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Conservative venture capitalists invest in video platform Rumble

Conservative venture capitalists Peter Thiel and J.D. Vance are investing in video platform Rumble, which has gained significant popularity among right-leaning users in recent months. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what the investment could mean for Rumble. Source

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WorldView: Deadly avalanches in Pakistan, Spain chemical blast

More than 130 people are dead after heavy snowfall triggered avalanches in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A powerful explosion at a chemical plant rocked the coastal city of Tarragona in Spain. And Peru cracks down on tourists for damaging Machu Picchu. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up these global headlines from London Source

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GLAAD president and CEO on transgender athlete bill in Florida and protecting trans youth

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill into law banning transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams. The “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” will go into effect on July 1. The governor argues that it will protect “fairness and integrity of women’s athletics.” Florida is now the ninth state to have such a law on the books. GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with her perspective. Source

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U.S. employees return to work as country emerges from COVID pandemic

As CBS News’ Mola Lenghi reports, life is slowly returning to normal as the U.S. emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. Companies are now beginning to ask their employees to return to the office. Then infectious disease physician Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the day’s other coronavirus headlines. Source

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