Internet giant said it has always determined worker salaries based on their geographic locations. Then came the pandemic. Source

New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul gave her first public remarks Wednesday since Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation a day earlier. “It is not something I expected or asked for, but I am fully prepared to assume the responsibilities of the 57th governor of the state of New York,” Hochul said. Watch her remarks and a press conference she held. Source

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Prevent damage to your laptop with these strong and protective laptop sleeves, bags and backpacks Source

From cool-mist humidifiers to warm-mist humidifiers, these options will add moisture and comfort to your home. Source

The fate of a $3.5 trillion Biden administration proposal that would overhaul social spending remains unclear. Source

As schools reopen their doors across the country, one school district in Phoenix, Arizona, is enforcing mask-wearing despite the state’s ban on mask mandates. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a law prohibiting mask mandates in schools, which is set to go into effect on September 29. Chad E. Gestson, Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent joins CBSN to discuss how schools in the area are keeping students safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source

Newsom said the vaccine requirement is a “a sustainable way to keep schools open.” Source

A Chinese court sentences a Canadian man, Michael Spavor, to 11 years in prison for spying. Ramy Inocencio joins CBSN with the latest. Source

The cost of getting sick in the U.S. is drowning Americans in debt. A recent study says medical bills were the largest source of debt in the U.S. from 2009 to 2020. Anna Werner takes a look. Source