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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 9, 2011 - 12:30 pm

Here are a few things in news, entertainment and pop culture that we've been talking about lately.

■ Holly Madison, star of "Peepshow" at Planet Hollywood Resort, insures her breasts for $1 million. Worth it at any price.

■ A study reveals that just 53 percent of Nevadans have paid sick leave. And, as flu season approaches, don't think for a minute that this factoid won't cross our minds every time we order a fast-food lunch.

■ A two-faced cat sets a Guinness record by living for 12 years. In contrast, we know of two-faced people who hang on forever.

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

Extreme heat warning issued for Las Vegas; cooling stations activated

By Paul Pearson / RJ

August 11, 2025 - 10:25 am

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the Las Vegas Valley and nearby areas, including Pahrump and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Nevada’s new worker heat protections could be model for U.S.

By McKenna Ross / RJ

August 11, 2025 - 6:00 am

Nevada started implementing rules to address extreme heat illness in workplaces. Now, national employer groups and businesses are recommending them to the federal government.

Tips to ward off afternoon energy slumps

By Cathy Bussewitz The Associated Press

August 8, 2025 - 7:39 am

Eating healthy snacks during the workday can be challenging. Many people find themselves facing down sugar, caffeine or carb cravings.

This simple morning habit could lower blood clot risk, cardiologists say

By Korin Miller Parade

August 8, 2025 - 5:59 am

Up to 900,000 Americans each year develop a blood clot, which is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke, according to the CDC.

From left, Hope Means Nevada teen co-chairs Jeremiah Irorobeje, Kai Feng, Noelle Paik and Abiga ...

Heed young people’s messages about mental health

By Sheldon Jacobs Mental Health Matters

August 8, 2025 - 5:56 am

Hope Means Nevada, a nonprofit led by teens, has become one of the leading voices across the state for our young people.

We hear it from the time we're little. Find your purpose and you'll lead a healthier and more s ...

Why the search for meaning can cause ‘purpose anxiety,’ and what to do about it

By Alina Tugend The Associated Press

August 8, 2025 - 5:56 am

The word has become so weighty that finding a purpose has, for many, turned into a source of angst.

Clark County finds measles virus in wastewater, urges vaccination

By Isaiah Steinberg / RJ

August 7, 2025 - 3:35 pm

The county has not confirmed any cases of the infectious disease since 2018, but it is urging parents to stay up to date on their children’s vaccines.