Finding the perfect Christmas tree is a classic holiday activity, but one new method is drawing attention. Some farms are allowing people to rent live Christmas trees, keeping them healthy while they’re decorated and replanting them after the holiday season. This also means people can rent the same tree each year. CBS News’ John Blackstone has the story. Source
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Inside the landfill of fast-fashion: “These clothes don’t even come from here”
A massive, illegal mountain of trashed clothes in Chile is made primarily of fast-fashion items from all over the world. Source
CBS Morning Deals: Save 43% on a knife block set
These deals won’t last long. Source
Israeli prime minister calls friendly fire deaths of hostages “unbearable tragedy”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the deaths of three hostages who were taken captive by Hamas and mistakenly killed by the IDF on Friday. The families of remaining hostages have demanded that talks resume for another hostage swap. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata is in Tel Aviv with more. Source
Eye Opener: Maersk orders ships to avoid Red Sea after missile strikes
Container shipping giant Maersk has ordered ships approaching the Red Sea to halt voyages after Houthi missile strikes on commercial ships in the area. Meanwhile, Colombian officials confiscated more than 2 tons of cocaine that was disguised as pieces of charcoal. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Alex Batty, British teen missing for six years, found
Alex Batty went missing at 11 years old. Six years later, he was found walking on a road in France, and thanks to that chance encounter, he’s shared his story with officials and preparing to reunite with some family members. Michael George has more. Source
Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay two Georgia election workers $148 million
A federal jury on Friday ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to pay a total of $148 million to two former Georgia election workers who were at the center of baseless claims he spread in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
White House and Senate negotiate immigration deal
The White House and Senate Republicans are negotiating an immigration deal that would unlock a $110 billion security package that includes funds for the war in Ukraine. President Biden has indicated he will make concessions on immigration to get the deal approved. CBS News’ Willie James Inman reports from the White House. Source
How to watch today’s Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game: Livestream options, kickoff time
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts are playing a special Saturday NFL game. Here’s how to watch it. Source
How to watch today’s Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions game: Livestream options, kickoff time
Cancel your plans: the NFL is live this Saturday night as the Denver Broncos take on the Detroit Lions. Source