Tonight, NCIS will achieve rarefied status in the world of scripted television: hitting 500 episodes. The police procedural, which premiered in 2003, follows a team of special agents with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they tackle military-related cases. Over the years, it's become one of the most-watched network shows, trailing only Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU in longevity for scripted, live-action series (fun fact: Assistant Editor Rebekah Brandes made it onto an episode back in 2009). Get a brief history of NCIS and tune in to CBS at 8 p.m. ET to watch No. 500.
If you live in the path of migrating monarch butterflies, you may be seeing more of them as the weather warms. The population of the at-risk pollinators increased by 64% in Mexico this winter compared with last year, per the World Wildlife Fund. Monarch butterflies, millions of which winter in Mexico's forests, are also taking up more space as of late.Recent figures show the insects are covering over 7 acres of land, up from about 4.5 acres the previous winter. That marks the most extensive coverage since 2018. An improved outlook for the butterflies could create a positive ripple effect for flowers, food production, and ecosystems as a whole. But it also represents something deeper: "The monarch butterfly is the symbol of the trilateral relationship between Mexico, the United States, and Canada," Mexican environment minister Alicia Bárcena Ibarra said at a news conference last week, per The Guardian. "Its conservation is a collective commitment we must maintain for the future." Learn tips for growing a pollinator-friendly garden — and check out a new app that can help track the path of monarch butterflies.
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Unclaimed Keepsakes Go on the Auction Block Tomorrow
Pennsylvania Treasury
Looking for a gift with a fun story behind it? Tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Treasury is holding a public auction of unclaimed goods, most left behind in safety deposit boxes. We're talking a menagerie of jewelry, rare coins, sports cards, and other keepsakes that you likely won't find at a mall. The treasury puts on such auctions twice a year, but this one is unlike the others because it is the first time people can get a look at what's up for grabs ahead of time online. Some standouts include a gold wristwatch with diamonds, a Jimmy Carter inauguration medal, and the American Waltham pocket watch you see here. There's also a slew of diamond rings if anyone is looking to pop the question! "We seem to be hitting new records all the time," Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity told CBS News of the popularity of the auctions. She explained that the state spends time looking for the owners before putting items up for sale, and that the money earned is available to them should they come looking. "We will look for the owners for at least three years," she said. "But then eventually we need to make some more room." Scroll through the auction offerings.
Tech
With New AI Glasses, Dementia Patients Can Perform Everyday Tasks More Independently
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New AI glasses could be a game-changer for helping people with dementia live more independently — and they may be available through the U.K.'s National Health Service, or NHS, as soon as 2027. Developed by CrossSense, the glasses have already wowed test users and a panel of judges after supporting patients in their homes. Last week, the London-based tech company was awarded the prestigious Longitude Prize on Dementia, funded by the Alzheimer's Society and Innovate UK. CrossSense CEO Szczepan Orlins said the $1.3 million grand prize will be used to accelerate research on the glasses and work on making them publicly available within the next year. "The prize's panel of international expert judges agreed that the winning solution was a genuine breakthrough technology with revolutionary potential for people living with dementia and their families," a press release noted. See how the glasses work.
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Inspiring Story
A forever memory
Witnessing a child graduate from high school is a huge milestone for parents. So to make sure Bill Kerwin, a father with terminal cancer, could have that moment with his daughter Abbi, their Southern California community organized a special early graduation ceremony. "You're the best man I've ever met," Abbi said at the ceremony, during which Bill presented her with her diploma.
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International Tai Chi Day was over the weekend, but even if you missed it, it's never too late to try the Chinese martial art form — and reap the many benefits (including boosted memory, improved flexibility, and reduced blood pressure). Here's a seven-minute routine for beginners.
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