The nonprofit Quiet Parks International estimates that 90% of children will not experience natural quiet in their lifetime. Source
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U.S. economy’s 3rd quarter growth bigger than expected, new GDP numbers show
The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter with the revised GDP jumping 5.2%, beating economists’ predictions of 5%. Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the numbers. Source
Kraft introduces new mac and cheese option without the cheese
Kraft Heinz betting that consumers with a taste for plant-based foods will opt for vegan macaroni and cheese. Source
The Dish: Hometown favorite The Ritz Diner prepares for 40th anniversary in Livingston, N.J.
For our series “The Dish” on “CBS Mornings,” “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host Michelle Miller visits a local Livingston, New Jersey, favorite, The Ritz, to see how the Jewish American family business is doing after the pandemic threatened to close its doors. Plus, Michelle sets out to master the most important culinary feat of all: cooking up the diner’s signature German apple pancake. Source
Taylor Swift was Spotify’s most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here’s how you can find who you spent the most time with this year. Source
How to effectively plan for nursing home costs
Nursing homes can cost over $100,000 per year. Can your retirement plan absorb this cost? Source
Rare gigantic rat caught on camera for first time
Researchers were able to attract “one of the world’s rarest rodents” in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil. Source
U.S. military Osprey crash kills at least 1 off Japanese coast, Japan Coast Guard says
A U.S. military Osprey aircraft with six people on board crashed Wednesday into the ocean near Japan, killing at least one crew member, the Japan Coast Guard said. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more. Source
Rosalynn Carter to be laid to rest in private service today
The Carter family will say their final goodbyes to former Rosalynn Carter on Wednesday. The former first lady died last Sunday at 96. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more. Source
New cases of COVID variant BA.2.86 triple in 2 weeks, CDC says
New cases of the latest COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 have tripled in the last two weeks, according to the Center for Disease Control. Most cases have been identified in New York and New Jersey. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBS News to discuss the variant. Source