One doctor in Georgia said it feels like Governor Kemp is “actively trying to kill people,” Dr. Uché Blackstock told CBSN. Source
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Trump campaign COO moves to legal affairs in staff reshuffling
His new role comes as Trump’s approval numbers have taken a tumble and the president’s first rally in three months attracted a smaller crowd than expected. Source
New Deal, Same Titans RB Derrick Henry: “I Want to Go Out There and Prove My Worth”
On a Zoom conference call on Thursday, Henry said he’s as motivated as ever after the Titans rewarded him with a multi-year contract on Wednesday. Source
Trump shakes up campaign staff, replacing Brad Parscale with Bill Stepien
President Trump is making major changes to his campaign staff, demoting Brad Parscale and replacing him with Bill Stepien. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN to discuss what the move tells us about the Trump campaign and how his current strategy compares to 2016. Source
What the U.S. can learn from states that have flattened the coronavirus curve
The U.S. is on track to surpass 3.5 million coronavirus cases Thursday. The unrelenting rise comes as some of America’s biggest retailers announced mask requirements in their stores. CBS News’ Laura Podesta reports on the latest developments, and Dr. Uché Blackstock joined CBSN to discuss what the country can learn from states like New York and Connecticut that have been able to get the virus under control. Source
Laundry’s worst cycle: COVID impact on dry cleaners and tailors
“We’re down 80% of sales while trying to keep 100% of staff. It can’t be done,” said one dry cleaning industry executive. Source
Pandemic ravages South Africa’s poorest provinces as cases surge
The coronavirus pandemic is ravaging South Africa as cases surge nationwide. There have been more than 300,000 confirmed infections and nearly 4,500 people have died. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN from Johannesburg with a closer look. Source
Trump and Biden campaign apps access vast amounts of users’ data
Data collection and targeted online messaging will be integral to the Trump campaign this year, just as it was in 2016. CBS News found the Trump and Biden campaign apps are tapping into a “goldmine” of users’ data, as well as the data of their friends and family. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joined CBSN to explain how this information is being used. Source
U.S., U.K. and Canada say Russian hackers are targeting COVID vaccine research
The three countries warned that the group known as APT29 — also referred to as “the Dukes” or “Cozy Bear” — was behind the attacks. Source
Scientists release closest images ever taken of the sun
Stunning images captured by the $1.5 billion Solar Orbiter spacecraft provide a possible answer to a long-standing question: what heats up the star’s outer atmosphere? Source