The return of a big-wheeled bike from another century became a trend during the pandemic, and bike shops saw high demand for these penny-farthing bicycles. Ian Lee reports. Source
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Study finds “zombie fires” could become more common due to climate change
A new study finds “zombie fires” may increase as the climate changes. That’s a term used to describe wildfires that smolder underground during the winter in northern forests. Randi Jandt, a fire ecologist with the Alaska Fire Science Consortium, joins Lana Zak on CBSN to explain the fires and what threat they pose. Source
“That officer didn’t know what he took from us last year”: George Floyd’s sister addresses rally
Civil rights leaders, activists and the family of George Floyd and others slain by law enforcement called for police reform efforts Sunday at a rally in Minneapolis ahead of the one-year anniversary of Floyd’s murder. George Floyd’s sister, Bridgett Floyd, said their lives changed “within the blink of an eye, and I still don’t know why.” Watch her speech. Source
Electric airplanes are on the way as aviation fuel continues to pollute the air
A Boeing 737 burns about 750 gallons of jet fuel an hour and pollutes the air. In our Eye on Earth series, CBS’s Mark Phillips found electric-powered flight could soon take off. Source
Tracking outbreaks to prevent future pandemics
Researchers who study infectious diseases say another pandemic is inevitable but many add that better tracking could limit outbreaks. Dr. Pardis Sabeti, a computational geneticist and a professor in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Disease at Harvard School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss new technologies could help prevent pandemics in the future. Source
“Convicting Chauvin is not enough”: Rally held to mark anniversary
“Something changed here in Minneapolis, May 25, 2020, that galvanized people all across America,” said attorney Ben Crump at a rally Sunday. Source
Phil Mickelson wins 2021 PGA Championship as fans rush the green
At 50, he is the oldest golfer to win a major championship. Source
Belarus journalist arrested after flight diverted to capital
A prominent opponent of Belarus’ authoritarian president was arrested Sunday after the airliner in which he was traveling was diverted. Source
Uncovering the Greenwood Massacre
In 1921, a thriving black neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, burned, leaving hundreds dead. Scott Pelley reports. Source
Phil Mickelson wins 2021 PGA Championship
At 50, he is the oldest golfer to win a major championship. Source