder City is appealing a surprise decision about building a data center.

[00:01:05]The city council voted Tuesday to write a letter to the Bureau of Land Management after the data center originally proposed under a city lease got a green light to be built on federal land instead. City Attorney Brittany Walker said the BLM did not fulfill its duty of inner agency collaboration. The BLM did not respond to requests for comment.

[00:01:26]And you might have seen videos on social media showing Zoox robotaxis stalled in Las Vegas traffic. So, what's behind these incidents? A Zoox spokesperson told the Review-Journal two of them were caused by third-party interactions with the vehicles. In June, a Zoox robotaxi had to be towed after a minor crash on Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue.

[00:01:47]Metro Police said they closed the case after neither party involved could be reached. Zoox has been offering free services since September around the resort corridor collecting data in the hopes of offering rides to paying passengers in the future.

[00:02:00]>> They're still waiting a word from the feds about when they can start giving paid rides. They're waiting for an exemption from the NHTSA.

[00:02:07]>> has been operating in Southern Nevada since 2019.

[00:02:12]Moving on to [music] your weather forecast now, sponsored by Star Nursery, your garden's partner for every blooming thing. Mostly [music] clear skies tonight with temperatures reaching a low of 90° by around sunrise with light winds [music] after midnight. Slightly above normal temperatures will continue through midweek with gusty winds and slightly [music] cooler conditions heading into the weekend. We'll be feeling daytime highs of 109 on Thursday down to 104 Friday and [music] 103 for Saturday. We can expect overnight lows in the mid-80s to 90s.

[00:02:40]Moving on to business news, Bally's says it's getting closer to its funding goal to build a crucial part of the A's ballpark site. Chairman Soo Kim says the money would be used to build the northwest podium of the company's mixed-use [music] project, which will feature beverage, dining, and entertainment options. Kim told the Review-Journal a few details [music] still need to be worked out, and Bally's is talking with the team and its landlord [music] to ensure the podium is ready to go when the ballpark opens in 2028. The next update on the stadium project is expected [music] August 20th.

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[00:03:16]>> Now for Vegas Nation and your update on the Raiders.

[00:03:19]I'm Dominic Voar. Seven NFL stadiums installed grass in order to host this summer's FIFA World Cup, and NFL players have been campaigning for high-quality natural playing surfaces. Meanwhile, Allegiant Stadium, an indoor venue, uses real grass, a feature that was important to Raiders owner Mark Davis. We asked him if recent events validated his choice.

[00:03:39]>> I'm not sure if that value validates any of that, to be real honest. [music] I just know what it was that what we were going to do.

[00:03:44]>> Davis says safety is the number one reason he opted for grass inside Allegiant Stadium.

[00:03:51]>> Moving on to your health news now, local officials urge people to take precautions as a food-borne illness spreads across the country. The CDC says more than 1,600 [music] cases of cyclosporiasis have been identified across the country in at least 34 states. The illness is spread primarily through contaminated produce and sometimes water. The Southern Nevada Health District said Tuesday that no cases have been confirmed in Clark County, but residents are urged to wash their hands before handling food and rinse fresh fruits and vegetables [music] under running water.

[00:04:23]>> Now for your update on the A's in Vegas.

[00:04:26]The Athletics have fired pitching coach Scott Emerson. Bullpen coach Dan Hobb's will take over as the interim pitching coach for the rest of the season.

[00:04:34]Emerson joined the A's organization in 2002 and became the major league pitching coach 15 years later. The A's have a 5.21 ERA at the All-Star break, the second worst in baseball, and are riding a nine-game losing streak.

[00:04:47]>> Now for Neon Lifestyle sponsored by Silverton Casino Lodge, this is Las Vegas. A bar and lounge with one of the best views of the [music] Las Vegas strip is closing its doors for remodeling. MGM Resorts said Skyfall Panoramic Bar and Lounge at W Las Vegas is [music] set to be closed starting July 20th and will reopen on October 4th. Owners say they're planning a comprehensive [music] refresh including an elevated guest experience. Skyfall opened back in 2015 [music] on the 64th floor of the hotel.

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[00:05:22]>> An update about potential NBA expansion to Las Vegas. League Commissioner Adam Silver saying Tuesday at the Summer League that multiple very serious groups have presented plans to bankers with the parties presenting who the potential owners could be and what basketball will look like in Vegas. Silver's reaction.

[00:05:41]>> I really appreciate what we're seeing so far and it's so it's very encouraging. I mean no no votes have been taken yet. Um We've got a ways to go still in terms of discuss those discussions with interested parties, but I'm optimistic about the future here.

[00:05:57]>> Silver added that in both Las Vegas and Seattle, on top of the existing ownership groups that made their interest public, there are also a number of other groups that decided not to make their interest in a team known.

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[00:06:29]The festival will also feature drifting demonstrations, [music] rare hypercars, and exotic vehicles.

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[00:06:46]>> That's it for tonight. Tune in to 7@7 weekdays on streaming platforms like Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and [music] YouTube. And don't forget to download the Review-Journal app to stay up-to-date with the latest news.