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Thirty-five youth and high school football organizations in Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama received funding from this year’s grant cycle, totaling $26,500. Grants from Riddell are valued up to $1,000 apiece and were awarded based on need, merit and an organization’s commitment to coaching education and best practices. Source
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Western states battle wildfires, record heat and power shortages
Record temperatures are fueling dangerous and massive wildfires in the western part of the country. In California, the fires are interfering with power transmission lines and putting the state’s energy grid at risk. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports. Source
Dr. Anthony Fauci breaks down booster debate as concerns over Delta variant rises
Over the past week, new coronavirus cases are up by 66%. With less than half of the country fully vaccinated, the highly infectious Delta variant now makes up more than 50% of U.S. cases. President Biden’s chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss vaccine boosters and Delta variant concerns. Source
Wildfires squeeze California power supply as Western U.S. bakes
Blistering heatwave smothers much of the West with triple-digit temps as crews battle raging fires in two states that have cut power lines to California. Source
Super Mario 64 game from 1996 sells for $1.56 million
Super Mario 64 was the best-selling game on the Nintendo 64 and the first to feature the Mario character in 3D, the auction house said. Source
Lightning kills 38 people; some victims were taking selfies
11 people died after being struck by lightning near a watchtower at the 12th century Amber Fort, police said. Source
U.S. politicians back Cuba protesters as State Department calls for “calm”
Senator Marco Rubio blasted a senior State Department official’s initial response to the protests in Cuba as “ridiculous.” Source
Thousands protest in Cuba over food shortages and high prices
Police crack down to halt protests as Cuban officials accuse the U.S. of “promoting social and political instability” and call supporters to the streets for “combat.” Source
7/11/2021: Handcuffed to the Truth, Robots to the Rescue, Colson Whitehead
Holding Syrian President Bashar Assad and his regime accountable for war crimes; Then, Robots come to the rescue after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster; And, Colson Whitehead talks with 60 Minutes. Source
Pentagon reviewing Haiti’s request for military support
Authorities say a squad of 26 Colombian nationals and two Haitian-Americans were involved in the assassination of the Haitian president. Christina Riffini reports. Source
