The globetrotting chef, author and TV host’s death by suicide three years ago was inexplicable to many. A new documentary, “Roadrunner,” explores the complexity of the man who seemed to have the world as his oyster. Source
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Cashing in on the NFT craze
Why are digital files of artwork, videos and tweets selling for insane amounts of money? Correspondent David Pogue explains the origin and volatility of the market for NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and why content creators and speculators are generating a digital gold rush. Source
Straight talk from James Caan
Few of the characters he’s famed for playing, in such classics as “The Godfather,” “Brian’s Song” and “Misery,” can compare to the man himself. Oscar-nominated actor James Caan talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his rise from the streets of Queens, N.Y., to the heights of stardom (as well as the depths of depression), and about experiencing the joy of his craft and the respect of his peers. Source
London’s Royal Albert Hall celebrates 150 years
Since 1871, London’s Royal Albert Hall has been haunted (in a good way) by its history, hosting artists from Rachmaninoff to The Rolling Stones. Now, after having cancelled nearly 500 shows due to the pandemic, the 6,000-seat hall is reopening, filling a hole in Britain’s cultural life. Correspondent Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Faith Ringgold’s art of fearlessness and joy
For decades the 90-year-old artist best-known for her story quilts has refused to bow to convention, as she stitched a vibrant tapestry of art, history and social commentary. Source
Esther Bejarano, who played in Auschwitz orchestra, dies at 96
Bejarano would say later that music helped keep her alive in the notorious German Nazi death camp and during the years after the Holocaust. Source
Pope Francis makes first appearance since surgery
Francis, 84, has been steadily on the mend, according to the Vatican, following his July 4 scheduled surgery to remove a portion of his colon which had narrowed due to inflammation. Source
Watch Live: Virgin Galactic space launch
On Sunday, Richard Branson aims to become the first owner of a private space company to launch aboard one of his own spacecraft. Source
CBS Weekend News, July 10, 2021
Western U.S. experiencing extreme temperatures in third heat wave of the summer; Chicago family’s hot dog business booms despite pandemic Source
Metal fencing around U.S. Capitol comes down
The metal fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol is finally being removed. The removal began Friday, a little over six months after the January 6 assault. Nikole Killion has more. Source