Weekend Roundup Folgen

On the CBS News Weekend Roundup with host Allison Keyes, new CDC data finds that the Delta variant is much more contagious than experts previously thought, and could spread as quickly as chicken pox. The report has prompted the agency to urge vaccinated people to wear masks indoors where coronavirus rates are high. Allison is joined by infectious disease expert Dr. Virginia Banks with the Northeast Ohio Infectious Disease Associates. CBS's Nancy Cordes has the latest on President Biden's new rules for federal workers, and the eviction moratorium. Stunning news out of Tokyo as gold medal winning Olympian Simon Biles dropped out of both the team and individual all-around competitions, to protect her mental health. Dominique Dawes, the first Black gymnast to win Olympic gold, tells "CBS This Morning," she knows what Biles is going through. As CBS's Steve Futterman explains to Allison from Tokyo, Biles' decision has sparked a new understanding about pressure. CBS's Jim Krasula reports on about a former colleague who went viral over the Olympics. Gun violence has been growing amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In April, the Biden Administration announced it will pledge $ 5 (B) billion dollars for violence prevention programs, like LIFE Camp. CBS's Dr. Tara Narula looks at the non-profit, co-founded by Erica Ford. In this week's Kaleidoscope, we discuss the future of space tourism. Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson launched missions to the edge of space. Passengers along for the ride paid out of this world prices ranging from tens of millions to a quarter of a million dollars. Will the price ever go down? Allison speaks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at the American Museum of Natural History about this and other burning topics, including UFO's. In the American West, wild horses have roamed for centuries. CBS's Chip Reid introduces us to a woman on a mission to protect them. The world is saying goodbye to a legend. Dominican merengue musician Johnny Ventura died suddenly Wednesday after a heart attack. CBS' Deborah Rodriguez has a remembrance. The CDC is advising universal masking for schools regardless of the vaccination status of staff, teachers and students. Washington, DC mom Kyra Szanto tells Allison that's great for her 9-year-old daughter who has been having a tough time. Finally, mental health is on the minds of many this week, and CBS's Jeff Pegues had an Instagram Live conversation with CBS's Jericka Duncan about a very personal issue after they were on a panel together.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the CBS News "Weekend Roundup," with host Allison Keyes, the highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19 now accounts for more than 80 percent of new coronavirus cases in the nation. The World Health Organization says it is also fueling a global surge in new infections, sparking a debate over whether face coverings are needed again. Allison asks CBS News Medical contributor Dr. David Agus what he thinks. Mask mandates are varying in schools across the nation, including in states like Georgia. Reporter Adam Murphy explains. Florida, Mississippi and Arkansas are among the states being hit the hardest right now. CBS's David Begnaud went to Louisiana, which reported one of its highest single day totals this week -- since the pandemic began. Opening ceremonies went on as planned Friday for the Tokyo Olympics amid serious worries over Covid-19. We get the latest from CBS's Steve Futterman who reports from the stadium. On Friday morning, Attorney General Merrick Garland met with law enforcement officers in his hometown, Chicago. It is one of five cities where the Department of Justice and the A-T-F are launching cross-jurisdictional strike forces to help reduce gun violence, by disrupting the trafficking of illegal firearms in key areas across the nation. CBS's Jennifer Keiper reports from Chicago. On Capitol Hill there's a showdown over a select committee investigating that deadly attack on the U-S Capitol on January 6th. Allison gets the latest from CBS's Nikole Killion. Some companies are gathering their troops to head back into the office after a long break over Covid-19, but many Americans want to work from home permanently. CBS's Laura Podesta reports. Jeff Bezos was the second billionaire to blast up to the edge of space this week. His companions were the oldest and youngest to make it up there, but as CBS's Mark Strassmann explains, there was more drama than just the flight. After boozing it up during the pandemic, many people are putting the alcohol down. That means more zero-proof brands are hitting the shelves. CBS's Michael George has the latest on this trend. In this week's Kaleidoscope, we look at a Washington, DC-based effort to end hunger. Allison speaks with Mark Bucher, the co-owner of the Medium Rare Restaurant Group and founder of the non-profit Feed the Fridge. The organization places refrigerators, filled with food from area restaurants, in places like schools and recreation centers to feed those in need. Finally, Allison speaks with Marc Mellon, the sculptor of a statue commemorating the "Handshake of the Century." 75 years ago, soon to be Black Major League Baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson and his white teammate, George Shuba, shook hands after Robinson hit a home run for their minor league team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the CBS News Weekend Roundup with host Allison Keyes, COVID-19 cases are surging in 46 states. Health experts are blaming the combination of unvaccinated people and the highly contagious Delta variant. We get the latest from from infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Allison also speaks with Erica DeBoer at Sanford Health, the largest rural health care organization in the nation, about the nurses shortage across the country...especially in rural areas.  The CDC released disturbing data this week, that found drug overdoses rose by nearly 30 percent last year. CBS's Peter King reports. President Biden met with Senate Democrats, seeking support for his massive spending plan. CBS's Kris Van Cleave has the details. The State Department is playing catchup to renew the backlog of expired passports, many were not updated because of the pandemic. As CBS's Anthony Pura tells us, appointments are tough to come by. Travelers may also need to get used to paying more, as travel prices continue to spike. CBS's Errol Barnett reports.  In intergalactic travel news, Allison tells us about the youngest and oldest people heading into space on on Blue Origin's New Shepard on July 20th. In the Kaleidoscope, we discuss Grammy winning pop star Britney Spears and a major victory in her fight to end her conservatorship, and we she has called an abusive legal arrangement. Earlier this week, Spears was given the right to hire her own attorney for the first time since her father began managing her career and finances in 2008, when she had mental health issues. Rick Black, executive director of the Center for Estate Administration Reform, spoke at a #FreeBritney rally this week, but tells Allison she is far from the only victim. In our "Eye on Earth" series, CBS's Chris Livesay looks at the effects of climate change on one of Italy's most famous tourist destinations.  There's a new study out from NASA and the University of Hawaii that warns that upcoming changes in the Moon's orbit -- a wobble if you will -- could lead to record flooding in the 2030s. Allison gets details from lead study author Phil Thompson.  After a break over the pandemic, the 113th Chicago Auto show is open. CBS's Jennifer Keiper has details. Finally, Saturday marks the one year anniversary of the death of civil rights icon and Georgia Representative John Lewis. He was arrested 45 times, and nearly killed in 1965 as he fought for freedom and voting rights. As he was lying in state at the U-S Capitol, one of his most powerful speeches was played. At his funeral, former President Obama reminded mourners that the battle continues. Allison asks CBS's Nikole Killion to look back -- and ahead.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.