Violin virtuoso Midori, a former child prodigy compared to Mozart, is honored by the prestigious Kennedy Center. Her life of music is dedicated to teaching others, while she continues to learn herself. She speaks with Vladimir Duthiers about her career and the honor. Source
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Professional artists connect with students to create and exchange messages of hope on envelopes
“Couriers of Hope” is a virtual art exhibit that connects professional artists from 10 Southern California museums and galleries, with hundreds of art students. Using envelopes as canvases, they were asked to express images of “hope”, a poignant reminder that digital isn’t the only way to communicate. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
New federal safety standard approved for potentially hazardous infant sleep products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission approved new federal safety standards, a move it says will “effectively eliminate” potentially hazardous sleep products for infants under 5 months old. Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has been looking into the deaths of infants who were placed in unregulated inclined sleepers. Source
Two ransomware attacks prompt Biden administration to keep all retaliatory options open
Two cyber attacks targeted New York City’s subway system and the Massachusetts Steamship Authority. President Biden is leaving all options on the table. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Tech startups innovating in the home renovation industry
According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, the pandemic year has been a “boon” for the home remodeling market, with a projected market spending of $433 billion in 2021. CBSN spoke with two startup founders, Ian Janicki of Outfit and Stella Wu of Eano, to learn how they’re innovating in the renovation space. Source
Biden to meet with Queen Elizabeth on June 13
The meeting will take place during Mr. Biden’s first overseas trip as president. Source
CDC director on push to increase COVID-19 vaccinations amid slowing demand
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the Biden administration’s push to get more Americans vaccinated, as demand for doses appears to slow. Source
Eye Opener: Biden introduces new COVID-19 vaccine incentives
President Biden introduces new incentives to get 70% of U.S. adults partially vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 4. Also, one of the nation’s leading meat suppliers is coming back online after it was hit with a major cyberattack and forced to shut down. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
NASA is sending baby squid and water bears to the space station
Tiny creatures are launching to space aboard a SpaceX cargo resupply mission. Source
Netanyahu and opponents scramble after deal to oust him reached
Longtime Israeli prime minister is doing all he can to keep the new coalition from taking power and his rivals are pushing lawmakers to OK the new government. Source