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Tokyo breaks daily COVID-19 case record during Olympics

Coronavirus cases are surging in Tokyo with the Olympics host city seeing its highest number of daily infections since the pandemic began. Meanwhile, even though Russia is banned from the Games, their presence is being felt. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined “CBSN AM” from Tokyo to discuss. Source

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Americans face mandates amid vaccine hesitancy; U.N. scientists set to release landmark report Source

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Biden’s latest executive order could make it easier for Americans to quit their jobs

President Biden’s latest executive order promoting competition in the U.S. economy could make it easier for Americans to quit their jobs. Mr. Biden is proposing the Federal Trade Commission curtail the use of noncompete agreements, which are contracts that often restrict lower-paid employees from taking another job within their industry. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source

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Schools can and should reopen with safety measures this fall: New report

A new report concludes that schools can and should be open for in-person learning this fall if layered safety measures like social distancing, mask-wearing, and proper ventilation are in place. Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden is the president and CEO of the initiative “Resolve to Save Lives,” the group that wrote the report. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how he believes children could get back to school safely. Source

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