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
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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
FDA warns about 5 additional toxic hand sanitizers
The hand sanitizers tested positive for methanol, a toxic substance when absorbed through the skin or ingested. Source
Floyd’s former partner and Brooks’ widow share a “spiritual” bond
Roxie Washington and Tomika Miller belong to a club no one wants to belong to. Source
Supreme Court rules states can punish so-called “faithless electors”
The Supreme Court was unanimous in its ruling against so-called faithless electors. Source
Judge orders shutdown of controversial Dakota Access pipeline
The pipeline was the subject of months of protests, sometimes violent, during its construction near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation Source
U.S. is an “outlier” in global virus fight, ex-CDC director says
Dr. Tom Frieden said that it was a mistake to reopen public spaces, like bars, early, and that the country is paying for that mistake. Source
Rayshard Brooks’ widow and George Floyd’s former partner meet for the first time
“CBS This Morning” invited Rayshard Brooks’ widow and George Floyd’s former partner to meet for the first time. They shared the pain of losing their loved ones with Mark Strassmann. Source
Unemployment benefits: Do you have to pay taxes on them?
Almost 1 in 3 jobless workers mistakenly believe their unemployment benefits are tax-free. Source