Air bag inflators made by ARC and Delphi can unexpectedly explode and send metal pieces flying, regulators have said. Source
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Tropical Storm Lee forms, could become “extremely dangerous hurricane”
The National Hurricane Center said Lee was expected to “rapidly intensify.” Source
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam War pilot Larry Taylor
President Biden on Tuesday awarded the Medal of Honor to 81-year-old retired Captain Larry L. Taylor, a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War who flew hundreds of missions and risked his life to save fellow servicemen caught in a firefight. Source
How much home equity do you need to borrow from it?
The more home equity you have, the more you can borrow from it. Here’s the minimum amount you need. Source
Last chance to save big at Wayfair’s Labor Day closeout sale: Save up to 70% on kitchen appliances, furniture and more
Save big on refrigerators, bed frames, mattresses, washing machines and more at the Wayfair Labor Day Sale. Source
7 savings accounts with the highest rates right now
It’s a great time to earn big returns on your savings, and these accounts offer some of the top rates available. Source
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial underway
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is underway with Paxton facing numerous accusations, including bribery and obstruction of justice. His aides say he took bribes from a real estate developer in exchange for favors and tried to cover it up. Paxton denies all of the allegations. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more from Houston. Source
Phone, internet providers disallowing payments by credit cards
Major phone and internet companies are pushing away from credit card payments, leading to higher monthly bills for some customers. Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate, joined CBS News to discuss why companies don’t want you to pay by credit card. Source
New concerns about U.S. energy grid’s durability against climate change
Experts are warning extreme weather and climate change is making America’s aging energy grid more vulnerable. Sayanti Mukherjee, assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University at Buffalo, joined CBS News to discuss some of the worries about the grid. Source
Watch Live: Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam pilot Larry Taylor
Larry Taylor rescued his fellow servicemembers during a firefight in Vietnam. Source