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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 35 MIN

Colleges at Risk of Closing | Why Longevity Isn’t Written in Your Genes

from CBS Mornings on the Go · host CBS News

When she was 15 years old, Lulu Gribbin lost her right leg and left hand in a shark attack. Now, at 17, the teenager is helping to prevent the next attack by fighting to mandate emergency alerts after an unprovoked shark attack. Nicole Valdes reports. College enrollment has been declining over the past decade and many institutions are struggling financially. At least 16 colleges and campuses announced their closures in 2025. CBS News contributor Roland Fryer explains what it means for students. Dr. Florence Comite, a leading expert in longevity, says your genes are not your destiny and you can even reverse biological aging with the right tools and information. She speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the key to longevity and the tests she recommends to assess your current and future health. You can purchase Dr. Florence Comite's book, "Invincible" here: (https://amzn.to/4d9OOws). CBS earns commission from Amazon. "Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry. Astronaut and activist Amanda Nguyen, who became the first Vietnamese American woman in space, talks about her decision to bring the hospital band from her sexual assault with her on last year's Blue Origin flight, helping other survivors and her memoir.

When she was 15 years old, Lulu Gribbin lost her right leg and left hand in a shark attack. Now, at 17, the teenager is helping to prevent the next attack by fighting to mandate emergency alerts after an unprovoked shark attack. Nicole Valdes reports. College enrollment has been declining over the past decade and many institutions are struggling financially. At least 16 colleges and campuses announced their closures in 2025. CBS News contributor Roland Fryer explains what it means for students. Dr. Florence Comite, a leading expert in longevity, says your genes are not your destiny and you can even reverse biological aging with the right tools and information. She speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the key to longevity and the tests she recommends to assess your current and future health. You can purchase Dr. Florence Comite's book, "Invincible" here: (https://amzn.to/4d9OOws). CBS earns commission from Amazon. "Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry. Astronaut and activist Amanda Nguyen, who became the first Vietnamese American woman in space, talks about her decision to bring the hospital band from her sexual assault with her on last year's Blue Origin flight, helping other survivors and her memoir.

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