This 18-year-old from Indiana had a dream of opening a sneaker store. So he started his own business – proving you’re never too young to follow your dreams. Source
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The significance of Blue Origin’s space launch and how it differs from Richard Branson’s space launch
CBS News space contributor Bill Harwood joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Blue Origin’s launch and the significance of Jeff Bezos and the crew flying to space. Source
Spike from Delta variant hits South Africa in the wake of civil unrest
As South Africa faces a third wave of COVID cases, doctors and hospitals face a lack of supplies to treat the relentless virus. Debora Patta looks at the damage the Delta variant is bringing to an already fragile country. Source
COVID vaccination delays let killer 3rd wave slam South Africa
“There is a shortage of oxygen, also a shortage of beds,” one exhausted front-line doctor told CBS News. “You put the two together, it’s a complete disaster.” Source
80 wildfires in the West are burning across 13 states
Some 80 wildfires are scorching more than a dozen states in the West. Officials say heavy smoke is hampering their efforts to put out the Tamarack Fire, which exploded over the weekend. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Watch Live: Jeff Bezos launches to space with Blue Origin crew
“I’m not really nervous. I’m excited,” Bezos said as he and 3 crewmates prepared to become the first people to launch aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft. Source
Crew balks at letting maskless teen with autism board flight
California family says he won’t keep masks on no matter how hard they try but Southwest Airlines crew in St. Louis at first was having none of it. Source
Alligator attacks man who fell off bike into Florida stream
“I was able to drag him out of the water,” said a bystander who stumbled upon the man fighting for his life. Source
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene for COVID misinformation
If she continues to spread COVID-19 misinformation, the far-right congresswoman could be kicked off the social media platform permanently. Source
Biden orders look at possible first steps in softer U.S. Cuba policy
He ordered reviews of rules on money being sent to Cubans, staff levels at the U.S. Embassy in Havana and ways to make the internet more accessible on the island. Source