Police say the swarming bees came from a 100-pound open beehive and three people were stung hundreds of times. Source
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Star U.S. BMX racer carried off on stretcher after crash
The reigning gold medalist slammed into the turn coming off a jump and was hit by two other riders. Source
“The Takeout”: Dr. Leana Wen calls CDC messaging “frankly, very poor”
“The concern is not with the vaccinated. The concern is that the unvaccinated are masquerading as the vaccinated,” Wen said. Source
Star U.S. swimmer Ryan Murphy: His Tokyo races “probably not clean”
Murphy seemed to be alluding to Russian swimmers who beat him in two events. Source
Caeleb Dressel sets another Olympic record
The U.S. star did it in the 100 meter Butterfly semi-final. Dressel wasn’t the only swimmer to break an Olympic mark this week. South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker did, as well. Source
Biden announces federal workers must prove vaccination status or face new rules
The Biden administration unveiled new measures Thursday to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Federal workers and contractors will need to show proof of their vaccination status, or be required to get regular tests and adhere to several other safety protocols. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more on the new incentives. Source
Carl Levin, Michigan’s longest-serving senator, has died at 87
First elected to the Senate in 1978, Levin represented Michigan longer than any other senator, targeting tax shelters, supporting manufacturing jobs and pushing for military funding. Source
Portland homeless encampments banned in wildfire risk areas
The ban aims to mitigate accidental fires ignited by homeless encampments amid a devastating wildfire season, local commissioners said. Source
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Biden ramps up vaccine effort with federal mandate; Piano man gets thousands in donations from strangers Source
Sunisa Lee wins gold in Olympic gymnastics all-around
The U.S. has extended its medal count lead with 38 medals in the Tokyo Olympics, followed by China with 31. Eighteen-year-old gymnast Sunisa Lee brought home gold in the women’s all-around, becoming the fifth straight American to win the event. Jamie Yuccas has the latest. Source