Mayor Bill de Blasio held a moment of silence during Monday’s press briefing and said he was “heartbroken.” Source
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How the coronavirus could impact young adults
In a new study, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco found nearly 1 in 3 young adults may be especially vulnerable to the coronavirus. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains how COVID-19 could impact young adults. Source
U.S. economic shutdown saved up to 2.7 million lives
Slamming the brakes on the economy saved many more lives than it ruined, researchers conclude. Source
Author Elin Hilderbrand on new book “28 Summers”
Elin Hilderbrand, known as the queen of the summer beach read, talks about writing her new book, “28 Summers,” on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Florida breaks U.S. record for new coronavirus cases in a single day
The total number of coronavirus cases reported across the United States has reached 3.3 million. On Sunday, Florida recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases reported by a state in a single day — more than 15,000 — the same weekend that Disney World reopened. David Begnaud reports. Source
UAE set to launch ambitious Mars mission
Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month. Source
DOJ’s overhaul of police reform initiative was “a punch in the gut”
After the fatal shooting of Walter Scott, North Charleston officials and the DOJ launched a collaborative review of the police. Source
Countries abroad allow kids back to class and have mixed results
Some countries in Europe and Asia have allowed kids back to the classroom with new restrictions and safety measures, but as Holly Williams reports, looking for lessons abroad is tricky. Israel saw a spike in cases after allowing kids back to school, but Taiwan, enforcing strict new measures, has managed to keep cases low, and with summer break in session, it’s too soon to tell what infection rates will look like when autumn sessions return. Source
“Glee” actress sent photo just before going missing, official says
Authorities said they believe Naya Rivera, 33, drowned in the lake. Her son was found on the boat. Source
China bans U.S. senators in dispute over religious persecution
Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback also barred over criticism of ruling Communist Party’s treatment of minorities. Source