Twelve Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Biden announced in April that he’d run for reelection. Source
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Chaos erupts at Union Square during livestreamer Kai Cenat’s giveaway
Cenat was taken into custody for questioning after the chaotic scene unfolded in Union Square Park, with people tearing down construction barricades and hurling objects, including throwing some objects at responding police officers. Source
Sen. Tim Scott says president can’t end birthright citizenship while touring U.S.-Mexico border
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott toured the southern border in Arizona on Friday, offering his thoughts on birthright citizenship that differed from GOP rivals former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on that. Source
Why unlimited vacation may not be as great as it sounds
Unlimited vacation sounds like a dream, but new research shows that employees who work in companies with unlimited PTO may actually take less time than those with traditional plans. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Irina Ivanova has more on why that is, and how companies are saving a big money because of it. Source
3 reasons gas prices are climbing again
California has America’s most expensive gas at around $5.00 a gallon. The cheapest is in Mississippi at $3.32 a gallon. Source
Valley fever is on the rise, and climate change may help the fungus spread
More than 500,000 Americans could be sickened annually by the fungus that causes Valley fever. Source
“Breaking Bad” actor Mark Margolis dies at 83
Mark Margolis, the Emmy-nominated actor who played drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on the acclaimed TV series “Breaking Bad” and its prequel “Better Call Saul,” has died, his son and his representative confirmed to CBS News on Friday. He was 83. Source
Lawmakers trying to be nicer to each other with Congressional Civility Caucus
A bipartisan effort from two Ohio members of Congress is underway to make Congress work better together. Republican Rep. Mike Carey and Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty have formed a Congressional Civility Caucus, hoping to inspire a more civil discourse between the two parties. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
USWNT enters knockout rounds reeling from lackluster group play
The United States Women’s National Team will face off with Sweden at 5 a.m. Eastern on Sunday in the World Cup’s round of 16 after struggling to get out of the group stage. CBS Sports soccer writer Pardeep Cattry has more on Team USA’s road ahead. Source
Mexican officials blaming Rio Grande border barrier for 2 deaths
Mexican officials are linking two deaths to the installation of border buoys on the Rio Grande meant to act as barriers for migrants trying to cross the river. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest. Source