The need for pollination services amid surging almond production means bees are more in demand than ever Source
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The Black Keys dismiss rumors that they hated each other
Six-time Grammy winners the Black Keys will release their first new album in five years on Friday. In their only TV interview, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney address rumors of their breakup and tell “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason what took them so long to get back in the studio. Source
Zuckerberg: Facebook needs to form deepfake video policy
He left open the possibility that the social network might ban deepfakes altogether, but that could also be problematic Source
As they release new album, The Black Keys respond to rumors of tension
Six-time Grammy winning indie rock band The Black Keys are releasing a new album, “Let’s Rock” – for the first time in five years Source
Trevor Project CEO on the risks still facing LGBTQ community: “Words really matter”
A recent survey by the Trevor Project reveals nearly one in five LGBTQ young people attempted suicide in just the last year. For more than two decades, the Trevor Project has worked to end this long-running crisis by offering emergency counseling by phone, text and chat. More than 200,000 calls and messages come in every year. Trevor Project CEO and executive director Amit Paley joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss some of the issues still facing LGBTQ youth today despite all the progress that’s been made. Source
Fake news, real consequences: The woman fighting disinformation
As the 2016 U.S. election illustrated, social media has become a powerful tool for disinformation and propaganda. Today, the Philippines is center stage in that battle as its government leverages platforms like Facebook to combat its critics — particularly the media. And, as President Rodrigo Duterte continues to consolidate power, many wonder if democracy in the U.S. is at risk. Source
FAA finds new potential risk in Boeing 737 Max planes
A new flaw has been found on Boeing 737 Max jets. It’s expected to further delay the planes’ return to service. The 737 Max fleet was grounded worldwide in March after two deadly crashes overseas. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Activists allege “prison-like” conditions in Florida facility for migrant children
While in Florida, some of the Democratic hopefuls are spotlighting the nation’s largest shelter for unaccompanied migrant children. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar visited the facility south of Miami this week. Some immigration advocates have described the conditions inside the privately run shelter as “prison-like.” Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Supreme Court rules on most high-profile cases
The Supreme Court is saving its most significant rulings for the final day of its term Thursday. One case considers the Trump administration’s plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The justices are also looking at how congressional districts are drawn. Jan Crawford reports. Source
Inside Texas center for migrant children denounced as “inhumane”
Customs and Border Patrol says about 1,900 unaccompanied minors in its care are awaiting longer term placement. Another facility that we’ve been covering in Clint, Texas, now faces a new lawsuit alleging unsanitary conditions. Omar Villafranca reports. Source