SSC North America made a second attempt to break the record for the world’s fastest production car after doubts were raised over its first attempt in October. Source

Mr. Biden is building on the action he took on his first day in office. Source

A report written by three Centers for Disease Control scientists and published in the Journal of American Medical Association stated that “there has been little evidence that schools have contributed meaningfully” to COVID-19 spikes. Source

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, says America’s global leadership “must be rooted in our core values: support for democracy, respect for universal human rights, and the promotion of peace and security.” Watch her opening statement from her Senate confirmation hearing. Source

HIs departure comes as the Biden administration has been replacing top government officials who shepherded major immigration restrictions. Source

“This is about making sure that the power of the federal government can be used to craft a future that we’ll be proud to hand to our kids.” Source

Apple advised users to update devices after a researcher found a security threat. Source

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc globally, concerns over unequal access to vaccines around the world are also intensifying. Oxfam America senior adviser Niko Lusiani joined CBSN to discuss the calls for a “people’s vaccine” Source

Most hand sanitizers from Mexico contain toxic ingredients, FDA says in issuing broad warning about the products. Source

President Biden said his administration is “bringing back the pros to talk about COVID in an unvarnished way.” Source