While masks are not required in the “mixed zone” most athletes still wear them. Source
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Walmart brings back mask mandate for workers in COVID hotspots
It’s also encouraging customers to wear masks in stores in areas with high infection rates from the Delta variant of the coronavirus. Source
Hunter Biden responds to critics of the prices of his art: “Other than f**k ’em?”
“I think I am the most famous artist in the MAGA world,” the president’s 51-year-old son said on a podcast. Source
Justice Department issues warning to states over post-election audits
The Justice Department is putting states on notice over audits of ballots cast in last year’s presidential election. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN with more. Source
From Apple to Indeed, COVID variants delay return to office
Some employers are moving their return-to-office dates to January 2022, citing the rise of new strains of the virus. Source
Families of service members to sue vehicle maker after fatal accident
A year after nine service members drowned in a Marine training accident, the families of the fallen are calling for more action. Source
“Bring Your Own Brigade” searches for answers to world’s wildfire crisis
A new documentary is shedding light on the causes and solutions to a global wildfire epidemic. “Bring Your Own Brigade” sets out to explain why the nation’s fire suppression policies are misguided. The film’s Oscar-nominated director, Lucy Walker, joined CBSN to discuss what she learned from survivors, rescue workers on the front-lines and tribal leaders who have been passing down knowledge on these fires for generations. Watch “Bring Your Own Brigade” in theaters starting August 6, and stream it on the CBS News app or Paramount+ on August 20. Source
Light spotted behind black hole for first time, proving Einstein right
The discovery proves Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity was right — again. Source
Simone Biles reveals she is still struggling with “twisties”
“I don’t think you realize how dangerous this is on hard/competition surface,” she said of having the twisties. “Nor do I have to explain why I put my health first. Physical health is mental health.” Source
College athlete endorsements usher new era of NIL consultants
As the NCAA allows student athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, agents and consultants gear up to cash in. Source