The U.S. is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID cases each day, with every state reporting high or substantial community transmission. Omar Villafranca reports from hard-hit Louisiana. Source
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Medical bills are weighing down Americans
Medical bills were the largest source of debt in the U.S. from 2009 to 2020, with a record $140 billion owed last year, a recent study found. Source
GOP looks to frame midterm message around policing, taking aim at Rep. Cori Bush’s comments
Republicans are seizing on comments by Representative Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri who said she had to hire private security after receiving death threats, including some from police officers. Strategists Joel Payne and Leslie Sanchez spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about how each party is plotting its path ahead of the midterms. Source
Mammoth Dixie Fire grows to California’s second-biggest ever
It’s covered an area more than two-and-a-half times that of New York City, as California’s fire season continues on a record-setting pace. Source
Mask mandates could cost Florida school officials their salaries
The statement appears to clarify penalties mentioned in DeSantis’ executive order, which threatened to withhold funding from school districts that enact mask mandates. Source
Analysis of ongoing impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s political future is on the line as the State Assembly intensifies its impeachment investigation. Lawmakers are holding a closed-door hearing after several women accused Cuomo of sexual harassment, groping and non-consensual touching. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss what lies ahead for Cuomo. Read more here. Source
5 pizza ovens for indoors or outdoors or anywhere
Reviewers say these pizza ovens from Betty Crocker, Presto, Breville and Ooni are really good at making pizzas. Source
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – August 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession! Source
Jurors summoned for R. Kelly’s sex trafficking trial in New York City
Health threats due to COVID and a shakeup of Kelly’s defense team pushed the trial into the summer, nearly two years after he was charged with abusing women and girls for almost two decades. Source
Black real estate agent and clients handcuffed at house viewing
“Am I just automatically the criminal? Because that’s pretty much how we were treated in that situation,” the real estate agent said. Source