Vinegaroons shoot “well-aimed” vinegar spray, eat cockroaches for dinner — and emerge from the ground looking for love. Source
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Senator Jon Tester weighs in on bipartisan infrastructure bill, COVID-19 misinformation and climate change
Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, said lawmakers are “very close” to reaching a deal on a bipartisan infrastructure bill as Republicans threaten to block a key vote on the legislation Wednesday afternoon. He joined CBSN to discuss the latest on negotiations as well as the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 as new cases surge. Source
Doctor on COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy among health workers
Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss a news study about the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine and the Delta variant. She also discussed vaccine hesitancy among health care workers. Source
Tokyo Olympics chief not ruling out COVID canceling the Games
Japan’s capital just hit a 6-month high for daily coronavirus infections, and just 2 days before the opening ceremony, doubts persist over the feasibility of a safe Summer Games. Source
New study suggests J&J coronavirus vaccine less effective against Delta variant
CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus weighs in on a new study that suggests the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is less effective against the Delta variant. Source
COVID looms large over Tokyo Olympic games as positive cases rise among athletes and staff
As the coronavirus continues to spread among attendees of the Tokyo Olympics, the CEO of the games said officials will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds. Jamie Yuccas has the details from Tokyo. Source
A growing number of Republicans urge people to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases climb
Many states are facing another surge of COVID-19 cases. David Begnaud spoke with a COVID-19 patient in a Louisiana hospital who says he won’t vaccinate because there are too many issues with the vaccine. Source
France making “COVID pass” mandatory for most leisure activities
Residents will have to prove either full vaccination or a recent negative test to do almost anything with a crowd, and soon, even to get into bars and restaurants. Source
WorldView: Severe flooding in China; Hostages freed in Nigeria
Massive flooding in China forces hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. In Nigeria, 100 women and children who were taken hostage are freed. Haiti gets a new prime mInister. And France introduces COVID “health passes.” Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” from London with a roundup of world headlines. Source
CDC reports Delta variant accounts for 83% of new U.S. coronavirus infections
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is running rampant, especially through unvaccinated Americans, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saying the variant now accounts for 83% of new cases. Meanwhile, a growing number of Republicans are now urging their constituents to get their shots. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joined “CBSN AM” with more details. Source