A tentative deal between Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing 75,000 of its employees will likely avert a repeat of the largest walkout by health care workers in U.S. history. Meanwhile, the United Auto Workers union says it’s prepared to continue to expand its strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis. Olivia Olander, a labor reporter for Politico, joins CBS News with more on the UAW negotiations with automakers. Source
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15 long-term CDs with the highest rates right now
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to lock in one of today’s highest interest rates on a long-term CD. Source
Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls — here’s how to clean
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, in wildfire smoke can get into buildings and remain in the walls and floors for weeks. Some are hazardous to human health. Source
House Republicans make renewed push to pick speaker candidate after Scalise’s exit
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, who lost the Republican House speaker nomination Wednesday to Majority Leader Steve Scalise, renewed his bid for the gavel following Scalise’s withdrawal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source
Are Gaza residents able to evacuate ahead of expected Israeli ground invasion?
Israel has called for everyone in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south of the enclave, raising expectations of a ground invasion. A United Nations spokesperson told CBS News the world body “considers it impossible” to move more than 1 million people from the north of Gaza, adding the directive could not be fulfilled without “devastating humanitarian consequences.” CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more. Source
Taylor Swift cheers on Travis Kelce again as “Eras Tour” movie debuts
Taylor Swift traded her movie premiere’s red carpet for red Kansas City Chiefs gear as the singer-songwriter cheered on tight end Travis Kelce and the defending Super Bowl champions once again. Source
House GOP makes renewed push to elect speaker as deep divisions remain
Republican lawmakers are huddling on Capitol Hill on Friday to try to find consensus on a new nominee for speaker of the House. Source
How to talk to kids about war
Many parents are navigating difficult conversations with their children as they try to explain the Israel-Hamas war in an age-appropriate manner. Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman joined CBS News with advice on how to approach these sensitive subjects with kids. Source
Median household incomes dropped in 17 states in 2022
Census data shows that median household incomes dropped in one-third of U.S. states last year. Many of those 17 states where households lost economic ground are clustered in the Midwest and Northeast, including electoral swing states such as Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more. Source
Tens of thousands across Middle East protest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated Friday across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and to protest against the Israeli airstrikes pounding the Gaza Strip. Source