This week Broward County school officials pushed back against Governor DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates. Source

It’s “very likely” that 2021 will be among the world’s 10 warmest years on record. Source

Barrett’s action​ marked the first time the Supreme Court has weighed in on a vaccine mandate. Source

A federal vaccine advisory panel meets Friday to discuss a third coronavirus vaccine dose, a day after the Food and Drug Administration authorized a booster shot for immunocompromised Americans. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBSN to discuss the changes as well as treatments for COVID-19. Source

Ascension Saint Thomas to provide free vaccines at Titans Open Practice Source

The spread of the Delta coronavirus variant means many companies and employees are uncertain of how plans to return to the office will be impacted. Keith Ferrazzi, founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a global consulting and coaching firm, joined CBSN to discuss how company leaders can optimize their hybrid work-from-home models. Source

President Biden ignored questions on the latest developments in Afghanistan following an address on prescription drug prices Thursday. U.S. troops are preparing for evacuations as the Taliban takes over more cities and closes in on the capital, Kabul. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with the latest. Source

Federal data shows fewer families struggled to pay their bills after the July round of the new monthly payments. Source

Infected include 26 crew members and one passenger, all vaccinated, on a cruise that set sail from Galveston, Texas. Source

U.S. is sending the second installment in the enhanced program on August 13. Here’s what you need to know. Source