CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger and Parents Digital Content Director Julia Dennison join “CBS Mornings” to talk about how the child care crisis impacts the economy. They also offer creative solutions and advice for parents. Source
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Local Matters: Virginia governor’s race currently tied, poll says
A new Monmouth University poll shows the Virginia gubernatorial race is tied. Republican Glenn Youngkin has closed the gap with former governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat. Zach Montellaro, state politics reporter for Politico, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
South Korean workers channel “Squid Game” to protest economic woes
The huge popularity of the Netflix series gave the country’s labor unions a strong theme for massive protests across the country, demanding “a world of equality.” Source
Fighting online scams and fake social media accounts
CBS News’ Dr. Tara Narula looks at online scams using fake social media accounts, after learning her husband’s photos were stolen to create fake accounts. 60 Minutes+ Correspondent Laurie Segall joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss who is most at risk for these kinds of scams and how to protect yourself. Source
More homes evacuated overnight as La Palma volcano continues its eruption
The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on the Island of La Palma on September 19 and shows no sign of slowing, having already forced the evacuation of over 6,000 residents and destroyed more than 1,800 buildings. Roxana Saberi speaks with a volcanologist who says the slow-moving lava means that there should be no real threat to human life. Source
Texas abortion providers in limbo as they await word from the Supreme Court
The Biden administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to block enforcement of the Texas abortion ban. Source
Over 63,000 pounds of trash removed from Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is one of several areas in the ocean that holds massive amounts of debris. Source
Dr. Fauci on FDA authorization of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters, and ability to switch vaccine brands
The FDA has authorized Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots and will allow Americans to switch vaccine brands when they get a booster. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS Mornings” and explains who will be included, and updates the outlook on vaccines for kids younger than 12. Source
Haitians and international aid organizations live and work under ever-present threat of violence
Five days after 17 missionaries were kidnapped outside of Port-au-Prince, Haitians and international aid organizations continue to live and work under an ever-present threat of kidnapping and violence. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Personal items belonging to Brian Laundrie found along with suspected human remains near search site
The FBI says a backpack and notebook belonging to Brian Laundrie were found near the search site along with suspected human remains. Jericka Duncan has more about the investigation into the whereabouts of Gabby Petito’s fiancé. Source