Sloths, the world’s slowest mammal, have been around for 64 million years. Sharyn Alfonsi traveled to Costa Rica to learn more about how they’ve survived. Source
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60 Minutes asks Gavin Newsom if he plans to run for president
60 Minutes correspondent Cecilia Vega asked California Governor Gavin Newsom if he plans to run for president in the future. Source
Canada House speaker apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis
Speaker Anthony Rota introduced Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II, and lawmakers applauded the 98-year-old. Source
9/24/2023: CARE Court; Bankrolling the War; Hanging On
First, Investigating California’s CARE Court. Then, U.S. helps fund Ukraine’s fight to survive. And, How sloths survive as nature’s couch potato. Source
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA’s approximately 11,000 members. Source
How California’s CARE Court hopes to tackle severe mental illness | 60 Minutes
Under CARE Court, judges can order people to get help, with counties required to provide aid. Critics argue the California mental health care program is costly and could strip people of their rights. Source
How U.S. tax dollars are being spent, tracked in Ukraine | 60 Minutes
America has pumped nearly $25 billion into Ukraine’s economy since the Russian invasion began. 60 Minutes went to Ukraine to learn how the money is being spent. Source
The debate over CA’s new CARE Court mental health care program
Supporters see CARE Court as way to combat homelessness and make the state safer. But more than 50 advocacy groups are critical, with some voicing concerns about the impact on communities of color. Source
Denver building pallet shelters for unhoused people and their pets
For millions of Americans experiencing homelessness, a spot in a shelter means giving up a pet. But in some areas, like Denver, Colorado, pallet shelters that are designed for the needs of people with pets are springing up. Jericka Duncan has the story. Source
More states considering right to repair laws
In Colorado, a right to repair law has allowed farmers to repair their own equipment rather than having to wait for a dealer to service the equipment, which could take days. More states are considering similar legislation. Barry Petersen reports. Source