A new study suggests researchers have found a cause for lupus and a possible way to reverse the chronic autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.5 million Americans. Until now, its cause has largely been unknown and existing treatments have been seen as unreliable. Dr. Jaehyuk Choi, associate professor of dermatology and biochemistry at Northwestern […]
Texas judges block Biden protections for LGBTQ students
Two conservative federal judges in Texas have blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing new anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students, preventing the rule from taking effect in the Republican-led state.
Dave Loggins, Grammy-Nominated ‘Please Come to Boston’ Singer, Dies at 76
The singer-songwriter also wrote the longstanding “Augusta” theme song for golf’s Masters Tournament
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket’s catastrophic failure
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Teenager falls ’30 to 40 feet’ from amusement park ride, in critical condition
A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling up to 40 feet from an amusement park ride in Canada Thursday, according to reports. CP24 reported that the teen fell from the Swing of the Century ride, which Canada’s Wonderland calls “an attraction ideal for the whole family.” The incident occurred Thursday around 2:45 pm, […]
‘No lights for five days’: Houston residents struggle in Beryl’s aftermath
The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl has pushed Houstonians to the brink, forcing many into desperate situations. One couple told NBC News’ Deon Hampton that they had to pawn their engagement rings to afford gas. Another woman described how she has been sleeping in her car due to the loss of power.
Malia Baker on How Brandy’s ‘Descendants’ Role Is Different from 1997’s ‘Cinderella’: A ‘Multiverse’ (Exclusive)
In ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’, Malia Baker stars as Chloe, the daughter of Cinderella and King Charming, played by Brandy and Paolo Montalban. The actress talks with PEOPLE about working with the music icon and how Brandy’s character is different from the 1997 movie, ‘Cinderella’.
Federal judge refuses to block Biden administration rule on gun sales in Kansas, 19 other states
A federal judge in Kansas has refused to block the nationwide enforcement of a Biden administration rule requiring firearms dealers to do background checks of buyers at gun shows and other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.
Chandler Parsons Praises ‘Sweetheart’ Travis Kelce amid Taylor Swift Romance: His ‘Love Life Is Strong’ (Exclusive)
Chandler Parsons tells PEOPLE exclusively that Travis Kelce’s ‘love life is strong’ amid his relationship with Taylor Swift, as the two athletes compete in the 35th Annual American Century Championship presented by American Century Investments in Lake Tahoe
Alec Baldwin trial temporarily put on hold over evidence dispute
A judge put Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial temporarily on hold over claims from the actor’s lawyers that the state withheld evidence that appeared in Thursday’s testimony from a crime scene technician. Baldwin’s team says the case should be dismissed because of that. Baldwin is charged in the 2021 shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins […]