The slow pace of restoring power in America’s fourth-largest city has put CenterPoint Energy, Houston’s utility provider, under mounting scrutiny over whether it was sufficiently prepared for Beryl. Source

John Dickerson reports on day two of the NATO summit as President Biden faces more doubts from within his own party on his reelection campaign, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and the effects of widespread loneliness. Source

Senator Peter Welch joins nearly a dozen House Democrats publicly calling on President Biden to end his candidacy. Source

Berhalter was dismissed just nine days after his team’s first-round exit from the Copa America. Source

This summer’s heat wave has shattered temperature records across the U.S., but those living in so-called “urban heat islands” are feeling the heat even more. CBS News’ John Dickerson explains. Source

The two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft say they’re confident it can return them to Earth. Leaks and thruster failures marred the launch, and further technical issues have kept the crew in space longer than scheduled. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with a timeline for when they could come back to the ground. Source

An Israeli airstrike killed dozens in southern Gaza on Tuesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from Tel Aviv. Source

As the U.S. transitions away from coal and gas, battery storage is crucial for making the power grid reliable. Source

Sudan is facing a severe hunger and humanitarian crisis more than a year into a bloody civil war. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins CBS News to discuss her efforts in the country and why she thinks the U.S. can make a difference. Source

96-year-old Evelyn Kidd of St. Louis spent many years flying in the skies above Missouri with her late husband. Last month, she received a surprise when her senior home, Cedarhurst Senior Living, granted her wish to fly in a Cessna one more time. Source