Mayors in major cities are struggling with the massive influx of migrants being bussed from the southern border. CBS Chicago reporter Charlie De Mar has more on how the Windy City has been handling the arrival of migrants. Source
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Expired SNAP benefits push more families to food insecurity
Ever since pandemic-era enhancements to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program expired in March, eligible households have received about $95 less each month. Kyle Waide, president and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, joins CBS News to discuss how the need in his community has changed since those benefits expired. Source
How final 8 MLB playoff teams stack up ahead of Division Series
Eight teams remain in the MLB postseason. CBS Sports baseball writer Matt Snyder joins to discuss who might make it to the World Series. Source
How access to water impacts mental health
The MacArthur Foundation named the winners of its 2023 “genius grants” this week. Arizona State University anthropologist Amber Wutich, who received a grant for her research into water insecurity, joins CBS News to discuss the impact of access to safe and clean drinking water. Source
Judge denies Trump’s request to halt civil fraud trial
A judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to halt his civil fraud trial. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe unpacks the case. Source
What House Republicans value in Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise
Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have amassed about a dozen endorsements each in the race for House speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the differences between the two congressmen that could determine their levels of support. Source
Imprisoned Iranian women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist who has fought for women’s rights for decades, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Friday. Mohammadi is currently imprisoned in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison. She has been arrested 13 times and been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison over the course of her life. Her most recent incarceration began in 2021. Source
Man who was given egg with 72-year-old message finally finds the writer
In 1951, John Amalfitano’s neighbor found an egg with a message asking its finder to write back. Source
How a man who was given a 72-year-old egg with a message on it found its writer
In 1951, John Amalfitano’s neighbor found an egg with a message asking its finder to write back. Steve Hartman has the incredible story in “On the Road.” Source
Trump discussed nuclear submarines with Australian billionaire
Trump allegedly discussed sensitive information pertaining to American nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to three people familiar with the matter. Source