Child care costs in the U.S. have soared, with many Americans now paying more for a caregiver than they do for their monthly rent, according to a new analysis by LendingTree. Exorbitant child care costs are contributing to what amounts to a crisis of affordability for many Americans, who also face rising food, housing, energy and health care costs. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers explains. https://cbsn.ws/3LQRUuo | CBS News

Two Portsmouth families recently received an unexpected break when their landlord, Travis Johnson, told them their rent for November and December were paid for. Johnson tells News 3 he wanted to step up and help when they needed it most. "I know what it's like to have a housing crisis and instability when it comes to rent, because I myself have struggled in the past, so I know exactly how it feels. So that's what inspired me to give my tenants free rent for the holidays," said Johnson. | WTKR Ne