“I feel frustrated that there’s significant opposition to giving us an opportunity for something we didn’t choose to do. We were kids. We didn’t choose this,” said 18-year-old Agustin, who applied for DACA this year. Source
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Housing advocates fear lifting federal eviction ban could lead to COVID-19 surge
Millions of Americans could face homelessness as a federal eviction moratorium comes to an end this week. Housing advocates are raising concerns over a surge in evictions, saying it could trigger another wave of COVID-19 as the Delta variant fuels new infections. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
NYC program tackles roots of gun violence with holistic prescription for peace
Some anti-violence programs are treating the recent surge in gun violence as a disease. Dr. Tara Narula shows us how one nonprofit is filling the prescription for change. Source
Two Colorado officers charged after brutal arrest caught on body cams
Two officers in Colorado are charged after a brutal arrest left a man bleeding and begging for his life. The police chief in Aurora released two body cam videos showing what happened. Source
CDC walks back COVID mask guidance as the unvaccinated fuel surge in cases
The CDC announced a major reversal on mask guidelines, recommending all Americans, despite vaccination status, wear masks indoors in COVID hotspots. They also recommended all students K-12 wear masks indoors with the school year set to begin in a few weeks. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Louisiana, where cases are on the rise. Source
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky on new indoor mask guidelines, what it means for schools and students
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the new guidelines advising fully vaccinated Americans to return to wearing masks indoors in places with surging COVID transmission rates. Walensky talks about the reasons for the change and how it’ll will impact students returning to school this fall. Source
Eye Opener: CDC recommends masks again
The CDC now says vaccinated Americans should resume wearing masks indoors in certain parts of the country. Also, Simone Biles pulls out of the individual all-around gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Michael Phelps says Simone Biles’ anguish “broke my heart”
The iconic Olympic swimmer says he can relate to the superstar gymnast’s ordeal and hopes her openness about it helps destigmatize mental health issues. Source
Katie Ledecky makes history with first-ever 1,500-meter gold
It was her third event and first gold at the Tokyo Games. After her victory, she got emotional. Source
Bear cub rescued after being burned in California wildfire
A homeowner found the cub walking on its elbows because of burns on its paws, a wildlife center director said. Source