Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada of the Austin-based band Black Pumas are up for three Grammys this year, including Album of the Year for their self-titled debut album, and Record of the Year for “Colors.” They talk with Anthony Mason about their rise to fame from C-Boy’s Heart and Soul, the bar where they first performed together. Black Pumas also visit Burton’s old busking corner in Austin. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Countries consider implementing “vaccine passport” systems
Countries across the world are considering implementing “vaccine passport” systems, which would require people to show proof of inoculation before traveling or accessing certain facilities. Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM to discuss the technology being developed are developing and how the passports would work in practice. Source
WorldView: Myanmar protesters cornered overnight; International Women’s Day demonstrators in Mexico met with tear gas
Dozens of protesters were cornered by security forces in Myanmar overnight. Also, police in Mexico forced back mothers and daughters with tear gas as the world marked International Women’s Day, and a French student admitted to lying about her teacher, who was later murdered. Meanwhile, a truth commission has been launched in the Australian state of Victoria into historic and ongoing injustices committed against Aboriginal Victorians. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined “CBSN AM” from Johannesburg with those headlines. Source
Women facing major hurdles in the workforce amid coronavirus pandemic
Nearly 3 million women in the U.S. have left jobs over the past year due to a number of coronavirus-related issues including layoffs and caregiving. Women of color have been disproportionally affected. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins “CBSN AM” to discuss her latest reporting on this issue. Source
Watch Live: Trial of ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death begins with jury selection
The trial of Derek Chauvin is forging ahead with jury selection even though a looming appellate ruling could halt the case and delay it for weeks or even months as the state tries to add a third-degree murder count. Source
Black Pumas perform “Confines” while busking in Austin
Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada of the Austin-based band Black Pumas visit Burton’s old busking corner on 6th and Congress ahead of the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. Source
Black Pumas reflect on success, reaching “another stratosphere”
Black Pumas received three Grammy nominations: Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best American Roots Performance. Source
How a “miracle piano” has helped to heal Japan’s tsunami scars
Hiroshi Endo’s determination to resurrect a high school’s treasured instrument was more about fixing broken hearts than mud-mangled keys. Source
How Buckingham Palace may respond to Harry and Meghan’s interview
Roya Nikkhah, royal correspondent for The Sunday Times, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how and when Buckingham Palace may respond to the allegations made by Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in their interview with Oprah. Source
Tokyo Olympics to go ahead, but no foreign fans allowed
Spectators from outside Japan reportedly won’t be admitted amid deep concerns among the country’s citizens over the coronavirus’ spread abroad. Source