Heat waves and fine particulate pollution combine to raise heart attack risk, according to a new study published in American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Source
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Trader Joe’s cookies recalled because they may contain rocks
“Please do not eat them,” the grocery store said of its Almond Windmill Cookies and Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies. Source
Coast Guard searching for cruise ship passenger who went overboard
The man went overboard on Sunday morning, but it wasn’t until late afternoon that his travel companion told cruise workers the man had not been seen all day. Source
Titans Agree to Terms – and Sign – WR DeAndre Hopkins
Hopkins is a 10-year NFL veteran who has also been named to five All-Pro teams while hauling in 853 receptions for 11,298 yards and 71 touchdowns in his career. Source
U.S., Netherlands to face off at Women’s World Cup this week in rematch of 2019 title match
The USWNT will face the Netherlands Wednesday as World Cup group play continues. The Americans defeated Vietnam in their opening match Friday 3-0. Ella Brockway, a sports reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to talk about the opening weekend of the tournament. Source
How a UPS strike could affect small business
Negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters Union are set to start up again Tuesday. The union representing 340,000 workers is seeking better pay, particularly for part-time workers. The current labor pact with UPS is set to expire in just one week. Zoe Levin, CEO and founder of sustainable paper essentials company Bim Bam Boo, joined CBS News to talk about how a work stoppage could affect her business. Source
Why Trump is running away with the GOP 2024 race
Former President Donald Trump continues to dominate in polls with the other candidates running for the 2024 Republican nomination for president. New Fox Business polling has the former president ahead in both Iowa and South Carolina. Why are the other candidates having such a hard time catching up to Trump when they’re spending millions campaigning? CBS News political director Fin Gómez explains. Source
Gender pay gap at lowest point ever, but women still make 16% less than men
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, full-time women workers received median weekly earnings of just over $1,000 while men took home $1,185. That puts the gender pay gap at 16%, the smallest it’s ever been. Julia Pollak, chief economist at Zip Recruiter, joined CBS News to talk about the numbers. Source
Climate change’s role in the extreme weather around the world
By the middle of this week, more than two-thirds of the country are predicted to be feeling oppressive temperatures. Mark Hertsgaard, environment correspondent of The Nation magazine, joined CBS News to talk about the role of climate change in the hot weather. Source
Actor Andrew Rannells on how “markers of time” inspired him to write “Uncle of The Year”
Award-winning actor Andrew Rannells joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his new book “Uncle of the Year.” Rannells also talks about the actors strike and his upcoming new Broadway musical. Source