The Arizona Department of Health Services reports nearly 124,000 people have tested positive for the virus as of Monday. Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of the Tucson Sentinel, joins CBSN to discuss the recent surge in Arizona and how the handling of the pandemic could play a significant role in the upcoming presidential election. Source
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In reversal, U.K. bars Huawei from role in 5G network
The U.K. is barring Huawei from playing a role in its 5G network. This marks a reversal for the British government, which originally said the Chinese telecom giant could have a limited role in the infrastructure. CBS News’ Roxana Saberi joins CBSN to talk about the latest. Source
Some shoe and clothing boutiques devastated by COVID
“Are people going to go back to work? Are they going to need clothes when they go back to work or are they never going to go back to work,” a Pennsylvania clothing boutique owner wonders. Source
Divided Poland narrowly reelects right-wing President Andrzej Duda
High turnout amid a pandemic showed a thriving democracy, but the results highlight an ideological divide so deep the candidates couldn’t even come together to debate. Source
Ghislaine Maxwell expected in federal court today
Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse underage girls, will appear in federal court in New York City today. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN with a closer look at her arrest and a look ahead at the arraignment. Source
Reapplying for Paycheck Protection Program loans
Sharon Richardson is an ex-convict who was denied a PPP loan in April. She tells the story of how her mentor encouraged her to reapply for funding after changes in eligibility requirements from the Small Business Administration. Source
White House campaign advice to jobless: “Find something new”
The campaign is facing criticisms of tone deafness as 18 million adults remain jobless during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Zindzi Mandela, youngest daughter of Nelson Mandela, dead at 59
Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, has died at the age of 59. She grew up involved in the fight against apartheid and was serving as South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark at the time of her death. CBSN has more, including portions of an interview Zindzi Mandela did with Bob Simon for “60 Minutes” in 2010. Source
Kroger will no longer give change in coins amid shortage
Grocery stores are low on change, with the U.S. Mint producing less coinage due to the coronavirus. Source
Formerly homeless 9-year-old chess prodigy shares inspirational story in new book
A 9-year-old chess prodigy hopes the pandemic doesn’t derail his dream of becoming the world’s youngest grandmaster. A year after winning New York state’s chess championship, Tani Adewumi and his family have gone from refugees living in a New York City homeless shelter to setting up a foundation to help others. They are sharing their story in a new book. Vladimir Duthiers met up with this remarkable young man in Central Park. Source