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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 32 MIN

Managing Holiday Stress | Embryo DNA Screening Sparks Debate

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Michael and Susan Dell announced on Tuesday that they're donating $6.25 billion for Trump accounts, impacting millions of kids. Starting July 4, 2026, Trump accounts could take up to $5,000 in annual contributions from parents, their employers, grandparents, family friends or charities. Money in the tax-deferred accounts would be invested in low-cost equity index funds. Ed O'Keefe has more. An Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officer testified Tuesday in a New York courtroom about the moments before the arrest of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty, is in court for a pretrial hearing. His lawyers want the judge to exclude some evidence for the trial. Kian Sadeghi, the founder and CEO of Nucleus Genomics, believes every parent has a right to select the qualities they most desire in their potential future children, calling it "genetic optimization." The 25-year-old says DNA screening of embryos can prevent disease, and defended practices amid ethical concerns over screening for traits like height and intelligence.Surfer Nathan Florence is known for chasing extreme waves and documenting every outing. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the risks of his career, his fears and his desire to highlight the sport. Grammy winning DJ and producer Kaytranada has become one of the most influential voices in dance and electronic music, and has collaborated with top artists. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his latest album, touring and his journey in music. The holiday season can be a wonderful, but also stressful time – filled with unrealistic expectations. A recent poll found 41% of adults anticipate more holiday stress this year. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma has tips to unwind during the holidays.

Michael and Susan Dell announced on Tuesday that they're donating $6.25 billion for Trump accounts, impacting millions of kids. Starting July 4, 2026, Trump accounts could take up to $5,000 in annual contributions from parents, their employers, grandparents, family friends or charities. Money in the tax-deferred accounts would be invested in low-cost equity index funds. Ed O'Keefe has more. An Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officer testified Tuesday in a New York courtroom about the moments before the arrest of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty, is in court for a pretrial hearing. His lawyers want the judge to exclude some evidence for the trial. Kian Sadeghi, the founder and CEO of Nucleus Genomics, believes every parent has a right to select the qualities they most desire in their potential future children, calling it "genetic optimization." The 25-year-old says DNA screening of embryos can prevent disease, and defended practices amid ethical concerns over screening for traits like height and intelligence.Surfer Nathan Florence is known for chasing extreme waves and documenting every outing. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the risks of his career, his fears and his desire to highlight the sport. Grammy winning DJ and producer Kaytranada has become one of the most influential voices in dance and electronic music, and has collaborated with top artists. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his latest album, touring and his journey in music. The holiday season can be a wonderful, but also stressful time – filled with unrealistic expectations. A recent poll found 41% of adults anticipate more holiday stress this year. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma has tips to unwind during the holidays.

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