Serena Williams reveals she's using weight loss drugs and addresses stigma
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
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Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
You can watch the 54th NAACP Image Awards live Saturday at 8 p.m. on CBS2.
"It is because of you I believe in this dream," tennis star Coco Gauff wrote.
Williams said it would be her final U.S. Open, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
Williams tried to mount one last classic comeback with fans on their feet in a full Arthur Ashe Stadium
It was one thing to watch what may have been Serena Williams' last match on TV but quite another seeing it in person. As CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports, fans were on the edge of their seats the entire night, and although she didn't win, Williams proved once again, she's a fighter until the end.
All eyes were on Serena Williams at the 2022 US Open in Flushing, Queens.
Excitement is mounting in Queens, where Serena Williams will play round three of the women's singles Friday evening. Will she continue her incredible streak? CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to fans who hope so.
Tennis fans are flocking to Flushing again as Serena Williams takes the court for round three of the women's singles at the US Open. As CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports, it's an experience that has some fans shelling out big bucks.
When the match ended, the sisters hugged each other. They left the court to a standing ovation.
Venus and Serena Williams made history Thursday night as a first-round women's doubles match was played on Arthur Ashe Stadium in primetime for the first time ever. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke with excited fans.
The 40-year-old Williams was again buoyed by a loud crowd at a full Arthur Ashe Stadium.
People from all around the world were in Queens to watch Serena Williams' big victory Wednesday night. CBS2's Ali Bauman caught up with some who were a part of the record-setting crowd.
CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke to excited tennis fans Wednesday night as Serena Williams played again at the US Open.
Wednesday should be another memorable night at the US Open as Serena Williams prepares to play her second-round match. CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke to fans.
The Williams sisters are expected to play together during a doubles match Wednesday.
Williams overcame a shaky start to overwhelm Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 on Monday in a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Former coach Rick Macci on her unbelievable career: "There was something different about this child."
Williams recently announced her retirement and said this U.S. Open is likely her final event.
It could be the last chance to see tennis legend Serena Williams on the big stage, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The superstar announced this will likely be her last tournament before retirement, making it the hottest ticket in tennis. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Every August, the US Open tennis tournament caps off summer in New York, and this year there's even more excitement as tennis legend Serena Williams could take her final bow.
The US Open kicks off today, amid major buzz as this likely going to be Serena Williams' last tournament. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, qualifying matches and practice rounds served up the weekend as fans got free looks at some of their favorites.
Meghan Markle has launched her long-awaited podcast, offering a glimpse into her life as a mother and her former role in the British royal family. Her first guest was tennis superstar Serena Williams. Tina Kraus reports for CBS2.
Newark Liberty International Airport closed Wednesday after a plane was evacuated after experiencing engine failure.
More than 1 million Muslims in New York City, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marked the start of Ramadan Wednesday.
Just weeks ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was against the sweeps. He says now, however, they'll be unlike how they've been done before.
Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the federal government to do away with the statute of limitations on sex abuse and trafficking victims' right to sue.
There's a state of emergency in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, after two sinkholes opened up. One of them swallowed a dump truck.
Newark Liberty International Airport closed Wednesday after a plane was evacuated after experiencing engine failure.
More than 1 million Muslims in New York City, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marked the start of Ramadan Wednesday.
Just weeks ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was against the sweeps. He says now, however, they'll be unlike how they've been done before.
Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the federal government to do away with the statute of limitations on sex abuse and trafficking victims' right to sue.
NYU Langone announced Tuesday it is discontinuing its Transgender Youth Health Program. The move comes in the wake of President Trump's Jan. 2025 executive order banning gender-affirming health care.
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
There's a state of emergency in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, after two sinkholes opened up. One of them swallowed a dump truck.
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Just weeks ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was against the sweeps. He says now, however, they'll be unlike how they've been done before.
Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the federal government to do away with the statute of limitations on sex abuse and trafficking victims' right to sue.
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back.
Transit crime has ticked up so far this year, according to NYPD crime data. The NYPD is blaming the recent cold.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
NYU Langone announced Tuesday it is discontinuing its Transgender Youth Health Program, leaving families frustrated and advocates fighting back. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The FAA said a JetBlue flight heading to Palm Beach, Florida, reported smoke in the cockpit and chose to land at Newark on Wednesday evening.
Newark Airport is closed and a ground stop has been issued due to an aircraft emergency, the FAA says.
The newly-installed Archbishop Ronald Hicks led Ash Wednesday services in New York City, one of the busiest days on the Catholic calendar. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A former NYPD parking lot in East Harlem will become housing for hundreds of families.
