Crowded hospitals have prompted first responders to ask residents to call 911 in moderation. Source
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New York Times tech workers stop work in escalating union fight
Developers and designers say the media company is resisting what would be the largest tech workers’ union in the U.S. Source
Jury selected for R. Kelly’s sex trafficking trial in New York City
The judge sought assurances from prospective jurors that they could remain impartial despite the bad publicity swirling around Robert Sylvester Kelly since his 2019 arrest. Source
Future of Cuomo impeachment inquiry in doubt after resignation
Investigators were looking into not only sexual harassment allegations, but also COVID-19 nursing home deaths, a $5 millon book deal and bridge safety issues. Source
Incoming New York governor says she is “fully prepared” for the job
New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul gave her first public remarks Wednesday since Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation a day earlier. “It is not something I expected or asked for, but I am fully prepared to assume the responsibilities of the 57th governor of the state of New York,” Hochul said. Watch her remarks and a press conference she held. Source
What’s next for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after resigning?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made a stunning announcement that he would be stepping down in two weeks. The move came after a scathing report from the state’s attorney general detailing allegations of sexual harassment from 11 women, which Cuomo continues to deny. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on Cuomo’s resignation, and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joined CBSN to discuss what comes next for the governor. Source
U.N. climate reports shows island nations on “edge of extinction”
The U.N.’s latest climate change report was a “code red for humanity.” For island nations, it’s an urgent plea to the world to prevent them from getting completely wiped off the map. Source
ICE deportation agents ordered not to detain crime victims
By minimizing the “chilling effect” of potential deportation, the policy change can encourage undocumented immigrants to contact law enforcement, ICE argued. Source
Hackers steal $600 million — then have second thoughts
Digital currency theft is thought to be one of the biggest ever, though the thieves have returned much of the loot. Source
A Massachusetts COVID outbreak in July could show how vaccines work
A recent coronavirus outbreak in Provincetown, Massachusetts numbered 500, of which 74% were among the vaccinated. The startling data led to Centers for Disease Control changing their guidelines — and scores of misleading headlines sowing doubt about the efficacy of vaccines. Hannah Knowles, one of the reporters behind a Washington Post article that argues the cluster was a stress test the vaccines passed, joins Anne-Marie Green on “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source