Lebanese leaders reportedly received a warning last month about explosive chemicals being stored in Beirut’s port. Those chemicals detonated in a huge blast last week, killing more than 160 people. The country’s prime minister announced his government’s resignation on Monday. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut. Source
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Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker on social justice, COVID-19 and giving away half a billion dollars
Anthony Mason talks to Ford Foundation President Darren Walker about how the social justice philanthropy borrowed a billion dollars to help non-profit organizations and Americans hit by the pandemic. Walker explains why he says “we are asphyxiating” the idea of creating a better life for children and why he says wealthy, privileged Americans need to start thinking about how much they are willing to give up. Source
$100,000 offered to solve cold case of “Tiger King” star’s husband
Don Lewis, who vanished a day before a scheduled trip to Costa Rica, was declared legally dead in 2002. Source
How and when to teach your children financial literacy
Research shows money habits are set by the age of seven. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses the importance of teaching children to be financially literate, plus how and when to introduce them to different concepts surrounding money. Source
“Tiger King’s” Carole Baskin sued by former husband Don Lewis’ family
A cold case that is two decades old is getting new attention thanks to Netflix’s wildly popular “Tiger King” series. Part of the series features Carole Baskin, whose former husband Don Lewis disappeared in 1997. Deputies found his van abandoned at an airport where he allegedly planned to take a trip to Costa Rica, despite no proof Lewis ever left the country. His daughters announced they were suing Baskin to get more information from her, and offered a $100,000 reward for information on his whereabouts. Baskin has repeatedly denied involvement in the case, and told CBS News it has been her policy to “not comment on pending litigation.” Source
College football stars push for regular season as cancellations loom
“We just worked very hard in the offseason to prepare ourselves for this fall season,” Florida State offensive lineman Andrew Boselli said. Source
Reported cases of children with COVID-19 increase 90% in 4 weeks as states eye school reopenings
Reported cases of coronavirus in children spiked 90% since early July. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what implications the data could have for school reopenings. Source
L.A. County sheriff’s deputies detain Black teens at gunpoint after they were allegedly attacked
An outraged California community is asking why sheriff’s deputies pointed guns at three Black teenagers, who said a man chased them with a knife. Witness video shows one of the deputies aiming what looks like an assault rifle. The Los Angeles County sheriff says he’s concerned about the tactics the deputies used. Jamie Yuccas looks at what the parents of two of the boys call their “worst nightmare.” Source
Eye Opener: Severe storm tears through parts of Midwest
A severe storm slammed into parts of the Midwest, knocking down trees and power lines. Also, President Trump’s coronavirus briefing was interrupted after Secret Service agents were involved in a shooting outside of the White House. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
New Zealand reports first coronavirus cases in 102 days
New Zealand’s prime minister said authorities found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household. Source