Former President Donald Trump said he and his legal team will appeal after a federal jury found him liable of sexual abuse and defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest. Source
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Investors react as consumer prices rise at slowest rate in 2 years
Stocks closed relatively flat Wednesday following the release of Consumer Price Index data for April. Wells Fargo senior global markets strategist Scott Wren joins CBS News to explain what the new inflation numbers mean for consumers and investors. Source
CDC investigating possible mpox resurgence amid dozens of new cases
After weeks of few to no cases in the U.S., Chicago health officials warned of a “resurgence” in mpox. Source
Over-the-counter birth control pill backed by FDA panel
A panel of FDA advisors has taken a step towards approving the first over-the-counter birth control pill. A full review and vote on the matter is expected this summer. Dr. Carolyn Sufrin, associate professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, joined CBS News with details about the medication. Source
Beyoncé kicks off Renaissance World Tour in Sweden
Beyoncé kicked off her first solo world tour since 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, performing all the songs on her latest album, “Renaissance.” Source
14th Amendment and debt ceiling connection explained
Legal experts have been pushing for creative solutions to do away with the problem of the debt ceiling altogether. One is to rely on the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for the Washington Post, breaks down the proposed approach. Source
Preorder the Google Pixel 7a, Google’s newest flagship phone, today
The Google Pixel 7a is available today following its debut during the Google I/O 2023 keynote. Source
What the federal charges against George Santos mean for his political future
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to fraud, money laundering and other charges. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns examines the response from Santos and his legal team to the allegations. Source
Guaranteed income program helps single mother make ends meet
There are now about 130 guaranteed income pilot programs in the U.S., offering monthly stipends of anywhere from $50 to $1,500, according to data from the Economic Security Project. Source
New program to require curfews, GPS tracking for asylum-seeking families
The program, which will initially apply to migrant families heading to four U.S. cities, is part of a larger Biden administration effort to deter migrants from crossing into the U.S. illegally. Source