Texas State University will host the first general election debate on Sept. 16, 2024. Source
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More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered now, as uptick looms
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27. Source
The latest on Israel-Hamas hostage release negotiations
Qatar continues to play a central role in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas on potential hostage releases in exchange for a temporary cease-fire. Paul Salem, the president and CEO of the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with more on the status of the ongoing negotiations. Source
Napoleon’s hat sells for record amount at auction
The sale of Napoleon’s at far surpassed the auction house’s expectations – and the previous record holder. Source
Breaking down Sam Altman’s OpenAI firing, hiring at Microsoft
Microsoft is hiring Sam Altman, co-founder of ChatGPT’s maker OpenAI, three days after he was fired as CEO of OpenAI. Senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on what this means for the world of artificial intelligence. Source
New rail link connecting Miami and Orlando could be model for rest of U.S.
A new train line linking Miami to Orlando is giving Florida its first taste of the potential for high-speed rail. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is riding the rails in Florida with more. Source
Biden pardons turkeys “Liberty” and “Bell”
The birds will retire to a University of Minnesota farm in the Twin Cities, never to become a meal. Source
Babies from Gaza make it to Egypt as 2nd hospital reportedly encircled
Gaza’s Hamas-run Health Ministry says Israeli forces are closing in on second facility in the Palestinian enclave as thousands evacuate Al-Shifa hospital. Source
5 beginner-friendly ways to invest in gold on a budget
These strategies can help you get started with gold investing without breaking the bank. Source
Appeals court to hear arguments on Trump gag-order
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Monday on whether to reinstate a gag order against former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source