The Florida State Board of Education released a controversial new school curriculum this week that was immediately criticized for its depiction of African American history. One section of the curriculum reads that its “instruction includes how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” In a fiery speech Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris said of the curriculum: “They insult us in an attempt to gaslight us.” Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
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About 1 in 10 young adults are vaping regularly, CDC report finds
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group. Source
Vivek Ramaswamy meets donor threshold for first GOP presidential debate
The entrepreneur is confident he’ll also reach the polling thresholds to qualify for the first GOP debate on Aug. 23. Source
Alabama lawmakers refuse to create 2nd majority-Black congressional district
Alabama lawmakers have refused to create a second majority-Black congressional district. Source
Feds threaten to sue Texas over floating border barriers in Rio Grande
In a statement on Twitter, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appeared undeterred, saying, “We will see you in court, Mr. President.” Source
Prigozhin undermined Putin’s standing among Russian elite, officials say
Officials expect Russian President Vladimir Putin to exact “retribution” for his former caterer’s mutiny attempt. Source
Requiring workers to return to office full-time hurting companies’ growth, data shows
Companies that require employees to work more days in the office are growing at a slower rate than companies offering more flexibility, according to new data from the Flex Index. Jo Constanz, a reporter for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to talk about the trend. Source
Why you need a high-yield savings account today
The easiest way to boost your savings is with a high-yield savings account. Here’s why. Source
Breaking down the opening of the 2023 Women’s World Cup
The United States Women’s Soccer Team will open their 2023 World Cup Friday night against Vietnam. Retired National Women’s Soccer League player and CBS Sports Golazo Network analyst Darian Jenkins joined CBS News to share her thoughts on the beginning of the tournament. Source
DeSantis threatens Anheuser-Busch over Dylan Mulvaney promotion
State pension fund shareholders could take legal action against beer maker for linking brand with “radical social ideologies,” Florida governor says. Source