Fighting to save the Wild Horses of the American West. They need our voices. This is the Cbs Weekend News from New York, heres Jericka Duncan. Duncan good evening, thanks for joining us tonight. Americas Covid Recovery has hit a road block, Today Dr. Fauci said this surge driven by the Delta Variant will get worse. Infections are spiking across the country. Hospitalizations and deaths are also rising. More shots are going into arms but only about half of us are fully vaccinated. Cbs Lilia Luciano is in West Hollywood with the latest. Reporter Thank You, jericka. Now l. A. County has 45 higher hospitalizations in just one week and there are more than A Thousand Vaccination Sites in the hopes that more people will get their shots and finally stop the spread. Tonight, theres No End In Sight for the covid summer surge. Cases are climbing but thats not enough to stop this party. In chicago, Hundreds Of Thousands Packed Lollapalooza the four day music festival. Most showed proof of vaccination. Oh, were vaxxed. Were fully vaccinated. Reporter and the rest a negative Covid Test but Theres Concern Breakthrough cases could trigger outbreaks. I feel very good about what we have done. Obviously well know a little bit more in a week. Reporter Nationwide Covid Hospitalizations almost doubled in the last week. The vast majority of those patients are unvaccinated. Virus hot spots including Florida And Hawaii are facing recordbreaking infection levels, but how their governors are reacting is different. There will be no restrictions and no mandates in the state of florida. If we cant stop the increases, yes, i will have to reenact restrictions. Reporter medical experts say vaccines are the best weapon to fight the pandemic but only half of americans are fully vaccinated. Now lagging behind canada which had a slow start. Until the rest of the world understands that they have to be vaccinated, were not going to get on top of this pandemic. Reporter and todays New York times reports that more than A Million doses have gone to waste due to spoilage and dwindling demand. You have a very difficult situation, a pool of unvaccinated people and a virus that spreads very efficiently. Reporter to slow down new infections more restaurants here in l. A. Are requiring proof of vaccination or negative Covid Test. Others are offering outdoor dining only. Jericka. Duncan Lilia Luciano in West Hollywood, Thank You. The u. S. Senate was in Session Today finalizing a sweeping bipartisan Spending Plan to upgrade the nations infrastructure. Cbs Christina Ruffini is at the White House tonight. Christina, we keep hearing about this deal but is it really within reach . Reporter good evening, jericka. Yes, after working through a rare weekend, that bipartisan group of senators said that Infrastructure Bill we have heard so much about for so long is finally, almost ready to move forward. I understand it is being finalized imminently. And we really are just about finished. Its 99 and 9 10 finished. Theyre drafting it. Reporter on face the Nation Today West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin told John Dickerson The End is in sight. Hopefully we will introduce it today, vote on it tonight, start Amendment Process hopefully on monday and well start Amendment Process hopefully on monday and well move on. Reporter moving is at the center of the legislation, which provides a trillion dollars to buttress bridges, Repave Roads and build better broadband. There is no county, no community, certainly no state in this nation that wont see improvements because of this. Reporter but the bill might stall in the house where Speaker Uthnatelosi said she wont also passes a bigger democratic budget. The biggest problem is Nancy Pelosi has said she is going to handcuff the two together. The real infrastructure with this spending monstrosity. Reporter even so, maines Susan Collins says she thinks enough of her fellow republicans will stay on board. I think each senator will make his or her own decision, and look at the benefits to his or her own state. Reporter now according to our hardworking Hill Team one of the senators just said they could have something done in the next couple hours. Jericka. Duncan Christina Ruffini at the White House tonight, Thank You. Its day ten of the olympic games and the united states leads the overall Metal Count with 59 so far, 20 of them gold. Cbs Jamie Yuccas is In Tokyo and joins us with some very surprising finishes, if i say so myself, jamie. Reporter i know, you got to watch them all too, jericka. This weekend marks The End of swimming competitions. Track will start racing to the Finish Line and u. S. A. Womens soccer and Mens Basketball are Do Or Die heading into the knockout stages in each sport. Italys Lamont Marcell Jacobs becomes the first man to win the 100meter Gold ever for his country. Born in texas, jacobs only lived in the u. S. For a short time before moving across the world with his mother. Meanwhile, Simone Biles cheered on sunisa lee, Jade Carey and mykayla skinner. Lee took Home Bronze in uneven bars, while skinner turned a second chance into a silver medal. This has been such an honor to be able to step in for simone. Reporter for swimming, Superstar Caeleb Dressel once again winning gold in the mens 50 meter free style. I am proud of every swim, every effort i put in the water. Reporter u. S. A. Swimming also picked up gold in the Mens Relay Race and the women picked up silver. Reporter now, team u. S. A. Turns its attention to track and field. Including l. G. B. T. Q. Athlete raven saunders, who won silver in the Shot Put but also won hearts with her multicolored hair, Hulk Mask and selflove attitude. U. S. Golfer Xander Schauffele won the first Gold Medal for the united states since 1904. Meanwhile, Simone Biles will not compete in the individual floor final. She could still participate, though, in beam. Jericka. Duncan Jamie Yuccas, covering it all for us In Tokyo, Thank You. Smoke from wildfires in california and across the west prompted the Posting Today of Air Quality and health alerts in several states including portions of colorado, Wyoming And Washington state. And smoke from fires burning in canada triggered Pollution Alerts in wisconsin, minnesota and iowa. Extreme heat is fueling fierce wildfires overseas. More than 100 fires broke out across turkey, some near popular tourist destinations. The flames forced some people to rush to the sea for a getaway, and Greece Firefighting planes help dampen wildfire flames. Officials call conditions there a catastrophe. Well, starting tomorrow, britain reopens its borders to some tourists, including fully vaccinated americans. Cbs Elizabeth Palmer reports from london. Reporter the changing of the guard at Windsor Castle is back, for the first time since the pandemic began. Thats good news for travelers from the u. S. Who, as of tomorrow, can Visit Britain without Quarantining A long as they are fully vaccinated. The u. K. s own highly successful Vaccine Rollout has now immunized more than 70 of adults, and deaths and hospitalizations remain low. In israel, the government has authorized a third shot for the over 60s. It is politically popular and the science says it does boost immunity that wanes over time. But it stands in stark contrast to the scarcity of vaccines in the global south. In nigeria, Four Million doses donated by the united states have landed, for a country with a population that tops 200 milion. Medical authorities point out that covid deaths in africa rose 80 over the last month. Then there is haiti. In political meltdown and struggling with a Serious Covid outbreak, it has finally received 500,000 doses of vaccine from the united states. But until mid july it had been the only country in the americas to have had none at all. So far, more than 80 of the more than Four Billion doses of Coronavirus Vaccine have gone to people in rich countries. Some of the poorest people on earth may have to wait until 2023 before they are even offered their first shot. Elizabeth palmer, cbs news, london. Duncan new census data shows americas largest City Saw their sharpest population losses during the pandemic. Well, it turns out theyre rebounding, and fast. Heres cbs michael george. Reporter if you were mourning the decline of San Francisco, you can probably dry your tears, the city is booming. We came here to be around other, like our friends. Reporter Startup Founder Kunal Gupta and Joe Ahearn just moved in and say for them it was a nobrainer. San francisco is the Startup Capitol of the world. And even though people have been leaving San Francisco, we have No Doubt that that continues to be true. Reporter millions left cities in 2020 during pandemic shutdowns, heading for the suburbs and beyond. But now many are returning; Real Estate markets are skyrocketing. Restaurants are packed. And even traffic is back. We now see an urban revival. The beginnings of an urban revival. Reporter university of Toronto Professor Richard Florida is studying the resurgence of americas major cities. He says many people who left just moved a few hours away. One of the things i think thats changing our cities is, cities are going to be less about a place to go to work and much more about a place to go connect. Reporter this spring in manhattan Real Estate brokers report the number of sales surging to the highest level in six years. Howard lorber of douglas eliman realty. Everyone saying, isnt new York City dead, isnt new York City dead . , and my answer was no, its not dead. Its in a coma. But people and cities come out of comas. Hopefully. Reporter Office Vacancies are still high and cities are dealing with challenges like crime and affordability. But for joe and kunal they found something in San Francisco they say they cant get anywhere else. The value of any city is the sort of spontaneous connections that you can have living in t it is the magic of having so many people in one small geographical location. Reporter which is why reports of the citys deaths may be greatly exaggerated. Michael george, cbs news, New York. Duncan straight ahead on the Cbs Weekend News, whats behind the toxic Tide Killing Fish off the Florida Coast . Plus we get an exclusive preview of broadways first post pandemic play. And later, one womans mission to protect americas Wild Horses. vo for over 50 Years Purina Cat chow has been helping cats feel at home. With trusted nutrition, no wonder its the number one dry Cat Food in america. Come home to cat chow. 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At times recently it stretched for nearly 100 mile as long the states West Coast and is hurting business during the busy summer tourist season. Cbs Ben Tracy got a closeup look. Dude, this is nuts. This is insane. Reporter local fishermen are documenting the devastation from the Red Tide that has washed over tampa bay. This is an absolute nightmare. Reporter Tyler Capello runs a fishing charter business. He took us out on the water to see it for ourselves. That was a nice big beautiful cobia. Reporter dead fish everywhere, killed by the massive Algae Bloom that has at times turned the water toxic, scared away tourists and appears to be forcing these baby sharks to swim up canals fleeing for their lives. What has this meant for your business . Its been an absolute disaster. Thats 1,200, 1,500 bucks a day in my pocket. And. Now im doing zero. Buckn my pocket. And now im doing because you know there is a dead tarpin On The Beach right there. Reporter he even covered himself in dead fish and posted it on instagram to raise awareness. Do i have your attention now . chanting save the fish. Reporter many floridians are worried not just about their waterways but also their own airways. Red tides can make it hard to breathe. There are days that i Cant Walk to it The End of my street because im already coughing. Reporter Red Tides do naturally occur here. But scientists believe Warming Ocean Waters due to Climate Change may be making them more frequent. This Spring A Breach at an old Phosphate Pit sent 200 Million gallons of polluted water into tampa bay. It is concerning that the last severe red Tide Bloom was just three years ago. We would have expected ten years to go by before we see something like this. Reporter Tyler Capella fears Red Tides will eventually sink his business. Are you worried about your livelihood . Oh, 100 , and eventually the whole area is going to become a dead zone. 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Because on a certain level, you know, we are all in Uncharted Territory here. Ive never lived through a global pandemic before. Reporter Playwright Antoinette Chinonye nwandu is the creator of passover, the first play returning to broadway after covid19 closed Th Curton A Billion Dollar industry. But on Wednesday August 4, the opening of broadway will come with boundaries, when passover begins previews. Everyone will need proof of vaccination. Those who are unvaccinated must show proof of a negative covid 19 p. C. R. Test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time. Masks will be required except when eating or drinking in designated locations. What . That promised land. Reporter actor john michael hill. How safe do you feel . I feel like you could do everything right and you just never know. You can only control what you can control. And what we control is beinghe clearly laid out by our team here. Reporter do you worry at all about the second variant . The feeling for me that arises is one quite frankly of frustration. Because if you love the theater, if you love the feeling of sitting next to something and experiencing live entertainment, why arent you vaccinated. Reporter the new play reflects the times were living in. It captures the struggle of two young black men who dream of a life free from fear and racial injustice. You getting up off this block. Where you going . I feel a sense of responsibility. Because the mantle for broadway is on me, not just for my play but for audiences who are going to be coming in from covid with the racial reckoning of george Floyds Murder on their minds, we are now reintroducing that topic with this play. Reporter a play that will reignite broadway and a citys comeback. I love these shows. Ive seen every single one of these shows. We need all the shows to come back. Who, when they come to new York City, doesnt want to see a Broadway Show . Come on. Because we are movin on up. Movin on up. We finally got. Duncan next on the Cbs Weekend News, free spirits. How a photographer is trying to save horses in the wild west. Duncan we end tonight in the Sage Brush grasslands in the foothills of the American West its where Wild Horses have roamed for centuries. Well, Cbs Chip reid introduces us to a woman trying to protect them. Reporter Mary Hone is a long time Wildlife Photographer but about five years ago it was americas horses who stole her heart. The more time you spend with them, the more in love you get with them. More people should know what it is like, to see these horses and experience these horses. I want them to have that connection with the horses that i feel. Reporter she roams the west in her r. V. Photographing the horses, selling her work at Art Shows and giving some of the proceeds to charities that protect them. Would it be accurate to say that Wild Horses are now your passion . Oh yes, absolutely, yeah. I still photograph other wildlife but the Wild Horses are really it for me. I feel like can i really capture and connect with the horses andt my photography reflects that. Reporter why are you so passionate about Wild Horses . You just feel such a connection with them. Their souls are just so wonderful. Reporter but in a long running dispute, ranchers say there are so many horses theyre ruining federal grazing land. Y horses theyre ruining fed the federal government agrees, and has resumed Helicopter Roundups that force the horses into Holding Pens which hone described as brutal. A small number of injured and have to be put down. The horses are so family oriented and to just tear their family apart. It is just devastating to think about. Reporter hones hope is that her art will change some hearts. They need our voices. They need us to fight for them. I will never stop fighting for them, ever. Reporter fighting for this iconic symbol of the American West. Chip reid, cbs news. Duncan those are some beautiful pictures, well, thats the Cbs Weekend News for this sunday. 60 minutes is coming up. Im Jericka Duncan in New York. We Thank You so much for watching. Have a great night. G captioning sponsored by cbs captioned by Media Access Group at wgbh access. Wgbh. Org live from the Cbs Bay area studios, this is Kpix 5 news. And now with a rise in Bart Ridership and a Surgeon Covid cases, the Transportation Services keeping its rider safe. Cases may be rising across the state, but so are vaccination rates. Breaking news in Colusa County were four people have died in a helicopter crash. What we just learned from emergency crews. What the future can hold for a san jose Sharks Player accused of putting on his own team. We begin with a look at our Bay Area bridges and what could be a relief on Bay Area roadways. Said it could be up and running. Thank you for joining us. It is a good sign of economic recovery in the Bay Area and Da Lin is live at the walnuts station. Reporter big improvements with the Bart Transit System and times will be cut in half her weight and for a lot of people trains will be coming for 15 minutes instead of 30 minutes. I have enjoyed the smaller crowds, and maybe that is why feel safe on them. Reporter she likes taking bart even during the pandemic and like donna more people slowly returning to the transit system. Fairly comfortable and they did a good job with cleaning it and it was probably the cleanest it has ever been. Reporter jonathan said it is great timing since he soon has to go back to the office. We are supposed to start going back to work three days a week