“Texas Democrats will use everything in our power to fight back, but we need Congress to act now,” state Representative Rhetta Bowers said. Source
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FDA adds warning of risk for rare neurological disorder to Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
The FDA added a warning to the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, saying it might be linked to a small increased risk of Guillain–Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains. Source
Football-sized goldfish invade lakes and ponds
Officials warned goldfish “grow bigger than you think.” Source
Boeing finds new flaw in some 787 Dreamliner planes
FAA said the problem near the nose of some undelivered 787s “poses no immediate threat to flight safety.” Source
Child Tax Credit 2021: Payments roll out starting July 15 — here’s when the money will land
The Child Tax Credit is slated to begin its first-ever monthly payments on July 15, when the IRS will begin sending checks to eligible families with children ages 17 or younger. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins “CBSN AM” to talk about who’s eligible for what, and when parents can expect the money. Source
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg removed as officer of subsidiaries after tax charges
Public records show Weisselberg was removed as vice president, secretary and treasurer of at least seven entities tied to the Trump Organization. Source
Deadly riots and looting in South Africa after ex-president jailed
The arrest of former President Jacob Zuma has sparked violence and lawlessness in two provinces, leaving more than 30 dead. Source
England soccer players racially abused after defeat to Italy in final
Several Black England players have been the targets of racist abuse on social media following England’s defeat to Italy. There has been a swift condemnation of the abuse from leading figures in the U.K. England Manager Gareth Southgate said the abuse is unforgivable. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Can Japan score a second Olympic rebirth?
In 1964, less than two decades after its defeat in WWII, Japan wowed the world by hosting a successful Olympics. As CBS News’ Lucy Craft reports, recapturing that Olympic magic hasn’t been easy. Source
Report: Top places to live in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report’s real estate editor Devon Thorsby joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the top places to live in the U.S. She shares what real estate trends from the pandemic are here to stay. Source