As more COVID-19 vaccines become viable, social media has become a hotbed for misinformation and false conspiracies. Elizabeth Palmer spoke to one scientist who’s become a social media star by telling the truth. Source
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Kevin Byard Named Titans’ Nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
Kevin Byard has officially been named the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. Considered the league’s most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Each of the league’s 32 nominees were announced today. Source
Some hospitals hope to administer COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week
An FDA advisory panel plans to meet Thursday to discuss whether to recommend emergency authorization use of the Pfizer vaccine. Companies like FedEx and UPS are sharing plans for how they will distribute the vaccine across the country. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Candoo Tech aims to empower older adults with tech support
In a Pew Research Center survey about tech adoption and older adults, three-quarters of Americans over the age of 65 said they usually need someone else to show them how to use new electronic devices. Now with the pandemic changing the way we connect with others and the world, that help may be needed more than ever before. Candoo Tech founder and CEO Liz Hamburg tells CBSN how her venture aims to close the tech gap for older adults. Source
Coronavirus hospitalizations at highest level ever as cases continue to climb
Many hospitals around the country are near a breaking point as coronavirus cases continue to rise. David Begnaud has more on the post-Thanksgiving strain. Source
“Cruise to nowhere” virus scare turns out to be false alarm
Voyage was cut short after an 83-year-old passenger tested positive but the test was later proven false. Source
Eye Opener: U.S. sees 3,000 COVID-19 deaths in single day
For the first time in the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. recorded 3,000 deaths in a single day. Also, Facebook is facing massive antitrust lawsuits. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Arizona GOP asks followers if they’d die to overturn Trump loss
“Live a life of service to a cause greater than yourself,” the official account of the Arizona GOP also told its supporters. Source
Will I have to wear a mask once I get the COVID vaccine?
A doctor explains why wearing masks will still be necessary for a while even after vaccines arrive. Source
Stunning images show humpback whale near Statue of Liberty
“As we were passing the Statue of Liberty, it flung its tail out of the water – twice,” a witness told Reuters. Source