🌱 New Lipstick Identifies Date Rape Drugs + SNHD Warns Against RSV

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Las Vegas Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 62 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. Las Vegas-based Esoes Cosmetics created a lipstick to protect women from date rape drugs, sexual assault, and domestic violence. The product has two test strips used to detect the presence of date rape drugs, such as Rohypnol, Ativan, Xanax, and Klonopin, in drinks. A Bluetooth button on the lipstick allows women to send a location, send a pre-typed message, or call 911. (News3LV)
2. Cases of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are rising in Clark County, and the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is warning the community about the impact of seasonal respiratory illnesses. According to SNHD, November reported 1,800 cases of RSV, which is a 200 percent increase from November 2021. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
3. Police have identified a North Las Vegas 42-year-old man who was found dead early Monday morning after he ran back into an apartment fire. Michael Floresca was seen running out of the apartment and back in. The Clark County coroner’s office said he died from inhalation of combustion products and ruled his death a suicide. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Free Meals For Kids And Teens At Sunrise Library (2:00 PM)
• Homework Help And Tutoring At Rainbow Library (4:00 PM)
• Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild At Dolby Live, Park MGM Las Vegas (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 'Twas the Night holiday dinner show is back at Excalibur Hotel & Casino until Dec. 25 in the Tournament Kings Arena. Take in the arena's winter wonderland transformation for this popular holiday tradition! (Excalibur Hotel & Casino)
• Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Las Vegas area. Available properties range from a 1,659 square-foot, three-bed, three-bath home for $471,990 to a $750,733 home with four beds, four baths, and 3,815 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Las Vegas Patch)
• The 18th annual Great Santa Run was held in Downtown Las Vegas over the weekend, where thousands of participants dressed as Santa Claus ran or walked in the race. The event was expected to raise $125,000 for Opportunity Village. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.