Rick Allen died while trying to reach the summit along a route that had not been attempted previously on the mountain’s southeast face. Source

Officials warn that the COVID-19 pandemic is spiraling out of control again due to the Delta variant. Also, California’s governor declares a state of emergency as wildfires burn across the state. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

The girls standing by her side on the podium? Also teenagers. Source

The country is facing a massive surge in coronavirus cases that’s contributed to widespread frustration. Source

At least ten others were hurt, several of them critically, authorities said. Several of the dead were children. Source

At least ten others were hurt, several of them critically, authorities said. Five of the dead were kids. Source

Vincent Hancock set an Olympic record and Amber English knocked off the reigning champ. Source

Dressel, who’s been hailed as the successor to Michael Phelps, got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming. Source

President Joe Biden and former President Trump both made public appearances over the weekend. The president campaigned for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia, while Mr. Trump spoke at a rally hosted by Turning Point USA in Arizona. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan explains the impact of both events for the Democratic and Republican parties. Source

After years of chasing the American, Australia’s Titmus took the gold — and her coach went wild. Source