After a massive global hack of Microsoft email server software, users hustled to update their systems and diminish chances that intruders might steal data or hobble their networks. Michael Daniel, CEO of Cyber Threat Alliance, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with the details. Source
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Click for a Killer: Part 2
A “48 Hours” investigation into one murder leads into the dark web and to the disruption of four potential murder-for-hire plots. Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates. Source
Queen Elizabeth responds to Harry and Meghan’s interview
Following Prince Harry and Meghan’s blockbuster interview with Oprah Winfrey, Buckingham Palace has issued a statement saying Queen Elizabeth was “saddened to learn the full extent” of the couple’s unhappiness, and that “the issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning.” CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from London. Source
Hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists flock to Florida for Bike Week
The Naked Cowboy was arrested at the event, which is pushing forward as planned amid the pandemic. Source
Jury selection begins in Derek Chauvin murder trial
Jury selection is underway in the Derek Chauvin murder trial despite appeals over whether a third-degree murder charge should be reinstated. Legal expert Kim Wehle joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the significance of that charge, and how the global Black Lives Matter protests that followed George Floyd’s death could affect jury selection. Source
Addressing racism “starts with a conversation,” rapper and activist China Mac says
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the California-based advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate has reported more than 3,000 hate incidents nationwide directed at Asian Americans. Some have blamed politicians, including former President Trump, for encouraging hate speech after he blamed China for COVID-19. China Mac, a New York-based rapper and anti-racism activist, joins CBSN to discuss the spike in violence against Asian Americans. Source
Cuomo announces expanded COVID-19 vaccination eligibility
Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced people aged 60 and over would be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting Wednesday and more workers who come into regular contact with the public will become eligible next week. Cuomo made the announcement as he faces an investigation into sexual harassment allegations and federal prosecutors are looking into his administration’s handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. Watch his remarks. Source
New wave of proposed laws targeting transgender student athletes
Republicans in at least 25 states have introduced over 60 bills targeting trans youth, limiting access to school sports and gender-affirming health care. Axios reporter Orion Rummler joined CBSN to discuss the impact. Source
Boy with autism gets recipe for his favorite waffles, which were discontinued
Strangers started sending Jerico boxes of his favorite waffles – and his mom had to buy two new freezers to store them all. Source
Travel groups ask U.S. to lead “virus passport” development
However, the industry groups said vaccination should not be a requirement for domestic or international travel. Source