A sweltering heat wave is expected to continue across the western and southern U.S. over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports from California, where many residents are bracing for the hottest temperatures of the year. Source
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103-year-old lobster fisherman embarks on her 95th season on the water
Virginia Oliver may be 103, but she’s not letting age slow her down as she sets out on her 95th season as a lobster fisherman. Steve Hartman has her story in “On the Road.” Source
Florida music teacher sentenced to 6 years in prison for Jan. 6 felonies
The judge in the case called her a “one-person wrecking crew” on Jan. 6, 2021. Source
How one U.S. couple retired early by traveling the world
The Marmions’ nonstop vacation began when they realized they didn’t save enough to retire comfortably in the U.S. Carter Evans has their story. Source
Checking in with Maine’s oldest lobsterwoman during her 95th season
Virginia Oliver, 103, made headlines in 2021, when she was recognized as the oldest lobsterwoman in Maine. She’s still going strong. Source
How a couple turned to travel as a way to retire early
The Marmions’ nonstop vacation began when they realized they didn’t save enough to retire comfortably in the U.S. Source
Hollywood actors join writers on the picket lines as SAG-AFTRA strike gets underway
In Los Angeles and New York, thousands of film and television actors joined writers on the picket lines Friday, the first time that both the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America have been on strike simultaneously since 1960. Marci Gonzalez has the latest. Source
Heat dome bakes Southwest; record highs possible
More than a dozen states saw triple-digit temperatures Friday as hot and dry conditions in the Southwest were expected to continue well into next week. Danya Bacchus has more. Source
Hollywood strikes cause a ripple effect beyond the film industry
Hollywood actors joined writers on picket lines on Friday for the first time after failing to reach a deal on a new contract with motion picture studios. Here’s the latest on the SAG-AFTRA strike and what the actors’ union is asking for. Source
David’s Bridal to downsize but remain in operation
David’s Bridal, which announced in April that it had filed for bankruptcy, will keep about 200 stores open under a deal approved by a judge Friday. Source