Author: Benjamin Hughes

LaChanze, a star on Broadway, discusses the importance of increasing diversity behind the scenes.

LaChanze, a star on Broadway, discusses the importance of increasing diversity behind the scenes.

Benjamin Hughes

Broadway star LaChanze on expanding diversity behind the scenes – CBS News Watch CBS News LaChanze has dedicated a majority of her life to performing on stage, showcasing her talents in productions such as “Once on This Island,” “Ragtime,” “Summer,” and “The Color Purple,” which earned her a prestigious Tony Award. However, throughout her career,

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Redefining old age

Redefining old age

Benjamin Hughes

There’s an old saying among doctors: if you’ve seen one 80-year-old, you’ve seen one 80-year-old. Some will act like they’re 60 or 70, while others seem a lot older. So, instead of asking How old is too old?, shouldn’t the question be, How old is too old for what function?   “Absolutely. I could not agree

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Redefining old age

Redefining old age

Benjamin Hughes

Redefining old age – CBS News Watch CBS News This isn’t your grandfather’s old age. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with experts about the distinctions between normal and abnormal aging as it affects memory issues, a workforce continuing beyond traditional retirement age, and the testing of surgeons who currently work without

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Over 400 individuals have been arrested in Russia during the nation's period of mourning for the passing of Alexey Navalny.

Over 400 individuals have been arrested in Russia during the nation’s period of mourning for the passing of Alexey Navalny.

Benjamin Hughes

Over 400 individuals were arrested in Russia for honoring a political dissident.Alexey Navalny A well-known organization for human rights reported that an individual passed away while at a distant penal colony in the Arctic. The sudden death of Navalny, 47, was a This was a devastating blow to numerous Russians. Many individuals had placed their

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At a "fix it clinic" in California, volunteers assist community members in repairing damaged electronic devices.

At a “fix it clinic” in California, volunteers assist community members in repairing damaged electronic devices.

Benjamin Hughes

Volunteers at a “fix it clinic” in California are assisting local residents in repairing damaged electronic devices – according to CBS News. Watch CBS News Every year, residents of California dispose of approximately 40 million tons of waste in landfills. This amount includes a significant number of electronic devices and household appliances that are no

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The H3 rocket, Japan's main spacecraft, has achieved a successful orbit after its initial launch was unsuccessful.

The H3 rocket, Japan’s main spacecraft, has achieved a successful orbit after its initial launch was unsuccessful.

Benjamin Hughes

The H3 rocket of Japan successfully entered orbit and deployed two observation satellites in its second test, providing optimism for the country in the international competition of space exploration after a failed initial launch in the previous year. The H3 rocket successfully launched from the Tanegashima Space Center on Saturday morning, following a two-day delay

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The H3 rocket, Japan's top model, successfully achieved orbit after an unsuccessful initial launch.

The H3 rocket, Japan’s top model, successfully achieved orbit after an unsuccessful initial launch.

Benjamin Hughes

Japan’s main H3 rocket successfully achieved orbit following a failed initial launch – CBS News. Watch CBS News The H3 rocket, Japan’s latest flagship, was successfully launched after a previous unsuccessful attempt last year. It effectively reached an altitude of approximately 420 miles and deployed two satellites into orbit. View CBS News In about new

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