“My numbers are good. I’m feeling great,” the 79-year-old said in a video update. Source
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Remdesivir shortages force docs into “heart-wrenching” choices
Physicians say federal rules for distributing the COVID-19 drug are unclear, leaving some hospitals in the lurch. Source
Russian officials say domestic abuse declined under lockdown, but activists have seen a spike
In Russia, a country where some forms of domestic violence have been decriminalized, CBS News’ Haley Ott reports that frontline service providers say women can’t depend on the police for help. Source
Maxwell could “squeal” on “well-known names,” Epstein accuser says
Maxwell is facing criminal charges in connection with Epstein and was denied bail this week. Source
Student documents bike trip from Scotland to Greece during pandemic
When flights were canceled, Kleon Papadimitriou said he biked across 5 countries, for 48 days, to get to his family. Source
Survivors face uphill battle in Russia, where domestic abuse isn’t a crime
“When women and girls ask me what they should do, unfortunately I can only tell them, ‘Run away. Look for a way out.’ Because the police don’t help,” victim says. Source
Target and CVS to require masks for customers
Growing number of major retailers are making masks mandatory as coronavirus surges across the nation. Source
Hackers target high-profile Twitter accounts in major security breach
Twitter suffered a major security breach Wednesday evening when hackers seized control over numerous high-profile accounts, including Joe Biden’s. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson talks to CBSN about the investigation into who might be responsible, and why the hack shouldn’t be dismissed as a bitcoin scam. Source
Iceland is broadcasting screams to relieve coronavirus stress
You may not be able to travel to Iceland, but your screams of frustration can. Source
Reparations approved by city council of Asheville, North Carolina
The city council of Asheville, North Carolina, has apologized for the city’s role in slavery and voted to pay reparations to the Black community. The resolution was initiated by City Councilman Keith Young, and he joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss how the reparations will be paid and if this plan could be adopted on a national level. Source