Most workers whose employers encouraged vaccination or offered PTO had gotten at least one shot, according to Kaiser. Source
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Donald Rumsfeld, former defense secretary, dies at 88
Rumsfeld died surrounded by family in New Mexico, his family said. Source
Unvaccinated are “at significant risk” as COVID-19 Delta variant spreads, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday on CBSN that there are two “troublesome” things about the COVID-19 Delta variant: that it is capable of spreading more efficiently from person to person, and that it can cause more serious disease. He said people who are not vaccinated against the virus are at “significant risk.” Watch the interview. Source
Search and rescue efforts continue nearly a week after Florida building collapse
Officials say rescuers have discovered four more bodies, bringing the confirmed death toll to 16 in the Surfside, Florida, building collapse. Danielle Cohen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 8, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more on the ongoing search and rescue efforts. Source
Telecom carriers cracking down on robocalls
Americans receive over 130 million robocalls a day, but starting in July, major phone companies must adopt a new technology that could stop many of these calls. Dina Demetrius has more from Los Angeles. Source
Florida officials call for grand jury investigation of Surfside building collapse
Florida officials have vowed to launch a grand jury investigation into what caused the collapse of a condo building in Surfside, and Miami-Dade County says it will audit the building’s recertification process in an effort to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Glenn Corbett, an associate professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice who is also technical editor and columnist for Fire Engineering Magazine and formerly served as a member of the National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee, joined CBSN to discuss the ongoing investigations into the cause of the deadly collapse. Source
More companies are dangling bonuses to attract workers
Amid worker shortages, there’s a “staggering spike” in bonuses to hire and keep staff, one economist says. Source
10 Amazon buys for the perfect Fourth of July picnic
From red, white and blue decorations to a patriotic picnic basket, here’s what you need for a July 4 picnic Source
10 fireworks substitutes for a safer family Fourth of July
Celebrate Independence Day without the danger of fireworks with these safe but fun July 4 alternatives Source
What you need to know about Bloomingdale’s long weekend sale
Save big on designer clothing, including on an All Saints jacket that’s more than $200 off at Bloomingdale’s right now Source