Presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate, slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for Florida’s public school curriculum on Black history, which teaches that enslaved people in America benefited from slavery because they learned critical skills. “There is no silver lining in slavery,” the South Carolina senator said. Source
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Sweden braces for retaliation as Iran issues threats over Quran burning
Islam’s holy book has been desecrated at two very small protests in Stockholm, leaving Sweden torn between free expression and security concerns. Source
Singapore hangs woman for trafficking 1 ounce of heroin
The Central Narcotics Bureau said the amount was “sufficient to feed the addiction of about 370 abusers for a week.” Source
Mixtape Moments: Rapper Young Dylan
“CBS Mornings” shines a light on rapper Young Dylan and his song “I Just Wanna,” in the series Mixtape Moments. Source
Jill Schlesinger’s mid-year money review and tips to help you save for the rest of the year
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss how to do a mid-year money check-up. She shares which accounts, policies, and subscriptions to review if your goal is saving money for the rest of the year. Source
Actor Jose Llana on new David Byrne musical “Here Lies Love”
Actor Jose Llana joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his role in the new David Byrne musical “Here Lies Love.” Source
Titans Agree to Terms with Veteran OL Chris Hubbard
A nine-year veteran, Hubbard has played in 85 career games, with 49 starts, while playing for the Steelers and Browns. Source
Excessive heat impacts millions and fuels thunderstorms in the Northeast
Scorching hot temperatures will engulf the Eastern half of the country for another day. And the heat is fueling thunderstorms in the Northeast. On Thursday, states from New York to New Hampshire felt impacts of heavy rain, lightning and even a possible tornado. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
GOP candidates hit the campaign trail in Iowa as new poll shows opening for Trump opponents
As candidates head back to the Iowa campaign trail, new polling shows there could be room for others to gain footing in the field. The new poll shows former President Donald Trump in the lead with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 30 points behind and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott coming in third. Ed O’Keefe has more from Des Moines, Iowa. Source
Trump hit with new charges as special counsel expands Mar-a-Lago documents case
Federal prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s office have added new charges against former President Donald Trump in the case involving classified documents found at his Florida resort, Mar-a-Lago — including obstruction of justice. The new document names a third defendant in the case: Carlos De Oliveira, a Mar-a-Lago property manager and former valet accused of attempting to delete security footage. Robert Costa reports from Washington. Source