With just over half its workforce vaccinated, biggest U.S. chicken processor to spend millions on lottery incentive. Source

Japan suspends the use of millions of Moderna vaccine doses. Australia deals with its worst COVID outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic. Researchers find a new hope in the fight against malaria. And a Norwegian company creates a zero-emission, crewless cargo ship. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” from London with a roundup. Source

Response Includes $50,000 Donation to Relief Fund and $150,000 In-Kind Support Source

The U.S. is in the grip of a fourth wave of infection this summer, powered by the highly contagious Delta variant, which has sent cases, hospitalizations and deaths soaring again. Source

“I don’t want to sit an office for eight hours a day with someone who is not vaccinated,” one employee said. Source

The Pentagon says at least 12 U.S. service members were killed and 15 wounded when suicide bombers, believed to be ISIS fighters, attacked outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Norah O’Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with the latest from the Pentagon, joined by foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata in Doha, chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, and CBS News military and homeland security analyst, retired Admiral James Winnefeld. Source

The state will also require all healthcare workers and educators in schools and universities to be vaccinated or face strict testing requirements. Source

The Pentagon says the U.S. will “go after” those responsible if they can be found. Source

At least two explosions tore through crowds outside a gate to Kabul’s airport. Source

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel held another video conference call on Thursday to provide some updates while he’s away from Saint Thomas Sports Park. Source