Majority of Americans continue to disapprove of actions that day. Source
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Feds give out $1.5 billion in rental aid as eviction moratorium end looms
The moratorium expires on July 31, and the government is racing to give aid to renters who have not paid their landlords in months. Source
Bezos space flight relaunches gripes about Amazon and wealth gap
Unions, some politicians and others ripped him for what they call harsh Amazon business practices and the wealth gap in general. Source
First lady Jill Biden to meet Japanese emperor and PM
The first lady is leading the U.S. delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics. Source
China flooding leaves 16 dead, train commuters in chest-high water
Shocking images showed passengers caught in a flooded metro train car in Zhengzhou, with hundreds needing rescue from the subway system. Source
First all-female broadcast crew in MLB history calls game
The YouTube broadcast featured Melanie Newman, Sarah Langs, Alanna Rizzo, Heidi Watney and Lauren Gardner as Tampa Bay beat Baltimore, 9-3. Source
Senator Schumer pushes vote that could unravel bipartisan infrastructure deal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is moving forward with a procedural vote on an infrastructure deal despite lingering concerns among Republicans over how to pay for it. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and Politico’s national political correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that, plus an update on the indictment of longtime Trump ally Thomas Barrack. Source
COVID-19 infections rise as officials fight vaccine hesitancy and misinformation
All 50 states in the country are reporting rising COVID-19 infection rates for the first time since January. Most hospitalizations and deaths now involve people who have not been vaccinated. Dan Diamond, a national health reporter for the Washington Post, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy and the problem of rampant misinformation. Source
Wait is over: Milwaukee Bucks win first NBA title in 50 years
The Phoenix Suns had taken 2-0 series lead, but the Bucks roared back with four straight victories. Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo turned in a spectacular performance. Source
What can Washington do to stop ransomware attacks?
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on ransomware attacks Tuesday. CBS News’ Michael George reports on the growing problem, and CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss what lawmakers and experts are suggesting to counter the attacks. Source