At a press conference filled with false information related to how COVID vaccines work, DeSantis threatened to fine local governments $5,000 for every employee they require to be vaccinated. Source

Excluding volatile food and energy costs, prices around the U.S. have risen 4% over the last year. Source

The Category 1 hurricane has already left more than 300,000 people without power. Source

Hurricane Nicholas slammed the Houston area with winds of up to 75 miles an hour Tuesday morning before being downgraded to a tropical storm. The system’s heavy rain and storm surge made roads nearly impassable while its winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands as Nicholas made its way toward Louisiana. Janet Shamlian reports. Source

The family of a New York woman who disappeared on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé are desperately seeking answers. The 22-year-old was reported missing over the weekend. Her last location is believed to have been in Wyoming. “CBS Mornings” national correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke to her parents and step-parents. She reports from New York. Source

The U.S. Capitol Police has been preparing for the September 18 rally. Source

A quarter of holiday shoppers say they plan to start as early as this month amid ongoing shipping uncertainty. Source

Apple is set to announce the iPhone 13, and possibly the Apple Watch 7 and AirPods 3, at a virtual Apple Event. Source

From “tax the rich” to celebrating queer love and visibility, some attendees delivered messages with their Met Gala looks. Source

Homosexuality was decriminalized in 1969 but the legislation wasn’t taken off the books entirely until 1994. Source