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Chicago theater group confronts racism through discussion

The theater group Collaboraction is having difficult conversations about race. Source

Pregnant women concerned about COVID vaccine over lack of data

Pregnant women face a dilemma in deciding whether to get vaccinated because they were excluded from initial trials. Source

Nobel Peace Prize nominations include Black Lives Matter and Jared Kushner

The Black Lives Matter movement and former Trump White House adviser Jared Kushner are among the latest names nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has details. Source

Black Lives Matter movement nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

“I believe that Black Lives Matter is the largest and strongest social movement in the world today,” said Petter Eide, the Norwegian lawmaker who nominated BLM. Source

Shortage of nursing home staff fueled COVID-19, group says

Thousands of long-term care facilities in the U.S. don’t have enough workers, according to U.S. PIRG. Source

Why the latest recall threat against Newsom could be put to a vote

This is the sixth attempt by opposition groups to remove the Democratic governor. Source

Nike’s new sneaker innovation? No hands required

Sports gear maker touts new footwear as helpful for people with disabilities, or just people in a hurry. Source

Meatpackers showed “callous disregard” for workers, lawmaker says

Rep. Clyburn is investigating meatpackers JBS, Smithfield and Tyson — and the government’s own work safety regulator. Source

Clyburn: Meatpackers showed “callous disregard” for workers’ lives