Facebook announced it will pause development of its Instagram Kids program, aimed children under the age of 13 after the Wall Street Journal reported that the company’s internal research found young people, particularly teenage girls,feel the negative affects of social media more. Derek Thompson, a journalist for The Atlantic, joined CBSN to discuss Instagram Kids and his piece comparing social media overuse to alcohol addiction. Source
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Wildlife tour operator survives attack by “jumping crocodile”
Sean Dearly said he was lucky to escape more serious injury or even death when a crocodile lunged from a river and clamped his hand in its jaws. Source
Dental coverage for seniors, disabled at stake in budget battle
Routine cleanings and other preventative services aren’t affordable for tens of millions of Americans on Medicare. Source
Titans Move WR Marcus Johnson, DB Brady Breeze to “Designated for Return from Injured Reserve” List
The Titans have also added defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson, who played in six games with the Chicago Bears (2018-2019), to the team’s practice squad. Source
TSSAA Recognizes Josh Corey of Titans for Distinguished Service Award
Corey, who joined the Titans in 2014, coordinates all of the team’s football-related outreach efforts while working in the organization’s community relations department. Source
Pacquiao retires from boxing as he runs for president in Philippines
Pacquaio fought his way out of poverty and won world titles in eight different weight divisions after 26 years in the sport. Source
Democrats scramble to pass spending and budget measures as government shutdown looms
The U.S. is inching closer to a potential economic crisis and government shutdown as Congress clashes over President Joe Biden’s agenda and key legislation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to break down the latest developments. Source
Booster shot side effects similar to first two doses, says CDC
New study analyzed early reports from thousands of Americans who received an additional dose already. Source
WorldView: Canary Islands volcano lava reaches ocean; North Korea tests hypersonic missile
Lava from a volcano in the Canary Islands reaches the ocean. State media in North Korea says the country tested a hypersonic missile. Japan is one step closer to its next prime minister. And Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on politics. Haley Ott joins “CBSN AM” from London with more on these world headlines. Source
Thousands of NY workers at risk of termination amid vaccine mandates
Thousands of people in New York are at risk of losing their jobs over their vaccination status. Errol Barnett has the latest on vaccine mandates in the state. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins Ed O’Keefe on CBSN with the latest on the fight against COVID-19. Source