About 50 to 100 meteors from the Perseids can be seen per hour under ideal conditions, according to NASA. Source
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Most distant star ever recorded is a million times brighter than the sun
NASA has revealed new information about the star Earendel, which scientists say is now 28 billion lightyears away. Source
What to expect from Friday’s protective order hearing over Trump
The judge overseeing the federal 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump has scheduled a Friday hearing over a protective order that would limit what the former president can say about the case. Trump lashed out at special counsel Jack Smith and talked about his mounting legal issues while campaigning in New Hampshire Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest. Source
Missouri superintendent on switching to 4-day school week
Roughly 900 school districts across 26 states are testing out a four-day week, with a spike in shortened school weeks being seen in some of the country’s larger districts. Dr. Dale Herl, superintendent of Independence School District in Missouri, is leading the charge for a shorter week at his schools. He joined CBS News to discuss the benefits. Source
Tampa mayor discovers $1.1 million worth of cocaine on fishing trip
While on a fishing trip in the Florida Keys with her family earlier this summer, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor reeled in an unexpected catch: 70 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be worth more than $1 million. Castor, who previously served as Tampa’s police chief, said the drug bale appeared to have been floating in the water for a while when she found it, CBS affiliate WTSP reported. Source
Robbie Robertson, guitarist for The Band, dies at age 80
Robertson was one of two surviving members of The Band at the time of his death. Source
National Book Lovers Day: Best deals on bestselling books and the best book subscription services
Learn all about National Book Lovers Day 2023, and shop our top book picks. Source
How did the Maui fire start? What we know about the Lahaina blaze
Dry conditions and strong wind caused wildfires to start on the Big Island and Maui, where blazes spread in Lahaina as well as inland. Source
Robbie Robertson, guitarist for The Band, has died at age 80
Robertson was one of two surviving members of The Band at the time of his death. Source
Zoom’s terms of service change sparks AI fears. Here’s what to know.
Some users were concerned and confused over new terms referenced training AI on user data. Source