Within days of its brief theatrical run, “Unsubscribe” had cemented its place in history. The $0 budget film, shot for free on Zoom, topped the box office when its two creators rented a small theatre during the coronavirus pandemic. They spoke to Jamie Wax about creating the “number one movie in America” and how they pulled it off. Source
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Exploring Rome’s relationship with its monuments
Nations around the world are following U.S. protesters in toppling statues and monuments to historical figures with controversial or harmful pasts. The Italian city of Rome remains removed from the unrest — its monuments to warlords and imperialists have withstood the millennia and are now withstanding a dramatic challenge to universal opinion. Chris Livesay takes a look at how Italians interact with their history, including existing monuments to dictator Benito Mussolini. Source
Saturday Sessions: The Jayhawks perform “This Forgotten Town”
The Jayhawks are releasing a new studio album, “XOXO,” on July 10. The collection will be more collaborative than ever, featuring songs and lead vocals by each of the four bandmates. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Saint Paul, Minnesota to perform “This Forgotten Town.” Source
The U.S.’ complex relationship with policing through history
The U.S. has had a long, fascinating and challenging history with law enforcement — both trying to build it up and change it. To get a better sense of how the country has ended up at this moment of tension and unrest between activists and police, Jeff Glor traveled to a place at the center of police history to see what’s evolved, and what many believe still needs to. Source
How a writer went from cards novice to poker champion in under two years
Writer Maria Konnikova turned to poker when her family faced a series of hardships, becoming a champion with an endorsement deal in just a year and a half. She speaks to Dana Jacobson about what she once called her “non-traditional background” and her meteoric success. Source
Over a million Americans were left out of CARES Act benefits because of who they married
An estimated 1.2 million Americans were left out of the federal stimulus program because their spouses did not have a social security number. Their U.S.-born children did not receive aid either. Adriana Diaz speaks to one woman whose husband is undocumented about how she and her family are getting through the coronavirus pandemic while being left out of the CARES Act. Source
The continued wave of coronavirus: Breaking down the recent increase in cases
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus looks at the recent spike in cases and what’s ahead in the fight against the coronavirus. Source
App aims to help marginalized Americans care for their mental health
With a pandemic, an economic crisis and a civil rights movement embroiling Americans all at once, many are looking for ways to cope with increased stress and anxiety. Michelle Miller takes a look at Shine, a new app designed to connect with people of color who are currently bearing the brunt of the struggles. She speaks to the app’s founders, and a frontline nurse who said it was “absolutely” a factor in her mental health recovery. Source
Polls show Trump trailing Biden in several key states
Joe Biden is leading President Trump in several key battleground states despite the pandemic forcing him to cut back on campaigning. Polls show the former vice president leading Mr. Trump in Georgia and North Carolina, and even narrowly ahead in Texas. He continues the search for a running mate, with one-on-one interviews with potential candidates set to begin after July 4. Ed O’Keefe reports on the upcoming election, and the primaries some states held this week. Source
Eye Opener: Coronavirus cases rise in three of U.S.’ biggest states
Coronavirus cases are surging in California, Texas and Florida, three of the country’s biggest states. Also, the House of Representatives voted to make Washington, D.C., a state. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source