Traffic engineer Sam Schwartz, who’s credited with coining the term “gridlock,” believes the current traffic situation has never been this bad. So, is it any surprise that some commuters have turned to more imaginative methods of transportation to work, like a unicycle? Or a self-built, foldable boat? Susan Spencer reports. Source
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Ex-bank CEO Stephen Calk charged with trying to trade loans for Trump post
A banker who prosecutors say tried to buy himself a senior post in President Trump’s administration by making risky loans to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was arrested Thursday on a financial institution bribery charge. Authorities said Stephen Calk committed the crime while serving as CEO of The Federal Savings Bank. Source
Trump calls for end to “phony” Democratic investigations
President Trump stormed out of a scheduled meeting on infrastructure with Democratic leaders, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused him of engaging in a “cover-up.” CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss whether impeachment could be the Democrats’ next move. Source
Tony-nominated director re-imagines “Oklahoma!” for the 21st century
For the “CBS This Morning” podcast, Jamie Wax sat down with a first-time nominee, an Academy Award-winning playwright, a director and a Broadway veteran Source
Tony Awards 2019: 4 nominees on Broadway’s biggest night
For the “CBS This Morning” podcast, Jamie Wax sat down with a first-time nominee, an Academy Award-winning playwright, a director and a Broadway veteran Source
Netflix could pull out of Georgia over heartbeat law
Company’s content chief tells Variety it will “rethink our entire investment” if legislation takes effect Source
Ron Howard says Pavarotti was “telling his story” when he sang
Director Ron Howard opens up about new documentary about legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti Source
“Gaming disorder” is now a WHO medical diagnosis
Addiction diagnosis requires a year of “severe” symptoms, including loss of control around games and deteriorating relationships Source
Why Big Tobacco backs bipartisan bill to increase purchasing age to 21
A bipartisan bill on Capitol Hill seeks to raise the legal purchasing age for tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationwide. The legislation is receiving support from the FDA and also the tobacco lobby. Liz Essley Whyte, a state politics reporter for The Center for Public Integrity, joined CBSN to discuss the real reason behind Big Tobacco’s support for this legislation. Source
President Trump wraps up 4-day state visit to Japan
President Trump has concluded his state visit to Japan, where he met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The president observed Memorial Day with 1,000 U.S. military troops stationed in Japan. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta spoke with CBSN about his visit. Source