Many Americans are approaching retirement age in 2024, with more than 11,000 turning 65 years old every day. Elizabeth O’Brien, a personal finance senior reporter with Barron’s, joins CBS News with advice for those considering retirement. Source
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House passes stopgap funding bill, averting partial shutdown
Congress passed a bill Thursday that would prevent a partial government shutdown. It now heads to President Biden’s desk. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details. Source
Trump urges Supreme Court to reject efforts to keep him off ballot, warning of “chaos”
Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys wrote that the challenges to his eligibility “promise to unleash chaos and bedlam if other state courts and state officials follow Colorado’s lead.” Source
SpaceX rocket blasts off to International Space Station
A SpaceX crew took off Thursday from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultants Bill Harwood, CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and Alabama Public Radio news director Pat Duggins join with analysis. Source
Drugmakers hike prices on more than 700 drugs, including Ozempic
Some popular medications are among those getting pricier at the start of 2024, including weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro. Source
Prep for bad weather: Best emergency power banks for 2024
Prepare for winter storms and other disasters, or just get a better camping experience. Source
Haley focuses on New Hampshire as Trump steps up attacks
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley will be adding more campaign events in New Hampshire in the coming days ahead of the state’s primary in hopes of cutting former President Donald Trump’s lead. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos is following the 2024 political race. Source
Kristin Smart’s family files lawsuit against Cal Poly
The family of murder victim Kristin Smart has filed a lawsuit against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Source
The 5 best budget laptops for 2024
If you need a laptop but don’t want to spend a fortune, we’ve got you covered Source
E. Jean Carroll testifies at defamation trial against Trump
E. Jean Carroll has wrapped up her testimony at the New York trial where a jury will determine how much in damages, if any, should be awarded to her for defamatory comments former President Donald Trump made in 2019. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports from outside the Manhattan court. Source