Newspath AUGUST Promotables
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Monday August 3rd
CONSUMER:POP UP WEDDINGS———-GWEN BAUMGARDNER REPORTS FROM LA
Forget the year-long planning and sky-high price tag. More and more couples are committing to ‘pop-up’ weddings — ready-to-go ceremonies designed to cut costs and stress.
Gwen offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Tuesday August 4th
HEALTH: FORGET ME KNOT ——- LEIGH KINIRY REPORTS FROM STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND
The pain of losing a child can take a lasting toll on mental health. A group of dads in the UK is finding strength on the soccer field. Forget-Me-Knot Football Club gives fathers a space to talk honestly, lean on each other, and then lace up for a game. Players say the club is helping families grieve and heal, one conversation and one pass at a time.
Leigh offers a package and tease at 330am ET.
Wednesday, August 5
HEALTH: VACCINES DURING PREGNANCY—-NEWSPATH REPORTS FROM NY
August is National Immunization Month, raising awareness about the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. For the first time, the leading group of doctors for pregnant women has released an immunization schedule for patients that differs from federal government’s recommendations.
Newspath offers a package and tease at 3:30amET.
CONSUMER: SOCIAL SECURITY CONCERNS ——–JILL SCHLESINGER REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
Analysts say the social security system could run out of money within the next decade, by 2033, despite millions paying in for decades. About 11,000 baby boomers are turning 65 years old every day…and fewer people are working to inject cash into the system. CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what that could mean for you and your money.
She offers package and tease at 11:30amET.
Thursday August 6th
CONSUMER: TRADING CARDS———JARRED HILL REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
What started as a pandemic hobby has turned into a $50 billion industry. Trading cards are hotter than ever, with fans chasing players from nearly every major American sports league. But the boom is also raising concerns that collecting can become a form of gambling.
Jarred offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Friday August 7th
HEALTH: EMPTY CHAIRS ——– TINA KRAUS REPORTS FROM LONDON
Sometimes the best medicine is simply having someone to talk to. A movement called Empty Chairs is bringing strangers together to fight loneliness. Strangers show up at events in an orange shirt and look for the open seat and start a conversation with someone new. What started as one man’s way of coping with grief has grown to 70 weekly events across the UK and the idea is now catching on in the US.
Tina offers a package and tease at 3:30am ET.
CONSUMER: JOBS REPORT————TBD REPORTS
The July jobs report offers the latest snapshot of the labor market—and could shape expectations for interest rates and the broader economy.
Newspath offers a package at 230pmET.
Monday August 10th
EL NINO & SHARKS——GWEN BAUMGARDNER REPORTS FROM LA
The warming waters of El Nino are expected to attract more sharks this year. In California, shark sightings are expected to go up 100% this year. El Nino can also change bird patterns and create food chain issues for seals and sea lions.
Gwen offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Tuesday August 11th
CONSUMER: TRAVEL TUESDAY: COOLCATIONS——-WENDY GILLETTE REPORTS FROM ST MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
As Europe and other popular summer vacation spots heat up, more Americans are looking to cool down, visiting destinations that are decidedly lower in temperature. Wendy headed to two spots in the Swiss Alps where she saw snow in June and a much different European summer vacation.
Wendy offers a package and tease at 3:30amET.
Wednesday August 12th
HEALTH: BACK TO SCHOOL VACCINATIONS—-TBD REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
Students around the country are heading to the classroom and pediatricians are encouraging them to stay up to date on their vaccinations. That’s because we’re seeing increases in vaccine preventable diseases. The CDC has confirmed 2,318 measles infections this year, already surpassing cases for all of 2025. It’s the highest total in the US in 35 years. The surge in measles comes as vaccination rates are lagging.
Newspath offers a package and tease at 3:30amET.
CONSUMER:INFLATION REPORT———TBD REPORTS
The July inflation report will reveal how much the war with Iran and the spike in oil and energy prices are still driving up costs for American consumers, and how far away the central bank is from their 2 percent goal.
Newspath offers package and tease at 2:30pmET.
Thursday August 13th
CONSUMER: AI HOME STAGING——EVYN MOON REPORTS FROM NY
It’s getting harder to tell what’s a dream home and what’s been dreamed up by artificial intelligence. AI can move walls, paint, change windows, fix damage and add furniture that would never fit. Now, states are cracking down on deceptive home listings.
Evyn offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Friday August 14th
CONSUMER: POOL SHARING ————— BRADLEY BLACKBURN REPORTS FROM LONG ISLAND, NY
Backyard pool rentals are booming this summer. One company expects to host more than 2 million guests this summer, with 18,000 pools rentable in 45 states. The trend is taking off as high pool construction costs may be changing how Americans swim.
Bradley offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Monday August 17
CONSUMER: WEDDING GUESTS COSTS——–EVYN MOON REPORTS FROM NY
For many Americans, wedding season comes with serious sticker shock. New data shows guests are spending nearly $1,400 per wedding on average, creating stress for attendees and guilt for the couples getting married. We speak with wedding guests and a bride about wedding-flation.
Evyn offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Tuesday August 18th
CONSUMER TRAVEL TUESDAY: OFF THE BEATEN PATH ———WENDY GILLETTE REPORTS FROM BANDOL, FRANCE
Crowds and lines do not make for pleasant summer vacations. Now many Americans are avoiding the hotspots, heading off the beaten path for more relaxed trips, especially in Europe. Wendy visits three of them.
She offers a package and tease at 3:30amET.
Wednesday August 19th
HEALTH: BACK TO SCHOOL EYE EXAMS—-NEWSPATH REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety month, raising awareness about protecting children’s vision and the health of their eyes. As students head back to school, pediatric ophthalmologists say regular vision screenings to detect and correct eye problems early is key. Undetected vision problems impact children’s learning as well as confidence.
Newspath offers a package and tease at 3:30amET.
CONSUMER JILL ON MONEY: KIDS COLLEGE SAVINGS ———– JILL SCHLESINGER REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
Jill offers package and tease at 11:30amET.
Thursday August 20th
HEALTH: TOUCH BUILDS TRUST ——– TINA KRAUS REPORTS FROM LONDON
A simple touch could do more for our health than we realize. Researchers found our closest ape relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos, use hugs and physical contact to reduce stress and build trust with each other. The discovery suggests our need for connection may be deeply linked to our emotional health.
Tina offers a package and tease at 3:30am ET.
Friday August 21st.
CONSUMER: STICK SHIFT CARS———BRADLEY BLACKBURN REPORTS FROM NY
Data shows that fewer and fewer cars are being made with manual transmissions, and the classic stick shift could be dying out. But some people hope to keep the tradition and technique alive and are taking courses to learn a skill that used to be required for driving. Bradley Blackburn hits the road to explore the trend and offers a package and tease.
Bradley offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Monday August 24th
HEALTH: DOCTOR SHORTAGE———NATALIE BRAND REPORTS FROM DC
Natalie looks at how nurse practitioners are helping address a growing doctor shortage.
She offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Tuesday August 25th
CONSUMER: DATING SPREAD SHEETS ———— JARRED HILL REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
Forget following your heart… some singles are letting spreadsheets do the matchmaking. A new app tracks compatibility, dating patterns, and even red flags to help decide who gets date number two.
Jarred offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Wednesday August 26th
HEALTH: SOBER SPORTS———-BRADLEY BLACKBURN REPORTS FROM NY
Michael looks at the growth of “sober sports” and how they’re giving people who are recovering from addiction a safe place to socialize and exercise.
He offers a package and tease at 330amET.
Thursday August 27th
CONSUMER: COLLECTIBLES MARKET SURGE ———– GWEN BAUMGARDNER REPORTS FROM LOS ANGELES
From stamps to memorabilia, Gwen looks at the skyrocketing collectibles market. The $330 billion dollar industry is expected to exceed $535 billion in the coming years.
She offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Friday August 28th
CONSUMER: ICE CREAM TOURNAMENT ————– MICHEAL GEORGE REPORTS FROM NY
Move over sports brackets.. a much tastier one is now on the menu. Michael gets some samples as he investigates “America’s Best Ice Cream” bracket.
Michael offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Monday, August 31
CONSUMER: PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY ———— JARRED HILL REPORTS FROM NEW YORK
Personal bankruptcy filings are on the rise, signaling growing financial stress for many households. We take a closer look at why more Americans are seeking debt relief, including potential improved credit — and the steps experts say to take before it reaches that point.
Jarred offers package and tease at 3:30amET.
Questions/Suggestions: Email Maura McHugh mmchugh@cbs.com