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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
"Never Too Late": Local news anchor fulfills dream of anchoring network news
CBS Colorado anchor Michelle Griego always dreamed of anchoring a network TV show since she was a child. As a kid, she anchored a kids' news show in Denver. "I was in a talent agency, I went on an audition to a kids' news show, got the part and then I just started anchoring for two-and-a-half years at the age of 11," Griego said. "I fell in love with storytelling. I fell in love with interviewing people and I just knew that's what I wanted to do." In the latest installment of "Never Too Late," Griego fulfills her lifelong dream with "CBS Mornings." On Thursday, she filled in for "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers on "What to Watch." Griego has worked for CBS News for 20 years in both Denver and the San Francisco Bay area. But her most important job she said is being a mother to her three daughters, ages 25, 17 and 9. "I want to show my girls you can dream big and no matter where life takes them, it is never too late," Griego said. Our "CBS Mornings" series Never Too Late highlights stories of people conquering new challenges or embracing a second chapter at any age in life. Watch the 6-week run, showcasing "CBS Mornings" anchors and correspondents achieving their dreams — both big and small. Share your own Never Too Late story here for a chance to get featured on the show. Trump confronts South African president during White House meeting, repeats genocide claims Trump takes questions during meeting with South African president Rubio, Jayapal have fiery exchange about Afrikaner refugee's antisemitic tweet, student visas
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Stirling pensioner at front of swimming lessons drive - and says age no barrier
The 74-year-old says an early experience of almost drowning as a youngster shaped his attitude - and has spoken of the benefits of getting into the water. A 74-year-old who swims every week at Stirling University is backing a campaign telling people it's never too late to learn the skill. John Nicolson is a real advocate of learning to swim - but an early experience almost shaped his attitude for life. 'I nearly drowned when I was three years old in a pond and it put me off swimming for many years – my school experience was not great either. 'I came back to swimming later in life and now gain huge amounts from swimming every week. 'Once I came to the first class I found it really challenging. The whole coaching process was excellent and I began to realise I was doing things and it just clicked. It was an improving journey all the time and I've still got a lot to do, but the journey has been fantastic. 'Swimming enables me to be fitter, it enables me to have a sort of platform and that is my way of keeping fit, keeping healthy and being able to do all the things I couldn't do when I was arthritic. 'I think if anyone's got doubts about learning to swim because of age or capability or health, I think they've got to try it. 'They will find learning to swim will enable them to do other things as well that you want to do in life like getting about, and that I think is essential.' Scottish Swimming has seen a 152 per cent increase in adult swimming programmes as reported by National Learn to Swim Framework lesson providers across the country. On the back of the launch of #NeverTooLate last year – a campaign to get more adults learning to swim and taking up aquatic sports - lesson providers delivering the National Framework (a partnership between Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water), have reported a substantial increase in adult involvement from 729 adults in 2024 to 1840 in 2025. Staggeringly one in three adults in the UK cannot swim the length of a pool yet 63 per cent of Scots say it is important to them to have access to a swimming pool, the sea or a loch on holiday. Learning to swim is an essential life skill and never more so than in the summer months. John Lunn, CEO of Scottish Swimming said: 'The recent good weather makes water all the more appealing for a swim or paddle and this is when people need to be fully aware of the dangers. 'Our drowning statistics in Scotland are more than double those of the UK and our unique geography with 11800 km of coastline and 30,000 inland waters means that danger is never far away. 'My hope is that the #NeverTooLate campaign continues to have an impact and persuades even more adults to learn this vital life skill. 'Swimming is a fantastic activity, when done safely, for family enjoyment, individual fitness and all round health. 'It's great to see John and others like him gaining so much enjoyment from swimming as well as the important health benefits.' According to the Scottish Household Survey in 2023, 13 per cent of adults swim regularly – the highest participation sport after going to the gym and weight training. For women participation rates are even higher - 14 per cent of women swim regularly – the same percentage who do keep fit and aerobics, and for adults with disabilities swimming is the highest participation sport.
CBS News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Adriana Diaz laces up to take on childhood dream of figure skating with Elladj Baldé
"Never Too Late:" Adriana Diaz hits the ice for her childhood dream Adriana Diaz traded her reporter's notebook for figure skates in the latest installment of "CBS Mornings" "Never Too Late" series. Diaz, who celebrated her 10th birthday with an ice skating party, enlisted professional skater Elladj Baldé as her coach. The Canadian figure skater has gained widespread recognition for breaking traditional boundaries in the sport by incorporating hip-hop, funk and creative expression into his routines. Baldé, whose unique style went viral during the pandemic, reassured Diaz when she questioned her adult-learning capabilities. "It's never, never too late," Baldé said. "I've met people that started skating in their 30s, 40s, even in their 50s." The two-day training session included learning fundamental techniques like crossovers, with Baldé providing constant encouragement. When Diaz did eventually take her first tumble, Baldé congratulated her: "You've officially become a real figure skater." Baldé opened up about his past struggles as a person of color in figure skating. "I would change the way that I skate. I would change what kind of music I listen to. I would try to adapt to that box," he reflected. "I neglected everything that was Black about me and I embraced the White side of me, and that division created a very painful experience." Baldé now helps others embrace their authentic selves through his Skate Global Foundation and training camp. Our "CBS Mornings" series Never Too Late highlights stories of people conquering new challenges or embracing a second chapter at any age in life. Watch the 6-week run, showcasing "CBS Mornings" anchors and correspondents achieving their dreams — both big and small. Share your own Never Too Late story here for a chance to get featured on the show.
CBS News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Never Too Late: Austin Carter becomes a radio personality for a day
Never Too Late: Austin Carter becomes a radio personality for a day Never Too Late: Austin Carter becomes a radio personality for a day Never Too Late: Austin Carter becomes a radio personality for a day The "CBS Mornings" series "Never Too Late" highlights stories of people conquering new challenges or embracing a second chapter at any age in life. To fulfill his dream of being a radio personality, Austin Carter pushed aside the cameras and lights of television for a day and headed to Power 96, a South Florida radio station he grew up listening to. "Radio has always been that thing in the back of my head, I've wanted to do this," he said. "Obviously I went the news path, being a news anchor. But I want to be like a Ryan Seacrest." He made his debut with DJ Zog and Ivy Unleashed as a guest co-host on the Power 96 Wake Up Miami morning show. DJ Zog and Ivy Unleashed are longtime staples at the station and have developed a strong following over the years. "If I wasn't on the radio, I would be a detective, if you weren't on TV, you'd be on radio," Ivy said. "Maybe we all need to make a little switch-a-roo," Carter replied. Austin gets to work Between the energy and the music, it didn't take long for Carter to feel right at home. Between the jokes, they put Carter to work behind the audio board, and he even tried to DJ on the turntables. As the headphones came off, it was time for the moment of truth. "Honestly, you're a natural," DJ Zog said. "I think I have to be careful with my future at Power 96, I think they found a replacement. "I promise I'm not trying to take your job, this was my audition though, maybe," Carter said with a grin. Share your own Never Too Late story here for a chance to get featured on the show.
CBS News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
"Never Too Late": Nate Burleson faces his fear of sharks in cage-free dive
"Never Too Late": Nate Burleson dives into open water with a shark encounter Miles off the coast of Oahu's North Shore, the choppy crystal-blue Pacific waters are home to one of nature's most misunderstood predators — the Galapagos shark. "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson recently joined the watermen of Island View Hawaii to confront his lifelong fear of sharks, swimming cage-free among these majestic creatures as part of "CBS Mornings" "Never Too Late" series showcasing new experiences. "They are so majestic, powerful. Unbelievable man. I can't believe I did that," Burleson said moments after emerging from the water. "I don't even know what I was expecting, but I wasn't expecting that." The expedition, which followed Burleson's previous fear-conquering skydive with the U.S. Army, brought him face-to-face with nine Galapagos sharks — creatures that can grow to more than 10 feet long with 14 rows of serrated teeth. Dr. Andrew Rossiter, director of the Waikiki Aquarium in Honolulu, said that while sharks are indeed predators, humans are not their natural prey. "I've literally seen hundreds and hundreds of sharks while I've been diving," Rossiter said. "Not so much scared, but I've always been in awe of them, because I know what they could do, potentially." Burleson's mother was less enthusiastic about her son's adventure when he called to inform her. "Oh I don't feel good about that at all," she told him. "You're serious, Nathaniel? I don't trust you. I don't trust the sharks and I don't trust the water! Period!" Despite his mother's concerns, Burleson found unexpected peace once in the water. "I felt comfortable around them," he reflected. "The way they circle around, and like peep you out... and if you look at them and you're like 'what's up fam?' They will just cruise on by. It's amazing." The experience changed his perspective, fostered in part by 1975's blockbuster "Jaws," which altered how generations view ocean predators. "There was a mutual respect," Burleson said. Our "CBS Mornings" series Never Too Late highlights stories of people conquering new challenges or embracing a second chapter at any age in life. Watch the 6-week run, showcasing "CBS Mornings" anchors and correspondents achieving their dreams — both big and small. Share your own Never Too Late story here for a chance to get featured on the show.
