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Lebanon prime minister and government step down after Beirut explosion

Lebanese leaders reportedly received a warning last month about explosive chemicals being stored in Beirut’s port. Those chemicals detonated in a huge blast last week, killing more than 160 people. The country’s prime minister announced his government’s resignation on Monday. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut. Source

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Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker on social justice, COVID-19 and giving away half a billion dollars

Anthony Mason talks to Ford Foundation President Darren Walker about how the social justice philanthropy borrowed a billion dollars to help non-profit organizations and Americans hit by the pandemic. Walker explains why he says “we are asphyxiating” the idea of creating a better life for children and why he says wealthy, privileged Americans need to start thinking about how much they are willing to give up. Source

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How and when to teach your children financial literacy

Research shows money habits are set by the age of seven. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses the importance of teaching children to be financially literate, plus how and when to introduce them to different concepts surrounding money. Source

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“Tiger King’s” Carole Baskin sued by former husband Don Lewis’ family

A cold case that is two decades old is getting new attention thanks to Netflix’s wildly popular “Tiger King” series. Part of the series features Carole Baskin, whose former husband Don Lewis disappeared in 1997. Deputies found his van abandoned at an airport where he allegedly planned to take a trip to Costa Rica, despite no proof Lewis ever left the country. His daughters announced they were suing Baskin to get more information from her, and offered a $100,000 reward for information on his whereabouts. Baskin has repeatedly denied involvement in the case, and told CBS News it has been her policy to “not comment on pending litigation.” Source

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