California has seen over 2,650 more fires compared to this time last year — and September and October usually are the worst months for fires. Source
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FBI agent ousted by Trump accuses Barr of “political partisanship”
In his new book, “Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump,” Peter Strzok recounts the process investigating then-candidate Trump and makes the case for the president being compromised by Russia. Source
Wildfire photos show “apocalyptic” red skies across Western U.S.
Residents capturing the record-breaking fires compared the sky to Mars, “Blade Runner 2049” and “Stranger Things.” Source
Iran pressured to spare life of wrestler who faces execution
Iran aired a statement by a wrestler who faces the death penalty and whose case recently drew a critical tweet from President Trump. Source
Coronavirus economy dividing Americans into have-nots and have-lots
As the coronavirus swept across America, people who could work from home were able to spend money on high-end items and even second homes. Meanwhile, those who lost jobs are struggling to afford food. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen joins CBSN to talk about his newest article on the inequality of the coronavirus economy. Source
Microsoft set to launch new Xbox Series X — here’s when
New video game console will be the first in Xbox line to come out since the Xbox One launched in 2013. Source
Getaway experiences boom with “naturally socially distant” escape
If you’re looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, vacation rental company Getaway may be able to point you in the right direction. The company says their 500 cabins across the U.S. have been at 99% occupancy for the past two months. Getaway founder and CEO Jon Staff tells CBSN about how they’ve seen a surge in demand amid the pandemic. Source
Amazon to fill 33,000 jobs with average pay of $150,000
Ecommerce giant will hold virtual job fair later this month, saying it’s looking for workers of “all skill levels.” Source
Trump admitted to Woodward he downplayed coronavirus threat
President Trump told journalist Bob Woodward he deliberately downplayed the dangers of the virus to avoid creating a panic. Source
Luxury fashion brand Telfar grows amid the pandemic
As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus, Fast Company reports global fashion sales have fallen by 50%. But Telfar, a unisex luxury fashion brand, appears to be one of the exceptions. Telfar Clemens, a fashion designer and founder of Telfar, joined CBSN to discuss his label and how it’s finding success. Source