U.S. sues TikTok, alleging millions of child privacy violations

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Breaking Updates U.S. sues TikTok, alleging millions of child privacy violations The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, accusing them of breaching the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The suit alleges that TikTok improperly collected data from millions of children under 13, allowed them to interact with adults and adult content, and failed to comply with parental requests to delete these accounts. FTC Chair Lina Khan emphasized the seriousness of these violations, asserting that the agency will use its full authority to safeguard children's online privacy. TikTok has disputed these claims, arguing that the allegations are either outdated or inaccurate, and asserting that they have implemented measures such as age-appropriate experiences, screen time limits, and privacy protections. The lawsuit also highlights ongoing concerns about TikTok’s national security implications due to its Chinese ownership. This legal action comes amid broader scrutiny of TikTok, including potential future bans and previous legal challenges. The court will decide how much of the case's details will be publicly accessible, and TikTok has previously faced criticism from both major political parties. [Read More Here]( How two topsy-turvy weeks upended Trump’s 2024 campaign In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump’s campaign was significantly altered over a 17-day period starting with his appearance at the Republican convention in Milwaukee. Initially, Trump seemed poised for victory with strong support from a unified Republican Party and an opponent, President Joe Biden, facing declining poll numbers and fundraising struggles. However, the landscape shifted abruptly when Biden exited the race, and Democrats quickly rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris, who rapidly gained momentum and shattered fundraising records. Trump’s campaign struggled to adapt to the new dynamics of the race, particularly after a contentious speech at the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention where Trump made false claims about Harris’ racial identity. This strategy backfired, drawing criticism from both sides and overshadowing Trump's previous criticisms of Biden’s administration. The Trump campaign, grappling with Harris’ unexpected rise and struggling to define her effectively, faced internal concerns and external criticisms about its messaging and strategy. As Trump’s campaign attempted to pivot, issues like controversial remarks from his vice presidential pick, Senator JD Vance, and a lack of a clear strategy to address Harris’ candidacy became apparent. Despite efforts to focus on policy issues, Trump's campaign found itself mired in distractions and controversies, complicating efforts to regain the advantage in a race that had become unexpectedly competitive. With Harris energizing the Democratic base, Trump’s campaign faces the challenge of reestablishing its footing while navigating a newly volatile electoral environment. [Read more updates here]( American Sports & Culture American Brady Ellison, in 5th Olympics, misses elusive gold in shootout with South Korea's Kim American archer Brady Ellison was on the brink of finally winning a gold medal in his fifth Olympics. Both scored 10 points on their single arrow in the shoot-off, but Kim’s was closer to the center, giving him his third gold medal of the Paris Games. Ellison called it one of the best Olympic finals ever and said the matchup and finish was good for the sport. 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