A U.S. Supreme Court decision expected in an Arizona case this week could have major implications for a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department over Georgia’s elections law. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Tanya Rivero to discuss why he believes the lawsuit has “absolutely no merit,” and how to restore voter confidence in the system. Source
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Biden promotes $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal in Wisconsin
President Biden touted the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal on a visit to La Crosse, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. NPR’s White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe and Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Tanya Rivero with more on the status of the deal, plus which Republicans House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may be considering for a spot on the select committee to investigate the January 6 Capitol riot. Source
Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury
Williams appeared to slip on the grass during the fifth game of the opening set, seemingly injuring her leg. Source
Uncharted Power CEO on paving “smart” cities
Sustainability company recently completed the first phase of a pilot in Poughkeepsie, New York, to better manage the city’s infrastructure. Source
New Jersey to house inmates based on gender identity
The settlement comes after a transgender woman filed a lawsuit in 2019, saying that she was forced to live in men’s prisons. Source
Wireless earbuds for any budget: Apple AirPods Pro and more
From active noise cancellation to wireless charging, here’s how to choose the best wireless earbuds for you. Source
Surfside building had a history of structural damage prior to collapse
New details have emerged about problems dating back several years at the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida. A 2018 engineering report warned of damage to the concrete, and a contractor gave multiple photos to the Miami Herald showing evidence of corrosion and cracks in the building just days before the collapse. Architect Kobi Karp joins CBSN with his insights into the investigation. Source
MLB pitcher suspended for 10 games over foreign substance rules
Santiago is the first pitcher to be disciplined under MLB’s new protocols, which are designed to prevent pitchers from applying substances to the ball to improve their throws. Source
U.K. at “extreme high risk” for travel with recent explosion in Delta variant COVID infections
Global concern over the Delta variant of the coronavirus is triggering a new wave of social and travel restrictions on countries where the variant is causing large numbers of infections. As Roxana Saberi reports, countries like Britain that are being classified as “extreme high risk” for travel after an explosion in cases. Source
Yankees fulfill 70-year-old woman’s dream of becoming a bat girl for the team
Decades ago, a former Yankees general manager told Gwen Goldman “she would feel out of place in a dugout.” But this week, the team made it up to her a big way. Source