Marketed as safety devices, the bed rails are linked to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries involving seniors. Source
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Surfside mayor says Florida condo building “should have never fallen down”
Authorities confirmed at least 94 people died in the Surfside, Florida, condo collapse. Officials said they will not stop recovery efforts until they find and identify every victim. Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett told CBSN’s Tanya Rivero the building “should have never fallen down.” Source
Supreme Court’s voting rights decision casts shadow on legal battles
The decision could force Democrats and voting rights advocates into other arenas to mount their battles against voting restrictions enacted in GOP-led states. Source
Child care called critical to economic recovery
As daycare costs rise, the Biden administration wants to invest $225 billion to make child care affordable to all. Source
Doctor discusses whether a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot might be needed
Dr. Ron Elfenbein, the medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19, the risekk of the Delta variant, and whether Americans might need a booster shot in the future, as Pfizer pursues emergency use authorization for a third dose of vaccine. Source
Richard Branson becomes first person to go to space in own rocket, beating Jeff Bezos
Billionaire Richard Branson becomes the first person to leave Earth in his own spaceship, beating fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos by at least nine days. The flight on Branson’s “Virgin Galactic” rocket marks a major step for space tourism. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Drake Bell sentenced to probation on charges involving a minor
The former Nickelodeon actor pleaded guilty last month via Zoom to felony attempted child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. Source
Lightning kills 76 people; some victims were taking selfies
Emergency teams were checking if any victims had fallen into a deep moat on one side of a historical fort. Source
Texas Democrats plan to leave state to halt GOP election bill
The lawmakers are planning to head to Washington, D.C., to avoid a quorum. Source
Extreme heat in western states fuels wildfires
Fire crews in California are fighting to contain flames that ignited over the weekend. About 30 million people are also under excessive heat warnings or advisories. CBS News’ Laura Podesta joins “CBSN AM” with more. Source