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This Feb 3, 2013 image provided by NASA shows a self portrait of the Mars rover, Curiosity. NASA's Curiosity rover has uncovered signs of an ancient freshwater lake on Mars that may have teemed with microbes for tens of millions of years, far longer than scientists had imagined, new research suggests.(AP Photo/NASA)

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By JOHN PRZYBYS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

December 15, 2013 - 10:05 am

Here are a few pop culture tidbits that caught our eye last week.

■ A woman claims airport security agents in St. Louis confiscated a tiny toy pistol wielded by her stuffed sock monkey. Immediately leading to cries of profiling by Fabric Americans.

■ A sleeping airline passenger awakens to find himself in a dark and secured plane after the in-flight staff apparently forgets about him. What’s worse, the airline plans to charge him for a sleeper seat.

■ Downtown Las Vegas’ free Wi-Fi service goes live. Downtown hotels respond by offering new “Nigerian Prince” room discounts.

■ Mars rover Curiosity ▶ discovers evidence of an ancient freshwater lake on Mars. The biggest clue: the empty beer cans found nearby.

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

New Jewish Affinity Group makes presence felt at UNLV

By Jason Bracelin / RJ

May 3, 2024 - 6:11 pm

UNLV students and faculty partcipated in a “How to Be a Peacemaker” discussion group at the Student Diversity Office inside of the Student Union.

Medical experts rethink guidelines on drinking alcohol

By Carla K. Johnson The Associated Press

May 3, 2024 - 10:17 am

Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that.

Want to ease anxiety? Look to the sky

By Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures

May 3, 2024 - 8:11 pm

Birding gives Southern Nevadans plenty of opportunity to practice mindfulness, an ideal state in which people focus on the present to find a little calm.

May brings reminder to prioritize our mental health

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For Mental Health Awareness Month, I interviewed a rock star in the Southern Nevada mental health community: Dr. Roberta Miranda-Alonzo.

Dispelling common myths about organ donation

Mayo Clinic News Network

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It’s estimated that more than 15 people die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs.

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Anne Hathaway grateful to be in ‘a constant state of bloom’

By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

May 2, 2024 - 10:16 am

At 41, the “Idea of You” actress says: “I’m so much better at sharing at this age, plus I’m kinder to myself now. And I can take other people in.”

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Knowledge can help you overcome bee stings, attack

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 2, 2024 - 11:34 am

If someone is stung by a bee, becomes dizzy, nauseated or has difficulty breathing, an allergic reaction to the sting may be occurring. This is a serious medical emergency and 9-1-1 should be called.

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Savvy Senior: Tips for finding affordable internet service

By Jim Miller Savvy Senior

May 2, 2024 - 7:42 am

The Affordable Connectivity Program has helped close the digital divide in the U.S., but it is set to end in mid-May.

With Medicare, what you don’t know can cost you. (Getty Images)

How to enroll in Medicare after being laid off

By Toni King Toni Says

May 2, 2024 - 7:31 am

Dear Toni: My husband, Steven, has been laid off. He is 68 but never enrolled in Medicare Part B because he had employer benefits.

‘Lifesaving medication’: Bill aims to cut prescription drug prices for seniors

By Jessica Hill / RJ

May 2, 2024 - 8:15 pm

The bill, introduced by Sens. Jacky Rosen and John Cornyn, would reduce out-of-pocket costs by requiring coinsurances to be based on the net price of a medication.