CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate. Source
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Dockworkers strike could cost U.S. about $5 billion a day, JPMorgan Chase says
About 25,000 dockworkers from Boston to Houston went on strike over higher pay and stronger guardrails around their jobs being automated out of existence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on the economic impact. Source
Exclusive look at Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday celebration
Jimmy Carter is the longest-living former president in U.S. history. His grandson, Jason Carter, reflects on his grandfather’s presidency and life after being the 39th commander-in-chief. Source
Youth voter registrations spike after Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement
New voter registration numbers in some key states are revealing the potential impact of Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Tom Bonier, senior adviser at voter registration data firm TargetSmart, joins CBS News to explain. Source
How election deniers are fueling the push to hand count ballots
Numerous studies have shown hand counting votes to be less accurate, but that has not stopped the conspiracy theories. Source
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act. Source
Frank Fritz, star of “American Pickers,” dies at 60
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program “American Pickers.” Source
Vance repeated false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets ahead of debate
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, amplified false claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets. The issue will likely arise when he takes the debate stage on Tuesday night. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Source
Israel vows to retaliate against Iran for missile attack
Israel said it will retaliate after Iran launched a major missile attack on Tuesday. The attack marked the latest in escalations in the Middle East, amid concerns tensions in the region could lead to a larger conflict. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports. Source
Dikembe Mutombo | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2000, 60 Minutes’ Ed Bradley traveled with Dikembe Mutombo back to his hometown of Kinshasa, where Mutombo reflected on his journey from the Congo to NBA stardom. The basketball star passed away at age 58 this week from brain cancer. Source