A rare brain-eating amoeba death has been recorded in Georgia. The unidentified victim is believed to have been infected when swimming in a freshwater lake or pond. Source
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EPA may change “chasing arrows” recycling symbol for plastics
The EPA is poised to change the iconic “chasing arrows” recycling symbol for plastics, citing confusion around its meaning since many plastics cannot easily be recycled. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports. Source
NASA loses contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft after antenna accident
NASA lost contact with Voyager 2 after a series of planned commands on July 21 accidentally caused the spacecraft’s antenna to point 2 degrees away from Earth. Source
Paul Reubens, actor best known for Pee-wee Herman role, dies at age 70
Paul Reubens, the actor best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, died after a private battle with cancer. He was 70. Omar Villafranca looks back at his legacy. Source
GOP presidential race for Iowa begins to take shape
Only two of the 13 presidential candidates who appeared at the Lincoln Dinner over the weekend criticized Trump directly. One was booed off the stage. Source
Trump allies form new legal defense fund
The legal bills are mounting for former President Donald Trump and his aides and allies. Source
Where Biden’s economic approval stands, according to CBS News polling
President Biden has toured the U.S. touting his administration’s economic policies, but do Americans approve of how he has handled the economy? CBS News’ executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joined “America Decides” to examine the results of new CBS polling on the topic. Source
Lab-grown chicken coming to restaurant tables and, eventually, stores
Environmental advocates say lab-grown meat is more sustainable than farming, but some researchers say the industry will need to be closely monitored as it grows. Source
Flashing Twitter “X” sign dismantled at company’s San Francisco headquarters
San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection launched a complaint, saying the sign was installed without a permit. Source
Kidnapped U.S. nurse “fell in love with the people” of Haiti after 2010 quake
“We are now entering day 5 since our dear friend Alix and her child were kidnapped,” Christian humanitarian organization El Roi Haiti said in an update on Monday. Source