Most borrowers whose federal student loan payments were paused during the pandemic are set to restart their payments in October. Source
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Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths. Source
John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S. Source
Coronavirus variant spreading rapidly among unvaccinated
Health officials are warning a rapidly spreading COVID-19 variant is causing a spike in cases among young people and in communities of color. Last month, the Delta variant, which was first detected in India, accounted for just over 2% of cases in the U.S., and now that number is up to 20%. Dr. Jerry Abraham, vaccine director of Kedren Community Health Center in Los Angeles, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the spike in cases. Source
Live Updates: Biden to launch national effort to fight gun violence
The president is expected to announce a series of actions to crack down on crime. Source
Britney Spears expected to address court at conservatorship hearing
Britney Spears is scheduled to address a Los Angeles court Wednesday regarding her court-appointed conservatorship, breaking her public silence on the arrangement that controls her career and finances. Attorney Christopher Melcher joins CBS Los Angeles with a preview and his analysis. Source
Britney Spears to address court at conservatorship hearing
The pop star’s comments Wednesday follow her lawyer’s attempts to remove her father from the conservatorship. Source
Progressive activists call on Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is facing pressure to retire from progressive activists who fear waiting any longer could jeopardize Democrats’ ability to put another justice on the court while they control the White House and Senate. Brian Fallon of Demand Justice spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about why he believes Breyer should retire. Source
Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot conspiracy pleads guilty
Graydon Young, a defendant in the largest single conspiracy case in the Capitol riot investigation, entered a guilty plea Wednesday. Source
Warren Buffett resigns from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The billionaire said he has been an “inactive” trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation “for years.” Source