New York Times Smarter Living editor Tim Herrera says people should consider giving themselves permission to actually take the day off when they have the opportunity. Herrera joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the benefits of taking a day to do nothing. Source
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Fiat-Chrysler and Renault propose merger
The move, which would create the world’s third-largest car company, sent both automakers’ stocks higher Source
Most 2020 Democrats tiptoe around impeachment question
Most Democrats running for president aren’t explicitly calling for impeachment Source
Distracted drivers a growing threat to first responders
New research shows that many drivers are profoundly distracted by their phones when they’re going past first responders working accidents on the roadways. New research from the National Safety Council found 71 percent of drivers admitted to taking photos and texting while driving by emergency workers. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
What’s behind the boom in clothing rental services?
Rent the Runway, Ann Taylor, Express and American Eagle are already renting clothing to customers for a monthly subscription price. The online clothing rental market is expected to reach $1.85 billion worldwide by 2023, according to Allied Market Research. USA Today business reporter Charisse Jones joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the business of renting clothing is changing retail. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Arkansas braces for potentially catastrophic flooding
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
British climber who warned of Everest overcrowding dies during climb
A British man has died climbing Mount Everest amid a record number of people attempting to scale the world’s highest mountain. Over the weekend, Robin Fisher became the eighth person this year to die attempting the climb. Fisher had posted a video to Instagram, warning that overcrowding the mountain could prove fatal. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Military spouses fight to repeal “archaic” rule known as “widow’s tax”
There’s a new effort in Congress to help families of America’s fallen service members get the benefits they say they deserve. The problem is known as the “widow’s tax” and this Memorial Day it’s being thrust back into the spotlight. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Trump says U.S. is not seeking regime change in Iran
President Trump continues his 4-day state visit to Japan, discussing issues including North Korea, trade and Tehran with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Source
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert hospitalized with stroke-like symptoms
Gilbert, 57, billionaire who’s owned NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers since 2005 and founded Quicken Loans and is company’s chairman, was taken to Detroit-area hospital Source