Millions of Americans have quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout. Many have started their own companies. Source
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Millions quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout
More than 4 million Americans quit their jobs in August alone. The biggest reason: burnout. And rather than complain, thousands have decided to start their own companies. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Dads help curb violence at Louisiana high school
When an SOS went up at a troubled Louisiana high school, who answered the call? A bunch of dads. Steve Hartman shares the story in “On the Road.” Source
Former U.S. Envoy to Afghanistan on Powell’s lasting legacy
Zalmay Khalilzad shares the impression Powell left on his career. Source
Former U.S. Envoy to Afghanistan on trusting the Taliban and why he resigned
Zalmay Khalilzad shares his insight with Margaret Brennan in an exclusive interview. Source
Paid leave proposal reduced as Democrats work to scale back social spending bill
As an agreement on the framework for President Biden’s social spending bill inches closer, some proposed programs to help families are getting cut or scaled back, including paid family leave. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what’s in, and what’s out. Source
Virginia governor’s race tightens as Election Day nears
The Democrat and Republican candidates in the Virginia governor’s election are tied, according to a recent poll. This is the first electoral test of the Biden presidency. Greg Schneider of The Washington Post joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak with more. Source
Powerful weekend storms headed for West Coast
CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN to discuss a series of storms forecast to hit the west coast this weekend. Source
Supply chain crisis could force consumers to abandon ethical shopping habits
Experts are worried high prices and out-of-stock items resulting from America’s supply chain backlog will create social and environmental consequences. Keesa Schreane, author of “Corporations Compassion Culture,” joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain why the holidays are expected to exacerbate the issue and how consumers and businesses can limit the damage. Source
Former envoy to Afghanistan on the fate of girls under Taliban
With the Taliban back in control of Afghanistan, what is the fate of Afghan women and young girls? Source