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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 16, 2011 - 1:02 am

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

■ "What happens here, stays here" is named to the 2011 Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame. And, coincidentally, complements well this year's other winner: "What's in your wallet?"

■ A virus reportedly infects software used to operate U.S. Air Force drones out of Nevada's Creech Air Force Base. On the upside, the bug retargets the drones to seek out a certain Nigerian prince we know, so it's all good.

■ Apple visionary Steve Jobs u25B6 dies. weBummed.

■ Sir Paul McCartney marries for a third time. She loves you, loves you, loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah.

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

‘One of our priorities’: ‘Superbug’ still dangerous for Nevada

By Mary Hynes / RJ

January 15, 2026 - 4:48 pm

Public health officials say cases of Candida auris in Nevada have stabilized, but officials urge vigilance.

What original Medicare won’t pay for in 2026

By Jim Miller Savvy Senior

January 15, 2026 - 7:16 am

While original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it doesn’t cover everything.

Clark County pilot cut hospitalizations, boosted 911 mental health response

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

January 15, 2026 - 7:00 am

A Clark County pilot team cut hospitalizations in mental health crisis calls, easing pressure on 911 and emergency rooms.

Who can help fix a serious Medicare enrollment issue?

By Toni King Toni Says

January 15, 2026 - 7:00 am

Remember to always have Part B in place when leaving your job or losing company benefits. There might not be a second chance.

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Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

By Ali Swenson The Associated Press

January 14, 2026 - 2:08 pm

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on Tuesday night canceled some 2,000 grants representing nearly $2 billion in funding.

Frozen potato recall reaches Nevada, among other states

Sammi Burke AMG-Parade

January 12, 2026 - 9:31 pm

Two popular brands of frozen potato products have been voluntarily recalled after it was discovered they may have been contaminated with foreign bodies during the production process.