Bill Gates discusses his personal reasons for investing in Alzheimer's research, including his father's experience with the disease, and a new treatment breakthrough that could be a game changer. He talks about the importance of funding research and the potential side effects of decreasing investment, including delays in breakthroughs and increased costs for the government and families affected by the disease. [... more]

A vaccine to protect against COVID was developed in under a year, but progress in treating Alzheimer's disease has been slow, with no cure and few treatments available. A new medication, Agihelm, has been approved by the FDA, but its effectiveness is still being debated. Meanwhile, inflation is on the rise, with prices for everything from restaurant meals to gasoline increasing. In other news, rock legend Stephen Sondheim has passed away, and his legacy is being celebrated. Pat Benatar and her husband, Neil Geraldo, have been married for nearly 40 years and are still going strong, and John Wilson's HBO show, How To with John Wilson, is a unique take on the typical TV format. [... more]