COVID-19 survivors known as long-haulers are still suffering and fighting against the virus. CBS’s Danya Bacchus takes us inside a post-COVID clinic, helping long-haulers get back to their “normal” selves. Source
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CDC investigating heart inflammation among vaccinated teens and young adults
The CDC is investigating some rare cases of heart inflammation among vaccinated teens and young adults. The complications were more common in males than in females, and showed up about four days after a second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
Opposition journalist arrested in Belarus after fighter jet intercepts aircraft
Belarus used one of its fighter jets to intercept an Irish passenger plane on Sunday. Security officials detained Roman Protasevich, a journalist who opposes Belarus’ president Alexander Lukashenko. Authorities ordered the pilot to divert because of a “security threat.” Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Geldingadalir: Iceland’s newest volcano offers rare opportunities
A new volcano has erupted into existence in Iceland. Bill Whitaker reports on the mesmerizing scenes. Source
21 runners die when extreme weather hits marathon trail in China
After an all-night rescue operation in freezing temperatures involving more than 700 personnel, rescuers were able to confirm that 151 people were safe, out of a total of 172 participants. Source
Health care challenges for transgender youth
Lesley Stahl reports on the spate of legislation being introduced in states that would limit care for transgender youth. Source
Penny-farthing bike makes a comeback during the pandemic
The return of a big-wheeled bike from another century became a trend during the pandemic, and bike shops saw high demand for these penny-farthing bicycles. Ian Lee reports. Source
Study finds “zombie fires” could become more common due to climate change
A new study finds “zombie fires” may increase as the climate changes. That’s a term used to describe wildfires that smolder underground during the winter in northern forests. Randi Jandt, a fire ecologist with the Alaska Fire Science Consortium, joins Lana Zak on CBSN to explain the fires and what threat they pose. Source
“That officer didn’t know what he took from us last year”: George Floyd’s sister addresses rally
Civil rights leaders, activists and the family of George Floyd and others slain by law enforcement called for police reform efforts Sunday at a rally in Minneapolis ahead of the one-year anniversary of Floyd’s murder. George Floyd’s sister, Bridgett Floyd, said their lives changed “within the blink of an eye, and I still don’t know why.” Watch her speech. Source
Electric airplanes are on the way as aviation fuel continues to pollute the air
A Boeing 737 burns about 750 gallons of jet fuel an hour and pollutes the air. In our Eye on Earth series, CBS’s Mark Phillips found electric-powered flight could soon take off. Source