“We’re here to make the world better. I know it sounds stupid, but it’s true,” CEO said ahead of $1.4 billion IPO. Source
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House approves measure to create commission to investigate January 6 Capitol attack
The House has approved a measure to create a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Laura Podesta joins “CBSN AM” to talk about how the bill faces opposition in the Senate. Source
Weekly jobless claims fall to pandemic low as layoffs ease
Some 444,000 Americans filed for weekly unemployment benefits last week as employment prospects continue to brighten. Source
Newly released bodycam video of deadly arrest shows Louisiana troopers punching, tasing Black man
Bodycam video obtained by the Associated Press shows the moments leading up to Ronald Greene’s fatal arrest in 2019. Louisiana troopers are seen punching, dragging and using a stun gun on the Black man. Mola Lenghi shows the disturbing video. Source
House passes bill to create January 6 commission, faces uphill battle against Senate Republicans
After dozens of House Republicans signed on to a bill to investigate the Capitol attack, it now heads to the Senate. Nikole Killion reports on its chances of passing. Source
Biden phone call with Netanyahu puts pressure on Israel to work toward Hamas cease-fire
President Biden told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday that he expected a significant de-escalation on the path to a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Israel just how far off a break in the fighting looks from the ground. Source
House passed COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act with 364 to 62 vote
The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to protect Asian Americans passes in the House and moves to the Senate. Weijia Jiang has the details. Source
FBI now investigating Asian American teen’s death as hate crime
Authorities said Maggie Long was purposefully set on fire and burned alive in her family’s home in 2017. Source
Alaska man mauled by bear he says put its mouth over his head
“I was like, ‘Holy s—, this is a big bear. It’s still very vivid in my mind,” Allen Minish said from an Anchorage hospital bed. Source
Why is the price of Bitcoin dropping like a stone?
Digital currencies slumped after Chinese banking authorities moved to clamp down on their usage. Source