Coronavirus cases are surging throughout Texas. The state is struggling to expand ICU capacity and ramp up testing capabilities. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
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Coronavirus contact tracing efforts falling short
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that contact tracing is “not working” in the U.S. to slow the pandemic. Axios Future correspondent Bryan Walsh explains what contact tracing is, why it’s important and what needs to happen for it to succeed. Source
World Health Organization warns pandemic is “speeding up”
Florida beaches are closing due to the rise in coronavirus cases and Miami is requiring face-coverings in public. Across the country, states are postponing or reversing their reopening plans. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Supreme Court affirms abortion protections
The decision — with Chief Justice John Roberts concurring with the court’s four-member liberal minority — is the court’s first major abortion rights decision since two Trump appointees took the bench. Source
Netflix announces new series about Colin Kaepernick
Kaepernick will appear as himself in the series — as its narrator. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, June 29, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” anchored by Major Garrett. Source
More advertisers flee Facebook as boycott grows
Adidas, Conagra and Ford are among the latest major brands to swear off the social media platform over hate speech. Source
Progressive candidates shake up Democratic primaries
The upstart success of several progressives of color comes after a Democratic presidential primary in which voters delivered the consensus choice of Joe Biden as their nominee. CBS News’ Grace Segers and Sarah Ewall-Wice join CBSN to talk about their latest reporting. Source
No stopping COVID-19, JPMorgan’s top investment guru thinks
Businesses can’t reopen profitably and assure their workers and customers they aren’t putting their health at risk. Source
3 MLB players opt out of 2020 season over COVID concerns
The 60-game season, originally scheduled to begin March 26, will now start at the end of July. Source