The CDC maintains that fully vaccinated Americans can go without masks in most situations, even though the World Health Organization recommended everyone continue to wear masks to slow the spread of the Delta variant. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss this guidance and more on the pandemic. Source
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Former D.A. Bruce Castor reveals Bill Cosby’s “non-prosecution agreement” was in writing
Former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor, who declined to prosecute Bill Cosby in 2005, joined CBSN to discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Cosby’s sexual assault conviction. The court threw out the case based on Castor’s agreement with Cosby that he wouldn’t be charged based on information he gave a deposition in a civil case. Source
Advisory warns Russia-linked hackers targeting U.S., European entities
The campaign, which targets a broad range of government and private organizations, is “almost certainly” ongoing. Source
Biden heads to Florida to comfort those affected by deadly building collapse
The president will visit Surfside, Florida, to offer comfort to those affected by the deadly building collapse as the search and rescue effort continues. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to discuss the president’s plans for the trip and what’s on his schedule for the Fourth of July weekend. Source
Locals in rural Mexican town fault Coca-Cola for depleting water resources
The Mexican town of San Cristobal De Las Casas is suffering from water scarcity and local activists say the local Coca-Cola bottling plant is to blame. The plant consumes most of the community drinking water and while the soda giant says they replenish the water used, local municipal water tanks reveal another story. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Yale Drama School scraps tuition after $150M Geffen donation
Starting in August, students at the prestigious theater school will no longer have to pay $35,000 tuition. Source
Live Updates: Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges
The longtime chief financial officer for the Trump Organization surrendered to authorities in Manhattan early Thursday. Source
Watch Live: Biden visits Florida in wake of condo building collapse
The death toll in the collapse rose to 18 on Wednesday and more than 140 people are unaccounted for. Source
Princess Diana statue unveiled by her feuding sons
As the princes unveil a statue of their mom on what would have been her 60th birthday, “it’s William defending the monarchy and Harry defending his wife.” Source
Supreme Court upholds Arizona voting restrictions
The court split along ideological lines in upholding two voting rules in the battleground state. Source