Polaris Dawn crew to make history with all-civilian spacewalk
Four civilian astronauts are preparing for a historic mission to new heights above Earth. SpaceX is launching Polaris Dawn, which will also feature the first commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassman has details.
Israel and Hezbollah strikes prompt fears of broader conflict
There are growing concerns of a broader war in the Middle East after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged airstrikes on Sunday before both sides pulled back. Israel said it fired a preemptive strike to prevent a much larger attack. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.
Russia launches massive air assault on Ukraine
Russian forces launched the largest air assault of the war against Ukraine, targeting the country’s power grid and water plants. At one point, the entire country was under an air raid alert and all residents were told to take shelter. Ian Lee has just returned from the front lines in Ukraine.
Why NASA chose SpaceX and not Boeing to bring back Starliner crew from space
NASA announced it will wait until 2025 to bring back the Boeing Starliner capsule crew that remains at the International Space Station. This comes as concerns remain over technical difficulties with Boeing’s capsule. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
Ransomware attacks against schools on the rise
Data shows school districts have reported more than 1,600 cyber attacks across the U.S. over a 6-year span. More than 300 involved ransomware, which has been steadily on the rise since the pandemic. Ash-har Quraishi visits a Tucson school district to report on the high cost of cyber crime inside classrooms.
Remembering CBS News correspondent Phil Jones
CBS News is remembering one of our own. Legendary correspondent Phil Jones died over the weekend at the age of 87. Here’s a look back at his decades-long career.
Teaching kids to be cyber safe
As it becomes more common for young children to have access to internet-connected devices, the risk of them being targeted by scams is increasing. One program outside Chicago is teaching kids from a young age how to stay safe on the internet. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Inside the role of a ransomware negotiator
When companies and other large organizations fall victim to ransomware attacks, outside companies are sometimes brought in to help resolve the situation. Ash-har Quraishi speaks with Mark Lance, vice president of incident response and intelligence at Guidepoint Security, about ransomware negotiations.
Judge blocks Biden administration from granting legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Biden administration from granting legal status to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens under a new program.
8/26: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the status of conflict in the Middle East following strikes from Israel and Hezbollah, the presidential candidates’ agendas ahead of the first Harris-Trump debate, and the huge risks carried by tiny insects.
