Modern has applied for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. That would allow it to market the shots directly to consumers. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to explain the likely impact as well as new research on potential booster shots and side effects. Source
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The Black Keys honor their blues heroes with new “Delta Kream” album
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of the Grammy-winning band The Black Keys are paying tribute to the Northern Mississippi hill country blues artists that have long inspired them with a new blues covers album, “Delta Kream.” They tell Anthony Mason why musicians like R. L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough are the reason the Black Keys exist. Source
Chemical linked to cancer detected in dozens of popular sunscreens, after-sun care products
An independent online pharmacy and lab detected a cancer-causing chemical in dozens of popular sunscreens and after-sun care products. Dr. Jon LaPook explains how benzene could appear in sunscreen and how to guard against skin cancer while protecting overall health. Source
Singer, activist Joan Baez becomes Kennedy Center Honoree
Kennedy Center Honoree Joan Baez reflects on 60 years of singing and activism. She speaks with “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil. Source
Known carcinogen found in some popular sunscreens, tests show
Online pharmacy and lab Valisure found benzene in 78 of nearly 300 sprays and lotions tested — about 27% — including products sold by Banana Boat and CVS. Source
Death certificate omission leaves some families struggling for federal COVID funeral assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency launched an assistance program in April to help pay for funeral expenses for those who died of COVID-19. Some families are struggling to access the funds because of omissions on the death certificate. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Former Homeland Security adviser on recent ransomware attacks on food, oil companies
Former Homeland Security Adviser Fran Townsend joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the recent ransomware hacks on a major oil pipeline and meat supplier. Source
Biden White House held up in infrastructure deal with Republicans in Congress
President Biden plans to meet with West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito, leader of a group of Republican senators trying to hammer out an infrastructure deal with the White House and Democrats. Weijia Jiang has the details. Source
Major meat supplier halts operations after ransomware attack
The FBI is investigating a cyber attack that forced JBS, the world’s largest meat processor, to stop some of its operations. The company said Tuesday it has made “significant progress” in resolving the attack. JBS told the White House it was targeted by a criminal organization likely based in Russia. Jeff Pegues has the details. Source
Eye Opener: Massive ransomware attack disrupts global meat supply chains
A ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat processing company is disrupting production around the world, with a Russian group named as the likely hackers. Also, dramatic new video has been released showing the outside of a Miami concert when gunfire sent people desperately scrambling for safety. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source