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Scientists revive 100-million-year-old deep-sea lifeforms
Researchers said the microbes could possibly be the planet’s oldest-known organisms. Source
Former Fed economist calls profession “a disgrace”
Economist Claudia Sahm cites systemic sexism and racism as problems that compromise the quality of our economic policy. Source
Trump holds news conference after GDP takes worst-ever plunge
The president is complaining about voting by mail as the economy suffers from the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Big Tech companies report mixed earnings amid pandemic
Amazon and Apple had a blowout quarter, while Facebook stalled and Google saw its first revenue drop in history. Source
The Roots founding member Malik B has died at age 47
Malik B, a rapper and founding member of The Roots, has died. He was 47. Malik B, whose real name is Malik Abdul Basit, was a major contributor to the group, which includes Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter. CBSN’s Lana Zak reports. Source
Breonna Taylor to be featured on Oprah’s magazine cover
Oprah Winfrey has dedicated the cover of the September issue of her magazine to Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT who was killed by police in Kentucky in March. It is the first time in the 20-year history of O magazine that Winfrey herself has not appeared on the cover. CBSN’s Lana Zak reports. Source
U.S. Marshals auctioning Fyre Festival merchandise
Notorious music festival resulted in millions in financial losses and landed organizer Billy McFarland in prison. Source
Herman Cain dies of coronavirus as U.S. cases continue to rise
Over 150,000 people in the U.S. have now died in the coronavirus pandemic. We learned on Thursday that former businessman, media personality and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has died of the disease at age 74. CBSN’s Lana Zak has more. Source
NASA launches Perseverance rover on mission to Mars
NASA launched its Perseverance rover on a seven-month journey to Mars, where it will search for signs of past life on the red planet. CBS News’ Chris Martinez has more on the mission. Source