President Trump paid a surprise visit to the troops in Iraq today, but it seems the trip hasn't done much for relations with Iraq itself: It's also emerged today that a meeting between Trump and Iraq's leadership was scrapped in favor of a phone call due to security and logistical concerns.

For a closer look KCBS anchors Megan Goldbsy and Jeff Bell spoke with Jason Blazakis, who directs the Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterrorism at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.

President Trump paid a surprise visit to the troops in Iraq today, but it seems the trip hasn't done much for relations with Iraq itself:&nbsp;It's also emerged today that a meeting between Trump and Iraq's leadership was scrapped in favor of a phone call due to security and logistical concerns.
For a closer look KCBS anchors Megan Goldbsy and Jeff Bell spoke with Jason Blazakis, who directs the Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterrorism at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.

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What Trump's Surprise Iraq Visit Tells Us about US-Iraq Relations

As you know, allergic reactions can be deadly, and for some people it's so bad that they can't even be near the item. 

But earlier this year, the FDA approved a drug known as Xolair that can give enough protection against accidental exposure and bring tremendous relief to those in need. 

For a closer look at this potentially life changing drug, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by, Dr. Robert Wood, Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He co-led the study that recently got Xolair green-lighted for food allergies.

As you know, allergic reactions can be deadly, and for some people it's so bad that they can't even be near the item. 
But earlier this year, the FDA approved a drug known as Xolair that can give enough protection against accidental exposure and bring tremendous relief to those in need. 
For a closer look at this potentially life changing drug, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by, Dr. Robert Wood, Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He co-led the study that recently got Xolair green-lighted for food allergies.

Xolair approved by FDA  to protect against accidental allergen exposure

With all the fires burning in California, now more than ever it seems that a blaze can spark at any moment. 

Which is why Google Research is teaming up with leading wildfire authorities to launch a new satellite constellation to detect and track small-scale fires before they become destructive not only in the Golden State, but all around the world.

For more, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Brian Collins, Executive Director for Earth Fire Alliance, the nonprofit that is working with Google Research to launch FireSat. 

Space Frontiers / Stringer / Getty Images

With all the fires burning in California, now more than ever it seems that a blaze can spark at any moment. 
Which is why Google Research is teaming up with leading wildfire authorities to launch a new satellite constellation to detect and track small-scale fires before they become destructive not only in the Golden State, but all around the world.
For more, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Brian Collins, Executive Director for Earth Fire Alliance, the nonprofit that is working with Google Research to launch FireSat. 
Space Frontiers / Stringer / Getty Images

Google and fire authorities team up to nip fires in the bud

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Matt Day.

It's back to the office for Amazon workers after the company's CEO said employees will now have to report to work five days a week. The company had previously only required workers to work from the office three days a week.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Bloomberg's Matt Day.
It's back to the office for Amazon workers after the company's CEO said employees will now have to report to work five days a week. The company had previously only required workers to work from the office three days a week.

What Trump's Surprise Iraq Visit Tells Us about US-Iraq Relations

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