Communities across the country are preparing for large celebrations and gatherings this Fourth of July weekend. But some health experts are expressing concern about new COVID infections fueled by the more contagious Delta variant. And while more Americans are getting their vaccines, the U.S. will miss a goal set by the Biden administration. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports, then Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss ways to stay safe. Source

Richard Fain, Royal Caribbean Group’s chairman and CEO, said in a statement that “This tragedy in our own backyard is heart-wrenching.” Source

It’s blockbusters​ like “F9” and “Black Widow” that theater owners hope will pack the seats again. Source

Air Force Major Lauren Daly landed a dream job on an aircraft that flies top government officials. At home she has a different title: mom, juggling life with a newborn and a toddler. Source

To draw you in, many of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters are starting to hit theaters after major delays in 2020. “F9” earned $70 million when it finally opened last weekend, the biggest opening since “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” back in 2019. So, could this be the rise of a cinematic revival? Dana Jacobson has the details. Source

Hurricane Elsa threatens Surfside rescue efforts; The Dish: Pitmaster Rodney Scott on new restaurant and new book. Source

The confirmed death toll in the Florida condo building collapse rose to 24 on Saturday after two more bodies were recovered overnight, officials announced at a press conference. They said a plan for demolition of the remaining structure is being finalized, and gave updates on Tropical Storm Elsa. Source

The first hurricane of the season, Hurricane Elsa, is spinning in the Atlantic. Also, Fourth of July weekend travel is expected to hit record numbers. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Celebrating the 4th of July weekend is taking on a new meaning for one family. They recently discovered a diary of sorts from the husband of Betsy Ross, John Claypoole. As Jericka Duncan explains, finding that diary led to them finding a family they didn’t even know existed. Source

Singer-songwriter Amy Helm is the daughter of legendary drummer Levon Helm. She grew up in Woodstock, New York, with a front-row seat to music history. Long a collaborator, she’s broken out on her own in recent years with her third solo album, “What the Flood Leaves Behind,” released last month. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason spoke to Helm. Source