Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla spoke with Jan Crawford about the state of the world’s vaccine supply, and the world’s commitment to donating more than a billion vaccine doses to poorer countries. Source
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Ukraine leader warns his war with Putin could soon be America’s
Ahead of President Biden’s landmark summit with Vladimir Putin, Ukraine’s president invites CBS News to the front line to explain why his country’s war with Russia matters to the world. Source
Delta COVID variant wreaks havoc in Southern China
The COVID-19 Delta variant has devastated Guangzhou, China for weeks as authorities race to respond. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Vehicle slams through guard rail into spectators at Texas mud race
At least eight people were hurt, three critically, at the event outside El Paso, near Mexico, authorities said. One report put the number of injured at 29. Source
G-7 leaders call for new investigation into COVID-19’s origins
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a press conference Sunday that the G-7 leaders have agreed to create “global pandemic radar” to spot diseases before they spread. Source
Pfizer ready to make COVID vaccines for new variants, CEO says
Bourla believes Pfizer is ready to leap into action with new vaccines to protect against the possible variants within 100 days. Source
Wasabi, a Pekingese, wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
The show was held outside NYC for the first time, due to COVID. Baseball great Barry Bonds he co-owns with his sister that didn’t win. Source
Biden stresses “sacred” U.S. commitment as he meets NATO partners
President aims to rally European partners to counter China and Russia, highlighting America’s “sacred obligation” to an alliance maligned by his predecessor. Source
Biting into the flamin’ hot origin story of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
For years, Richard Montañez sold an American success story that, as a janitor at a Frito-Lay factory, he cold-called the company CEO to pitch the snack food hit Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. There’s just one problem: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were already on store shelves. Source
Novavax says its COVID-19 vaccine “highly effective” in late trial
The company also said its vaccine did well against variants. It’s expected to play an important role in boosting vaccine supplies in the developing world. Source