Новости за 16.07.2021

New coronavirus infections have doubled in the U.S. as the pace of vaccinations gets cut in half. As Jericka Duncan reports, the Surgeon General warns misinformation may be playing a part. Then, Dr. Shad Marvasti, a family medicine physician and the director of public health, prevention and health promotion at The University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines.

Facebook says Iranian hackers targeted nearly 200 U.S. military personnel on its platform. The hackers, known as "Tortiseshell," used fake online personas and phishing to drive people off of the site, infect their devices with malware and steal log-in information. CBS News reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

COVID-19 misinformation an “urgent threat,” surgeon general says; South Carolina mechanic’s generosity rewarded

Biden maps future of U.S. relations with Germany; Texas files suit against Biden administration over border wall

A new book says General Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer, feared that President Trump would attempt a coup to stay in office. Kris Van Cleave has more.

More than a third of Earth's tropical rainforests are "completely gone," and half of what remains is in the Amazon. But now, parts of that jungle are in jeopardy as deforestation and climate change reduce its ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Scientists say it's a "really big warning," and if steps aren't taken soon, "we're going to be in more trouble."

Federal officials are looking to crack down on ransomware attacks that are attacking critical U.S. infrastructure by implementing a new multi-agency task force. The announcement comes just days after the notorious Russian-linked ransomware group, REvil, suddenly vanished from the internet. CBS News' Jeff Pegues reports on the task force, then Maurice Turner, a cybersecurity fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak with his analysis.

On Thursday, President Biden hosted German Chancellor Angela Merkel for what's likely to be her last visit to the White House as the leader of Germany. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports on what the two leaders discussed, then CBSN anchor Lana Zak and CBSN political contributor Sean Sullivan discuss how the two leaders reaffirmed the relationship between their nations, and America's newly enhanced child tax credit.

As ransomware attacks increase, the U.S. government is offering a huge reward for information about those behind cyberattacks. Jeff Pegues reports.

President Biden said the relationship between the U.S. and Germany is "strong and getting stronger."

Despite the sustained popularity of former President Donald Trump in the GOP, other would-be 2024 Republican presidential contenders are heading to Iowa to address conservative voters. The Des Moines Register's chief political reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel has more on who will be headlining the Family Leadership Summit on Friday, and Democrats' chances of picking up any Republican-held seats in Iowa in 2022.

President Biden met at the White House with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday as he seeks to reaffirm the U.S. relationship with European allies. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, NPR's White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and Axios' political reporter Sarah Mucha join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's political headlines, including a meeting between House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and former President Donald Trump.

"Whatever glowing feeling is inside me, it just transferred from that TV screen and went inside them," he said.

Eliot Middleton, a South Carolina man who fixes clunkers and donates them to people in need, received an outpouring of support from “CBS Evening News” viewers. Mark Strassmann has an update.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned that misinformation about COVID-19 is “a serious threat to public health.” The warning comes as the U.S. vaccination rate drops and the number of new cases rise. Jericka Duncan reports.

The U.S. is experiencing a rare summer surge in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The illness can be serious among infants and the elderly. Mireya Villarreal has more.

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

Dozens are dead and missing as historic floods rage through Europe. Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are among the hardest hit.

The IRS has begun distributing payments to eligible families with children under age 17 as part of the Child Tax Credit. Households will receive up to $300 a month for each child.

At a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Biden was asked about the U.S. response to recent unrest in Cuba and Haiti. He called communism "a failed system," and he said the idea of sending U.S. troops to Haiti is "not on the agenda at this moment." Watch his remarks.

The evening before the Surfside condo collapsed, Manny Lafont was playing baseball with his 10-year-old son. Lafont died later that night. His ex-wife Adriana Lafont tells CBS News about the “infinite pain” her children face having to grow up without their father — and how their son's life was narrowly saved. "The fact that he is here with me today is a miracle," she said.

General Mark Milley also saw parallels between Trump's claims of election fraud and Adolf Hitler's rhetoric in Nazi Germany, the book says.

"Health misinformation is a serious threat to public health," Murthy said Thursday.

The fire danger in the West remains extreme as the region faces drought and record heat. Lilia Luciano has the latest on the wildfires.

Olympic athletes are arriving in Tokyo just as COVID-19 cases are rising. Several people, including an athlete and other Olympic personnel, have tested positive. Ramy Inocencio has more details.