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Shakur has been dead for longer than the 25 years he lived. During his lifetime, he rose to levels of stardom matched by few other rappers, rocketing quickly from a Digital Underground backup dancer to a chart-topper and movie star, all while courting controversy with law enforcement and presidential administrations.

U2's highly anticipated 25-night run at Las Vegas' Sphere officially kicked off, and fans are now eager to know the setlist for the iconic band's performances. The setlist for «U2: UV Live at Sphere Las Vegas» is here and offers an intriguing mix of classic tracks, new releases, and even a section dedicated to various albums from their catalog. The setlist opens with the iconic «Achtung Baby» album, but with a twist. The album's tracks are split into two sections. After the first eight numbers, the show transitions into semi-acoustic mode for four songs that are not part of «Achtung Baby» before returning to the album's remaining four tracks. In a unique move, U2 has dedicated a mid-section of their performances to a different album each night during this Las Vegas run. The opening night featured songs from «Rattle and Hum,» possibly influenced by the presence of the album's producer, Jimmy Iovine, who was in the audience. This dynamic segment adds an element of surprise to each show, as fans can anticipate different albums being spotlighted on different nights.

Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a name long associated with the investigation, now faces apprehension on charges related to Shakur's tragic demise. This arrest follows a renewed spotlight on the case in July when authorities executed a search warrant connected to the rapper's fatal shooting. Here's a concise breakdown of the critical facets: Recent Arrest and Developments Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a figure with ties to Tupac Shakur's murder, has been taken into custody.

By Lisa Richwine and Steve Gorman

Just over 27 years to the day after hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting, a suspect was arrested and charged with murder in Las Vegas on Friday, a long-sought development in one of the most high-profile open investigations in recent memory.

Tupac Shakur. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department executed a new search warrant in July, reopening the investigation near the Las Vegas Strip where Shakur was killed 30 years ago. Duane “Keffe D” Davis was apprehended early on a Friday morning. The exact charges were not specified. Davis has previously claimed to be a witness to the crime but has never disclosed names. In his 2019 memoir, "Compton Street Legend," Davis alleged he was in the car involved in targeting Shakur, who was 25 years old when he was killed. The arrest followed a police raid on Davis’ wife’s Henderson home on July 17. Details were limited, but police seized computers, a cellphone, a hard drive, a Vibe magazine featuring Shakur, bullets, photos, and a copy of «Compton Street Legend.» Federal authorities in Las Vegas and Los Angeles have previously investigated Shakur’s death, but no arrests have been made. Nevada has no statute of limitations for homicide cases, and the investigation into Shakur’s death has been ongoing for nearly three decades, with periods of inactivity.

There's a shakeup at the top of Allegiant Travel, the parent company of the Allegiant budget airline

The University of Nevada’s basketball team could have a new off-campus home by 2026 under an ambitious 10-year expansion plan that Reno’s largest hotel-casino has in the works

CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus has known for over a year when he planned to retire and who would be his successor

The chairman of Crown Resorts says US investment giant Blackstone underestimated the amount of work that would be required to transform the casino giant’s culture and systems following years of scandal, but is confident it is on track to regain its licences early next year.

Tens of thousands of hospitality workers in Las Vegas are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike that could disrupt dozens of resorts

President Joe Biden’s decision to stand alongside United Auto Workers pickets in Michigan during their strike against major carmakers underscores an allegiance to labor unions that appears to be unparalleled in presidential history

Kelly Clarkson performed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas over the weekend and later explored the Las Vegas strip. She shared a TikTok video where she sang Tina Turner's «What's Love Got to Do With It» with a busker. At first, the busker didn't recognize her, but when she saw Clarkson holding the mic, she hugged her with excitement. Clarkson captioned the video, explaining that she was on her way to a soundcheck for the festival and was tipping the talented busker. Clarkson recently released the deluxe edition of her 10th album, Chemistry. This edition includes five new tracks: «I Won't Give Up,» «Did You Know,» «You Don't Make Me Cry» featuring her daughter River Rose, «Goodbye,» and «Roses.» It also features remixes of her album singles, «Mine» by David Guetta and «Favorite Kind of High» by Ty Sunderland. Additionally, there's a live version of «Mine» from The Belasco. Chemistry was first released on June 23 by Atlantic Records. It marked Clarkson's first non-holiday and non-covers album since her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. The album debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart on July 8 and remained on the chart for three weeks.

Federal Reserve and Bank of England left interest rates unchanged this week, while both left the door open to additional increases should inflation prove persistent. Policymakers in the US made their decision unanimously, while those in the UK were split. Meantime, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda tamped down speculation of a near-term interest rate hike after the central bank chose to stick with its ultra-easy stimulus. Here are some of the charts that appeared on Bloomberg this week on the latest developments in the global economy:US Fed Chair Jerome Powell made clear Wednesday the central bank is close to done raising interest rates, but his colleagues delivered the message that resonated: Borrowing costs must remain higher for longer amid renewed strength in the economy.

For the first time in a century, a private passenger rail service will launch new operations in the U.S. and this time it involves high-speed trains

A Las Vegas newspaper is the subject of vicious attacks online for its coverage of an alleged murder of a retired police chief

Casino company MGM Resorts International says it has restored computer systems at properties across the U.S., 10 days after a cyberattack led to the shutdown of its computer systems

Morgan Stanley was sued for at least $750 million by private equity firms that claim they were defrauded in a deal to invest in a credit agreement for a luxury high-speed rail line.

The cybersecurity system break-ins this month of casino giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment shatter a public perception that casino security requires an “Oceans 11”-level effort to defeat it