The White House admitted that it won’t reach President Biden’s goal of vaccinating 70% of U.S. adults by July 4. People aged 30 and up have met that threshold, but just 40% of people 18 to 24 have had COVID-19 shots. Health officials are saying the U.S. needs a new strategy for getting more people vaccinated. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
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Used cars are selling for more now than when they were new
Pandemic and a global shortage of computer chips are pushing car and truck prices to wacky levels. Source
Michelangelo’s statues cleaned with flesh-eating bacteria
The statues’ stains from organic remains, glue and oils were a feast for the bacteria. Source
Local Matters: New York City voters head to polls to pick next mayor
Primary day is underway in New York City, where voters are casting their ballots for a new mayor. Ranked-choice voting is also being rolled out for the first time in a citywide election that allows voters to rank their top choices, instead of picking just one. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact of the new system on the elections. Source
Federal student loan interest rate set to rise July 1
Families have until June 30 to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Source
Teachers union president calls for critical race theory in curriculum
“We are not going to be afraid to teach it,” Becky Pringles, president of the National Education Association, told CBS News. Source
Woman dies while hiking Grand Canyon in 115 degree heat
Parts of the hiking trail can reach higher than 120 F in the shade during the summer. Source
How cryptocurrency has allowed cybercrime to thrive
The growing popularity and cost of allegedly untraceable cryptocurrencies has ushered in a new era of cybercrime. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson talks with Tanya Rivero about the ties between the two and how digital currency is playing a role in the latest spike of ransomware attacks. Source
Senate Democrats pushing forward with voting rights bill opposed by Republicans
Senators are battling over a sweeping voting rights and election reform measure backed by most Democrats and the White House. President Biden and Democrats argue the legislation would protect democracy as many GOP-led states introduce voting restrictions. The bill has no Republican support and is expected to fail to surpass the 60-vote threshold to avoid a filibuster. CBS News’ Skyler Henry breaks down the bill, and CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about what to expect. Source
Comedian Samantha Bee on filming show for virtual reality
Comedian Samantha Bee talks to “CBS This Morning” about filming an entire episode of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” in Rwanda, including special bonus content in virtual reality. Source