Video game retailer has lost $29 billion in market value after a stock frenzy driven by Reddit board. Source
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Country star Morgan Wallen apologizes for racial slur
“I want to sincerely apologize for using the word. I promise to do better,” Wallen said. Source
Scientists track genetic code of the U.K. coronavirus variant as mutation emerges
As the United Kingdom surpasses 108,000 COVID-19 deaths, a new mutation is emerging in the variant first detected in the country. Scientists are mapping the genetic code as concerns rise that evolution could make the variant more resistant to vaccines. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
Confronting a legacy of racism at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Denis McDonough is poised to become the next secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pending a full confirmation vote from the Senate. One issue he’s likely to face is pressure to address the department’s legacy of racism. Jasper Craven, a freelance investigative reporter, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Whitney Houston’s national anthem still the gold standard 30 years later
“CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason looks back at Whitney Houston’s now-famous rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XXV, how the performance came together and why the NFL tried to make last-minute changes. Source
Hall of Famer Warren Moon Talks All Things Titans: “Offensively, They Are Set Up for the Long Haul”
In an interview with TennesseeTitans.com leading up to Super Bowl LV, Moon discussed what he’s seen from Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry, and A.J. Brown, while also giving praise to Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. Source
Super Bowl virtually sells out ad time despite some big names sitting out
Tens of millions of viewers make the Super Bowl one of the biggest broadcast events of the year — and many tune in for the ads. Anna Werner details how the pandemic is changing what can be expected from some iconic brands. Source
“Mank” tops Golden Globe nominations with six nods
Netflix dominated the nominations for the Golden Globe Awards with its films and television series. Source
U.K.’s COVID variant hunters warn U.S. mutations could be widespread
Britain leads the world in tracking down new strains of the disease, and scientists keep finding worrying new mutations – but at least they’re finding them. Source
“A shot in the arm”: Super Bowl seen as lifeline for Tampa economy
As Tampa braces for Super Bowl LV, local businesses are readying themselves for a disappointing level of spending ahead of Sunday. Impacted by both the pandemic, and as the first city to play and host a Super Bowl – experts say the city could see just half of the nearly $600 million Miami saw last year as the host of Super Bowl LIV. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source