Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her “Stay Curious” book series.

Over 100 people are dead and Find Energy reports more than two million still had no electricity early Monday following Helene’s destructive trek through the Southeast. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on the aftermath and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the ongoing flooding threats for the region.

Millions across the South are reeling from Helene’s historic flooding. Also, Israel strikes targets in Yemen and Lebanon as the U.S. prepares for more escalations. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.