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‘History UnErased’ brings LGBTQ topics to the classroom

The organization History UnErased’s mission is to make LGBT topics part of the mainstream U.S. education curriculum. Debra Fowler, the organization’s co-founder and executive director, joined CBSN to discuss her inspiration for the program and the important role it plays in teaching American history. Source

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Americans are quitting their jobs at record pace, report says

A new report shows that nearly four million Americans quit their jobs in April, which is the highest quit rate in 20 years. Social psychologist Dr. Ron Friedman joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what people should look out for as they consider switching careers. Source

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Astronauts preparing for a Sunday spacewalk to continue upgrades

On Sunday, two astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station to continue upgrades to its solar panels. With the operational lifespan of the ISS set to expire in 2024, NASA is hoping some upgrades will keep it running longer. CBS News Space Analyst Bill Harwood talks with CBSN Anchor Lana Zak about how the power upgrades factor into that plan and China’s growing presence in space. Source

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Bitcoin mining companies eyeing move to U.S. amid crypto-crackdown in China

Bitcoin miners in China are looking to relocate their operations to U.S. states like Texas, South Dakota and Tennessee, according to The Washington Post. It’s in response to China taking a tighter stance on cryptocurrency as the country looks to meet its climate goals. Gerry Shih, a China reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with a deeper dive into this potential migration. Source

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Biden urges vaccinations as CDC warns of Delta variant

The head of the CDC is anticipating the Delta coronavirus variant will become the dominant strain in the U.S. in the coming months. Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton, co-founder and medical director of Goodstock Consulting and an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source

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