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Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower drug costs working?
21+ min ago (61+ words) President Trump has made cutting drug prices a centerpiece of his second term. He's announced deals with major drug companies and launched Trump Rx, where cash-paying patients could find discounted medicines. But a new analysis finds that the reality is…...
L. A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt taps into angst about homelessness, wildfire response
45+ min ago (50+ words) The race for Los Angeles mayor is heating up following a spirited first debate on Wednesday night. Spencer Pratt, a registered Republican, spoke with CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi about his campaign in the non-partisan race. L. A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt…...
Man who was mistakenly interviewed on TV shares lesson in staying calm
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (51+ words) Guy Goma walked into a BBC interview for an IT job, but was mistaken for an expert and was rushed on air. Twenty years later, he reflects on how a screw-up can turn into a moment of grace. Man who…...
Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise: "He had no experience running the whole entire country"
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (260+ words) May 7, 2026 / 7: 35 PM EDT / CBS News In an exclusive interview, reality television star turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt compared his lack of political experience to where former President Barack Obama was when he first came on the national scene....
Democratic donors recruit influencers in midterm push
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (55+ words) The progressive donor network Democracy Alliance is planning to invest tens of millions of dollars in new media and content creators. It's a shift away from traditional media like broadcast television and paid advertisements. Democracy Alliance president Pamela Shifman joins…...
Texas youth camps reach agreement to relax fiber optic requirements
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (503+ words) AUSTIN, Texas - An agreement has been reached that will allow youth summer camps in Texas to operate this year despite not meeting all new safety requirements. Attorneys for more than a dozen summer camps said Thursday that an agreement has…...
Jose Altuve Honored by Houston Zoo With Animal Named After Astros Star, Photo Revealed
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (161+ words) The Houston Zoo has honored Astros legend Jose Altuve by naming one of their new residents after him. It was revealed on Thursday that the Houston Zoo has a new baby howler monkey named Tuve that was specifically named for…...
Hello Houston " The Commuter Cut (May 7, 2026)
5+ hour ago (206+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have " The Commuter Cut " a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today's edition…...
How Houston cultivated its grass for the FIFA World Cup " and how it's being installed in NRG Stadium
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (1150+ words) Some of the most elite athletes in the world will run, slide, kick, flop, and stomp on the grass, which has been growing for more than a year in Colorado. Its growth, shipment, and installation, are a gardening endeavor of…...
Google unveils screenless Fitbit Air to compete with Whoop
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (60+ words) Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop....