Lana Zak reports on the market’s response to the July jobs report, the latest team USA Olympic medal count and meet a real-life “Emily in Paris.” Source
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Tips for Americans visiting Paris for Summer Olympics
The Paris Olympics have drawn an estimated 15 million people to the City of Light. After living there for over six years, influencer Amanda Rollins has gained more than 1 million TikTok followers and 209,000 on Instagram through her “American Fille” blog. Rollins joins CBS News to share tips for Americans visiting Paris. Source
Air New Zealand abandons 2030 goal to cut carbon emissions
Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to cancel its goal to cut carbon emissions by 2030. John Gradek, coordinator of McGill University’s Aviation Management Program, joins CBS News to discuss the decision and examine how it could affect the industry. Source
Protests continue in Venezuela over disputed election
The U.S. has recognized Venezuela’s opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of last weekend’s presidential election, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano examines what the acknowledgment means for Maduro and Venezuela. Source
Butler rally was first Trump event of 2024 with Secret Service snipers
It was the first time this campaign cycle that the highly trained, tactical unit had been deployed to secure an event for the former president. Source
Several U.S. citizens still detained in Russia
Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva are recuperating in the U.S. following a historic prisoner exchange with Russia. However, several U.S. citizens are still imprisoned in Russia. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis explains why some Americans might not have been included in the deal. Source
Simone Biles takes jab at Trump after 2nd gold medal win
Gymnast Simone Biles took a clear swipe at former President Donald Trump on social media Friday, posting “I love my black job” following her second gold medal win at the Paris Olympics. “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson is in Paris with the latest on the Games. Source
Park Fire grows to 4th largest wildfire in California history
The devastating Park Fire in California is now the fourth-largest wildfire in the state’s history. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy is in Los Angeles with more. Source
Growing concerns of Iranian retaliation after Hamas leader’s death
There are growing concerns about how Iran will retaliate against Israel after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. CBS News’ Courtney Kealy joins with analysis. Source
Harris to meet with top running mate contenders this weekend
Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegates at the DNC virtual roll call Friday to become the 2024 Democratic nominee for president. Harris is expected to announce her running mate pick by Monday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source