Dr. Alexandra Horowitz is a dog cognition researcher and bestselling author of “The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves.” She, along with Skipper, a golden retriever therapy dog, join “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss dogs’ behaviors. Source

A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what to know about estate planning and your will. Source

Republican strategist and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss the shift and impact of Hispanic voters in the U.S. While Democrats still take a majority of Hispanic votes, the margin is shrinking. Source

More than 28 million people have cast ballots — either in-person or by mail — in the 2024 general election in early voting. Source

The iconic magazine Playbill is celebrating its 140th anniversary. Alex Birsh’s family has published Playbill since 1973. This month, every Broadway show has four different Playbill covers. Source

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with nearly 128 million adults in the country living with it. A recent report by the American Heart Association projects heart disease and stroke will affect more than 60% of Americans by 2050. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to prevent the disease. Source

Lebanon’s health ministry says Israeli forces carried out nearly 20 attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs Wednesday night. Those strikes came as the IDF appeared to tighten its siege of northern Gaza. While Israel continues fighting on multiple fronts, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the region to try to push for cease-fires. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio and Nancy Cordes have more. Source

Boeing workers have rejected another contract offer, extending their strike. Meanwhile, the White House confirms that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source

Vice President Kamala Harris told a CNN town hall Wednesday night that she thinks former President Donald Trump is a fascist and that “the people who know him best on the subject should be trusted.” Harris’ comments come after Trump’s former chief of staff, John Kelly, said to the New York Times that Trump meets the definition of a fascist and that Trump spoke favorably of Adolf Hitler while in office. CBS News campaign reporters Shawna Mizelle and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest. Source

Animal welfare activists have pushed airlines to offer vegan creamer options, arguing that benefits cows and passengers. Source