An Austin hospital had to transport the most in-need patients to other facilities. Source
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New Zealand schools will offer free period products to students
“Young people should not miss out on their education because of something that is a normal part of life for half the population,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. Source
U.K. will infect healthy volunteers in COVID-19 “challenge trial”
Britain’s medical ethics body has approved a trial in which researchers plan to intentionally expose young, healthy volunteers to the coronavirus. Source
Discussions on Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan continue
President Joe Biden’s trip to a Pfizer facility has been cancelled, but discussion on the administration’s coronavirus relief plan continues today. CBS News’ Debra Alfarone joins “CBSN AM” to talk more about the state of economic recovery talks in Washington. Source
Everything to know about NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter
NASA’s Perseverance rover is landing on Mars with some precious cargo: a 4-pound helicopter on a “high risk, high reward” mission. Source
Meet the Challah Back Girls: Sisters use their love of baking to support social justice groups
Like so many Americans, the four Loffman sisters found themselves baking while in lockdown at their New Jersey home. They’ve been making challah, a traditional Jewish bread. As part of the “CBS This Morning” series, A More Perfect Union, Nikki Battiste shows how they are raising the dough to help organizations across the country fight for racial equity. Source
FKA twigs details alleged abusive relationship with actor Shia LaBeouf
British singer-songwriter FKA twigs sits down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King in her first television interview since filing a civil lawsuit in December against her former boyfriend, actor Shia LaBeouf. Source
Ava Duvernay talks inclusion initiative in Hollywood, “Queen Sugar,” and remembering Cicely Tyson
Filmmaker Ava Duvernay is expressing her commitment to a more inclusive Hollywood with a brand-new database called “Array Crew.” Duvernay discusses why she built the database to connect hiring managers and talented crew members in film and TV who are women and people of color. She also remembers actress Cicely Tyson. Source
Belarus jails 2 reporters for coverage of anti-government protest
Journalism advocacy group calls for global response to “clear attack on press freedom,” as opposition leader lauds reporters’ bravery and vows Lukashenko “can’t break us.” Source
Latest efforts to combat the pandemic include UK study exposing volunteers to coronavirus
As President Joe Biden seeks to get the vaccine to all Americans and schools open again, a UK study will expose volunteers to the coronavirus in an effort to advance medical research into the pandemic. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss the latest efforts to combat the virus. Source