Tiny Maisie was born in 2017. CG Green says that from the start, her daughter was mysteriously ill. When you brought Maisie home, what did you begin to notice.>> Um, initially she just sounded like she had a cold all the time. Um, she just sounded really congested. Um, and after, um, I'd say like 2 weeks, I noticed that Maisie like wasn't holding her head at all.She was just like jello. Her head like neck was like jello- and her head would just flop. >> CG had a feeling something was terribly wrong.Somethin ...

This past month, we were invited by the Bundesphere, the German military, to observe basic training as a squad of recruits ran punishing drills, honing the skills they would need to defend against an enemy assault. >> Everything we are training here for could be one day real. We don't hope that. Um, but we're preparing exactly for that >> because of the war in Ukraine. >> Yes, of course. >> A new class of drugs can save the lives of children like Maisie. Trouble is, one dose costs millions of dollars. >> It ...

60 Minutes rewind. He may be as close as you get to a sure thing in Hollywood. Over the last 10 years, Rob Reiner has defied the odds, directing seven films without, as he puts it, a single stinker.But he is a lot more than just a director. He's a screenwriter and a partner in a Hollywood studio and a comedy actor to boot. Although he doesn't have much time for that anymore.He's a lot older and fatter and bolder than when you first met him. And Rob Reiner may not be the name you remember him by. >> You are ...

60 Minutes rewind. For many of us, Rob Reiner will forever be Meathead, the liberal foil to Archie Bunker in CBS's All in the Family. But it's as a director that he's really made his mark with some of the most memorable movies ever.When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me, A Few Good Men, and The Princess Bride. But Reiner's first film almost didn't get made. All he had for This is Spinal Tap about a failing madeup British rock band was a fourpage outline.No script because the movie was totally improvised. Release ...

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The last minute of 60 Minutes is sponsored by United Healthcare. Coverage you can count on for your whole life ahead. Next week, 60 Minutes reaches a new high as Cecilia Vega treks to Mount Everest.Her guides were the Sherpas who risk their lives to assist climbers. >> [sighs] >> Leading the expedition was a 19-year-old Sherpa. >> We're really almost there now.>> He set a record as the youngest person to climb the world's 14 highest mountains. >> It's windy. I do not like this at all.>> There's little margi ...

Healthcare Challenges & High-Cost Genetic Therapies - A new class of high-tech medicines, costing millions of dollars for a single dose, can replace defective genes and save lives, but American healthcare struggles to pay for them [1] - There are over 300 high-cost genetic therapies in clinical trials, some for diseases suffered by millions, potentially overwhelming the employer-sponsored insurance system [3] - Self-insured companies, covering about two-thirds of the insured in America, face difficult financial decisions regarding covering these expensive drugs [3] - Gene therapies are breaking records for the most expensive drugs ever [3] Drug Development & Pricing - One dose of Zulenma costs $2 million [3] - One dose of Levitus costs $2 million [3] - It took $3 billion to create Levitus [9] - It takes nearly $3 billion on average to develop a therapy, with a near-zero probability of success at the beginning [9][10] - Drug development takes more than 10 years on average [9] Potential Solutions & Perspectives - Streamlined federal regulations could reduce the cost of therapies [9] - Government support and negotiated prices are needed to absorb the costs of these treatments [14] - Society needs to recognize the need to act jointly to absorb the costs of new miraculous and expensive modes of treatment [14]

Geopolitical Landscape & Strategic Shifts - The Russia-Ukraine conflict has fundamentally altered Germany's security perception and defense posture [5][6] - Germany aims to be war-ready by 2029, signaling a significant shift in its defense strategy [11] - There's a growing recognition in Europe that they need to be more independent from the US in defense matters [13][24] Military & Defense Buildup - Germany is significantly increasing its defense spending, with projections indicating an almost 80% rise by 2029 [15] - A special 100 billion euro fund has been allocated to kickstart Germany's military buildup [12] - Germany plans to add 75,000 active duty troops to its all-volunteer force by 2035 [26] Defense Industry & Technological Innovation - Germany's defense industry is experiencing a resurgence, with companies like Quantum Systems securing significant contracts, such as a 25 million euro deal for ISR drones [15][16] - The German military is exploring unconventional technologies, including the use of Madagascar hissing cockroaches for battlefield reconnaissance [18][19] - Rheinmetall is expanding its operations with 13 arms factories across Europe, becoming a major player in NATO rearmament [24] Societal Impact & Challenges - There's a notable increase of 23% in enlistments [6] - A poll indicates that a majority of 15 to 25 year olds in Germany are unwilling to take up arms, posing a recruitment challenge [26] - Germany is deploying its 45th armored brigade, consisting of 5,000 troops, to Lithuania, marking its first permanent deployment of a combat-ready brigade abroad since World War II [25]

From a scientific point of view, what do you see happening to this generation if we don't get kind of a grasp on all this. >> It's not an exaggeration to say that the essence of our species of humanity is our social relationships. Dare I say it's the meaning of life.We are fundamentally changing life, our species, when we outsource our social relationships to bots and for profit. Those little interstitial moments that we have talking to someone behind a counter, having a connection with a human, that means ...

Parental Guidance on Device Usage - The industry advises parents to remove devices from children's bedrooms by 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM on school nights [1] - Experts emphasize the importance of understanding children's online activities and engaging in open conversations about their digital interactions [2][3][4] - The industry suggests parents should inquire about the significance of online trends and emojis to foster communication [4] - Parental controls and privacy awareness are crucial, encouraging parents to educate children about app permissions and data usage [5][6] - Limiting app usage to 30-60 minutes per day is recommended, alongside parents modeling responsible device usage [7]