Hospitals in most of Brazil’s largest cities are on the brink of collapse as coronavirus cases surge and the country’s daily number of deaths hit a new record. Also, an Australian man has pleaded guilty to filming and mocking dying police officers, and Namibia’s first lady took a firm stance against internet trolls. Meanwhile, China and Russia have announced plans to build a joint lunar space station. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined “CBSN AM” from London with those headlines. Source
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Hack of video security company Verkada exposes footage from 150K cameras
One hacker decried “nonexistent and irresponsible” lack of security on cameras used inside hospitals, prisons and major companies. Source
Dua Lipa on Grammy-nominated album and wanting to “put some optimism out there”
Dua Lipa is nominated for six Grammys, including Song of the Year and Album of The Year, for her second album, “Future Nostalgia.” The 25-year-old singer-songwriter spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about the making of “Future Nostalgia,” wanting to provide some escapism during lockdown and how her struggle to embrace her success as a songwriter has taught her it’s okay to make “cheesy” music. Source
Meteor over Vermont exploded so “violently,” it shook buildings
The fireball released the energy equivalent of 440 pounds of TNT, rattling nearby buildings. Source
Advanced AI drones being used by police agencies
California-based tech startup Skydio has developed an advanced AI drone that can pilot itself and avoid obstacles. They have already been added to over 20 U.S. police agencies’ drone fleets. Forbes associate editor Thomas Brewster joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Dua Lipa on career, roots and “Future Nostalgia”
Dua Lipa is nominated for 6 Grammys: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album. Source
Titans Season Ticket Member of the Month: Chris Degenhardt
Meet Chris Degenhardt, a season ticket member since 2007! Source
Investing in women: Goldman Sachs CEO on new plan to close wage gap
In their first television interview with “CBS This Morning,” Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon and Margaret Anadu, head of the Urban Investment Group, unveil a new $10 billion investment plan called “One Million Black Women.” They will also discuss getting the economy back on track during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Inside Mount Sinai’s emergency department, ICU to see ongoing fight against COVID-19
Nearly a year after New York City became the nation’s coronavirus epicenter, “CBS This Morning” was granted extraordinary access to the ongoing fight to save lives. Two doctors who shared the emotional toll inside the hospital in video diaries early in the pandemic showed Mola Lenghi the progress, and continuing peril, of a year on the COVID-19 front lines. Source
Documentary gives rare look into Wuhan hospitals, co-director talks China’s handling of pandemic
Nearly a year after the World Health Organization formally declared the coronavirus a pandemic, documentary filmmaker Hao Wu joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the anniversary through the lens of his latest feature, “76 Days.” The documentary, set in Wuhan, tells the stories of health care workers and patients who struggled during the city’s 76-day lockdown. Source