A report by one of the world’s leading scientists says species are going extinct at an alarming rate, leading us down a road of “biological annihilation.” CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli spoke to conservationists Dr. Paul R. Ehrlich and Dr. Jane Goodall about what could be an irreversible tragedy. Source
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How campaigns are using data collection and microtargeting to reach voters
With the 2020 election just four months away, candidates are looking for new ways to reach voters. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined “Red and Blue”‘s Elaine Quijano to discuss how candidates are using data collection and what’s changed since the last presidential election. Source
Trump says U.S. economy is “roaring back” despite surge in COVID-19 cases
President Trump reacted to June’s jobs report by saying the U.S. economy is “roaring back.” That comes as the country saw a new daily record for COVID-19 cases. Josh Kraushaar, National Journal Daily’s senior national political columnist, joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source
Jane Goodall: If humans don’t change “we’re going to destroy ourselves”
The world-renowned conservationist desperately wants the world to pay attention to what she sees as the greatest threat to humanity’s existence. Source
Extinctions raise risk of “biological annihilation,” study warns
“We cannot separate ourselves from the natural world,” said legendary conservationist Jane Goodall. “We continue to destroy it at our peril.” Source
Remains found in Vanessa Guillen search not “positively identified”
Officials say the criminal investigation has not found “any connection” between the sexual harassment allegations and Guillen’s disappearance. Source
Pelosi says White House “put on a con” after briefing on Russia bounties
Intelligence leaders spent the day on Capitol Hill briefing top lawmakers on allegations that the Russian government paid Taliban-linked militants bounties to kill U.S. troops. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source
NSA warns that VPNs could be vulnerable to cyberattacks
A senior NSA official who briefed reporters Wednesday said the increase in remote work had attracted the attention of potentially malicious cyber actors. Source
Baseball’s Negro Leagues celebrate 100th anniversary
This summer marks the 100th anniversary of baseball’s Negro Leagues, and many are taking the chance to salute some of the best players baseball has ever seen. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Suspect in the case of missing soldier Vanessa Guillen dies by suicide
A person of interest in the case of missing Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen is dead. Specialist Aaron Robinson was a suspect in the case, and killed himself when police approached him on Wednesday. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source