Brazil’s data protection authority has fined TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, nearly $30 million for mishandling the personal data of children and teens. The authority said TikTok collected and used young users’ information without proper legal permission or safety measures, especially from users browsing without accounts.
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TikTok was fined about $30 million by Brazil’s data protection agency.
The fine is due to violations of privacy laws related to children and teenagers’ data.
TikTok collected personal data from both logged-in users and those browsing as guests.
The regulator said TikTok processed data from around 8 million children in Brazil.
TikTok’s age-check system was found to be weak and allowed minors easy access.
The company must delete all illegally collected data and improve protections for young users.
A special “logged-out feed” feature lets people browse without accounts, skipping age verification; this feature is active in Brazil but not in the US or Europe.
The regulator gave TikTok 10 days to appeal the decision.
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Dolly Parton, a famous singer who recently passed away, is known for the song "9 to 5." Although the song is not about trade, it relates to the current trade disagreements between President Donald Trump’s administration and Canada. CBS News provides explanations about this connection and discusses Parton’s overall impact.
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Dolly Parton’s family announced her death on Tuesday.
"9 to 5" is one of Dolly Parton’s most popular songs.
The song’s theme about work connects to ongoing trade issues.
The U.S. trade battle involves President Donald Trump’s administration and Canada.
CBS News includes commentary from Major Garrett and Anthony Mason.
The report links the song’s ideas to real-world trade conflicts.
The focus is both on the trade situation and Dolly Parton’s legacy.
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A BBC documentary revealed that Monsanto dumped toxic chemical waste, including PCBs, at multiple sites in Wales, posing ongoing environmental and health risks. Experts say the 14 sites identified are only a small part of about 20,000 high-risk waste locations across the UK.
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Stephen Constance, a former Monsanto worker, described poor safety equipment and lack of information about the toxic waste he handled.
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are harmful chemicals once used in various products and banned in the UK since the 1970s.
Monsanto knew PCBs were dangerous but continued operations in the UK despite shutting down its US plant due to legal issues.
About 14 contaminated sites were featured in the documentary, but scientists estimate around 20,000 such sites exist in the UK.
Toxic waste was buried using plastic sheets and clay, but experts worry these methods may not fully stop pollution, especially with high water levels nearby.
PCBs are suspected to cause cancer and may still be leaking from these sites.
Public pressure is seen as essential to prompt government action to clean or control these contaminated areas.
Eastman Chemical Company, responsible for Monsanto’s UK legacy, did not respond to requests for comments.
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist leader, said the FBI and Canadian police warned him of a new threat to his life. This warning comes as an Indian man awaits sentencing for plotting to kill Pannun in 2023.
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is the general counsel for Sikhs For Justice and holds dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship.
He was warned last week by FBI agents and by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Tuesday about a credible threat to his life.
A man named Nikhil Gupta from India pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for plotting to assassinate Pannun in 2023.
Gupta was directed by an Indian government employee and communicated with an undercover agent posing as a hitman.
Gupta’s sentencing is scheduled for November 20, with a possible prison term of at least 20 years.
Pannun is an advocate for creating a sovereign Sikh state and is labeled a terrorist by the Indian government.
He referred to the U.S. “Duty to Warn” law, which requires authorities to inform individuals about serious threats.
Pannun mentioned a similar warning was given before the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, another Sikh activist in Canada.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country music singer, has died at the age of 80, according to her family. CBS News shared some of her most memorable moments and interviews to honor her career.
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Dolly Parton was a well-known country music singer.
She died at the age of 80.
Her family announced her death on a Tuesday.
CBS News highlighted her best moments on their platform.
The tribute includes past interviews and memorable performances.
The coverage is available on the CBS News app and website.
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A US-led board in charge of overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas to stop militant activities, including flying kites near the border, after Israel threatened to respond with strikes. The board also reminded Israel to respect the ceasefire and limit military actions to genuine threats.
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The US-led "Board of Peace," established by President Donald Trump, supervises a ceasefire in Gaza declared in October 2023.
The board told Hamas to stop militant actions like flying kites, which Israel considers a threat.
Israel threatened increased military operations if Hamas uses kites, drones, or balloons.
The recent kites found near the Gaza border did not carry explosives but had political messages.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubts Hamas’s commitment to disarmament announced earlier.
The Board of Peace said Israel must only respond to real and immediate threats and respect the ceasefire.
The United Nations called Israel’s threats related to kite flying unacceptable.
Since the ceasefire, Israeli strikes have continued, causing numerous Palestinian casualties according to Gaza health authorities.
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The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have renewed their call for countries to set limits or bans on autonomous weapons systems, sometimes called "killer robots." They warn these weapons are being developed quickly and pose increased risks, though their use in battle has not been confirmed.
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The U.N. and Red Cross updated their appeal for rules on autonomous weapons, highlighting rising dangers.
Autonomous weapons can target humans without human control, raising moral concerns.
These weapons are being developed faster than international rules can keep up.
The organizations urge protection of civilians if such weapons are used in the future.
Negotiators will meet in Geneva in November to discuss strengthening international rules on these weapons.
So far, autonomous ground robots in conflicts like Ukraine mostly carry supplies or evacuate troops, not fight.
Ukraine plans to add armed robots to support soldiers but has not widely deployed them yet.
Scientists who create these technologies have called for limits due to the risks involved.
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The article shares many photos that show key moments in Dolly Parton's long career as a country singer and actress. It highlights her performances, awards, collaborations with other stars, and appearances at important events.
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Dolly Parton performed with Porter Wagoner on his TV show in 1967.
She appeared with comedian John Belushi in 1970 in New York.
Parton won the Entertainer of the Year award in 1978, surrounded by Johnny Cash and Ronnie Milsap.
She acted with Jane Fonda in the 1979 movie "9 to 5."
Dolly hosted her own variety show and performed with Willie Nelson in 1987.
She opened her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, pictured in 1987.
Parton starred in the film "Steel Magnolias," attending the premiere in 1989 with other actresses.
She performed with Norah Jones and Miley Cyrus at various award shows and TV programs.
Dolly was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, celebrated with many famous musicians.
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The U.S. is currently focusing on increasing sanctions and economic pressure on Iran instead of launching new military strikes. The naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is limiting Iran’s oil exports, reducing its ability to influence global energy markets and weakening its economy.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told allied countries the U.S. will not start new strikes on Iran "for the time being."
The U.S. is using sanctions and a naval blockade to put economic pressure on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route where the U.S. Navy cleared mines, reducing Iran’s control.
More oil tankers are passing through the southern lane of the strait, helping global energy markets.
Iran’s main oil export hub, Kharg Island, has seen almost no tanker activity recently.
The U.S. aims to cut off Iran’s financial resources and prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.
Pakistan’s army chief visited Iran as a mediator; President Trump had contact with him but no official talks with Iran are planned.
U.S. officials say the current pressure strategy might bring Iran back to negotiations.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country music singer, died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her family and representatives announced her death in a statement.
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Dolly Parton was known as the "Queen of Country."
She was 80 years old when she passed away.
She died in Nashville, Tennessee.
Her family and representatives made the announcement.
Dolly Parton was a legendary figure in country music.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least seven Palestinians and destroyed a warehouse storing food supplies for vulnerable groups. Despite a ceasefire that began last October, attacks continue, causing injuries and worsening shortages of medical oxygen in Gaza’s hospitals.
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At least seven Palestinians were killed in recent Israeli strikes in Gaza.
One strike hit a home near Kamal Adwan Hospital, killing three people and injuring others.
A drone strike killed a man and injured three civilians in Khan Younis.
An Israeli military attack destroyed a warehouse holding nutrition supplies for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.
The warehouse belonged to a local group working with Medical Aid for Palestinians and had their entire stock ruined.
Gaza’s health ministry warns of a critical shortage of medical oxygen, with only 12 out of 34 oxygen stations still working.
The health official warned that a lack of oxygen could cause patients to die if supplies stop.
President Donald Trump has urged Israel to stop attacks on Gaza and noted that Hamas agreed to stop fighting under a US-backed peace plan.
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Dolly Parton, a famous country music star, has died at age 80. She had a long career that included music, movies, TV shows, books, and business projects, making her a well-known figure worldwide.
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Dolly Parton died at age 80, as announced by her publicist.
She began her music career in Nashville and had her first hit, "Dumb Blonde," in 1967.
Parton gained fame on "The Porter Wagoner Show," a country music TV program.
She released many famous songs, like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You."
Parton won 10 Grammy Awards and was nominated 55 times.
She sold over 100 million music units worldwide, with many gold and platinum albums.
Parton acted in movies like "9 to 5," "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," and "Steel Magnolias."
She appeared on TV shows including "Designing Women," "Hannah Montana," and "Grace & Frankie."
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A new mother in Missouri woke up to find her 3-week-old baby blue and not breathing. She performed infant CPR and helped her daughter start breathing again before they got to the hospital, where the baby was diagnosed with a brief unexplained medical event.
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Layna Wells is the mother of a 3-week-old daughter named Stevie.
Around 7 a.m., Wells found her baby blue, cold, and not breathing.
Wells performed CPR by giving back blows and chest compressions.
After CPR, the baby began breathing and opened her eyes but did not cry until over an hour later at the hospital.
Doctors diagnosed the baby with a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE), which is different from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
BRUE incidents usually do not increase the risk of sudden infant death.
Wells did CPR imperfectly but effectively, and doctors advised her to repeat the same actions if needed.
Wells hopes her story encourages other parents to learn infant CPR.
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A man in Melbourne was charged after he allegedly stabbed a woman with scissors and punched her young son in a random attack near a police station. The mother and child, who were visitors to the area, were taken to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
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The incident happened in Sunshine West, a suburb in Melbourne’s inner west.
The man was charged with several offenses, including assault and conduct endangering life.
The mother and child were visiting from Cowes, a town on Phillip Island.
Police believe the attacker and the victims did not know each other.
The man will appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
The injuries to the mother and child are serious but not life-threatening.
The attack took place outside a police station.
This case is being reported alongside discussions about new rules for datacentres in Australia.
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The trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, accused of making the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988, has been delayed due to new evidence. Families of the victims, including many Americans, continue to wait nearly 40 years for justice as Al-Marimi faces charges in a U.S. courtroom for the first time.
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Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988, killing 270 people, mostly Americans.
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, a former Libyan intelligence officer, is accused of making the bomb.
Al-Marimi was imprisoned in Libya for years and is now being prosecuted in the U.S.
The trial was scheduled to start in Washington, D.C., but was postponed due to new evidence.
In 2017, officials obtained an interview where Al-Marimi reportedly admitted to building the bomb and said Libya’s intelligence ordered the attack.
Victims’ families have been waiting for decades for the trial and justice.
Many family members attended an earlier trial in 2000, which convicted one accomplice but acquitted another.
Some families have found ways to cope, such as funding a photography grant in memory of their loved ones.
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The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to dissolve as an independent military group. This decision comes from a new agreement with the Syrian government in Damascus.
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The Syrian Democratic Forces are mainly led by Kurdish fighters.
The SDF was the main U.S. partner in Syria during fights against the Islamic State (ISIL).
The SDF will no longer operate independently as a military force.
This change is part of an agreement made with the Syrian government in Damascus.
The announcement was made by the SDF leader, Mazloum Abdi.
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The FBI raided the vacation rental in Ibiza, Spain, of James "Fergie" Chambers, a US citizen and wealthy donor, after his arrest on charges related to alleged financial support for Hamas. Chambers is facing extradition to the US under President Donald Trump's administration, with the case involving allegations of money laundering and support for Palestinian projects, although details remain sealed and the raid found no evidence.
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James "Fergie" Chambers is a 41-year-old US citizen and wealthy donor to leftwing and humanitarian projects.
He was arrested in Spain and the FBI raided his Ibiza vacation rental shortly afterward.
Chambers is wanted by the US government under President Trump for alleged financial support of Hamas and other charges.
The case involves about $7.5 million allegedly laundered from a US bank account to Tunisia.
Chambers has donated over $1 million to humanitarian projects in Gaza.
His lawyers say the indictment is weak and that no evidence was found during the FBI raid.
The US must submit extradition documents within 45 days of Chambers’ arrest; otherwise, he will be released.
Chambers is heir to the Cox family fortune and has funded around 100 projects in 20 countries.
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The article highlights key moments from Dolly Parton’s career and explains how she influenced music and culture. It also notes her strong connection to her hometown in Tennessee.
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Dolly Parton is a famous country music singer.
She had many important moments in her music career.
Her work impacted both music and culture broadly.
She maintained close ties with her Tennessee hometown.
The article is presented by entertainment journalist Aunyea Lachelle.
Dolly Parton has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The piece focuses on celebrating her life and legacy in entertainment.
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Busta Rhymes released "Dillagence II," an album featuring beats by the late Detroit producer J Dilla, who passed away in 2006. The album includes 19 tracks that mix Rhymes' rapping with Dilla’s unique style of rhythms.
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J Dilla, a Detroit producer and hip-hop innovator, died in 2006 at age 32 from lupus complications.
Dilla worked with many artists, including Busta Rhymes, sending him over 300 beats during their collaboration.
"Dillagence II" was released by Busta Rhymes and features 19 tracks using Dilla's beats and Rhymes' vocals.
Dilla’s style, known as "Dilla Time," uses uneven beats that create a distinctive, offbeat rhythm.
The album features guest appearances, including Lil Wayne and Dilla’s mother Ma Dukes, as well as Rhymes’ children.
It includes a posthumous track with R&B singer D’Angelo, who died in 2025.
The album received a 3.5 out of 5-star rating and is seen as appealing to fans of classic and legacy hip-hop.
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