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
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$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
The racial origins of fat stigma
“We cannot deny the fact that fat-phobia is rooted in anti-Blackness,” one scholar says. “That’s simply an historical reality.” Source
The Challenger
Russia’s government says Alexey Navalny can’t run for office, but he remains determined to run against Vladimir Putin in March 2018. Lesley Stahl reports. Source
CBSN Originals presents “Speaking Frankly | Fat Shaming”
The body positivity movement was created to offer an inclusive community for those of all sizes. But some argue that it celebrates being overweight at the expense of tackling America’s rising obesity epidemic. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the attitudes surrounding weight in America, featuring those trying to change the narrative and challenge stereotypes, as well as those concerned that we are avoiding necessary conversations about health. Source
Russian opposition leader said to be in coma after alleged poisoning
Longtime Putin foe Alexei Navalny was raced to a Siberian hospital after a plane he was in made an emergency landing. Source
Cincinnati Reds broadcaster suspended after on-air homophobic slur
Thom Brennaman announcer apparently wasn’t aware he was on the air when he made the remark. He was yanked from the booth mid-game. He apologized, as did the team. Source