“Now, I can already hear the whining and just so you know I did not make this decision easily and I have weighed it out for the past 2 weeks,” Sheriff Billy Woods said in an email to employees. Source
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How Joe Biden decided on Kamala Harris as his running mate
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are making their first joint campaign appearance since the California Senator joined the Democratic ticket on Tuesday. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on Harris’ record, and CBS News campaign reporters Bo Erickson and Tim Perry join CBSN to break down how the selection happened. Source
More farmers file for bankruptcy amid pandemic, despite record federal aid
Farmers are facing financial fallout during the coronavirus crisis, on top of the difficulties they were already dealing with from trade disputes with China. Wall Street Journal reporter Jesse Newman joins CBSN to discuss why more farmers are filing for bankruptcy despite a record levels of federal aid. Source
New Hairdo, But Same Mindset for Titans LB Jayon Brown: “I Want to be the Best at What I Do”
A fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Brown is coming off another productive season as inside linebacker with the Titans. In 2019, Brown finished with 117 tackles, seven quarterback pressures, a sack, and an interception, along with four tackles for a loss. He also picked up a fumble and returned it 47 yards for a touchdown in a win at Oakland. Source
Women and people of color are more likely to be forced into early retirement during the pandemic
CBS MoneyWatch spoke to The New School’s retirement expert, labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci, about why women and workers of color are more likely to be forced into early retirements during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Coronavirus is forcing many women and non-white workers to retire
Nearly 12% of older female workers of color have left the U.S. labor force since March, compared to 5% of white men. Source
Viola Davis shares photo of plantation where she was born: “I own my story”
The Academy Award-winning actress marked her 55th birthday with the meaningful post. Source
Puerto Rico’s low census response could have disastrous effects on its economy and recovery funding
Puerto Rico struggles to get citizens to respond to the 2020 census questionnaire, putting government funding at risk for the island. President Trump’s decision to shorten the census deadline has made the effort even more difficult. Alexis Santos, an assistant professor of demography at Pennsylvania State University, joined CBSN to discuss the potential impact. Source
Florida men accused of selling fake COVID cure arrested
They face a maximum of between 14 and more than 17 years in prison if convicted of all charges. Source
Grandmother with 88 great-grandchildren turns 100
“She’s a healthy little ox,” one of her great-granddaughters said. Source