Two California residents contend the restaurant chain’s tuna is actually a “mixture of various concoctions.” Source
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Bernie Sanders’ inauguration mittens help raise $1.8 million for charity
The money will be split between seven Vermont based charities. Source
U.S. officials: Chinese collecting our DNA
60 Minutes has learned Chinese company BGI Group, the largest biotech firm in the world, offered to build COVID labs in at least six states, and U.S. intelligence officials issued warnings not to share health data with BGI. See the story, Sunday on CBS. Source
Biden move restores U.S. funding for U.N. sexual and reproductive health agency
The Biden administration has repealed the so-called “Mexico City Policy,” freeing up U.S. funding for agencies overseas that assist in family planning, including providing birth control and abortions. Former President Trump put the policy into effect in 2017, cutting off funding for several international programs, including the United Nations Population Fund. The fund’s executive director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, spoke to CBSN about what the new funding will be used for and its impact on the agency’s mission. Source
Health workers stuck in snow give vaccine to other stranded drivers
The doses were hours from expiration and the health workers in southern Oregon didn’t want to waste them. Source
Liquid nitrogen leak kills 6 people at Georgia food processing plant
An investigation is underway at the Prime Pak Foods poultry processing plant in Gainesville. Source
Biden to end pandemic limits on immigrant visas, top adviser says
Trump’s order has restricted family-based green card applications and work visas, like those for the H-1B program, throughout the pandemic. Source
Naomi Osaka becomes co-owner of NWSL’s North Carolina Courage
“I will keep continuing to pay the love I have received forward and I’m excited to continue the legacy of women empowerment,” Osaka said. Source
Robinhood restricts trading in GameStop, drawing criticism from lawmakers
The decision has sparked fierce backlash from users and lawmakers. Source
President of local musicians union fears pandemic will create a “cultural depression”
Adam Krauthamer, president of Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians in New York, said most of the musicians his union represents have not worked on a regular basis since coronavirus restrictions went into place. He worries that the lack of live entertainment and performing arts will lead to a “cultural depression” in cities across the country. He discussed what people can do to help local musicians and entertainers and why he thinks the federal government needs to do more to help save these jobs and performance venues. Source