The YouTube broadcast featured Melanie Newman, Sarah Langs, Alanna Rizzo, Heidi Watney and Lauren Gardner as Tampa Bay beat Baltimore, 9-3. Source
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COVID-19 infections rise as officials fight vaccine hesitancy and misinformation
All 50 states in the country are reporting rising COVID-19 infection rates for the first time since January. Most hospitalizations and deaths now involve people who have not been vaccinated. Dan Diamond, a national health reporter for the Washington Post, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy and the problem of rampant misinformation. Source
Wait is over: Milwaukee Bucks win first NBA title in 50 years
The Phoenix Suns had taken 2-0 series lead, but the Bucks roared back with four straight victories. Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo turned in a spectacular performance. Source
What can Washington do to stop ransomware attacks?
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on ransomware attacks Tuesday. CBS News’ Michael George reports on the growing problem, and CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss what lawmakers and experts are suggesting to counter the attacks. Source
Wally Funk fulfills lifelong dream with Blue Origin spaceflight
Decades ago, Wally Funk was denied a chance to become an astronaut because of her gender. She finally achieved her dream of making it to space. Norah O’Donnell has more on Funk’s journey to get there. Source
Milwaukee Bucks win first NBA title since 1971
The Suns had taken 2-0 series lead, but the Bucks roared back with four straight wins. Source
Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit White House to celebrate Super Bowl win
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the White House on Tuesday to celebrate the team’s Super LV victory. Quarterback Tom Brady exchanged several jokes with President Biden, including cracks about Americans who falsely believe Mr. Biden did not win the presidential election. Source
Jeff Bezos launches into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket
The successful launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is ushering in a new era of consumer space travel. The mission comes exactly 52 years to the day after the historic Apollo 11 lunar module touched down on the surface of the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann spoke with Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, and his brother Mark about the journey and the future of space tourism, and Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and director of the Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, joined CBSN to put the historic spaceflight in perspective. Source
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Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin complete historic spaceflight; Wally Funk fulfills lifelong dream with Blue Origin spaceflight Source
7/20: Red and Blue
Schumer presses for vote on infrastructure bill; Wisconsin lieutenant governor announces Senate bid Source