Allyson Felix won her 11th Olympic medal at this year’s Toyko Games, her first Olympics competing as a mother. Felix joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about her Olympic accomplishments, and what is next for the track star. Source
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Seth Doane on the growing addiction to anti-anxiety medication, debilitating withdrawal symptoms
60 Minutes+ correspondent, Seth Doane, reports on how drugs like Xanax have upended the lives of some young Americans. Xanax, one of several anti-anxiety drugs, known as benzos can be addictive and withdrawing from them can be grueling. In 2020, 91 million prescriptions were written for benzos, but their makers say they have helped millions and can be safe and effective. Source
Taliban may be executing surrendering troops, U.S. Embassy says
The reported executions are “deeply disturbing & could constitute war crimes,” according to the embassy in Kabul, as the Taliban continue to take territory. Source
Eye Opener: COVID vaccine booster authorization expected
The FDA is expected to authorize a third vaccine dose for some immunocompromised Americans. Also, the CDC is now urging that pregnant people get vaccinated against COVID, citing new safety data. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Fauci on vaccine boosters for immunocompromised and updated CDC guidance for pregnant women
The FDA’s authorization of a COVID-19 booster shot for immunocompromised individuals is expected to be imminent. It comes after new guidance from the CDC recommending pregnant women receive the vaccine. President Biden’s Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss. Source
Kathy Hochul to be New York’s first female governor
New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will make history as the first female governor of the state when Governor Andrew Cuomo leaves office later this month. She says she’s “fully prepared” for the job. CBS This Morning national correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke to Hochul. Source
2 shark attacks on nearby beaches in one week “mysterious”
A lifeguard on Hilton Head Island suffered deep cuts to the chest area and at nearby Tybee Island, a surfing instructor was bitten. Source
Storm Fred could dump heavy rain on Florida, forecasters say
The National Hurricane Center says the former tropical storm may strengthen and could cause streams to floor and rivers to rise in southern Florida. Source
Man says he killed kids over QAnon theories and “serpent DNA”: feds
Santa Barbara surfing school owner told the FBI he took them to Mexico, believing they’d become monsters, and shot them in their chests with a spear gun, authorities say. Source
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Delta variant accounts for 83% of new U.S. COVID cases; Tokyo Olympic Games begin as organizers navigate pandemic Source