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February 28, 2010 - 12:00 am

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

n Cirque du Soleil premieres "Viva Elvis" at Aria at CityCenter. Because who better to examine Elvis' intimate connection to the American psyche than circus performers from Montreal?

n Russian figure skater Evgeni Plushenko u25B6, upset that he lost the Olympic gold medal to American Evan Lysacek, claims on his Web site to have won a "platinum" medal in Vancouver. Russia's top-secret alchemy program apparently is progressing nicely.

n The season finale of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" becomes the E! network's most-watched show ever. Like being "the smartest Stooge."

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

Tomato disease, possibly late blight or Septoria leaf spot. (Bob Morris)

What’s to blame for sudden demise of chitalpa tree?

By Bob Morris Gardening

May 25, 2024 - 6:00 am

My guess is that this tree was infected by this bacterial disease. I would not replace it. I would pick a different tree.

Vivek Raman, an environmental health supervisor for the Southern Nevada Health District, shows ...

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Clark County

By Paul Pearson / RJ

May 24, 2024 - 5:22 pm

Southern Nevada Health District officials are urging Clark County residents to help prevent the spread of the mosquitoes, which were found in 43 ZIP codes last year.

Travelers move through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of Memorial Day, ...

Memorial Day travel expected to break 20-year record, AAA says

By David Koenig The Associated Press

May 24, 2024 - 1:04 pm

TSA predicted Friday will be the busiest day for air travel over Memorial Day weekend, with nearly 3 million people expected to pass through airport checkpoints.

This image shows a recipe for potato salad with leeks, lentils and a citrus vinaigrette. (Patri ...

Lose the fat, not the flavor, with these barbecue side dishes

By Albert Stumm The Associated Press

May 24, 2024 - 9:57 am

A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy,” but nutritionists see an opportunity in those gloppy, heavy side dishes.

An enormous body of research links better grip strength in midlife and beyond to decreased risk ...

Learn how grip training can aid your longevity

By Doug Sheppard Fit for Life

May 24, 2024 - 9:06 am

An enormous body of research links better grip strength in midlife and beyond to decreased risk of overall mortality.

Theresa Nolan, executive director of clinical operations at UNLV Medicine, prepares COVID-19 va ...

Could current COVID vaccines protect against future outbreaks?

By Irene Wright The Charlotte Observer

May 24, 2024 - 8:23 am

Researchers from Washington University’s School of Medicine evaluated the ability of the COVID-19 shots to build up memory in the immune system.

Hobbies and activities such as walking, gardening, disc golf, hiking, bird-watching and other a ...

How hobbies play an essential role in health and wellness

By Melanie Allen Wealth of Geeks

May 24, 2024 - 7:36 am

Hobbies and activities such as walking, gardening, disc golf, hiking, bird-watching and other active interests can improve mental and physical health.

What’s packed over Memorial Day weekend? Las Vegas airport parking lots

By Taylor Lane / RJ

May 23, 2024 - 4:43 pm

Harry Reid International Airport said its parking was in “high demand” this weekend, and expected Terminal 1 long term and economy parking to be at capacity.

As the summer begins, plenty of travelers will spend their time visiting national parks. (Getty ...

Check out these summer safety tips for Lake Mead, other national parks

By Samantha Segura / RJ

May 24, 2024 - 9:06 am

Park rangers and officials from Lake Mead, Death Valley, Grand Canyon and other national parks held a roundtable about keeping summer vacations fun and safe.

There are new Medicare Advantage plans that pay for medical expenses overseas. But be careful a ...

Which Medicare plans cover emergency care overseas?

By Toni King Toni Says

May 23, 2024 - 10:27 am

Medicare does not cover emergency medical care during foreign travel. It is an added benefit that a supplemental plan (Medigap) provides.