Brexit becomes official Thursday night as economic ties between Britain and the European Union end. Jessica Parker with our partners at the BBC joined CBSN to discuss what that means for workers and the flow of goods between the two. Source
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Why coronavirus vaccine distribution is slower than expected
The push to vaccinate people in the United States against COVID-19 is moving slower than expected as hospitals across the country fill up. Justin Gill, a nurse practitioner and health policy lecturer at University of Washington Bothell, spoke to CBSN’s Omar Villafranca about what’s complicating the process. Source
Students face learning loss as coronavirus disrupts school year
Teachers and caregivers trying to keep students prepared and learning as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts their education. Hurdles in distance learning have created a gap that could take years to remedy. Margaret Raymond, director of the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, joins CBSN with more details. Source
High school senior opens Duke University acceptance at mother’s gravesite to share the moment with her
Skylar Hughes, a Georgia high school senior, waited 16 hours to read an email from Duke University about her application – so she could open it at her mother’s grave and share the moment with her. Source
James Beard Award-nominated distillery innovates modern spirits based on centuries-old recipes
Forthave Spirits is a Brooklyn distillery producing ingredient driven spirits. Vladimir Duthiers investigates the ages-old origins behind some of their recipes. Source
Police investigate deliberate spoiling of 500 vaccine doses
Police and federal authorities are investigating after a Wisconsin health system said an employee admitted to deliberately spoiling 500 doses of coronavirus vaccine. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Video shows teen opening college acceptance at mom’s grave
Skylar Hughes waited 16 hours to open her acceptance email and filmed her own reaction in an emotional video. Source
Pet food recalled after deaths of at least 28 dogs
The FDA has recalled certain varieties of Sportmix pet food due to toxic levels of aflatoxin. Source
China OKs first homegrown vaccine
Sinopharm is one of at least five Chinese developers in a global race to create vaccines for the coronavirus. Source
Man’s kidney donor plea on NYC billboard inspires detective
About 100,000 Americans are on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. Source