"Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy" is a new Netflix documentary that aims to show the cost of overshopping. Anna Sacks, an environmentalist and waste expert featured in the documentary, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about what happens to all the things we buy when we're done using them. Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend. Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family. More than 1.5 million dogs were abandoned across the U.S. in the first half of 2024, according to a national database of animal shelters. With that in mind, Katherine Carver set out on a project to photograph 60 rescue dogs, first when they entered a shelter or rescue organization and then a year after they were adopted. That work is the basis of Carver's new book, "Abandoned: Chronicling the Journey of Once-Forsaken Dogs." Carver and her rescue dog, Victory, joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the book.

Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target. From eggnog to champagne, Americans consume twice as much alcohol during the holidays. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the potential health effects and ways to stay mindful. Proposed tariffs on imported goods could raise prices on items like clothing, toys and household appliances. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains the potential impact on American consumers. Designer and mom of seven Cortney Novogratz offers creative, easy-to-make holiday greeting card projects perfect for kids or family photo ideas to share with loved ones this season. Actors Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in "The Return," a retelling of Homer's "The Odyssey." Fiennes plays Odysseus, returning to reclaim his home and wife, Penelope, played by Binoche. They join "CBS Mornings Plus."