Many people have two lives: Their working life and their personal life. But for some, those boundaries happily blur. That’s the case for two emerging artists who serve as each other’s partners in life and frequent inspirations in their respective studios. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason has their story. Source
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Maya Angelou and Sally Ride to appear on coinage series honoring trailblazing American women
More women than ever are about to create change by appearing on American coinage. Poet Maya Angelou and Astronaut Sally Ride are two of 20 women who will be honored by the U.S. Mint by featuring them on the “tails side” of a series of quarters starting next year. Source
Pastry chef Claire Saffitz teaches people how to make savory and sweet treats with dessert cookbook
YouTube personality Claire Saffitz is a food lover who thinks the most important course is the last one. The pastry chef has taught millions how to make great desserts through her articles and videos. She’s combined her love for teaching, recipe development and baking in her best-selling cookbook “Dessert Person.” Source
Reporter’s Notebook: Covering final months of U.S. troop withdrawal
Charlie D’Agata spent the last few weeks in Afghanistan as U.S. troops began withdrawing, and as Taliban violence surged. He spoke with General Scott Miller about the so-called “forever” war” that will soon end for American and NATO forces, but not for the Afghan people. Here’s his reporter’s notebook. Source
Community gardens decorate New York City’s urban landscape
Each year, millions in New York City are drawn to Central Park’s manicured lawns or to the High Line’s creative design, but it’s the smaller, lesser-known community-run gardens that may show the city’s true personality. There are more community gardens in the Big Apple than anywhere else in the country, and as Christina Ruffini found out, they’re as diverse as the people who run them. Source
Remembering Actor Norman Lloyd’s life and decades long career
Actor Norman Lloyd was a TV star who started acting before television was even created. He died this week at the age of 106 and had a career that read like a history of Hollywood. Michelle Miller takes a look at his life and career. Source
Eye Opener: Questions surround new CDC guidelines on masks
Confusion and controversy surround the CDC’s updated guidelines that allow people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed masks in most indoor settings. Also, the crisis in the Middle East continues to escalate. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
CDC guidance prompts states, retail stores to lift mask mandates
There are signs that life is returning back to pre-pandemic normalcy. As many as 18 states have announced plans to drop public mask mandates either immediately or in the weeks to come. But others, such as California, New York and New Jersey, are moving forward with caution. So while progress against the pandemic is being made, Americans eager to enjoy spring weather are receiving mixed messages about masking. Michael George has the story. Source
Saturday Sessions: Arlo Parks performs “Too Good”
Singer-songwriter Arlo Parks was born in Paris and raised in London. She was discovered after uploading demos online and later released a single that scored 3 million streams on Spotify. This year has been a big one for Parks: She won the Brit Award for Breakthrough Artist and will begin a North America tour this fall. Parks joins Saturday Sessions to perform “Too Good” from her debut studio album “Collapsed in Sunbeams.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Arlo Parks performs “Hope”
Singer-songwriter Arlo Parks was born in Paris and raised in London. She was discovered after uploading demos online and later released a single that scored 3 million streams on Spotify. This year has been a big one for Parks: She won the Brit Award for Breakthrough Artist and will begin a North America tour this fall. Parks joins Saturday Sessions to perform “Hope” from her debut studio album “Collapsed in Sunbeams.” Source