Historical Events in Chicago on August 23 August 23rd has seen a variety of notable occurrences in the Chicago area. These events span several decades and involve different aspects of society, from cultural gatherings to tragic incidents. 1938: Jitterbug Riot at Soldier Field On August 23, 1938, Soldier Field witnessed a significant event known as […]
Tropical Storm Moke is rapidly advancing towards Hawaii, poised to deliver further challenges to the Big Island, which is still grappling with the consequences of Hurricane Lala’s devastation. Heavy flooding and powerful winds from Hurricane Lala have already inflicted damage, with Naalehu, Hawaii witnessing infrastructure destruction due to persistent rains. Since forming on Friday in […]
Janie Gray, a resident of Portage, faced a terrifying experience when three trees fell onto her house during the August 11 derecho. “It was pretty scary,” Gray remarked as she stood in line for a free meal at the Portage Strong event held at Founders Square. Despite the widespread damage, Gray laughed and shared the […]
During their seventh anniversary getaway in Gatlinburg, Victoria Puyol and Joshua Card encountered an unexpected visitor in a tea shop: a bear. This surprising event, captured on video, took place at The Spice & Tea Exchange. Unexpected Encounter As the couple entered the shop, Card spotted a bear by the entrance. Initially, Puyol didn’t realize […]
In south Minneapolis, the bedroom of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel remains a poignant tribute. It stands as a silent memorial for his parents, Jesse and Mollie, to remember their son who tragically lost his life when a gunman attacked Annunciation Catholic Church and School on August 27, 2025. Fletcher’s room is untouched, preserving the essence of […]
In Gary, Indiana, many residents, including Shatiya Hardin, face the challenge of living without electricity. Hardin described the situation as ‘absolutely horrible,’ sharing that the heat and the needs of children and elderly who require electricity for oxygen tanks make the circumstances particularly dire. A series of severe storms began on August 11, impacting northwest […]
Two fishermen in Massachusetts spent three hours battling to catch what initially appeared to be a shark, but they soon discovered it was likely the largest Atlantic blue marlin ever caught off the East Coast. Unexpected Catch Off Cape Cod Damon Stacco shared that the day began unsuccessfully. After loading their boat with yellowfin tuna, […]
By Mark OsborneUpdated on: August 22, 2026 / 5:34 PM EDT / CBS News Tropical Storm Moke is set to bring significant rainfall and gusty winds this weekend as it moves south of the Hawaiian Islands. This comes shortly after Hurricane Lala caused major damage in the area. Moke had sustained winds of 50 mph […]
President Trump’s legal team, led by lawyer Alejandro Brito, is threatening a defamation lawsuit against the Center for American Progress. The potential suit is based on a report from July which claimed there was “no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime.” Brito’s letter demanded the organization retract the report, issue an apology, […]
A CBS/YouGov poll reveals that only 9% of Americans under 30 have a very positive view of capitalism, highlighting a generational divide. In contrast, 33% of baby boomers and 23% of Generation Xers and older millennials view capitalism very positively. Millennials aged 30-44 have a similar stance to Gen Z, with only 15% expressing a […]