Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 973

Flash freeze after rain, snow expected to impact travel

An Arctic freeze following precipitation is expected to leave travelers in the U.S. scrambling. Some regions will also see wind chills as low as -70 degrees. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren has the forecast.

State of emergency after Northern California earthquake

A state of emergency is in effect following Tuesday's 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Northern California in which at least two people were killed.

Bullied teen gets tour of video game studio

A bullied teen received the gift of a lifetime when he was able to tour a video game studio in Houston. Carson Thompson's goal is to "make the best game ever created." David Begnaud shares more.

12/21: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Congress, new information released by the House Jan. 6 committee, and warnings that people in the western U.S. could run out of water in just a few years.

Legal battle continues over Title 42

A COVID-era public health policy that allowed border security to turn away millions of asylum-seeking migrants was set to expire, but now awaits a ruling from the Supreme Court. The Texas border city of El Paso has also declared a state of emergency due to the migrant influx. Omar Villafranca has the story.

Can school cellphone bans improve mental health?

Schools are looking for a way to reduce teenagers' cellphone use, as studies show too much screen time can have a negative effect on a child's mental health. One rural Massachusetts school banned smartphones for both teachers and students during class. Meg Oliver shares more.

Jamie Lopez, reality TV star from "Super Sized Salon," dies at 37

Lopez founded Babydoll Beauty Salon Lopez as part of a mission to create an institution in the beauty industry that did not discriminate against plus size women.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell" hosted by Major Garrett.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he's on his way to Washington for Wednesday visit

The White House and Zelenskyy say the two presidents will meet at the White House, then Zelenskyy will address a joint session of Congress.

House Ways and Means Committee votes to release portion of Trump's tax returns

The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday voted along party lines to publicly release portions from six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns. Watch committee Democrats discuss the vote.