As CBS News’ Jamie Yuccas reports, the Delta variant of the coronavirus is now reported across the entire country. Its fast spread has prompted one major city to reverse course on its mask recommendation. Then, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton, co-founder and medical director of Goodstock Consulting and an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN’s Nancy Chen with the latest on the fight against the pandemic. Source
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Supreme Court to rule on Arizona election laws
The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on whether Arizona election laws violate the Voting Rights Act. Aziz Huq, a professor of law at the University of Chicago, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero on “Red & Blue” with more. Source
Yankees fan finally gets her dream of being bat girl after 60-year wait
Gwen Goldman wrote a letter to the Yankees when she was 10, asking to be a bat girl. She was turned down. Decades later, her dream finally came true. Meg Oliver has the story. Source
How heat waves can scorch the U.S. economy
Triple-digit temps in the Pacific Northwest are causing businesses to shut, trains to halt service and roads to buckle. Source
Tattoo removal procedures spike post-pandemic
The pandemic has led many Americans to make changes, from a new job to home improvement projects and even in their personal looks. Now doctors are seeing growing interest in a laser procedure to remove tattoos. CBS News’ Michael George has the details. Source
Biden pushes infrastructure plan in Wisconsin
President Biden was in Wisconsin on Tuesday to push the nearly $1 trillion infrastructure deal reached with Democratic and GOP senators last week. Meanwhile, Democrats are still planning to move forward on their own, larger package that addresses other priorities like child care and education using the budget reconciliation process. Skyler Henry reports from the White House. Then, Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington state joins CBSN’s Nancy Chen to discuss that and more. Source
Audio released of first responders at deadly condo collapse in Florida
Search and rescue crews have removed more then 3 million pounds of debris from the condo building that collapsed in Surfside, Florida. Meanwhile, we’re getting to hear the first calls that came in from first responders on the morning of the deadly incident. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Officials seek answers after deadly Florida building collapse
President Biden and the first lady will visit the site of the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on Thursday. This comes as more details emerge about the condition of the building and previously reported damage. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest findings, and then Florida state Representative Joe Geller, whose district includes Surfside, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss what’s being done to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again. Source
Historic heat wave blankets both U.S. coasts
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing unprecedented temperatures, while heat and humidity on the East Coast are rising. Lilia Luciano takes a look. Source
NCAA nears new era of college athletes profiting from fame
Some college athletes are moving quickly to take advantage of new laws in several states and an expected decision by the NCAA to allow them to profit off their name, image and likeness. Mola Lenghi reports. Source