Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn’t resolve their concerns about automation. Here’s what to know. Source
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How the Israel-Hamas war has evolved since Oct. 7, 2023
Tensions between Israel and the Hamas militant group grew into a full-out war after the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks when around 1,200 people were killed and 251 people were taken hostage, according to Israeli officials. The attacks led to a war that has lasted a full year. 101 hostages reportedly remain in Gaza and nearly 42,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel’s military operations there, according to local health officials. CBS News’ Lana Zak breaks down the evolution of the Israel-Hamas war over the past year. Source
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban while appeal is underway
Georgia’s six-week abortion ban has been restored for now, while the state’s high court consider’s the state’s appeal. Source
Why are credit card interest rates still so high right now?
Credit card rates are sitting at a record high of nearly 23% — even as other rates are falling. Here’s why. Source
Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect’s description matched in each case. Source
Families plead for return of remaining Israeli hostages
Hamas still holds about 100 hostages, including four Americans. For most of the past year, Israelis have taken to the streets to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a deal with Hamas to release them. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more. Source
Former Israeli hostage shares her story of Oct. 7 capture, being held in Gaza by Hamas
Moran Stella Yanai was at the Nova Music Festival when Hamas gunmen took her hostage during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks. Now free, Yanai spoke with CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer about her ordeal. Source
How twins who grew up in foster care are paying it forward
Cherry and Sherry Wilmore are known in their hometown of Houma, Louisiana, as “everybody’s favorite twins.” Source
10/7: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Israel marks one year since Oct. 7 attacks; U.S. Supreme Court convenes for new term. Source
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe’s Hera asteroid probe on its way. Source