Millions of Americans have turned to prescription medications to lose weight and treat diabetes. But do drug labels warn enough about potential side effects? Juanita Gantt was prescribed both Wegovy and Ozempic. She later needed emergency surgery — and now she’s suing. Gantt told CBS News she always struggled with …
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In his victory speech on Tuesday night, Chicago’s newly elected mayor Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat, emphasized his commitment to tackling crime by investing in schools, jobs and mental health. The former teacher won the election by a margin of less than 20,000 votes, marking the city’s closest mayoral race …
Read More »Lawmakers demand change as civilians are hit with “exorbitant” medical bills for emergency treatment at military facilities
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are calling on the Department of Defense to address its lack of financial relief provided for citizens who receive emergency treatment at U.S. military facilities. The push comes following a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office which found that the Defense …
Read More »Sandy Hook mother says Buffalo shooting victims’ families need support “after the cameras leave”
Still grieving, family members of the ten Black people massacred at a Buffalo supermarket called on the country to confront and stop racist violence. The alleged shooter appeared in court Thursday as a grand jury indicted him on first-degree murder, which covers all 10 deaths. Prosecutors say he could face …
Read More »Three decades after writing “Liar’s Poker,” Michael Lewis reflects on its impact on Wall Street
More than 30 years later, Michael Lewis’ 1989 book “Liar’s Poker” is still the book to read if you want to really understand Wall Street. “Liar’s Poker” tells the story of Lewis’ experience as a bond salesman in the 1980s. “I wrote my first book more than three decades …
Read More »TikTok exec explains social media company’s algorithm and efforts to keep children safe
The video-sharing app TikTok has evolved into a site that covers all parts of life—everything from recipes to clothing to trending challenges. According to The Pew Research Center, half of American adults under 30 use TikTok. In just five short years since its launch in 2016, the Chinese-born app has …
Read More »Harvey Weinstein witness Miriam Haley says guilty verdict was “a huge relief”
Harvey Weinstein will face a sentence of up to 29 years in prison thanks, in part, to the testimony of Miriam Haley. Haley was one of the two main witnesses in Weinstein’s trial, which ended Monday when the disgraced Hollywood mogul was found guilty of rape in the third degree and …
Read More »With “Carol’s Second Act,” Patricia Heaton is finally the star
Patricia Heaton is finally number one on the call sheet. The veteran actress who’s perhaps best known for her Emmy-winning portrayal of Debra Barone in the sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond” is returning to CBS as the star of the new comedy “Carol’s Second Act.” “When I did ‘Raymond,’ Ray was …
Read More »Elizabeth McGovern on the pressure of turning “Downton Abbey” into a movie
The highly-anticipated “Downton Abbey” movie is being called “delightful fun.” Critics say it invites fans to fall in love with Downton all over again. The movie is based on the Emmy-winning hit series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their beloved servants. Set in 1927, it centers around the family …
Read More »Alejandro Escovedo on what brought him back from the “depths of darkness”
Alejandro Escovedo’s career defies easy definition. He was the leader of a punk band that opened for the Sex Pistols, but his latest album, “The Crossing,” was recorded with an Italian band in Rome. It’s an apt title for a man whose life has had many crossings of its own. …
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