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Healthline

Weekend warriors reap similar brain health benefits as individuals who exercise more regularly throughout the week. Researchers have increasingly taken interest in the “weekend warrior” exercise phenomenon: when an individual tends to get the majority of their physical activity in during one or two days of the week.

Washington Post

In southern Italy, TikTok vs. reality pits a cliffside paradise against endless climbs, bus lines and traffic jams.

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

The last 24 hours have seen several deadly crashes in the Valley. At least one is being investigated as a DUI. As Labor Day approaches, our highways will see some congestion as southern Nevadans hit the road. Safety advocate Erin Breen says,"Three-day weekends are always a problem because people have a party mentality."

HealthExec

The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act has found sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing the bill to both chambers of Congress. Initially proposed in 2022, the law was reintroduced to the Senate in July, co-sponsored by Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-Me.). In the House, the companion bill is similarly sponsored by a bi-partisan coalition, namely Jason Crow (D-CO), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Andy Kim (D-NJ). If passed, the law (as currently written) would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to more effectively coordinate to develop cybersecurity protocols for healthcare entities.

Glossy

On August 29, Gap posted strong earnings that pleased investors, doubling net income from a year prior and blowing past revenue expectations to $3.7 billion in the second quarter. It’s a triumphant comeback for the company that has been struggling in recent years. With the exit of leaders like Sonia Syngal and a 7% drop in sales, new CEO Richard Dickson, who took over last year, has been working to turn things around at Gap. The numbers show that the plan is working.

The Salem News

You might think electrolytes are some kind of lab-made superfuel for elite athletes and those who want to be like them. Electrolytes are indeed powerful, and in some circumstances, your body might benefit from a boost. But like comic book heroes with mild-mannered alter egos, they might already be hanging around in your life by another name. And like a movie franchise with one sequel too many, more is not always better.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Bill and Mindy Lovell were not staying at Paris casino-hotel during their recent Las Vegas vacation. But, like millions of other tourists during the resort’s 25-year history, the couple from Louisiana stopped to take a few photos of the iconic replica Eiffel Tower.

K.N.P.R. News

It’s been eight months since a shooter entered Beam Hall on UNLV campus, shooting and killing three professors. He was shot and killed by police. Immediately after, the faculty asked for better security on campus.

K.N.P.R. News

Golf courses in Nevada use a lot of water, 236 million gallons annually. And, unlike water used indoors, this water cannot be reclaimed and sent back to Lake Mead. That’s why lawmakers cut water allotments for courses by a third beginning this year. And, since 2021, new golf courses are not allowed to use Colorado River water. 

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