A new report published by Cybereason, a cybersecurity technology firm, shows how ransomware attacks are impacting businesses across the globe. Lior Div, CEO and co-founder of Cybereason, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss his findings. Source
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Record-breaking heat wave sweeps U.S.
Power outages continue in Texas as much of the country tries to keep cool amid scorching and record-breaking temperatures. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with his latest forecast. Source
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Biden and Putin discuss cybersecurity and human rights at Geneva summit; Reflecting on the Biden-Putin summit in Geneva Source
Massive power outage sparks more outrage in Puerto Rico
The latest outage unleashed a flood of complaints online as anger spread among thousands of people who were forced to throw out food and refrigerated medication including insulin in recent days. Source
6/16: Red and Blue
Biden completes first overseas trip as president; Juneteenth moves closer to national holiday status Source
Democratic candidates for NYC mayor spar in feisty final debate
The final debate, which took place in the iconic NYC studio that’s home to “Saturday Night Live,” covered topics such as policing, mental health and homelessness. Source
Grad honors parents with photos in fields where they worked
“If it wasn’t for how my parents raised me I don’t know who I would be today,” recent college grad Jennifer Rocha said. Source
Congress passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would make June 19, or Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate on Tuesday and will now go to President Biden’s desk for his signature, which would make Juneteenth the nation’s 12th federal holiday. Read more here. Source
Astronauts install new solar panel on the International Space Station
Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station Wednesday and attached a rolled-up solar array, the first of six intended to boost the lab’s power back to factory fresh levels. CBSN’s Lana Zak has the details. Source
Pelicans injured in brutal attacks along California coast
More than two dozen pelicans have been found with severe injuries along a stretch of coast line in Orange County, California. Wildlife officials want to know who’s responsible and are asking for help to track down the attacker. CBS Los Angeles’ Michele Gile reports. Source