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🏥 Cyberattack Disrupts Nevada Hospitals, Nationwide Health Care
Issue #091 - March 7, 2024
John Wu
07 Mar
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📆 Weekly Local Events for March 2024
Regular weekly events in or near Summerlin, Las Vegas are listed below.
Visit here to lookup specific venue information or for upcoming and/or non-weekly events on Meetup.
Monday
Monday Classes At Latin Blendz: (Every week on Monday @ 10AM)
Lunch and Rummikub Mondays at IHOP Summerlin (Every week on Monday @ 12PM
Socially Vegas - Monday Night Bowling @ The Orleans Bowling Center: Must arrive/check-in before 7pm; 7 - 10pm (Every week on Monday); COST (CASH Only) $10 for 2 games (includes shoes) COST: $12 for 3 games (includes shoes)
Monday Night TRIVIA at ReBAR: (Every week on Monday @ 7PM)
Tuesday
Terrific Tuesday Fun Pickleball @ Police Memorial, Bring a Chair: (Every week on Tuesday @ 2PM)
Sand Volleyball Intermediate, Rusty and Old Time Players @ Aloha Shores Park (NW): (Every week on Tuesday @ 5:30 - 7:30PM)
Run Drink Las Vegas - Weekly Tuesday Run @ Frankie’s Uptown patio: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday), FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @rundrinklv FOR THE LATEST WEATHER/TIMING UPDATES
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
Wednesday
Business Leads Group - Networking Breakfast @ Summit Restaurant, Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd, Las Vegas: Cost $20 cash, 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Wednesday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Live Music Yoga w/ Cheryl Slader @ Blue Sky Yoga: (Suggested Donation $12); 5:30 - 6:45 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Country Swing Level 1 @ Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Wednesday until December 17, 2024); $15 drop-in rate
$50 for the whole month. Pay and register on the website.
Thursday
Abundance Business Networking Group Online Event: 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Thursday). Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for networking. Steps to access our BNI Online™ Virtual Chapter Meeting, visit website.
Las Vegas Real Estate Investors Association - Weekly Power Lunch For Real Estate Investors: 11 AM - 1 PM (Every week on Thursday). Request to join here.
Free Salsa Classes @ Feel The Music Dance Studio: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Thursday). Visit the website to register online.
Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour: 7 - 9 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Friday
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard @ Yoga Sanctuary: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday) View Yoga Sanctuary's full schedule.
Swing Dancing in Las Vegas Vintage and Modern Swing Dances @ The Mint Tavern: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Friday)
Saturday
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Saturday Morning Meditation with Practitioner Selina Kelly @ Yoga Kandy, LLC. Cost: Love Donation $5-$10 suggested. 11 - 11:45 AM (Every week on Saturday)
Vegas Hikers - Ike’s Peak 4.3 Mile (southwest) 2 groups: 1:30 - 4:30 PM (Every week on Saturday until March 15, 2024)
Sunday
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Sunday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Sunday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
🌤 Summerlin South, Las Vegas Weather
🏥 Cyberattack Disrupts Nevada Hospitals, Nationwide Health Care
A widespread cyberattack initiated on February 21 by the criminal organization AlphV Blackcat has resulted in significant disruptions for health care providers across the United States, including several hospitals in Nevada. Although specific hospitals have not been disclosed by the Nevada Hospital Association (NHA), the impact is evident with considerable difficulties in accessing patient information, processing claims, billing, and checking insurance coverage.
The attack, which targeted a system known as Change Healthcare, has compelled the industry to disconnect its systems to prevent further breaches. This precaution has inadvertently caused complications in routine hospital operations. Most notably, there are substantial delays in prescription processing, as affected pharmacies resort to manual workarounds.
These disruptions are not only causing severe cash flow and compliance issues for health care entities but also directly affecting patient care. Patients are facing delays in scheduling treatments, accessing vital medications, and retrieving medical records. The NHA states that this cyberattack may be impacting approximately one-third of hospital patients in the United States.
Although medical treatments are not being halted, the Nevada hospital system finds itself in a uniquely precarious situation, one that it has never encountered before. The data breach has led to a complex crisis in the health care infrastructure's stability and efficiency.
Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, is a key player in health care technology, handling a vast number of transactions annually. The breach has affected several systems within the UnitedHealth Group, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage.
The situation is complicated by reports from KrebsOnSecurity indicating that an extortion payment of $22 million may have been made to prevent the publication of stolen data online. Although this action reportedly disbanded Blackcat, there are concerns that the hackers who executed the data theft were not compensated and may still possess the sensitive personal data.
Efforts to combat these ransomware activities have seen the U.S. Justice Department offering a hefty reward for information leading to arrests or convictions associated with AlphV Blackcat ransomware operations, as part of a broader strategy to 'hack the hackers' and disrupt their networks.
This cyberattack serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within our digital infrastructure and the far-reaching consequences such breaches can have on essential services and personal data security.
🏒 Golden Knights' Newest Star Anthony Mantha Poised for Thursday Debut
The Las Vegas Golden Knights are set to introduce their latest addition, Anthony Mantha, in their upcoming game against the Vancouver Canucks at T-Mobile Arena this Thursday. Mantha, who recently joined the Knights from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a second- and a fourth-round pick, is expected to make an immediate impact on the ice.
Arriving in Las Vegas on Wednesday, just a day after the trade was announced, Mantha has already met with the coaching staff and is gearing up for his first appearance. "I just met with the coaching staff, so I’ll be in (tomorrow),” Mantha expressed, showing eagerness to join his new team's efforts on the ice.
Coach Bruce Cassidy has plans to integrate Mantha into the lineup by pairing him with center William Karlsson. Mantha, at 29, brings substantial experience and a strong track record to the Golden Knights, boasting 20 goals and 14 assists across 56 games this season. His addition to the team is anticipated to bolster their offensive capabilities as they continue their quest in the current NHL season.
🏡 Las Vegas Real Estate Bounces Back: Increased Sales Signal Market Recovery
In a hopeful turn for the housing market, the Las Vegas Valley has experienced a notable increase in home sales, despite prevailing economic hurdles. According to the latest data from the Multiple Listing Service provided by Las Vegas Realtors (LVR), February saw a significant rise in the sale of single-family homes, up 28.2% from January and 10.1% from February of the previous year. This resurgence signals a growing buyer interest and a potentially stabilizing market.
Merri Perry, the President of LVR, remarked on the positive trend, highlighting the resilience of the market in the face of high interest rates, escalating mortgage rates, and a nationwide housing supply shortage. The improvement in sales is seen as a harbinger of a potentially vibrant spring and summer for the real estate sector, traditionally the peak seasons for home transactions.
The uptick wasn't limited to single-family homes alone; condos and townhomes also enjoyed increased sales, with an 11.3% rise from January and a 17.8% increase from the same period last year. This improvement is particularly notable given that the valley had its worst sales year since the Great Recession in 2008, primarily due to heightened interest rates and homeowners clinging to low-rate mortgages secured during the pandemic.
Additionally, the Las Vegas Valley witnessed a boost in new listings, up 4.2% from January and 12.9% from February 2023. The average listing price for single-family homes has also risen by 15.2% year-over-year, indicating a gradual return of seller confidence to the market.
Nationally, the real estate market reflects a mixed picture, with new home listings rising by 13% year-over-year until the end of February, marking the most significant increase in nearly three years. However, the high costs have led to an 8% decline in pending sales, per Redfin. With mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed rate still hovering above 7%, buyers are grappling with near-record high housing costs, emphasizing the ongoing challenges in the real estate landscape.
❎ Haley Ends Presidential Bid, Calls for GOP Unity Behind Trump
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador, suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday following significant losses on Super Tuesday. This move leaves Donald Trump as the sole major contender for the 2024 Republican nomination. Haley, who had become a vocal critic of Trump's leadership style, did not endorse him in her concession speech in Charleston, South Carolina. Instead, she challenged him to win over the moderate Republicans and independent voters who had supported her, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in politics.
Haley's campaign marked a significant effort within the GOP to offer an alternative to Trump's "Make America Great Again" politics, appealing particularly to moderates and college-educated voters. Despite her departure, Haley's campaign highlighted Trump's vulnerabilities among these key demographics, suggesting a deeply divided Republican Party.
Trump's path to a third nomination appears clear, with expectations to secure the necessary delegates later this month. However, the unity of the GOP remains in question, with Haley's team and supporters expressing concerns over Trump's ability to unify a fractured party.
Haley has dismissed the possibility of serving as Trump's vice president or running on a third-party ticket, leaving the race with a heightened national profile and potentially setting the stage for a future presidential bid. Her campaign has brought to light the divisions within the GOP, particularly among voters resistant to Trump's nomination, and has underscored the ongoing debate over the direction of the Republican Party.
😋Downtown Summerlin Welcomes Back the Enchanting Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
The beloved Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is making its way back to Downtown Summerlin this Saturday, promising a delightful day for fans of the iconic Japanese character. Stationed from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Macy’s courtyard on Festival Plaza Drive, the truck continues its tour across the Western United States, bringing a slice of Hello Kitty's world to its admirers.
Visitors can expect an array of exclusive Hello Kitty merchandise, ranging from stylish apparel to adorable cookie sets and a special lunch box. In keeping with modern payment methods, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will only accept credit and debit cards, ensuring a smooth transaction for every purchase.
Since its inception in October 2014, the truck has embarked on a nationwide journey, visiting over 100 cities and becoming a familiar sight in the Las Vegas Valley with its frequent stops. The venture is part of a broader food-related initiative by Sanrio, the Japanese company behind Hello Kitty, aiming to connect with fans in a unique and engaging manner.
The phenomenon of Hello Kitty, born as Kitty White, has evolved significantly since the debut of the first vinyl coin purse in Japan in 1975. Today, she stands as a preeminent figure in global popular culture, paving the way before the rise of K-pop and remaining a beloved character across generations.
💲 Las Vegas Convention Center to Host Major Spring Job Fair Event
Southern Nevada job seekers have the opportunity to meet with over 120 employers at the upcoming Spring Job Fair, scheduled for March 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. Hosted by Clark County in collaboration with the EmployNV Business Hub, this annual event aims to facilitate on-the-spot hiring and job offers pending background checks. Commissioner Jim Gibson encourages attendees to approach the fair as they would a multi-employer interview, emphasizing that every employer present is looking to hire. Notable employers include the Rio hotel-casino, Nevada Barricade and Sign Co., Maverik, The Smith Center, Tao Group Hospitality, Fontainebleau hotel-casino, and Link Technologies. Job seekers can register in advance, upload their resumes for employer previews, and access several on-site resources such as free child care for specific ages, career coaching, and career exploration tools.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: March 1, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The entire report for all Area Commands may be viewed here.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - February 2024
*Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold based on the number of bedrooms. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
Visit here to see the entire report.
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