New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scientists ringing alarm bells about the health of the world’s oceans. Seventy-seven percent of the world’s coral reefs have experienced “bleaching-level heat stress” over the last 22 months. Derek Manzello, coordinator of NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch program, joins CBS News to dive deeper into the research. Source
Hundreds of thousands displaced in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Israel’s air and ground campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah forces has left hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Lebanon, including refugees who escaped the war in Syria. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports on the uncertain future they face as tensions run high in the Middle East. Source
Harris focuses on Nikki Haley’s primary voters in closing weeks of campaign
Among the voters Kamala Harris is pursuing in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign are those who voted for Nikki Haley over Trump in the GOP primaries. Source
Trump’s economic plan could speed up Social Security insolvency, analysis suggests
A new analysis suggests former President Donald Trump’s economic proposals, should he win the election, could speed up when the Social Security trust fund runs out of money. This is according to a report by the nonpartisan group Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Marc Goldwein, senior vice president and senior policy director for the group, joins CBS News to unpack the findings. Source
Arizona towns along southern border dealing with drug smuggling
CBS News’ Omar Villafranca has been traveling all week from Texas to California along the U.S.-Mexico border to speak with local officials and residents about immigration. On Wednesday, he made several stops in Arizona, where officials expressed concerns about drug smuggling. Source
NFL Week 8 injury report: Rams’ Cooper Kupp’s status revealed, Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson listed as questionable
All the early injury news ahead of the Week 8 slate of games Source
FDA identifies possible sources of McDonald’s E. coli outbreak
The FDA is looking into two possibilities as the source of an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. CBS News Colorado reporter Karen Morfitt has the latest. Source
Grizzly Bear 399 fatally struck by car in Wyoming
The bear had a yearling cub with her when she was hit on a highway in Snake River Canyon south of Jackson. Source
Champions League Power Rankings: Real Madrid, Barcelona climb ahead of El Clasico; Bayern, Juventus fall
Here’s how all 36 teams stack up after Matchday 3 Source
How North Korean troops could impact the Russia-Ukraine war
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday there is evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata has more. Source