Vegas in 5: Thursday, Oct. 15

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The five Las Vegas stories people are reading this Thursday.

Vegas in 5: Thursday, Oct. 15

Good morning, Las Vegas. Here are the five stories people are reading this Thursday.

1. Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran reported a cargo ship sank after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, while Singapore officials said two Singapore-registered vessels were hit by unknown projectiles, one of which sank with no injuries.

2. Raiders coach, QB meet with media to preview Sunday’s game vs. Buffalo Bills

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak and quarterback Kirk Cousins will meet with media Wednesday to preview Sunday's home game against the Buffalo Bills after a 45-17 loss to New England.

3. Las Vegas’ RR Partners joins global tourism marketing giant in major deal

Las Vegas-based R&R Partners and Kansas-based MMGY have merged to form MMGY Global, a tourism marketing firm with over 800 employees.

4. Boston construction giant hires new exec to lead Las Vegas office

Suffolk Construction Co. has hired Jeff Wood to lead its Las Vegas office and promoted Chris Anderson to oversee national gaming and Las Vegas operations.

5. New landlord buys Southern Nevada industrial buildings for $190M

Artemis Real Estate Partners purchased two industrial buildings in Apex Industrial Park from VanTrust Real Estate for a combined $190 million.

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