President Joe Biden gave a speech on voting rights in Philadelphia and denounced Republican efforts to tighten voter restrictions, calling it a “21st century Jim Crow assault” that threatens American democracy. He urged Congress to pass new voting rights protections. Watch his remarks. Source
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McDonald’s franchises to offer child care and tuition benefits
Some franchises will start a “backup care” pilot program for child and elderly care. Source
Child Tax Credit 2021: Payments roll out starting July 15 — here’s when the money will land
The Child Tax Credit is slated to begin its first-ever monthly payments on July 15, when the IRS will begin sending checks to eligible families with children ages 17 or younger. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins “CBSN AM” to talk about who’s eligible for what, and when parents can expect the money. Source
Social Security checks may see biggest hike in four decades
Annual benefit hike could top 6% due to fast-rising inflation. But retirees would have to wait until 2022 to see it. Source
Watch Live: Biden to deliver major voting rights speech
Mr. Biden will deliver remarks from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Source
Stephen A. Smith apologizes for comments about Shohei Ohtani
The apology came a day after Smith pointed out the star player uses a translator “so you can understand what the hell he’s saying.” Source
Former MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson on diversity and the future of baseball
Major League Baseball is making a commitment to help diversify America’s national pastime. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the league is pledging $150 million to help increase Black representation both on and off the field. Former MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson, the president of the Players Alliance, joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the game. Source
Waterproof Amazon Kindles perfect for your summer beach reads
Learn whether the Paperwhite or Oasis is right for you Source
Outreach at barbershops and salons to quell COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Health officials and local community leaders are coming up with more creative campaigns to help encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports, and then Stephen Thomas, Ph.D., from the University of Maryland’s school of public health, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about “Shots at the Shop.” Source
“The Crown” and “The Mandalorian” lead Emmy nominations
Netflix’s “The Crown” and Disney’s “The Mandalorian” tied for the most nominations with each show receiving 24 each. Source