The Daily Populous

Monday August 18th, 2025 morning edition

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She has for some time been concerned about how vulnerable Las Vegas is to mosquito-borne diseases.

Its meticulous records show which mosquito species are present across the Las Vegas Valley year after year and where these flying insects have tested positive for diseases.

“In 2017, this mosquito was found in just a few ZIP codes,” said Raman, who oversees the health district’s mosquito surveillance program.

In Las Vegas, how the interplay between local environmental factors and changing climate trends is affecting mosquito populations is less well understood, but the implications are paramount.

What that means for mosquitoes in the city remains to be seen, but the problem so far shows no sign of slowing.

The Southern Nevada Health District conducts public outreach on how to identify and protect against mosquito breeding sites in and around homes, and how to prevent mosquito bites.

In the years ahead, Messenger said, prevention and control will be key to protecting the residents of Las Vegas and its many visitors from around the world. »

A record low level of Americans drink, and a majority now say alcohol is bad for your health

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Gallup has been tracking Americans’ drinking behavior since 1939, and their views of the health implications of drinking since 2001.

For the first time, a majority of Americans – 53% – said that moderate drinking, defined as one or two drinks per day, is bad for your health.

“Certainly, the scientific evidence that we have would support lowering the recommended alcohol intake for Americans below what it is now. »

‘Stunning survival story’: police rescue California man trapped behind waterfall for two days

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A California man who recently became trapped behind a waterfall for two days while climbing was dramatically rescued by police utilizing a helicopter.

But the “extreme hydraulics” of the waterfalls pushed Wardwell off his rappelling lines and trapped him behind a cascade of the Kern river, according to the sheriff’s office.

A California highway patrol helicopter crew then managed to hoist him to safety to cap off what the sheriff’s office declared a “stunning survival story”. »

Phil Scott rejects Trump administration request to use Vermont national guard in president’s DC crackdown

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Vermont National Guard soldiers at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Gov. Phil Scott has turned down a second request from President Donald Trump’s administration in as many months to use members of the Vermont National Guard to carry out elements of the White House’s controversial domestic policy agenda.

At a press conference Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said states could be called on to reinforce the city’s national guard, if needed. »