As Ford lays off 600 employees, General Motors threatens to follow suit and the United Auto Workers union says it could expand its strike this week, CBS News spoke with Paul Haver, a General Motors employee, for his thoughts on the situation with Detroit’s Big Three and their workers. Source
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What’s in the House GOP bill to keep government funded until Oct. 31
House Republican lawmakers are sharing their short-term spending proposal that, if passed, would keep the government funded until Oct. 31. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on why the bill likely won’t pass. Source
California tries to make its case against oil companies in climate lawsuit
The state of California is launching a lawsuit against some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of deceiving the public for decades and engaging in a massive cover-up of the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels. Korey G. Silverman-Roati, senior fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit. Source
New Delta Sky Miles program outrages flyers
Delta Air Lines has announced a revamped Sky Miles program for repeat customers in 2024, but many customers say they are furious with the changes because they’ll need to spend more to gain more perks. Chris Dong, travel reporter with the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the changes. Source
Bear captured at Disney World after sighting triggers theme park closures
The black bear was likely at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park looking for food, according to Florida wildlife officials. Source
U.N. General Assembly opens with world in crisis — and key leaders absent
President Biden will be there, but the leaders of Russia, China, the U.K. and France will not. Source
Short-term vs. long-term CD rates: Which pays more now?
The higher your CD’s APY, the more interest you’ll earn. Here’s how rates stack up between short- and long-term CDs. Source
Indiana AG files suit over doctor talking about 10-year-old’s abortion
The privacy lawsuit came days before state lawmakers filed a disciplinary complaint against the attorney general for alleged professional misconduct. Source
Early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on Apple tech: Save on Apple AirPods, Apple iPads and more
Get the best prices of 2023 on Apple AirPods, Apple iPads and more ahead of the October Amazon Prime Day sale. Source
LA County sheriff’s deputy homicide: Suspect arrested
A suspect in the ambush murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was detained early Monday morning, a day and a half after the deputy was shot. Source