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Mpox is "not the new COVID," World Health Organization says
Geneva — The mpox outbreak is not another COVID-19, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, because much is already known about the virus and the means to control it. While more research is needed on the Clade 1b strain which prompted the United Nations agency to declare a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), the spread of mpox can be reined in, the WHO's European director Hans Kluge said. In July 2022, the WHO declared a PHEIC over the international outbreak of the less severe Clade 2b strain of mpox, which mostly affected gay and bisexual men. The alarm was...
DNC Day 2: Here's what to expect from the second day of the Democratic convention
Washington — Democrats from across the country are returning Tuesday to Chicago's United Center and McCormick Place for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket. The convention's kickoff day featured a surprise appearance and brief remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, the party's new nominee, who took the moment to celebrate President Biden ahead of his keynote address. Mr. Biden, who opted to leave the race less than a month ago, delivered an energetic — and at times emotional — speech to cap the first day of the convention where he spanned...
"I gave my best to you," Biden says in DNC speech, passing torch to Harris
President Biden took the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention for the last time as president — or as a candidate for the presidency — to cite the accomplishments of his single presidential term and the threat to democracy as the reasons Kamala Harris should succeed him as president."It's been the honor of my lifetime to serve as your president," Mr. Biden said in a speech that capped over five decades in office, as senator, vice president and president. "I love the job, but I love my country more. All this talk about how I'm angry...
With over 40 power outages in 2024, Sterling Ranch residents demand answers
Time after time, the people of Sterling Ranch, south of Chatfield Reservoir, have had to deal with their power out.Friday it was out for about five hours."I was in the dentist's office in the middle of getting my implant cleaned and the power went off right halfway between in. I can imagine how the other people there felt too," said Patti Kleewein.Linda Amato and her partner Randy Lee have been in the community for about five years. "We expected with a new community the infrastructure would be able to handle it, but apparently not. For the first four years, three...
Wellington elected officials react to concerns over price of water bill
The Town of Wellington continues to navigate growing concerns with the price of their water, as hundreds of residents have vocalized their displeasure with the sudden spike in water bills for many.Some residents tell CBS News Colorado's Dillon Thomas their water bills have soared to more than $700 a month, with others saying theirs have jumped to more than $1,000 per month. The issues have grown so much that some residents have threatened to abandon homes they rent, while others have suggested they may have to sell their homes to afford everyday life. "The water situation, it's not great. That is...
Fact checking DNC 2024 Day 1 speeches by Biden, Hillary Clinton, other Democrats
CBS News is fact checking some of the statements made by speakers during the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which is taking place in Chicago from Monday, Aug. 19 through Thursday, Aug. 22. The convention began with unity as the theme, and the featured speakers Monday were President Biden and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, as well as a host of others.Some of the comments that CBS News' Confirmed team fact checked involved Democrats' comments about GOP nominee Donald Trump's record as president, as well as the Biden administration's record.CBS News is covering the DNC live. Fact check on Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez's...
Girls Inc. sends students back to school feeling confident and beautiful
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is giving students an extra confidence boost before they head back to school. Over the weekend, its gym was packed with little Black girls getting their curls washed, pressed and styled. It was all part of an inaugural "Locs and Lessons" event.Angel Shabazz was one of several stylists there who spent hours making sure the girls' hair was done to perfection."I've been styling hair for about 20 years," she said. "I started when I was about 12, 13, and I do it as a kitchen beautician. It's not my first thing but I've definitely got...
Castle Pines gears up for BMW Championship
Years of work have gone into preparing a small Colorado city to host over 100,000 people. This week, it's finally showtime, when 50 top golfers face off in the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club.Professional practice rounds start Tuesday and the tournament will take place Aug. 22 to 25."It's been a labor of love over the past two years planning for the PGA," Castle Pines Mayor Tracy Engerman said.While the golf club technically lies on unincorporated Douglas County land, it's nestled between the towns of Castle Pines and Castle Rock.The tournament will bring an estimated $30 million to the local...
Harley-Davidson says it's dropping some DEI policies after backlash
Harley-Davidson on Monday said it is ditching some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals, a move that comes after it faced pressure from anti-diversity critics on social media. The iconic motorcycle manufacturer follows John Deere & Co. and Tractor Supply, which both made similar decisions to scratch their diversity programs earlier this summer. In a message posted to X, Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson said it currently has no "DEI function" and has not operated such a program since April 2024. The company added that it has no hiring quotas and no longer has "supplier diversity spend goals" designed to spread the company's...
You'll soon need a Real ID to travel in the U.S. Here's how to get one.
Flying within the U.S. will soon require an extra document that's more secure than a state-issued driver's license or ID if you don't want to lug around your passport with you. Beginning in May of next year, all U.S. travelers will be required to have the official document known as a Real ID on hand when traveling domestically by air. As an alternative, they may carry their passports with them. Here's everything you need to know, including what is required to apply, and how and where to do so. What is a Real ID?It's essentially an enhanced form of identification which, beginning May...
Jefferson County Open Space working to fix park land after Quarry Fire
The burn scar from the Quarry Fire is visible on the hills above Rattlesnake Gulch and Deer Creek Canyon. "The fire affected Red Mesa Loop, the Golden Eagle Trail and in and out of Meadowlark Trail," explained Mary Ann Bonnell, visitor services and natural resources director for Jefferson County Open Space. The path was destructive but it could've been far worse. As one Inter Canyon firefighter put it, "we lucked out as you heard already that the weather was on our side."Fire breaks and bulldozer lines were carved into the landscape and now require fixing."We're working on trying to figure out how to...
Trump shares fake "Swifties for Trump" images
Former President Donald Trump shared AI-generated images of women wearing "Swifties for Trump" t-shirts to his Truth Social account on Sunday, including a satirical post that claimed Taylor Swift fans were turning to Trump after security concerns forced the cancellation of her Vienna concerts earlier this month. Trump captioned the post "I accept!" and shared screenshots of four X posts that show women wearing "Swifties for Trump" t-shirts, as well as a fabricated image of Taylor Swift that reads, "Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump." Swift has not endorsed a presidential candidate in this election but endorsed President Joe Biden...
Coloradans may see heavy rain, hail and strong winds on Monday afternoon
Thunderstorms are possible along the Front Range on Monday afternoon. Monsoonal moisture will increase the chance of storms from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. There is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the eastern plains through 9 p.m. Large hail, strong wind and potential flooding are all risks from developing storms.Some of them will be strong, including heavy rain, large hail and gusty winds. The greatest risk is along I-76 and in and near Sterling, Limon and Burlington.Rain chances statewide are 35%. There is also a threat of flash flooding inside the burn cars of the Cameron Peak and Alexander Mountain fires.
George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — George Santos, who was expelled from Congress as he faced nearly two dozen criminal charges, reached a plea deal Monday with federal prosecutors in New York on two federal counts. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. A judge has said the plea deal may come with an estimated sentencing range between 6-8 years. He's set for sentencing Feb. 7 at federal court in Central Islip. Santos spoke in court, acknowledging a series of crimes, CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reported. He admitted fraudulently using credit cards of at least one other person for his personal benefit, as well as...
Burning Man tickets haven't sold out, a first since 2011. Here's why.
Burning Man's allure appears to be fading with festival goers, as tickets are still available ahead of its August 25 kickoff. It's the first time since 2011 that the event hasn't sold out long before its opening day.Bad weather at the desert event during the past two years appears to be slowing Burning Man ticket sales for this year's festival, which runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 2. After Burning Man attendees endured extreme heat in 2022, followed by heavy rain and muddy conditions in 2023, many would-be "Burners," as festival attendees are called, are staying home this year. Economic factors...
Here's what to know about the U.S. plan to curb plastics pollution
Sarah J. Morath is a professor of law and associate dean for international affairs at Wake Forest University.Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily.To curb this flow, 175 nations are negotiating a binding international treaty on plastic pollution, with a completion target of late 2024. In July 2024, the Biden administration released the first U.S. plan for addressing this problem. The new U.S. strategy covers five areas: plastic production, product design, waste generation, waste management...
School bus safety tips should be top of mind as students head back to class
Denver Public School students and staff returned back to their classrooms Monday morning and now all of the public schools in the major districts in the Denver metro area are back. As you are driving around schools and neighborhoods, remember to be extra careful with students getting on and off the bus. Students should also take extra care to pay attention when boarding and unloading off buses and make sure to look both ways before crossing the street. Colorado State Patrol troopers say no one should ever drive around a bus with its stop sign out. Driver's risk...
"Boy Meets World" actress Danielle Fishel reveals breast cancer diagnosis
"Boy Meets World" actress Danielle Fishel revealed that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis."I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a form of breast cancer," Fishel said in the Aug. 19 episode. "It is very, very, very early, it's technically stage zero."The actress said she plans to have surgery to remove it."I've had to make a lot of decisions over the last...
Polo club wants to make "old-world sport" accessible to Coloradans
It's called the Denver Polo Club, but it's nestled in a rural part of Douglas County, and it's working to make an old-world sport accessible to everyone."You drive into the gates, you really feel like you're not in the middle of the city; you feel like you're up in the mountains, you feel like you're in a playground," said Denver Polo Club owner Erica Gandomcar-Sachs. Gandomcar-Sachs's parents founded the club nearly 40 years ago, bringing teams and celebrities from around the world to Colorado. Now, she wants to usher in a new era. "We want to create like an old-world...
Phil Donahue, daytime talk show pioneer, dies at 88
Phil Donahue, the celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, has died, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. He was 88.Donahue died Sunday night surrounded by his wife, actor Marlo Thomas, and his sister, children and grandchildren, his publicist said in a statement.He died peacefully after a long illness, the statement said, without providing additional details."I'm sure by now you've heard the very sad news that I lost my sweetheart last night, so I know you understand that I'll be stepping away from this page for a while," Thomas wrote on Instagram Monday afternoon alongside an old...
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