Typhoon Yagi blamed for over 200 deaths, with Vietnam bearing the brunt
At least 197 people have been killed by Typhoon Yagi’s inundations in Vietnam alone, as a vast swath of Southeast Asia reels from flooding and landslides.
Nearly 1 in 4 Millennial and Gen Z adults say they don’t want kids due to finances, survey finds
A new survey from Mass Mutual found about 23% of adults ranging from 18-43 years old say they don’t want children because they value their financial freedom and have concerns about the cost of raising kids. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew attempts first-ever commercial spacewalk
A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts performed the first-ever commercial spacewalk Thursday morning. It is the first time a company, not a government space program, has performed a spacewalk.
Ritenour High School shut down due to overnight threats
ST. LOUIS – The Ritenour School District announced that the high school will be closed on Thursday. The district sent out a note saying students will have an alternate method of instruction (AMI) day due to overnight threats to the school. The district says the choice to close the school is out of an abundance […]
11-year-old charged for threatening Centralia Junior High
MARION COUNTY, Ill. – A 11-year-old girl was charged Wednesday after sending threatening messages against Centralia Junior High School. According to the Centralia Illinois Police Department, the first threat came from the girl who stated in a message she would harm anyone that went to the Centralia Junior High School on Thursday. Centralia City School […]
Missouri Gaming Commission appoints new Executive Director
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has named Mike Leara as its next Executive Director, according to a press release. Leara will serve as the MGC’s ninth Executive Director, succeeding Peggy Richardson, who retired in June. Leara becomes Executive Director at a pivotal time as Missouri residents will head to the ballots in […]
Trump, Harris back on campaign trail after debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are back on the campaign trail Thursday after Tuesday’s debate. Harris will be making stops in North Carolina while Trump will head to Arizona. CBS News campaign reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
U.N. staff among 18 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, rescuers say
Israel’s army says it hit a terrorist command center in Gaza. The U.N. says it was the deadliest strike for its staff during the war.
Wildfires rage in California as authorities arrest man for starting massive Line Fire
Nearly 6,000 first responders are working to control 16 active wildfires in California. Authorities have arrested Justin Halstenberg, 34, for allegedly starting the Line Fire, which has spread to over 36,000 acres. Meanwhile, the Bridge Fire is California’s largest, exploding to nearly 50,000 acres.
Eye Opener: Francine hits the South with flooding and wind after making landfall in Louisiana
Francine carves a path of destruction through the South after making landfall in Louisiana. Also, there is growing outrage over Donald Trump’s false claims that Haitian immigrants are eating people’s pets in Ohio. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
