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July 17, 2010 - 11:00 pm

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

n Bristol Palin u25B6 lands an acting gig on a teenage soap. So how's that distaste with the Hollywood liberal elite thing working out for ya, Mama Bear?

n An ATM provider asks Nevada gaming regulators to permit casino-based ATMs that would issue slot machine vouchers as well as cash. Next up: Martini IV drips to make that part of gambling more efficient, too.

n LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh make the Miami Heat the NBA's superteam. Because there's nothing fans love more than the basketball equivalent of the school's three biggest bullies joining forces.

n Spain wins the World Cup. In one of those 1-0 games that make soccer so exciting to zzzz ...

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com )

What are the most common symptoms of new COVID strain?

By Jessica Sager Parade

September 11, 2025 - 8:05 am

Here’s the lowdown from doctors on the new strain of COVID-19, known as stratus or XFG.

Mariska Hargitay arrives at a special screening of "My Mom Jayne" on Monday, June 23, ...

Mariska Hargitay ‘not done with Olivia Benson yet’

By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

September 10, 2025 - 6:20 am

The actor and producer, having one of the best years of her professional life at age 61, returns this month for a 27th season of “Law & Order: SVU.”

About 40 percent of Social Security recipients have total incomes high enough to trigger federa ...

Savvy Senior: Are Social Security benefits still taxable?

By Jim Miller Savvy Senior

September 10, 2025 - 6:15 am

No, the new law, better known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, did not eliminate Social Security taxes.

To review 2026 Medicare Advantage out-of-pocket costs, check your new “Medicare & Yo ...

Look beyond premiums when making Medicare decisions

By Toni King Toni Says

September 10, 2025 - 6:14 am

People need to understand the differences between original Medicare with a supplement and Medicare Advantage PPO plans.

‘Feeling itchy’: Public health experts eye control district as mosquitoes swarm Summerlin

By Spencer Levering / RJ

September 7, 2025 - 4:16 pm

Without a mosquito control strategy, public health experts warn that the pests will flourish.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the canonization Mass of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati in St. ...

Pope Leo XIV declares teen computer whiz the first millennial saint

By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press

September 8, 2025 - 10:26 am

Pope Leo XIV declared the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint Sunday, giving the next generation of Catholics a relatable role model who used technology to spread the faith

A hiking loop at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park winds through black sagebrush before ending at ...

Scenic trails, historic rails in small Nevada town — PHOTOS

Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures

September 5, 2025 - 9:14 am

About four hours north of Las Vegas, Ely offers plenty of walking opportunities graced by colorful murals and connections to bygone mining days.

The 6 most important vaccines for people 60 and older

By Ashley Broadwater Parade

September 5, 2025 - 9:01 am

The return of flu season serves as a great reminder to make sure you’re up to date on vaccinations.

6 weird signs that you need to drink more water

By Jessica Sager Parade

September 8, 2025 - 8:08 am

While you probably don’t need to down six Stanley tumblers per day, staying hydrated is incredibly important.

New COVID-19 shots coming to SNHD clinics

By Paul Pearson / RJ

September 4, 2025 - 2:47 pm

The Southern Nevada Health District said that, after updated guidance from federal officials, it is preparing to administer the updated COVID-19 vaccine.