A Black farmer is using her farm to fight against racial injustice, health disparities and inequalities in the food system. Leah Penniman calls the lack of access to fresh produce “food apartheid.” Errol Barnett spoke to the activist about how her nonprofit is helping hundreds of families eat healthier, while also opening opportunities to young Black farmers, for the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union. Source
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Why Trump’s refusal to refute QAnon conspiracy theorists matters
Trump said he’s “heard” the online conspiracy theorists “are people that love our country.” The FBI says theories like QAnon are a growing threat of domestic terrorism. Source
Hundreds of wildfires burn in California, many caused by lightning
Wildfires continue to burn and cause destruction in California, leading to evacuations at a major military base. Carter Evans reports. Source
Senator Kamala Harris becomes Democrats’ 2020 vice presidential candidate
Senator Kamala Harris remembered her mother’s sacrifices before becoming the first woman of color to accept the Democratic nomination for vice president. The third night at the DNC also featured a stinging rebuke of the president from former President Barack Obama and a call to vote from Hillary Clinton. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
More than 1,000 reported COVID-19 cases at colleges in the U.S.
With more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases reported at colleges in the U.S., many teachers are worried local leaders are not protecting them or students. David Begnaud reports. Source
Eye Opener: Kamala Harris makes history accepting Democratic VP nomination
History was made as Kamala Harris became the first woman of color to accept the Democratic nomination for vice president. Also, mass evacuations are underway as fire crews battle hundreds of wildfires across California. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
$600 million settlement may be near for Flint water crisis victims
The agreement would follow more than a year-and-a-half of negotiations, but many residents say they still don’t trust the water in Flint. Source
U.S. Postal Service on track for its best year since 2015
By some metrics the USPS is a cash cow, having generated more than $13 billion over the past five years. Source
Titan of the Week: Broadcast-Digital Producer Ashley Farrell
Meet Ashley Farrell, a native of Pittsburgh in her seventh season with the Titans as the team’s broadcast and digital producer. Source
Titans Season Ticket Member Spotlight: Michael and Sonya Hopkins
Meet Michael and Sonya Hopkins, Titans season ticket members since the 2014 season. Source