“Pissed off New Yorkers can do anything,” one Twitter user said. Source
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Virginia voters set to select Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Virginia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose the Democratic nominee in the state’s gubernatorial primary. State Senator Jennifer McClellan, one of the candidates, joined “CBSN AM” to talk about her ideas. Source
How bystanders can help in situations of harassment or hate crimes
Hate crimes in New York City were on the rise in the month of May, according to new data from the NYPD. Experts say there are several ways bystanders can intervene in such incidents to deescalate the situation. Thomas Mauro, director of exercises and training for the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response at NYC’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, joined CBSN to discuss the options. Source
The bans on transgender athletes — 6 facts
Lawmakers in 27 states have proposed legislation that would ban transgender athletes from competing in school sports that match their gender identity. Source
Harris meets with Guatemala’s president on first foreign trip as VP
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Guatemala for her first overseas trip since taking office where she is expected to discuss the root causes of migration like corruption, violence and poverty with the country’s president. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN from Guatemala City with the latest. Source
Supreme Court rules on case of immigrants with temporary protected status
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously against a couple seeking permanent residency after fleeing El Salvador and gaining temporary protected status in the United States. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what this ruling means for other immigrants in similar situations, and the other major Supreme Court decisions she’s watching for as the court’s term nears an end. Source
Biden administration races to get Americans inoculated
The Biden administration is inching closer to getting at least 70% of adult Americans partially vaccinated by July 4. This comes as more Republicans scrutinize Dr. Anthony Fauci after thousands of his personal and work emails were released. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN with more on the fight against COVID-19 and other topics. Source
Economists predict reaching herd immunity will boost economic activity
U.S. job growth in May was lower than expected for the second month in a row, but strategists say the real test for the country’s post-pandemic economy will be in reaching herd immunity. Michael Gapen, chief U.S. economist with Barclays Investment Bank, joined CBSN to discuss the nation’s road to economic recovery and other finance topics. Source
Supreme Court rejects battle over men-only draft registration
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Stephen Breyer and Brett Kavanaugh, noted lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering whether to change the requirement. Source
FDA approves Aduhelm, first new Alzheimer’s drug in 20 years
Biogen’s drug has aroused concerns, with some experts saying it isn’t proven to slow the disease. Source