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U.S. Open sees record attendance numbers

Tennis fans are flocking to Queens, New York, in record numbers to grab seats at the 2024 U.S. Open tournament. The tournament last week saw more than 75,000 fans on average per day. Source

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Americans experiencing “tipping fatigue”

Tipping feels like a growing part of our daily life, and the numbers support this. According to the payroll processing firm Gusto, 6.5% of American retailers currently accept tips, which is nearly twice the amount recorded in 2019. Michael Lynn, a professor at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, joins to discuss. Source

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Far-right party in Germany wins state election

The last time a far-right party won an election in Germany, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the New Deal, and the world saw the creation of FM radio. On Monday, a new far-right group made gains in the country after state elections. Source

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Are GOP lawsuits laying groundwork to challenge the 2024 election?

We’re just about two months away from Election Day, but in some states, legal fights over the race have already started. In Georgia, the Republican-controlled State Election Board has passed a rule that will allow election officials to conduct “reasonable inquiries” before certifying results. Democrats are suing to block it, arguing that the bar for these “reasonable” inquiries isn’t clearly set and could allow any one board member to block the certification of election results for any reason. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins to discuss. Source

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