The toymaker is finally on its way to making its iconic bricks more sustainable. Source
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WorldView: Airstrikes devastate Tigray; More unmarked graves found in Canada
Ethiopia’s military launched a deadly airstrike on the Tigray region. More unmarked graves are discovered in Canada. A priest attacks bishops with acid in Greece. And an exhibit opens in Windsor Castle honoring the life and legacy of Prince Philip. Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” with a roundup of world headlines. Source
Planned Parenthood reacts to Britney Spears’ IUD allegation
“Your reproductive health is your own — and no one should make decisions about it for you,” the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood said. Source
Vice President Kamala Harris to head to the Southern border Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the Biden administration’s response to the rise in migrants seeking to enter the U.S.but so far, she has not been to the border to see the situation firsthand. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
2021 on track to be deadliest year of U.S. gun violence in 2 decades
Nearly 10,000 people have been killed this year alone from gun violence. Source
Number of missing people unknown after Florida condo building collapse
Officials said at a press conference that dozens of units in a 12-story condo building with over 130 units collapsed early Thursday morning in Surfside, Florida, north of Miami Beach. Search and rescue pulled 35 people from the structure, part of which was still standing, and two people were pulled from the rubble, one of whom died. The number of missing is currently unknown. Watch the press conference. Source
U.S. drought brings plague of grasshoppers: “They’re everywhere”
Federal agriculture officials are launching what could become their largest grasshopper-killing campaign since the 1980s. Source
Report finds digital payment apps can be risky for consumers
A report finds complaints about digital payment apps have skyrocketed in the past year. Consumer advocates call for stronger consumer protections when it comes to these payment platforms. Anna Werner reports. Source
Brittney Spencer: Nashville’s new star
Country singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer has been championed by artists like Maren Morris and Amanda Shires, but hasn’t signed a record deal – yet. Anthony Mason visited Spencer in her hometown of Baltimore, where she fell in love with country music. She talks about finding her way in a changing Nashville, why she almost gave up on her dream, and how it felt to make her debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Source
Attorney Sarah Wentz analyzes Britney Spears conservatorship hearing
Corporate attorney Sarah Wentz, who specializes in conservatorships, and “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the Britney Spears conservatorship court hearing. Source