Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election, and his opponents have conceded after a tight three-way race. The election has been closely watched by Beijing and Washington, D.C., with China recently warning that the election’s frontrunner could set the stage for war. CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer has more from Taipei. Source

Officials say more than 30 Palestinians, including young children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Source

Chef Renee Erickson has crafted a notable career, including publishing two cookbooks and operating nine establishments. The James Beard Award winner is committed to using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients that showcase the flavors of the region, and has played a pivotal role in shaping Seattle’s gastronomic landscape. CBS News’ Dana Jacobson has more. Source

Violence in Ecuador has left the country on edge and forced the cancellation of flights from the U.S. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is taking Texas to the Supreme Court in a new standoff over migrants. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source

Larimar is a rare blue mineral found only in the Dominican Republic that has exploded in popularity in recent years. CBS News’ Meg Oliver talks to artisans who shape the stone into jewelry and reports on the dangerous conditions those who mine larimar face. Source

Republican presidential hopefuls in Iowa are making their final pitch to voters before Tuesday’s caucuses kick off the election season. A winter storm has complicated efforts, with freezing temperatures and heavy snow causing candidates to cancel some events and get creative with others. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe has more. Source

Less than two weeks before the New Hampshire primary, Sen. Joe Manchin is in the state talking to voters. Source

American workers overwhelmingly say that they want a four-day work week, and in some companies, that’s possible. CBS News’ Brook Silva-Braga takes a look inside one of the places where it’s happening. Source

As temperatures rise around the world, glaciers have begun to melt. A group of scientists have begun to use the melting water from glaciers in Chile to create “stupas,” or artificial glaciers made of that water. CBS News’ Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source

Australian indie rock band Vacations became a global sensation after their music went viral on social media. That led to sold-out shows and two hit songs in the U.S. From their new album “No Place Like Home,” Vacations make their national television debut with “Midwest.” Source