The 3-foot masks were made to fit the lions’ giant marble faces – and it’s not the first time they’ve donned accessories. Source
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School bus driver inspired by students gets degree during pandemic
After talking to the students on his bus about history, he realized he wanted to do it even more – as a history teacher. Source
From 2001: Milton Glaser’s designing mind
Acclaimed graphic designer Milton Glaser, best known for creating the “I ♥ NY” logo, died on June 26, 2020 at age 91. In this “Sunday Morning” profile that originally aired on April 1, 2001, correspondent Thalia Assuras talked with Glaser about his creative career in publishing, advertising, and even restaurant decor, and his startling comment that graphic design is not art. Source
School bus driver inspired by kids to go back to school himself
A school bus driver in Massachusetts said the students he drove to school inspired him to go back to the classroom himself. Now, he’s completed his associate’s degree, and has a message for the high schoolers who inspired him. Source
Army accused of “covering up” in case of missing Fort Hood soldier
“They’re not here to help us find Vanessa,” family attorney Natalie Khawam said. “They’re here to hoard that information because they don’t want us knowing what’s happened.” Source
Pending home sales surge a record 44.3% in May: Could it be a sign of economic recovery?
The nation’s pending home sales jumped a record 44.3% in May, according to the National Association of Realtors. It’s the highest one-month gain in the history of the index, which began in January 2001. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how the pandemic is impacting the housing market and why home prices remain high despite record-low mortgage rates. Source
Love that works at any age
Today with longer lifespans, couples are paying less attention to age differences Source
Koalas are on track to go extinct in a part of Australia before 2050
Even before New South Wales was hit by devastating fires, koalas were threatened. Source
Watch live: Fauci warns U.S. could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases per day
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he “would not be surprised” to see 100,000 new cases of coronavirus per day. Source
Koalas could go extinct in New South Wales by 2050
Koalas in the Australian state of New South Wales are on track to become extinct within the next 30 years – unless the government takes action now. A parliamentary committee released a report on Tuesday about the threat to koalas, and several recommendations to save them. Source