Across the U.S., more than 180 people were killed and 516 wounded in shootings over the July 4th holiday weekend, according to the Gun Violence Archive. CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green has more. Source
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EU rolls out digital COVID passports easing travel restrictions within Europe, boosting tourism
The digital COVID Certificate is being rolled out across the member nations of the EU this month to ease travel restrictions. It allows anyone who has been double vaccinated, tested negative for COVID, or proven to have recovered from COVID a digital passport allowing them passage between most EU member countries. As Chris Livesay reports from Rome, the new system is not available in the U.S., nor is it applicable to travelers from the U.S. Source
Legendary songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on their first album under their names
Legendary Songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis join “CBS This Morning” to discuss releasing their first album under their own names. They also discuss working with icons like Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. Source
Cybersecurity teams investigate largest global ransomware attack on record
Cybersecurity teams are investigating the single largest global ransomware attack on record. The attack was launched by the Russia-linked cyber group REvil and impacted thousands of organizations and businesses in at least 17 countries. On Sunday, the group demanded a $70 million ransom. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
Holiday travel could fuel surge in COVID-19 cases as Delta variant spreads
There are signs in the U.S. that holiday travel may affect the fight against the coronavirus, especially among unvaccinated Americans. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins “CBSN AM” with why the Delta variant is cause for concern this summer. Source
Veteran Hollywood director Richard Donner dead at 91
Veteran Hollywood director Richard Donner, who helped create the modern superhero blockbuster with 1978’s “Superman,” has died. He was 91. Donner got his start in television, directing episodes of classics shows including “Gilligan’s Island” and “The Twilight Zone.” Nikki Battiste has the details. Source
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones on turning down UNC role following tenure controversy
Award-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her decision to turn down a prestigious faculty position at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, following weeks of controversy. She reveals exclusively to CBS News why she turned down the job and her next steps. Source
Eye Opener: Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Elsa
Florida residents are getting ready for the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa. Also, recovery efforts continue in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condo following the demolition of the remaining tower. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Britney Spears’ longtime manager Larry Rudolph resigns
Rudolph wrote a letter to Spears’ conservators, Jamie Spears and Jodi Montgomery, amid the pop star’s battle to end the conservatorship. Source
Congressional members form support group after Capitol attack
Exactly six months after the attack, the memories are still vivid for members of Congress who were trapped in the House Gallery. Source