Platinum-selling artist Troye Sivan built a following on YouTube as a teenager. He has now turned that into a successful pop career. Sivan is out with a new album, “Something To Give Each Other,” and tells CBS News’ Anthony Mason about finding freedom after a breakup, writing queer dancefloor anthems, and dressing in drag for the first time. Source
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Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya discusses criticism about her body, discrimination
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new memoir “The Race to Be Myself.” Semenya details how her success has been overshadowed by criticism and speculation about her body. Source
Watch: FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of terrorism threat at Senate hearing
Testifying before senators on Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Hamas and its allies could serve as an ISIS-like inspiration for violent extremists in the U.S. Source
Idaho’s near-total abortion ban is driving doctors out of the state
Doctors CBS News spoke with said treating non-viable pregnancies, in which the fetus is not expected to survive, puts them and their patients in what they call an impossible position. Source
Desperate civilians in Gaza scramble for food as civil order breaks down
Israel says its war is only with Hamas, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected calls for an immediate cease-fire, but the toll has been immense for the roughly 2 million people who live in the Gaza Strip. For civilians caught between two sides intent on destroying each other, it’s become a daily struggle for survival. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more. Source
Watch: Protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt Senate hearing over Israel aid
Protesters with the palms of their hands painted red interrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s opening statement at a Senate hearing Tuesday where Blinken was making a case for U.S. aid for Israel. The protesters called for a cease-fire in Gaza. Source
FBI director warns Congress of terror threats inspired by Hamas’ attack on Israel
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Congress Tuesday that Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel could motivate threats similar to those posed by ISIS in years past Source
Blinken, Austin making case on Capitol Hill for Israel and Ukraine aid
On Capitol Hill Tuesday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are testifying before the Senate appropriations committee. They’re hoping to garner support for the White House’s proposed funding bill to finance aid for Ukraine and Israel among other security-related initiatives. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more. Source
Savings accounts vs. CDs — which do the experts prefer?
Savings accounts offer more flexibility, but CDs generally offer higher rates, so which one is the right pick? Source
Tuesday Mailbag: Titans Fans React to the NFL Debut of Rookie QB Will Levis, the Oilers Throwbacks, and the Booing at Nissan Stadium
Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles another batch of questions from fans heading into Thursday’s game vs the Steelers. Source