Tributes poured in from fellow rappers and the mayor of Houston after Big Pokey collapsed on stage and died early Sunday morning. Source
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Inside the missing Titanic exploration sub
The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing a search and rescue mission for a missing submersible that was exploring the wreckage of the Titanic. CBS News correspondent David Pogue, who has done extensive reporting on these types of submersibles, has more. Source
How “revenge spending” led to price hikes
Economists say the U.S. witnessed two years of so-called “revenge spending” following the COVID-19 lockdowns. But this summer could mark a shift back to normal spending habits, which could help ease inflation. Jeanna Smialek, a federal reserve and economy reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to talk about the trend. Source
What we know about missing submarine on expedition to Titanic wreck
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation on Monday. Source
Drugs with weight loss side effects see surge in popularity
Medications that have a side effect of weight loss have seen a recent influx of popularity. Some manufacturers say they’re having difficulty keeping up with increased demand as the medications become more normalized as a way to lose weight even though that’s not the primary purpose for them. Dr. Lisa Palmer, a psychotherapist and founder of the Renew Center of Florida, joined CBS News to talk about the risks. Source
How can the U.S. and China improve their relationship?
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday in Beijing. Both sides claim to have made progress on some specific issues, but Blinken says there is still significant work to be done. Michael Swaine, a senior research fellow and expert in China and East Asia security studies for the Quincy Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the meeting. Source
Biden travels to California to campaign as Blinken heads back to U.S. after China visit
President Biden is traveling to California on Monday where he’ll speak about his administration’s climate policies and participate in campaign fundraisers. He’s doing so as his secretary of state returns home from a high-stakes meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more. Source
146 dogs found dead in home of Ohio dog shelter’s founding operator
The animals found were in varying stages of decay, with many confined to their crates. Source
Rep. Cori Bush marks Juneteenth with push for reparations
The Missouri Democrat’s bill cites a “moral and legal obligation” for the U.S. to address the “enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm.” Source
Rescuers searching for sub that vanished on trip to Titanic wreck
A U.S. Coast Guard official said personnel were “currently undergoing a search and rescue operation” off the coast of Newfoundland, where the Titanic sank in 1912. Source