Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1080

Food bank demand spikes amid inflation

High food prices are making it difficult for many families to afford even basic groceries. Food banks across the country are feeling the impact, with long lines as more families struggle to make ends meet. Janet Shamlian has more.

Ukraine's counterattack intensifies in south

Emboldened by a steady supply of western military aid, Ukraine is on the offensive in the south as it tries to take back major cities occupied by Russia. Meanwhile, there are fears that fighting near Europe's largest nuclear plant could lead to a disaster. Debora Patta reports.

Poll: Majority of GOP voters say Trump should be 2024 nominee

According to a USA Today/Ipsos poll, which was conducted after the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, 59% of Republican voters said former President Donald Trump should be the 2024 GOP presidential nominee. Steven Law, president and CEO of One Nation and conservative super PAC American Crossroads joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the upcoming midterms.

High school student on autism spectrum thriving in marching band

A student at a Texas high school has has found success in his school’s marching band, and has even been offered two full scholarships thanks to his skill. Brandon Fisher, who is on the autism spectrum, hopes other will find inspiration in his story. KTVT-TV’s Keith Russell shares more.

How to watch NASA's Artemis 1 launch to the moon

NASA was loading its powerful rocket with fuel overnight. The mission heralds America's return to the moon – and exploration far beyond.

U.N. inspectors heading to Europe's largest nuclear power plant, in Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia have been trading claims of strikes​ at or near the Zaporizhzhia plant, intensifying fears that the fighting could cause a massive radiation leak​.

NASA preparing for Artemis rocket launch on Monday

The countdown is on for Monday’s planned Artemis 1 launch of the most powerful NASA rocket ever built. Mark Strassmann reports.

"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, August 28, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" hosted by Jericka Duncan.

How secure is America's electric grid?

Bill Whitaker reports that a coordinated attack on a relatively small number of critical substations could plunge the U.S. into darkness.

8/28: Strassman, Hogan, Patta

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," alarming information surfaces from the affidavit justifying the search of former President Trump's Florida home. Plus, the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker shows the GOP lead shrinking as Biden's approval ticks up and DNC chair Jaime Harrison and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.