If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes. Source
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After Helene landslides, some parts of North Carolina not safe to rebuild
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe. Source
Some North Carolina homeowners still can’t return home after Helene landslides
Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, some residents still can’t get home. Landslides triggered by the flooding may have even made it too dangerous to rebuild in some areas. Dave Malkoff has the story. Source
Here’s why Trump thinks tariffs are good for the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Here’s why. Source
New White House rule would make weight loss drugs available for people on Medicare and Medicaid
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a temporary ceasefire which will pause the fighting in the north of Israel beginning Wednesday morning local time. But before the ceasefire takes effect, Israel is continuing strikes on Lebanon. Debora Patta reports. Source
23andMe CEO discusses rebuilding trust
Anne Wojcicki, the embattled CEO of genetic testing company 23andMe sat down with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King to discuss the massive data breach the company suffered and how it can rebuild trust. Source
Where a single plane flies on the busiest air travel day of the year
Tuesday marks the busiest air travel day of the holiday season in terms of number of flights scheduled. Kris Van Cleave gets an inside look at where just one single plane flies on such a hectic day. Source
Trump tariffs could hurt small business owners
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to place additional tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico and Canada, the United States’ three biggest trading partners. Some small business owners worry the move could hurt them. Kelly O’Grady reports. Source
How the Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire came together
Margaret Brennan explains how the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came together, and what role the Biden administration played. Source