A tech exec and cannabis entrepreneur’s kidnapping is caught on surveillance video. “48 Hours” contributor Tracy Smith reports Saturday, Aug. 19 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Source
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Ukraine claims it has retaken village from Russians
Ukraine appears to be trying to drive a wedge between Russian forces in the south, but it is up against strong defensive lines and is advancing without air support. Source
Recession fears dampened by strong consumer spending
Economic forecasts had recession on the mind earlier this year, because of concerns over inflation and interest rate hikes to combat it. But the labor market has stayed strong, price increases have eased and people are still making purchases. Abha Bhattarai, economics correspondent for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss. Source
England, Spain to face off in Women’s World Cup final
With a 3-1 win Wednesday over Australia, England punched its ticket to play Spain on Sunday in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final. CBS Sports soccer writer Pardeep Cattry has a preview of the match. Source
AI comes to Amazon product reviews
Some Amazon users can now take advantage of a new artificial intelligence tool that recognizes common themes from customer product reviews and turns them into a short summary. Ben Bergman, senior correspondent for Insider focusing on the tech industry, joined CBS News to discuss the new feature. Source
Hawaii wildfire recovery complicated by state of remains
More than 100 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more remain missing as recovery crews continue to sift through the ruins of last week’s terrible wildfires in Hawaii. CBS News’ Jessica Kartalija has the latest from Maui. Source
Viral TikTok physics professor Tatiana Erukhimova on the magic of science
Texas A&M physics professor and TikTok star Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova joins “CBS Mornings” in the studio to talk all things back-to-school. She explains why it’s important for teachers to understand what students find most compelling. In the process, the seasoned physicist ropes the anchors into participating in a live science demonstration. Source
The Killers booed in country of Georgia after bringing Russian onstage
The Killers publicly apologized to the people of Georgia after lead singer Brandon Flowers was heckled for bringing a Russian fan onstage. Source
President Biden to travel to wildfire-ravaged Maui on Monday
President Biden will visit Hawaii with the first lady Monday and meet with volunteers, emergency workers and survivors of last week’s wildfires on Maui. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest details. Source
Titans Agree to Terms with DL Michael Dwumfour, Waive LB Zach McCloud
Dwumfour, who played at Rutgers, has spent time with the Jets, Texans, 49ers and Browns in the NFL. He’s played in 12 career games, and he’s been credited with 13 tackles and 0.5 sacks. Source