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U.S. coronavirus vaccinations lag amid new report on unvaccinated death rate

The U.S. is now averaging fewer than 300,000 first doses of coronavirus vaccines per day. The slowing pace comes as a new AP report reveals how effective these vaccines actually are. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan medical school, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the nation’s vaccination effort and a new threat to our recovery on the horizon. Source

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Dozens remain unaccounted for after condo collapse in Florida

Dozens of people remain unaccounted for after a high-rise condo collapsed in Florida. Authorities confirmed at least one person was killed early Thursday in the town of Surfside. Search and rescue crews are still making their way through the rubble and debris looking for any survivors. CBS News correspondents Manuel Bojorquez, David Begnaud and Mark Strassmann have the latest on the investigation and the reunification process for families. Then, Surfside commissioner Nelly Velasquez joins CBSN’s Lana Zak for her take on the tragedy. Source

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Impact of climate change and extreme weather events on global economy

The rise of extreme weather conditions is posing harm to businesses who may not be financial prepared. In 2020, extreme weather cost the insurance industry over $70 billion, according to The Demex Group. Stephen Bennett, co-founder and chief product officer of The Demex Group and chairman of the American Meteorological Society’s Committee on Financial Weather and Climate Risk, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more on how businesses can prepare for these potential risks. Source

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More than 2 dozen migrant families reunited in past week

The Biden administration says it has reunited 24 separated migrant families over the past week, bringing the total number of reunifications to 37. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest happening at the border. Source

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