Financial independence for a royal couple isn’t the same thing as, say, a millennial getting kicked out of the basement. Source
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CES 2020: Personal privacy a hot topic at annual tech show
CES, the year’s biggest gadget show, is offering a glimpse into how tech companies capitalize on users’ personal information. The event is also shining light on what’s being done to try to regain public trust. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson reports from the convention in Las Vegas. Source
Ring fired 4 employees for abusing access to customer videos
The company is already facing criticism after hackers targeted cameras. Source
Hospitals see surge of babies with respiratory illness RSV
Symptoms include a runny nose, runny eyes, cough and difficulty feeding. Source
House approves war powers resolution to restrict Trump on Iran
The vote on the resolution comes nearly a week after Mr. Trump authorized a strike to kill Qassem Soleimani. Source
Trump campaign plagued by outside groups raising money in his name, report says
Politico reports that the Trump campaign is competing for fundraising dollars with many unrelated groups that have collected millions from his supporters. Politico reporter Maggie Severns joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more on her reporting. Source
Homeless mothers in California fight to maintain vacant home in Oakland
A group of homeless women in California took over a vacant home in West Oakland last November and are now fighting in court with the property’s owner, a real estate firm, to keep possession of the house. CBS San Francisco’s Andria Borba has the story. Source
London’s Madame Tussauds moves Meghan and Harry’s wax figures
Less than a day after the couple decided to step away from their “senior” royal roles, the famous waxwork museum has decided to remove the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from its royal family display, “to mirror their ‘progressive new role within the Royal institution.'” Source
Harry and Meghan stepping back from royal family was “inevitable”
There’s growing intrigue surrounding the British royal family after an unprecedented announcement from Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle. The couple said they’re stepping down as senior members of the family and plan to raise their son in both the U.K. and North America. Tina Brown, who has covered the royal family and wrote “The Diana Chronicles,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the couple’s decision. Source
Valorie Kondos Field on why winning doesn’t always mean success
Legendary gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field built UCLA into a collegiate powerhouse before retiring last year. Over 29 years as head coach, Kondos Field led UCLA to seven NCAA championships and 22 regional championships. But “Miss Val,” as she’s affectionately known by her gymnasts, says winning does not always equal success. She joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her TED Talk on what’s more important than winning. Source