Okung will receive half of his $13 million salary in bitcoin. Source
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Joe Biden on his 100-day COVID response plan and speeding up vaccine distribution
President-elect Joe Biden spoke Tuesday about his 100-day plan to turn the tide against the coronavirus pandemic. He said he would focus federal resources on speeding up vaccine distribution, which is falling behind the Trump administration’s promised schedule. Watch his full remarks. Source
HBCUs still facing funding challenges despite surge in enrollments
According to the American Council On Education, more than 70% of HBCU students have limited finances. Source
A Girl Scout calls out child-labor link in Girl Scout cookies
Used in many food products, palm oil is a $65 billion global industry known for its exploitation of children overseas. An 11-year-old Tennessee Girl Scout decided to take action. Source
Biden warns vaccine distribution plans are “falling far behind”
Biden says Americans need to brace for a “very tough period for our nation.” Source
More potentially harmful mouthwashes, hand sanitizers, recalled
Food and Drug Administration’s list of disinfecting products that consumers should avoid grows ever longer. Source
Restaurants and small businesses hope for help from COVID relief bill
The coronavirus pandemic has crippled restaurants and small businesses across the country, but the extension of the Paycheck Protection Program may help. CBS News’ Chip Reid spoke with Montana restaurant owner Chuck Tanner about impact and how he’s keeping his business going. Source
Ring in the New Year with the Antinoris
In the spirit of the holidays, 60 Minutes Overtime takes a look back at the famous wine-making family. Source
Black Voters Matter Fund co-founder on ruling blocking voter purge in 2 Georgia counties
A federal judge blocked two Georgia counties from removing more than 4,000 registered voters from their rolls ahead of the January 5 runoff elections, which will determine which party controls the Senate. LaTosha Brown, a co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, spoke to CBSN’s Chip Reid about the ruling and the fight over voting access in Georgia. Source
Powerful earthquake strikes Croatia: “We have dead children”
A strong earthquake in Croatia destroyed buildings and killed at least seven people Tuesday southwest of the capital. Source