Major League Baseball is joining other sports leagues in trying to cash in on growing demand for digital collectibles. Source
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Titans Announce Several Updates to Football Staff
In the personnel department, Blaise Taylor is now a pro scout and Matt Miller is now a college scout, transitioning from their previous roles as scouting assistants. Source
“Build in Tulsa” aims to rebuild Black Wall Street 100 years after massacre
During the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre a century ago, a white mob stormed the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, killing hundreds of people. The massacre left dozens of homes, buildings and churches completely destroyed in the district, known as Black Wall Street for its thriving Black community. A movement called “Build in Tulsa” aims to spark a major economic boom among Black creators and businesses. Randolph Wiggins, the group’s venture partner and managing director, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss its overall mission. Source
Watch Live: Biden travels to Tulsa to honor victims of 1921 massacre
Mr. Biden is the first president to travel to Tulsa to honor the victims of the two-day rampage. Source
Biden to meet with key GOP senator for infrastructure talks
A group of Republican senators led by Capito introduced a counteroffer on infrastructure last week. Source
Author takes readers on a new ride with “One Last Stop”
The “Red White and Royal Blue” and “One Last Stop” author talks about the hot mess of your 20s, Olivia Rodrigo, and why their new book is their best work yet. Source
Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre
Hundreds gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma to commemorate 100 years since the destruction of a thriving black community once known as “Black Wall Street.” This comes as President Biden prepares to announce measures to narrow the racial wealth gap in cities like Tulsa. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss what similarities he sees between what happened then and the racial violence occurring in the U.S. today. Source
Chasten Buttigieg opens up about life on campaign trail and his memoir
Growing up gay in the Midwest and life on the campaign trail are some of the topics Chasten Buttigieg, husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, covers in his book. “I Have Something to Tell You: A Memoir,” published by ViacomCBS’ Simon and Schuster, is out in paperback with a new preface at the beginning of Pride Month. Chasten Buttigieg spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the book. Source
Krispy Kreme reports sweet bounce in sales before planned IPO
Doughnut chain’s return to public markets would come five years after being taken private after a bankruptcy filing. Source
Moderna seeks full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna is the second COVID-19 vaccine maker to seek full approval, following Pfizer and German partner BioNTech. Source