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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 16)

This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 16)

Summary

The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" covers several topics, including the record-breaking heat in the U.S. causing more extreme weather, the tradition of trophy belt buckles in rodeo culture, and the story of an Amish woman who became a social media influencer. The show also features historical reflections and remembers notable people who recently passed away.

Key Facts

  • July was the hottest month ever recorded in the Lower 48 U.S. states, breaking a Dust Bowl-era record.
  • Experts discuss how climate change is making heat waves, wildfires, and hurricanes more common and intense.
  • Trophy belt buckles are important awards in cowboy rodeo events like bull riding and barrel racing.
  • Lovina Hershberger Zook left the Amish community and now shares Amish recipes and stories with six million followers online.
  • The show highlights the history of wearing shorts, which was once illegal in some places, and their rise in fashion.
  • Don Henley of the Eagles talks about extending the band’s farewell tour.
  • "Sunday Morning" also honors notable people who died recently.
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