Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again. Source
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A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. “It’s mind-blowing,” she said. Source
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, fueling new push for Gaza truce
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also “deserve an end of the fighting and displacement.” Source
3 Americans held for years in China released, White House says
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said. Source
Trump tariffs could make these items more expensive
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here’s what to know. Source
Rebuilding America: How a nonprofit is helping to repurpose old school buildings
More than 5,000 public schools have closed in recent years, often due to low enrollment, leading to abandoned buildings. One Detroit nonprofit is helping underserved communities repurposed the closed schools. CBS News’ Meg Oliver shows how the program is changing neighborhoods and lives. Source
Grateful Dead members reflect on Phil Lesh’s impact on the band, their lives
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band’s original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time. Source
Drake accuses UMG of illegally promoting streams of Kendrick Lamar’s song in court filing
Rapper Drake is taking Universal Music Group to court. In a petition, filed in Texas, Drake claims UMG knew Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” contained false language accusing him of sex offenses, but released the song anyway and promoted it illegally. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has the latest. Source
What to know about the Biden administration proposal to expand access to weight loss drugs
The Biden administration wants to expand access to popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. The new proposal would allow millions of obese Americans covered by Medicaid and Medicare to be eligible for the drugs. Out-of-pocket costs could plunge as much as 95%. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the proposed rule. Source
Floods and landslides in Indonesia kill at least 20 people
Torrential rain unleashed flooding and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing 20 people and leaving at least two others missing. Source