New data estimates that 9.1 million Americans lost financial assistance after Congress’ expansion of the federal relief program expired on Labor Day. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN AM with more details on that plus the stagnant minimum wage. Source
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Japan could get its first female prime minister as unpopular Suga steps down
Japan’s highly unpopular prime minister Yoshihide Suga will be stepping down at the end of the month. Running to replace him is Sanae Takaichi, who could become the nation’s first woman prime minister. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss the potentially historic candidacy and the challenges Japanese women face in a patriarchal society. Source
Inside look at cybercriminal market “Genesis”
Cybersecurity experts warn that a notorious hacker marketplace called “Genesis” is being used by ransomware gangs to breach U.S. companies and government organizations. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Lana Zak to explain how sensitive information is being sold on the platform. Read more here. Source
Genesis Market: Where hackers go to purchase stolen identities
Online marketplace makes it easy for hackers to buy stolen personal data and carry out ransomware attacks. Source
CBS News report prompts review of Air Force domestic violence cases
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall ordered an investigation into domestic violence cases following a CBS News report that found the military is failing spouses, partners and service members who report abuse. Source
U.S. slightly surpasses 1936 record for hottest summer ever, NOAA says
In addition to the record-breaking heat, there were several significant climate anomalies and events this summer, per National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Source
White House announces COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Biden announced a new six-pronged strategy to tackle rising cases of COVID-19, including vaccine mandates for federal workers and companies with more than 100 employees. The Washington Examiner’s political and investigaive reporter Sarah Westwood and the Washington Post’s “Power Up” anchor Alayna Treene join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, plus the battle among Democrats over the multi-trillion-dollar budget bill. Source
Los Angeles mandates COVID vaccines for eligible students
Los Angeles, which has the second largest school district in the U.S., will mandate COVID vaccines for every student 12 and older. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
First civilian flight leaves Afghanistan under Taliban rule
More than 100 passengers — including at least 20 Americans — have landed in Qatar. They were on the first flight out of Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal. Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source
First civilian flight departs Afghanistan following U.S. withdrawal
The first passenger flight carrying international citizens departed from Kabul, Afghanistan, following the withdrawal of U.S. forces. CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and “Face the Nation” moderator Margret Brennan joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the evolving U.S. relationship with the Taliban and the lingering impact of the 9/11 attacks. Source