Mr. Trump has continued to downplay the danger of the coronavirus to people who get it. Source
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“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 7/5
Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at how changes to large-venue sports and entertainment events are altering the ways we have fun in an age of social distancing. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with comic actor and artist Jim Carrey about his “semi-autobiographical novel,” “Memoirs and Misinformation”; Norman Lear and Dick Van Dyke talk with Mo Rocca about the passing of a comedy giant, Carl Reiner; Ted Koppel reports on how the pandemic could mark the end of a New York City icon – yellow cab drivers; Kristine Johnson chats with Grammy-winner Gary Clark Jr., one of the best guitarists in a generation; Kelefa Sanneh reflects on Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”; and Jim Gaffigan discusses pre-programmed computer alerts reminding him of all the events he would have gone to if COVID hadn’t cancelled them. Source
Formula One drivers take a knee in anti-racism campaign
Each of the 20 drivers wore a black T-shirt with the words “End Racism” as they convened at the start of the track. Source
10 essential film scores by Ennio Morricone
Music by the Italian composer, who died Monday at age 91, has left an indelible imprint on many genres, from spaghetti westerns and gangster dramas to historic epics and horror (with audio excerpts) Source
Supreme Court rules on “faithless electors” case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can impose penalties to require members of the Electoral College to cast their vote for their party’s presidential nominee. Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joins CBSN to explain the ruling. Source
Coronavirus cases soar as U.S. celebrates July 4th holiday weekend
Numerous states across the U.S. are seeing a record number of confirmed coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. CBS News’ Nancy Chen reports health experts are worried that Fourth of July holiday celebrations could drive a further spike that could overwhelm hospitals. Dr. Ron Elfenbein joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Childhood immunizations down as coronavirus pandemic sweeps globe
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, some parents are not taking their children to get immunized for other dangerous diseases – raising the risk of children dying from preventable illnesses. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports for CBSN. Source
Local Matters: Boston faces pandemic-induced eviction crisis
A wave of coronavirus-related evictions is threatening residents in communities across the country. Boston Globe business reporter Tim Logan joined CBSN to discuss a new study from Boston grassroots organization City Life and researchers at MIT, which shows how communities of color are overwhelmingly impacted. Source
Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation’s No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader. Source
Trump falsely claims 99% of coronavirus cases are “totally harmless”
President Trump is facing mounting criticism for falsely claiming that 99% of coronavirus cases are “totally harmless.” He made the comment over the weekend during a July 4th event at the White House where he continued downplaying the severity of the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more. Source