Thirty-five years ago, Alyson Brittain overcame a rare autoimmune condition and credits her nurse Ceddie Persaud with saving her life. The two lost touch after Brittain left the hospital. Recently, Brittain stumbled upon a picture of her and Persaud together and decided she wanted to thank him. She reached out to CBS contributor David Begnaud for help Source
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What to expect from VP debate between JD Vance, Tim Walz
Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are prepping for Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, the only debate scheduled between the two running mates. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has a preview of the matchup. Source
Hurricane Helene leaves over 100 dead, thousands unaccounted for in Southeast
With homes destroyed and entire communities isolated, residents of the Southeast United States face the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Source
U.K. closing its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain’s 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity. Source
Does a HELOC or a home equity loan make more sense right now?
Depending on your needs, one might be a better choice than the other right now. Here’s what you should know. Source
Israel expands strikes on Iran proxies, building up military presence near Lebanon border
Israel has increased its strikes on Iranian proxies following a weekend strike that killed Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on the escalating situation from northern Israel, where the IDF is massing tanks and armored vehicles near the country’s border with Lebanon. Source
Helene blamed for more than 100 deaths, “biblical” flood damage in the Carolinas
More than 100 people are dead after Helene swept through the southern U.S., with officials calling the flood damage in the Carolinas “biblical.” CBS News’ Nicole Valdes and Skyler Henry have more. Source
What to know about Israel’s strikes in the Middle East
CBS News contributor and former national security adviser H.R. McMaster explains the latest on the conflict in the Middle East amid fears of a widening war and the U.S.’ role. Source
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald’s, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald’s and other businesses in the U.K. Source
Tim Walz and JD Vance’s 2024 VP debate is tomorrow. Here’s what to know.
The vice-presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election. Source