The U.S. is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID cases each day, with every state reporting high or substantial community transmission. Omar Villafranca reports from hard-hit Louisiana. Source
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Medical bills are weighing down Americans
Medical bills were the largest source of debt in the U.S. from 2009 to 2020, with a record $140 billion owed last year, a recent study found. Source
U.S. sued over poor conditions at emergency sites for migrant teens
“My anxiety attacks have been abnormal here — they have gotten worse since I arrived,” a 16-year-old migrant girl from El Salvador said in a court declaration. Source
Mammoth Dixie Fire grows to California’s second-biggest ever
It’s covered an area more than two-and-a-half times that of New York City, as California’s fire season continues on a record-setting pace. Source
Mask mandates could cost Florida school officials their salaries
The statement appears to clarify penalties mentioned in DeSantis’ executive order, which threatened to withhold funding from school districts that enact mask mandates. Source
5 pizza ovens for indoors or outdoors or anywhere
Reviewers say these pizza ovens from Betty Crocker, Presto, Breville and Ooni are really good at making pizzas. Source
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – August 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession! Source
How to choose the best Apple MacBook for your needs
Here’s how to decide between the lightweight Apple MacBook Air laptop and the high-performance Apple MacBook Pro. Source
Pentagon to require all military members to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The Pentagon is planning to require COVID-19 vaccination for all active-duty military personnel by mid-September. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Associated Press White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller, and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that, as well as the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget resolution. Source
GOP looks to frame midterm message around policing, taking aim at Rep. Cori Bush’s comments
Republicans are seizing on comments by Representative Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri who said she had to hire private security after receiving death threats, including some from police officers. Strategists Joel Payne and Leslie Sanchez spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about how each party is plotting its path ahead of the midterms. Source