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In Cuba, Las Vegas health official finds it helps to look like Hemingway

While vacationing in the island communist nation, Dr. Joe Iser, the head of the Southern Nevada Health District, was noticed for resembling the famous author and witnessed the country’s efforts to eradicate the Zika virus.

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Money matters in nonpartisan races

Among the eight candidates who won outright in primaries with at least three people, all but one raised the most money.

Hot drivers get quicker commute in Henderson

Being hot can get you places a little faster in Henderson. A thermal imaging system, recently installed at four intersections, can control traffic signals by detecting heat emitted from vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists waiting for a green light.

New trauma centers could do more harm than good

When Southern Nevada Health District board members vote later this month on whether more Level III trauma centers should be opened in Clark County, what happened to Giulian Grasso should be taken into consideration.

Boomers embrace technology to stay in touch with family

It’s becoming an increasingly outdated stereotype that older people fear and stay away from technology. Most baby boomers have gotten past their initial reservations and are avid users of smartphones and other devices to keep up with families and other news as well as shop.

Pro-plaintiff judge picked apart by high court

Justices reverse District Judge Jessie Walsh again, this time for denying a personal injury defendant the ability to prove a low-speed traffic accident was too minor to justify a $5 million judgment.

UMC does financial about-face

In 2002 University Medical Center lost more than $20 million — a year later it was losing money at a rate of more than $2 million per month.

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