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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

July 22, 2012 - 1:21 am

Here are a few things in news, entertainment, sports and pop culture that caught our eye last week.

■ A scientist honors reggae legend Bob Marley by naming a reef-dwelling, parasitic crustacean after him. Um ... congratulations?

■ Nevada Sen. Harry Reid is upset that U.S. Olympians' official uniforms were made in China. Forget about where they were made; we can't believe we're forcing our Olympians to wear berets!

■ Authorities literally pull the plug on an outdoor jam session in London with Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney. No biggie, because that sort of thing happens all the time, right?

■ A near-record 21-pound lobster is caught off of Cape Cod. Gonna need a bigger pot.

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

US flight cancellations will likely drag on even after shutdown ends

By Rio Yamat and Josh Funk Associated Press

November 10, 2025 - 8:50 pm

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts, officials said.

Infant is 1st confirmed measles case in Clark County since 2018

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 8:03 am

The Southern Nevada Health District on Friday reported its first confirmed case of measles in Clark County since 2018.

Skipping this dynamic step could sabotage your workout

By Beth Ann Mayer Parade

November 7, 2025 - 6:42 am

Trainers are begging people to stop skipping dynamic stretching — or stretches like arm circles and butt kicks that require movement — when warming up.