Some think it’s pretty, but the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species known for sucking the life out of trees and other plants, Source
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FDA panel: Most Americans do not need Pfizer COVID vaccine boosters
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted to recommend only people over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised need third doses of the Pfizer vaccine. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports the decision upends the Biden administration’s plans to roll out a mass booster program Monday. Then, Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, an emergency medicine physician, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain what this vote means for the future of COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Source
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns on “The Takeout” – 9/17/2021
Documentarian Ken Burns discussed his new PBS docuseries “Muhammad Ali,” which chronicles the life of the iconic boxer and his legacy on sports, politics and much more, on this week’s episode of “The Takeout” with Major Garrett. Source
Survey finds many employees expect work-from-home options after pandemic
A recent survey found about 43% of employees expect organizations to continue offering work-from-home options after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. As companies try to navigate the Delta variant and decide when or if teams should return to the office, the survey from PayScale found while employers have different strategies and priorities, nearly three-quarters agree remote work will change the talent landscape, especially in white-collar industries. PayScale CEO Scott Torrey joined CBSN to discuss the survey. Source
Doctor cleared of COVID vaccine theft charges will sue county
Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired from his job and charged with a crime after giving out COVID vaccine doses that were about to expire. Source
New watchdog report rates U.S. climate goals “insufficient”
Most G20 countries are failing their emissions obligations, according to a new report by watchdog organization The Climate Action Tracker, which calls the U.S.’ climate goals “insufficient.” CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain. Source
Location of Gabby Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie is “unknown,” attorney says
Gabby Petito disappeared last month while on a cross-country trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie. Source
Busy day in orbit for SpaceX’s all-civilian crew
The all-civilian SpaceX crew spoke with Tom Cruise, virtually rang the closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange and answered questions from patients at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Source
Thousands of Haitian migrants converge on Texas border town
A humanitarian crisis is growing at the U.S.-Mexico border as thousands of Haitian migrants are waiting in squalid conditions under a Texas bridge. Omar Villafranca has more. Source
France recalls ambassador to U.S. over submarine deal
France recalled its ambassador to the U.S. after the U.S. and the U.K. reached a deal with Australia to build nuclear submarines for the nation. The French had their own deal with Australia, which was scrapped. Source