The coronavirus pandemic and recent protests over inequality have emboldened a number of underrepresented groups including racial minorities, people living with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community to make sure their concerns are heard ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Stef Kight, a politics reporter at Axios, reported on this and joined CBSN to discuss. Source
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Key issues as big tech CEOs face Congress
The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google are expected to face some tough questions about stifling competition in the tech industry at a congressional hearing on antitrust issues Wednesday. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN with a preview. Source
Andy Cohen says he has “robust” antibodies but can’t donate them
“Here I have these robust antibodies and I can’t share my plasma and possibly help anybody,” Cohen said. Source
Big Tech CEOs testify before House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee – watch live
Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai and Mark Zuckerberg face lawmakers to defend Big 4 tech companies’ market might. Source
Doctor warns young people of “residual” coronavirus effects
“There will be evidence of this having really detrimental effects on the body,” Dr. Dara Kass warned. Source
U.S Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot will receive her wings
Lieutenant Madeline Swegle will receive her Wings of Gold in a ceremony on Friday. Source
Fresh Express bagged salads being investigated for Cyclospora
More than 600 people in multiple states have contracted cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness. Source
George Floyd hologram lights up over Robert E. Lee statue
“If he could see this in the physical form with us, I promise he would give all of y’all hugs,” Floyd’s brother told a crowd. Source
Former Titans DL Josh Evans “Overwhelmed With Love” as He Continues Battle With Cancer
Evans, a defensive lineman during his playing days with the Oilers/Titans from 1995-2001, recently went through radiation treatments and he has two more chemotherapy sessions coming up. Source
Federal officers to begin leaving downtown Portland
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said the federal government agreed to a “phased withdrawal” of officers. Source