As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday rejected a U.S.-backed proposal for a three-week cease-fire. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said a war “could be devastating” for both Israel and Lebanon. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut. Source

Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters. Source

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Thursday for meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine after the meeting. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby joins CBS News to discuss the aid package. Source

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be arraigned Friday on five federal charges in a corruption case involving nearly a decade of campaign cash. Prosecutors say the mayor illegally accepted campaign contributions from Turkish nationals seeking to influence him. Politico senior reporter Joe Anuta explains. Source

Former President Donald Trump said Vice President Kamala Harris should “save her airfare” ahead of her planned visit to the southern border Friday. He also announced he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday morning after his campaign said the meeting would not happen. Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai and NOTUS politics reporter Jasmine Wright join CBS News to discuss. Source

Hurricane Helene is on a path to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area Thursday evening. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is tracking the storm in Tampa. Source

Special counsel Jack Smith submitted new evidence Thursday in the criminal election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a federal grand jury indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on five charges, including bribery. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to examine the developments. Source

Special Counsel Jack Smith filed evidence in former President Donald Trump’s election interference case Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source

A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says Source

Pesto the baby penguin is cute, fluffy, and as Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium describes him, a “chonky king.” At just 9 months old, he weighs more than both his parents at a whopping 52 pounds. Source