Monday, November 18, 2024
Happening Now

Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive

U.S. expected to miss Biden’s COVID-19 vaccination goal

As CBS News’ Nancy Cordes reports, the White House admits on Tuesday that it won’t meet President Biden’s goal of partially vaccinating at least 70% of adults by July 4. Then CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports that top officials and health experts are urging young adults to get vaccinated as the Delta variant takes hold. Then Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the rest of the coronavirus headlines of the day. Source

Share

Local Matters: New York City voters head to polls to pick next mayor

Primary day is underway in New York City, where voters are casting their ballots for a new mayor. Ranked-choice voting is also being rolled out for the first time in a citywide election that allows voters to rank their top choices, instead of picking just one. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact of the new system on the elections. Source

Share

State GOP lawmakers increasing control over elections

State Republican lawmakers are taking drastic steps to consolidate and expand control over elections. The New York Times reported on efforts by state legislatures to strip powers away from local authorities, and some states are specifically targeting Democrats of color. Nick Corasaniti, a political correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBSN to discuss. Source

Share

How cryptocurrency has allowed cybercrime to thrive

The growing popularity and cost of allegedly untraceable cryptocurrencies has ushered in a new era of cybercrime. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson talks with Tanya Rivero about the ties between the two and how digital currency is playing a role in the latest spike of ransomware attacks. Source

Share