"The Anxious Generation" - Kids Growing Up in the Smartphone Era | Matt Smith Talks New Season of "House of the Dragon"

This week marks 80 years since the D-Day invasion, where American paratroopers played a key role in what was a turning point in World War II. Now, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is preparing to honor their sacrifice.

New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Haidt's latest book "The Anxious Generation" is causing a buzz among parents, teachers and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about America's youth in the smartphone era and what parents can do to help reduce smartphone dependency.

As billions of cicadas emerge from the ground across 16 states in the Southeast and Midwest, scientists are noticing a possible impact from climate change. Since the periodical cicadas that crawl out of the ground are triggered by soil temperature, and since temperatures are rising more quickly in the spring and early summer, the insects, once known for being notoriously predictable, are emerging more than two weeks earlier than usual.

A chance encounter between a 90-year-old grocery store employee and a former longtime Louisiana news anchor led to an outpouring of generosity from people across the country. CBS News contributor David Begnaud has more.

Actor Matt Smith is known for his role as the complicated and cunning Daemon Targaryen on "House of the Dragon." He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his character's journey this season and what fans can look forward to in the upcoming episodes.

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