The former founder of Silicon Valley startup Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes, and her ex-business partner, Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, are accused of defrauding investors and patients by falsely claiming their technology could test for a wide range of medical conditions with just a finger prick and a few drops of blood. Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner spoke with the former Wall Street Journal reporter who broke the story about text messages that could complicate Holmes’ defense. Source
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Product scarcity may impact holiday shopping, construction projects and car industry
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains why there is a supply shortage, what items will see the most impact and what consumers should consider during their upcoming holiday shopping. Source
Devon and Leah Still on staying positive through cancer
“There has to be another way to help families to overcome this. We’re tired of seeing kids die before they have a chance to live,” said Devon Still, whose daughter was diagnosed with cancer at age 4. Source
U.S. pediatric COVID cases surge to record highs as millions of students return to schools
With the Delta variant surging, more children are catching COVID than ever before and pediatric hospitalizations are breaking records in Texas. Some Texas parents are frustrated with school leaders as outbreaks in classrooms send students and teachers home. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Supreme Court’s abortion decision shines light on “shadow docket”
The shadow docket refers to the orders and summary decisions issued by the Supreme Court without full briefing and oral argument. Source
Ex-CIA director on flying with George W. Bush after 9/11
Former acting CIA director Michael Morell, who delivered daily intelligence briefings to President George W. Bush, offers a dramatic account of his flight aboard Air Force One with the president after the 9/11 terror attacks. Source
Former NBA player hospitalized with COVID: “My fight is not done”
“My fight is not done,” Ceballos tweeted. Source
Vermont State Troopers under investigation for fake vaccine cards
The accusations involve “an extraordinary level of misconduct — a criminal violation of the law,” Vermont State Police Director Colonel Matthew Birmingham said. Source
Powerful earthquake kills at least 1 near Acapulco, Mexico
The mayor of Acapulco, Adela Román, said there was no major damage, but the 7.1 magnitude temblor rattled buildings hundreds of miles away in the capital. Source
Idaho allows COVID-slammed hospitals to ration care
Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the nation, and officials say a “massive increase in patients with COVID” forced the “last resort” move. Source