A number of religious-based conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccine are increasingly popular on social media. They often refer to Christian themes regarding the devil and the apocalypse. This type of content is becoming increasingly difficult for social media companies to moderate, despite their recent crackdowns on misinformation. Elizabeth Dwoskin, a Silicon Valley correspondent for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to explain the implications of these false claims. Source
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Georgia prosecutors investigating Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn election results
Prosecutors in Georgia are investigating former President Trump’s phone call to state election officials and other alleged efforts to overturn the state’s election results. CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall joins CBSN AM to talk about the investigation. Source
Pelosi calls for independent “9/11-type” commission on Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is taking his proposed coronavirus legislation on the road, first stopping in Wisconsin to participate in a CNN town hall. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source
Doctor on COVID-19 variants’ potential spread, impact on vaccines
There has been a dramatic downturn in COVID-19 cases and deaths. But new variants could cause those numbers to spike again. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the spread of COVID-19 variants and the potential impact on vaccination efforts. Source
COVID-19 transforms Mardi Gras parade into socially distanced drive-thru adventure
The COVID-19 pandemic closed bars and canceled Mardi Gras parties and masquerade balls. But the “Big Easy” loves a big celebration, so part of New Orleans was transformed into a socially-distanced drive-thru event called “Floats In The Oaks.” Jamie Wax reports. Source
Michael Jordan makes $10 million donation for medical clinics in his hometown
Michael Jordan just donated $10 million to help open two new medical clinics in his hometown — and it’s not the first time he’s worked to bring affordable health care to North Carolina. Source
Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya on IPO rumors and importance of hiring refugees
Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya joins “CBS This Morning” to weigh in on the company’s IPO rumors and to talk about why it is important to hire refugees and immigrants. Source
Israel becomes world’s lab as it pushes ahead in vaccinating their population
A new study suggests two shots of the Pfizer vaccine helps to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19. The new information is coming from Israel, where more than 40% of the population has received at least one shot. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Biden administration increasing weekly coronavirus vaccine supply
The Biden administration is once again increasing its weekly supply of coronavirus vaccines to states. It comes as the U.S. picks up vaccination efforts to get ahead of dangerous new variants. Physician and immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN to discuss the road to recovery. Source
Religious-based coronavirus vaccine conspiracies circulating the internet
A number of religious-based conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccine are increasingly popular on social media. They often refer to Christian themes regarding the devil and the apocalypse. This type of content is becoming increasingly difficult for social media companies to moderate, despite their recent crackdowns on misinformation. Elizabeth Dwoskin, a Silicon Valley correspondent for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to explain the implications of these false claims. Source