Google’s annual list of trending costume ideas is out. Leading the top 25 is Bob, the shrunken-headed ghost from the new Beetlejuice sequel, followed by viral breakdancer Raygun and Catnap, the monster from Poppy Playtime. Source

As autism rates steadily increase, clinical psychologist Cynthia Martin joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to share tips on opening supportive conversations with family and friends about autism spectrum disorder. Source

Israel says it’s targeting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, but health officials in both places say the civilian death toll is climbing. Source

Former President Donald Trump told a conservative radio host that if elected, he would immediately fire special counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his holding of classified documents. Source

A star-studded rally for Vice President Kamala Harris included former President Barack Obama, singer Bruce Springsteen, actor Samuel L. Jackson and filmmakers Tyler Perry and Spike Lee on Thursday in Atlanta. The Harris campaign looked to mobilize key parts of its coalition, including Black voters. Beyoncé will join Harris at a campaign event on Friday. Source

In a surprising move, L.A. prosecutors are calling for a resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 of the first-degree murder of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss what this could mean for their future. Source

SportsLine’s advanced model has locked in its Week 8 NFL betting picks from 10,000 simulations Source

One of 2024’s most anticipated title fights is on the way from Abu Dhabi Source

A woman is revisiting her decades-old ambition to land a Broadway show. It’s not Kim Hale’s first stab at becoming a Broadway dancer. The 56-year-old spent years in her 20s and 30s chasing her dream and eventually left New York for California, but Hale never abandoned the dance world. Source

Daily Fantasy millionaire Mike McClure shares his top NFL DFS picks for the Week 8 NFL schedule on Sunday Source