Wed May 07 15:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Las Vegas Headlines: Papal Conclave, Smokey Robinson Lawsuit, and More

**Las Vegas, NV** – A whirlwind of news broke today, ranging from a shocking lawsuit against music icon Smokey Robinson to the start of the Papal conclave. Former housekeepers are alleging sexual assault and rape by Robinson in multiple locations, including his Las Vegas home.

Meanwhile, in Vatican City, the election of a new Pope is underway, with 133 cardinals secluded in the Sistine Chapel. Closer to home, Las Vegas is feeling the impact of several developments:

* **Real ID enforcement:** Harry Reid International Airport is now strictly enforcing Real ID requirements for passengers.
* **Autonomous vehicle recall:** Zoox issued a recall of 270 self-driving cars following a Las Vegas accident.
* **Costco price hike:** Costco members are voicing their displeasure over a price increase at the food court.
* **UNLV’s conference hopes:** Speculation continues regarding UNLV’s potential move to a Power Four conference.
* **Tragic accident:** A pedestrian was killed in a suspected DUI accident in southwest Las Vegas.
* **Federal drug bust:** Nevada was among five states affected by a large-scale federal drug seizure.
* **Aces win:** An undrafted rookie led the Aces to victory in a preseason basketball game.

Beyond Las Vegas, the news includes the Golden Knights’ Game 1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers and the opening of a new burlesque show, “Empire Strips Back,” at the Rio. Additionally, a Henderson corrections officer lawsuit followed an investigative story by the Review-Journal. The newspaper also covered a variety of other topics, including local sports schedules, editorial cartoons, and the ongoing situation concerning Lake Mead.

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