William Shatner became the oldest person to reach the final frontier in Jeff Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin. Source
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Microsoft is shutting down LinkedIn in China
The tech giant said it is facing a “challenging” environment in China amid tighter internet rules. Source
Ikea sees supply-chain shortages into mid-2022
Citing “limitations that we have never seen before,” Swedish retail giant to focus on stocking its most popular home products. Source
Expect to pay more — lots more — for heat this winter
Rising fuel prices and a colder-than-typical winter are expected to drive up heating costs by 30% — or more. Source
Boston mayoral candidates face off in first debate
Boston City Council members Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu clashed on a variety of issues including rent control and policing during their first one-on-one mayoral debate Wednesday. It will be the first time Boston will elect a woman and person of color as mayor. Debate moderator and CBSN Boston political analyst Jon Keller joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Rep. Carolyn Maloney on January 6th investigation and Steve Bannon’s refusal to testify
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is refusing to appear before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection as former President Trump claims executive privilege. New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney joined CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest. Source
Alex Murdaugh charged with stealing money in housekeeper’s death
The arrest on two felony counts of obtaining property by false pretenses involves Murdaugh’s housekeeper for decades, Gloria Satterfield. Source
Titans QB Ryan Tannehill Believes Offense is “Trending In The Right Direction”
On Monday night, the Titans will face a Buffalo Bills defense that leads the NFL in fewest points allowed (12.8) and takeaways (15), and they’re first in yards allowed (251.8) per game. Source
LeBron James’ SpringHill Company valued at $725M in new deal
Nike, Fenway Sports Group, Epic Games, and RedBird Capital Partners have acquired a minority stake in SpringHill Company. Source
WorldView: Dozens dead in Taiwan building fire
A massive fire in a 13-story residential and commercial building in Taiwan has killed at least 46 people and injured more than 40 others. The World Health Organization has announced a new task force to investigate the origins of COVID-19. Ian Lee reports from London on these and other stories. Source