Sleeveless versions of the sacred undergarments worn by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints flew off the shelves on their first day available in the U.S., marking a momentous occasion for many women in the faith.
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The philanthropic arm of Intermountain Health aims to generate funds for the planned $1 billion pediatric facility in Las Vegas.
Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young.
Premiums for job-based health insurance rose 6 percent in 2025 to an average of $26,993 a year for family coverage, according to a survey of employers.
About half of women are considered to have dense breasts, based on the appearance of their breast tissue on a mammogram.
Q: Around town and in my neighborhood, many midlife trees are dying. In beautiful large trees, there are dead branches and sometimes just a fully dead tree. Some trees are planted in gravel and some in a yard. Do you notice that also?
Horticulture expert Bob Morris answers readers’ gardening questions.
Q: I have a small crape myrtle tree with leaves that were constantly wet this year. The ground and plants underneath were always wet. Now that the leaves are gone. I can see the branches are also wet. Another tree I have is perfectly dry and normal. What’s causing this and how can I correct it?
Temple Bar, named for a massive rock formation that resembles a striking building or temple, is a good place to find solitude — both at the campground and out on Lake Mead.
Horticulture expert Bob Morris answers readers’ questions.
Visitors to the Rings Trail in California’s Mojave National Preserve descend a narrow, steep slot canyon by using metal rings bolted into the rock along two sections.
I have fruit tree pruning classes at 1 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. Saturdays during the month of December at Ahern Orchard in downtown Las Vegas. Class size is limited so you must enroll on Eventbrite or contact me.
Chabad Synagogue of Summerlin/Desert Shores was in the process of a major overhaul of its security system well before the anti-Semitic massacre of 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Oct. 27.
The most effective pest control measures for fruit, shade or ornamental trees during 2019 will be applied this December and January. Many gardeners consider the application of oils as an “organic” method of controlling future pests. In the purest sense, it is not organic. But applications of oils during the winter reduce the need for “hard pesticides” later.
The time of pruning varies with the fruit tree but generally most fruit trees are pruned during the winter months, beginning at leaf drop. When you have a lot of fruit trees, pruning may start early and not end until after flowering has started in spring.
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From the moment you begin the ascent to Ascaya, the desert gives way to sculpted stone walls, angular silhouettes, and a sense of calm that only elevation provides. High above the Las Vegas Valley, the guard-gated community continues to define the pinnacle of modern desert living. Regarded as one of the most exclusive residential enclaves in the West, Ascaya is known for its million-dollar homesites, architectural homes, and private club-style amenities that rival a world-class resort. This fall, two new architectural statements take shape on the mountainside—Desert Design Study Home 11 by studio g ARCHITECTURE and The Canyon Residences, a limited collection of horizontal condominiums designed and built by Blue Heron—each reflecting a distinct evolution of Ascaya’s vision.
The philanthropic arm of Intermountain Health aims to generate funds for the planned $1 billion pediatric facility in Las Vegas.
Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young.
While our genes play a key role in determining our cognitive aging, our general health also plays a big factor.
The yet-to-be constructed building will support University Medical Center and Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.
