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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 )

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Want a COVID-19 shot? That’s up to you, vaccine advisory panel says
By Mike Stobbe and Lauran Neergaard Associated Press

A panel of advisers appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to recommend this fall’s COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone, leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.

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Tips to reduce screen time, start a new hobby
By Jamie Ducharme • The Associated Press

Adopting a new hobby can be an effective way to get a break from screens. Enjoyable pastimes can reduce stress and improve well-being, research suggests.

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7 tips to help fight a health insurance denial
By Lauren Sausser KFF Health News

Prior authorization denials of medical procedures, tests or prescriptions can be appealed, but many people find the process overwhelming.

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Which flu vaccine is best for children?
By Kristina Bryant American Academy of Pediatrics

As a parent, the best thing you can do to protect your children and others from the flu is to get them vaccinated.

 
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By Korin Miller Parade

Not all pre-workout food is created equal. Choose wrong, and you can end up struggling to finish your exercise routine.

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