Free agent acquisition Vic Beasley, who wore No.44 while working as an edge rusher for the Falcons, will also wear No.44 with the Titans. Titans linebacker Kamalei Correa, who’d previously worn the number 44, will switch to No.40. Source
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Skeptical senators to grill Trump pick for intel chief at confirmation hearing
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence will practice social distancing during Ratcliffe’s confirmation hearing to be DNI. Source
Philippines’ biggest network silenced after years feuding with Duterte
ABS-CBN, long embattled with the country’s hardline president, has been forced off TV and radio airwaves after lawmakers let its license expire. Source
Venice gondolas being used to deliver food to elderly Italians amid lockdown
Volunteers in the Italian city of Venice are finding a unique way to get supplies to those who need it as the country still reels from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Gondola boats that navigate the city’s famous canals are being loaded up with organic foods that all-female volunteer crews then distribute to elderly Venetians amid lockdown and lingering fears of the virus. Chris Livesay speaks to some of these volunteer gondoliers and the people they have helped. Source
Tips for creating a healthy routine during coronavirus lockdown
Weeks of social distancing and pandemic restrictions have shown people how meaningful it can be to have a daily routine. James Clear, author of “Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones,” joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about creating new and healthy routines at a time when many have seen their own day-to-day upended. Source
Cruise lines face lawsuit and investigation over virus response
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Royal Caribbean on behalf of a 27-year-old employee from Indonesia. Source
Family sues Royal Caribbean over cruise employee’s COVID-19 death
Royal Caribbean is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after a crew member’s family claims he contracted the coronavirus on the ship and only got sick after passengers disembarked. This comes as Carnival Cruise Line plans to resume some voyages from Florida and Texas in August after a no-sail order from the CDC expires. Kris Van Cleave breaks down the issues the cruise industry is facing as it grapples with its post-pandemic path forward. Source
Researchers sound alarm on severe cases of COVID-19 in children and teens
The National Institutes of Health announced the launch of a study to learn more about the coronavirus’ effect on children after more severe cases than previously thought possible have been seen. The study comes as schools and universities across the country ready to open in the fall, believing younger people to be the least vulnerable to the worst of COVID-19. Dr. Tara Narula speaks to one teenager who was so sick she had to be put on a ventilator. Source
Some nursing homes are seeking immunity from pandemic lawsuits
Six groups representing California nursing homes are petitioning Governor Gavin Newsom for immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits. At least 15 states have passed laws offering long-term care facilities some legal protection after several outbreaks and thousands of deaths were traced back to nursing homes around the country. Jonathan Vigliotti shares startling information uncovered by CBS News about the level of infection prevention in some of the facilities. Source
Judge rules Tennessee’s school voucher law is unconstitutional
The voucher law was signed into effect by Governor Bill Lee last year. Source