ProPublica analyzed a “vast trove” of IRS tax data on Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffet and other billionaires. Source
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Biden ends infrastructure negotiations with Republican senators
The president will pivot to talks with a bipartisan group of senators to try to reach a deal on infrastructure. Source
Growing calls to increase diversity in U.S. classrooms
Over the last 18 months, much of the national conversation has shifted to improving racial inequality and inclusion. That same conversation applies to American classrooms, where some say a lack of diversity is harming students. Shavar Jeffries, national president of Education Reform Now, joined CBSN’s Tom Hanson to discuss. Source
A NYC mayoral frontrunner declines to participate in next debate
The debate, which will air on CBS New York and stream on CBSN New York, is the last debate before early voting starts. Source
Dominant companies a fat target for hackers and cyberwarfare
Security experts warn that future hacks of American companies could disrupt the U.S. food supply. Source
Black beauty brands are gaining wider exposure
Sephora, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue now carry beauty products tailored to Black and Hispanic skin tones. Source
Olympic refugee team of 29 athletes chosen for Tokyo Games
The athletes include Kimia Alizadeh, who was the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal in 2016. Source
From outsider to Hollywood insider, comic Gina Yashere finally feels like she belongs
Growing up in England the daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Gina Yashere never quite felt like she belonged. But with a successful standup comedy career, and now a hit network sitcom, she tells Vladimir Duthiers about finally feeling like she fits in. Source
Same-sex marriage sees record-high support in U.S., poll finds
70% of Americans said they support same-sex marriage, which is the largest percentage since the survey’s creation in 1996. Source
How the internet outage affected companies
As CBS News’ Michael George reports, authorities are learning more about a massive internet outage that temporarily shut down several major websites around the world. Many of those sites are back online. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s Tom Hanson with more. Source