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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

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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

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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

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