Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Carol Leonnig’s new book traces the evolution, and recent scandals, of the agency responsible for protecting the president. Source
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Many fully vaccinated Americans left with questions on CDC mask guidance
Many Americans who are fully vaccinated still have questions after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they no longer need to wear a face mask in most situations. Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña, the director of global health and an emergency room physician, at Northwell Health, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with the latest on the guidance. Source
What does the CDC’s new mask guidance mean for kids?
The CDC has updated its guidelines to say that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks most of the time. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports on the changes, and Dr. Julie Morita, the executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss what this means for kids who are not yet eligible for vaccination. Source
How websites use “dark patterns” to manipulate users
A recent study reveals several intricate methods businesses are using to woo online customers into purchasing their products. Associate Managing Editor for CBS News MoneyWatch Irina Ivanova tells CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about how this type of manipulation works and why it is so effective. Source
Americans have few options to prove they’re fully vaccinated
Most Americans will not be able to get a “vaccine passport” soon. Source
Plea negotiations underway in some Capitol riot cases
“We’re really operating in the blind here,” said an attorney for rioter Timothy Hale-Cusanelli. “I don’t want to seem like I’m complaining, but I’m complaining.” Source
We are “now seeing the conflict spread” in Israel and Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing as Israel’s aerial bombardment of targets in Gaza continues. Meantime, rockets from Hamas militants continue to rain down on Israel. CBS News Radio correspondent Robert Berger joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with the latest from Jerusalem. Source
Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg signs guilty plea agreement
The agreement includes a clause stipulating that Greenberg will cooperate with the U.S. government in other investigations. Source
Map reveals warning signs for the rapidly changing climate
A U.K. climate scientist has created a map showing the relative warming of surface temperatures as compared to other parts of Earth, and it reveals an environment out of balance. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain. Source
American Federation of Teachers union supports full reopening for schools this fall
The president of the second-largest teachers union in the country is pushing for schools to fully reopen for in-person learning this fall. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, spoke with CBSN’S Tanya Rivero about why opening schools is just the start of the nation’s recovery. Source