Facebook suspends former President Trump until 2023; 95-year-olds get married after COVID courtship Source
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LGBTQ advocates criticize Florida governor’s veto on mental health funding for Pulse shooting survivors
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is under fire after slashing thousands of dollars in funding for a mental health program that supports survivors and family members of victims in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting that left 49 people dead. Brandon Wolf, a survivor of the Pulse shooting and media relations manager for Equality Florida, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with his take on the governor’s decision. Wolf also discusses the national campaign, #HonorThemWithAction, in remembrance of the Pulse shooting victims. Source
“Shrinkflation” hits food and household products
Manufacturers of food and household items are reducing the sizes of their products, but have kept the prices the same. CBS Moneywatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what’s known as Shrinkflation. Source
Fisher-Price recalls baby sleep products after infant deaths
Fisher-Price has recalled more than 120,000 baby gliders after four infant deaths. The recall affects the 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers and 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders. Source
Facebook suspends former President Trump until 2023
Facebook announced former President Trump will be suspended from the social media platform for two years, after finding that his posts on January 6 stoked violence and posed a risk to public safety. Nancy Cordes has the details. Source
Pence says he may never see “eye to eye” with Trump on Capitol riot
Former Vice President Mike Pence revealed that he and former President Trump may never see “eye to eye” about the Capitol riot. Nikole Killion reports. Source
CDC report shows rise in teen COVID hospitalizations
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging parents to get their teenagers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a spike in hospitalizations. Mola Lenghi has more. Source
FBI steps up response as ransomware attacks rise
FBI Director Christopher Wray compared the bureau’s response to recent ransomware attacks to how it evolved after 9/11 to confront terrorism. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
“Drake and Josh” star charged for crimes against a child
Bell allegedly sent a 15-year-old girl “inappropriate social media messages” for months leading up to a concert in December 2017. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, June 4, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source