Trader Joe’s reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage. Source
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8/15: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Hurricane Ernesto turns to Bermuda after lashing Puerto Rico; Disney claims widow can’t sue over wife’s death due to Disney+ terms and conditions. Source
Arrests made in investigation of Matthew Perry’s ketamine overdose death
The arrests come nearly a year after “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, 54, was found unresponsive in the jacuzzi of his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2023. Source
Man gets $7 million settlement after being wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 50 years
The city of Edmond, Oklahoma, has agreed to pay a settlement of over $7 million to Glynn Simmons, a man who was convicted and sentenced to death in 1975 for a murder he did not commit. Earlier this year, Simmons filed a federal lawsuit accusing police of fabricating the evidence in the crime to get a conviction. Source
How credit utilization affects your credit score (and what to do about it)
Credit use has a significant impact on your credit score. Here’s why it matters and how you can lessen its impact. Source
Extremely rare “doomsday fish” found off California coast
Oarfish have a reputation as harbingers of disasters — and this one was spotted just two days before a 4.4 quake rattled Los Angeles. Source
Will a CD still be worth it after the Fed cuts rates? Experts weigh in
Opening a high-rate CD now could lock in guaranteed returns for your full term, but is it a good idea? It could be. Source
Christine Baranski on 16th Emmy nomination and mastering complex roles
Award-winning actor Christine Baranski, who just earned her 16th Emmy nomination for “The Gilded Age,” joins “CBS Mornings.” Baranski talked about how she seamlessly transitions from sassy and snobby to vulnerable within a single scene. Source
Kim Dotcom set to be extradited to U.S. to face Megaupload criminal charges
In response to the decision, Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom tweeted, “Oops. Don’t worry I have a plan,” and, “I love New Zealand. I’m not leaving.” Source
Power out in most of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Ernesto
Nearly 2/3rds of Puerto Rico woke up in the dark Thursday morning after Hurricane Ernesto caused widespread flooding and knocked out power to a majority of the island. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from Dorado, Puerto Rico, and Weather Channel meteorologist Jordan Steele has a look at the forecast. Source