23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki knows the genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company has been in “the eye of the storm” recently, but she said she’s confident that the company is still viable and believes it will be “growing and thriving” a year from now. “I believe in the company. I believe in …
Read More »Julia Roberts on where her iconic movie characters would be today, from “Mystic Pizza” to “Pretty Woman”
Hollywood star Julia Roberts, known for her captivating smile and unforgettable roles, recently took a playful trip down memory lane in an engaging game of “Where Are They Now?” during an interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host, Gayle King. “Mystic Pizza”: Roberts started with “Mystic Pizza” in 1988, her breakout film …
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As pandemic-era food benefits come to an end and food costs continue to rise, many are wondering how they’ll be able to afford groceries. Wednesday marks the end of extra food benefits for more than 30 million people in the United States. Low-income families in 32 states who take part …
Read More »They were charged more than $1,000 for an ER visit, even though they never saw a doctor
A Missouri man says his family received an emergency room bill for more than $1,000 — even though a doctor never even saw his son. Dhaval Bhatt says his wife and toddler waited to see a doctor at the hospital for over an hour. They eventually left without being seen. …
Read More »Vice President Kamala Harris on first year in the White House: “We have to remain consistent in fighting for the American people”
One year ago, Vice President Kamala Harris made history by becoming the first woman and first person of color, to serve in the role. In that time, the administration has faced numerous challenges including the COVID pandemic, failing to get some of the administration’s high-profile issues passed, and tensions with …
Read More »Gavin Newsom weighs in on Trumpism and the stakes of the California recall election
Less than 24 hours after California voters overwhelmingly rejected a recall effort against him, Governor Gavin Newsom was gratified by his big victory but doesn’t think it dealt a mortal blow to Trumpism. Newsom told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett in an exclusive interview that the stakes of …
Read More »Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen in “The Good Liar”: British icons star on film together for the first time
On an autumn morning in New York City, actors Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen took their first gondola ride in Central Park. The two icons of British acting, who are appearing together on film for the first time in “The Good Liar,” spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason …
Read More »Tyler Perry Studios: director talks “poetic justice” of building new studio on former Confederate army base
Tyler Perry is the creative force behind 22 movies, 20 plays, and eight TV shows. But that’s not all: the 50-year-old writer, director, and actor just built a 330-acre movie studio complex in Atlanta, featuring a dozen sound stages named after black Hollywood icons. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King visited …
Read More »Roger Federer: Meet Ron Yu, the man who strings Roger Federer’s tennis rackets
By the time Roger Federer steps onto a tennis court, it’s already been a long day for Ron Yu. For the last 15 years, in nondescript hotel rooms around the world, Yu has personally strung Federer’s rackets — nine fresh ones per match. “The 4:30 wakeup to start stringing tennis …
Read More »Lori Loughlin in court today: Legal strategy of actress and her husband in college admissions scandal could backfire
Actress Lori Loughlin is scheduled to be back in a Boston courtroom Tuesday for a hearing in the college admissions scandal. She and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, are accused of paying bribes to get their daughters into college. Both have pleaded not guilty to fraud and money laundering …
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