The president told ABC News in an interview he favors a return to the talking filibuster. Source
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California Governor Newsom on offensive as recall efforts gain momentum
California Governor Newsom heads on a media blitz in a bid to to counter recall efforts spurred in part by the state’s response to the pandemic. Carter Evans reports. Source
Leyna Bloom becomes 1st trans woman of color in SI Swimsuit Issue
“My spirit has reached new levels. This moment is bigger than my wildest infinite dreams,” Bloom wrote of the historic moment. Source
Uber says UK drivers are employees after 5-year court battle
More than 70,000 drivers for the rideshare service will get minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions. Source
Countries across Europe battle third COVID-19 wave caused by mutating virus, lack of vaccines
Countries across Europe are battling a third wave of COVID-19 infections. A lack of vaccines and a quickly mutating virus are causing rising deaths. Chris Livesay speaks to those in Rome who have just gone into their third lockdown in just over a year. Source
Unaccompanied migrant minors sent to temporary detention centers after illegally crossing into U.S.
Thousands of migrants are crossing the U.S. border, but the government says it’s not equipped to handle them. Mireya Villarreal reports on the experiences of families and children, who come alone. Source
Eye Opener: Spa shootings leave eight people dead in Atlanta
Eight people are dead in shootings at three separate spas in the metro Atlanta area, and a suspect is in custody. Also, former President Trump encouraged his supporters to go get a COVID-19 vaccine in a phone interview with Fox News. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Senators spar over killing the filibuster
Without support from Republicans, most Democratic priorities will die on arrival in the Senate as long as the filibuster is intact. Source
U.S. says Putin authorized operations to denigrate Biden and boost Trump
The intelligence community found Russia and Iran used misinformation to undermine public confidence in the 2020 elections. Source
Prince Harry is speaking to Charles and William after Oprah interview
Gayle King said Prince Harry and Meghan want healing. Source