As part of our My Generation series with Refinery29, we explore the often overlooked 67 percent of women in America who are considered plus size. Despite being a majority of the population, women sizes 14 and up only make up a reported one to two percent of what we see in the media. Refinery29 co-founder and executive creative director Piera Gelardi and plus-size model Denise Bidot join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their efforts to change the imbalance. Source
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India under pressure to lock down as COVID cases surge
India has nearly 1.5 billion people, but less than 3% have been vaccinated as COVID-19 cases surge. Chris Livesay reports from New Delhi. Source
Jobs report sparks fear of slowing recovery
A disappointing jobs report ignited debate over unemployment benefits. President Biden argues the benefits are needed for the country’s economic recovery, but Republicans say they encourage people to stay at home. Weijia Jiang shares more. Source
Chinese rocket debris expected to hit Earth this weekend
A section of a Chinese rocket is expected to fall to Earth in the coming days. Where it will land is anyone’s guess. David Martin has the details. Source
Ex-officers face civil rights charges in George Floyd’s death
Four former Minneapolis police officers were indicted on federal charges in George Floyd’s death. The Justice Department said Floyd’s civil rights were violated during his arrest. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Son makes mom’s bucket list journey into a documentary
Unable to find another job, the mother and son hit the road to complete all the things she never had time to do. Source
First hijab-wearing Barbie modeled after Olympic fencer
Barbie will wear a hijab for the first time in history. Mattel’s latest doll, modeled after Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, will be a part of its “Sheroes” collection. Source
3 women on their nearly 50 years of friendship
Long before Dorothy, Rose and Blanche, there were Margaret, Barbara and Nancy. Nearly half a century later, they are still thankful for being friends. Chip Reid reports. Source
Psychologist Meg Jay on resilience and overcoming adversity
News events like natural disasters, mass shootings and sexual misconduct can have an adverse effect on adults and children, including depression, anxiety and PTSD. Clinical psychologist Meg Jay describes the effects of chronic stress in her new book, “Supernormal: The Untold Story of Adversity and Resilience.” She joins “CBS This Morning” to explain people’s ability to overcome adversity, the power of speaking up about personal trauma, and the courage to rise up above one’s circumstances. Source
Morell says “we don’t know the totality” of NSA breach
A reported breach at the National Security Agency is described as “catastrophic” and even worse than Edward Snowden’s massive data leak. Former acting CIA director and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the breach, why he thinks President Trump is being manipulated by Russian President Putin, and why the U.S. is losing out on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Source