Israeli leaders agree to rare pause in fighting in Gaza amid polio crisis
The risk of a major polio outbreak in Gaza has led Israeli leaders to agree to limited pauses in fighting, starting on Sunday, the United Nations says. Around 640,000 Palestinian children under the age of 10 are expected to receive the vaccinations.
Health workers warn of challenges to looming Gaza polio vaccine rollout
Israel says its war with Hamas in parts of Gaza is over, but even wider pauses in the fight won’t make a polio vaccination push easy.
Virginia school’s new program expands academic year to 200 days
While most schools nationwide are starting the new academic year, students at a district in Virginia have already been back for nearly six weeks. Richmond Public Schools started their 200-day school year July 22 for some of its elementary schools. The experimental program started in 2023 as a way to make up for the learning […]
Study shows hormone therapy can benefit women’s health during menopause
CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses a new study about hormone therapy for women during menopause. Researchers found hormone therapy slows the aging process and can benefit women’s health.
Tim’s Travels: Japanese Festival
ST. LOUIS – Tim Ezell travels to the Missouri Botanical Garden to hear about the Japanese Festival and what events will take place there. While at the Botanical Garden, Ezell got the opportunity to talk with participant Bryan Darr.
Harris says her values haven’t changed, Walz addresses military service in major interview
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, sat down for their first television interview together Thursday. It was Harris’ first major interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
660 pounds of cocaine seized by feds from boat near Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is considered a transit point for drugs being smuggled to the U.S. mainland.
Trump says he would make IVF treatments free for families if he’s elected
Former President Donald Trump campaigned Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin where he focused on women’s reproductive care. Speaking to the crowd in Michigan, Trump said if he’s elected, “your government will pay for, or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for, all costs associated with IVF treatment, fertilization for women.” CBS News campaign […]
Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan, at least 4 dead
The typhoon that blasted southern Japan Thursday is now dumping massive amounts of rain on Tokyo. The storm is blamed for at least four deaths with two other people missing and dozens more hurt. TBS TV reporter Hiroshi Sukagawa joined CBS News with a report.
Inflation remains cool, clearing way for Fed interest rate cut
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose moderately in July, keeping the Fed on track to lower borrowing costs.
