MIT is facing backlash after it was revealed the school took money from Jeffrey Epstein. At least two researchers have reportedly announced plans to resign from the MIT Media Lab in protest. Boston Globe reporter Deirdre Fernandes joined CBSN to discuss. Source

As the Amazon rainforest continues to burn, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is walking back allegations that he blamed NGO’s for setting the wildfires. His policies have led to a surge in deforestation and development in the Amazon. Wall Street Journal correspondent Samantha Pearson joined CBSN on the phone from Brazil to discuss the latest developments. Source

The famed technology research hub and its director took money from Epstein after he’d served time for sex offenses Source

President Trump calls gun violence a “public health emergency”; Titanic ship wreck deteriorating rapidly Source

“The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe” Source

President Trump is getting bashed again for repeating a comment about Jewish Americans. He told White House reporters Wednesday that any Jewish person who votes Democratic is being “disloyal.” it was the second day in a row Mr. Trump questioned the “loyalty” of Jews, a type of attack that anti-Semites often use. Source

The president promoted a quote by a known conspiracy theorist claiming “the Jewish people in Israel love him like he’s the King of Israel” Source

Federal health officials are investigating a sharp new increase in the number of severe lung illnesses possibly linked to vaping. They’re now looking into 153 cases, most involving adolescents and young adults who used e-cigarettes. Anna Werner reports. Source

“I have to make decisions that are good for the whole city,” James O’Neill said. “Not just for the police department” Source

“I have to make decisions that are good for the whole city,” James O’Neill said. “Not just for the police department” Source