Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 839

Severe storms have devastating impact on Central California farmers

The series of atmospheric river storms that pummeled California may have helped alleviate drought conditions, but they also had a devastating effect on some farming communities in California's Central Valley, destroying thousands of acres of crops. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

What will change once COVID-19 national emergency ends

The COVID-19 national emergency in the U.S. will officially end Thursday at midnight. Dr. Owais Durrani, emergency medicine physician, discusses what will change for patients.

Peloton recalls 2.2 million exercise bikes

Peloton has recalled more than two million exercise bikes because of a seat post that could potentially break during use.

No injuries after Norfolk Southern train derails in Pennsylvania

No one was hurt when a Norfolk Southern train derailed Wednesday night in Western Pennsylvania. The train was not carrying any hazardous materials, officials said.

Experimental peanut allergy patch shows promise in clinical trial

An experimental skin patch for young children with peanut allergies showed positive results in a clinical trial published Wednesday. The patch was tested on children ages 1 to 3.

How one close-knit family cares for the mother who gave them so much

Carol Kemper, a mother of one and the eldest of five siblings, is her 91-year-old mother’s primary caregiver while also running a gym that specializes in workouts and therapies for people with Parkinson’s disease. Norah O'Donnell has more.

New asylum restriction along U.S.-Mexico border challenged in court

Migrants subjected to the rule could face deportation to their home country or Mexico as well as a five-year ban from the U.S.

Investors react as consumer prices rise at slowest rate in 2 years

Stocks closed relatively flat Wednesday following the release of Consumer Price Index data for April. Wells Fargo senior global markets strategist Scott Wren joins CBS News to explain what the new inflation numbers mean for consumers and investors.

Sneak peek: A Stabbing in Colts Neck

A woman outwits a young stranger who attacked her in her own home. What will it take to find him? "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports Saturday, May 13 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

What the federal charges against George Santos mean for his political future

Republican Rep. George Santos of New York on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to fraud, money laundering and other charges. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns examines the response from Santos and his legal team to the allegations.