Denmark and the Netherlands announced they have been given approval by the U.S. to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Up to 61 warplanes will be sent as early as 2024. Seth Jones, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss what the acquisition means for Ukraine, and how it helps the country in the long term. Source
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Americans’ salary expectations hit record high
Wage expectations are at their highest level in 10 years, according to new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Julia Pollak, chief economist for ZipRecruiter, joined CBS News to discuss the state of wages and the labor market. Source
Mar-a-Lago IT employee changed testimony after target letter in Trump probe
Yuscil Taveras retracted his “false testimony” and implicated Trump and two aides in efforts to delete security camera footage, the documents say. Source
Security ramps up around Fulton County Jail ahead of Trump’s surrender
Former President Donald Trump says he plans to surrender Thursday at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The former president faces 13 charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Source
Tracking multiple disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean
In June, wildfire smoke from Canada caused poor air quality levels in cities across the U.S. In July came heat waves and heat domes. Now we have an August featuring tropical storms. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson explains what’s going on. Source
Children rescued from dangling cable car in Pakistan
Eight people, including six children, were rescued after their cable car was left dangling nearly 1,000 feet above a river in Pakistan. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Fixed vs. variable interest rate: Which is better for your savings now?
Learn the differences between fixed- and variable-rate savings accounts and how to choose the right one for you. Source
Tennessee zoo welcomes rare spotless giraffe
A rare spotless giraffe was born last month at the Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee. The last recorded spotless giraffe was in 1972 in Tokyo. Source
NFL player’s father killed in home explosion
The father of Tennessee Titans’ cornerback Caleb Farley was killed when a house exploded in North Carolina overnight. One other person was hospitalized. Source
New York City mayor responds to migrant crisis criticism
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told CBS News, “Everything is on the table” as the city struggles to house migrants seeking asylum. A new facility on Randall’s Island is expected to house up to 3,000 migrants and Adams is also considering using a closed federal prison. Jericka Duncan has the latest. Source