Attorney General Merrick Garland announced plans to expand the Justice Department’s efforts to protect voting rights. CBSN political contributor Sean Sullivan joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the potential impact. Source
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Biden and other G-7 leaders pledge to donate COVID-19 vaccines
President Biden attended his first G-7 summit as U.S. commander in chief over the weekend in England. The G-7 leaders pledged to donate more than 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine to lower-income nations around the world. Samir Kapadia, principal and chief operating officer for The Vogel Group, joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source
Philips recalls ventilators and sleep apnea CPAP machines
Foam in breathing devices can degrade and emit tiny particles and gases that may be toxic or pose carcinogenic risks. Source
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine 90% effective in clinical trials
Novavax released data from clinical trials showing its COVID-19 vaccine to be more than 90% effective. The shots can be stored at a normal refrigerator temperature and the company is looking to apply for FDA emergency use authorization in late September. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, the medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss that and other developments in the fight against the pandemic. Source
Israel’s parliament approves new government
Israel’s longest serving leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, was officially replaced as prime minister over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports, and CBS News Radio correspondent Robert Berger joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero from Jerusalem to discuss the challenges facing the new governing coalition. Source
Meet the mother-son TikTok stars shattering gender norms
Their videos of 5-year-old Brody dancing, wearing dresses and happily chatting with his parents have garnered millions of fans on TikTok and Instagram. Source
Biden and other G7 leaders pledge to donate COVID-19 vaccines
President Biden attended his first G7 summit as U.S. commander-in-chief over the weekend in England. The G7 leaders pledged to donate more than 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine to lower-income nations around the world. Samir Kapadia, principal and chief operating officer for The Vogel Group, joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Danielle and Brody Schaffer on embracing a kid’s gender identity
TikTok creator and parenting blogger Danielle Schaffer and her son Brody, known widely on social media as “@bossbabybrody,” joined CBSN to discuss bridging the gap between kids and gender norms. Source
Poll: Many Americans would keep working from home as pandemic eases
CBS News polled Americans about job prospects and work now and in the future, as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. Source
CBS News poll: Americans optimistic about jobs and personal finances
A new CBS News poll finds that Americans are optimistic about jobs in their area as the economy reopens. The pandemic has prompted some to think about the possibility of major life changes, including changing jobs, moving or permanently working remotely. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN to break down the data. Source