A new law will allow 1 in 10 Americans to review the personal data collected on them by large corporations. Source
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WorldView: Australia bushfires, U.S. airstrikes in Syria and Iraq, Taliban nixes ceasefire
A New South Wales volunteer firefighter dies battling bushfires, raising the death toll to 10, with no end in sight for beleaguered Australians. The U.S. military has bombed five targets across Iraq in Syria in retaliation for a rocket attack that killed an American contractor. And the Taliban says it has no intention of agreeing to a ceasefire, despite recent reports. CBS News’ Gwen Baumgardner rounds up the world headlines from London. Source
American “ping pong” legend hopes to add 2020 Olympics to achievements
Ping pong, or table tennis, has been around for generations and it remains popular today. Some of the best players in the world will compete for Olympic gold next year in Tokyo. Omar Villafranca caught up with one American athlete who waited nearly his whole life for a shot at Olympic glory. Source
Millions are connecting with chatbots and AI companions like Replika
From televisions to smartphones, artificial intelligence is making a greater impact in our lives. The popular app Replika allows users to share their feelings with an AI companion, or “chatbot.” Seven million people use the app when they need someone to talk to. Technology reporter Laurie Segall, who messaged with her bot for three months, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her experience. Segall is also the founder of Dot Dot Dot Media, a news and entertainment company. Source
Sharon Stone blocked on dating app for “fake” profile
“Don’t shut me out of the hive,” Stone pleaded on Twitter Source
Transcript: Correspondents Panel on “Face the Nation”
The following is a transcript of an interview with the CBS News’ correspondents panel that aired Sunday, December 29, 2019, on “Face the Nation.” Source
The 2020s in health: Universal flu vaccine, AI detecting illnesses
In our series The 2020s, we’re exploring the big topics that will dominate the conversation in the next decade. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the 2020s in health, from a universal flu vaccine to artificial intelligence detecting diseases. Source
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calls for “offensive measures”
One day from a deadline set by North Korea to soften sanctions against its nuclear program, leader Kim Jong Un urged members of his party to “take positive and offensive measures for fully ensuring the sovereignty and security of the country.” Barry Petersen reports. Source
Deep below Rome is “a very mysterious” basilica
A massive treasure that dates back about 2,000 years is hidden deep underground in Italy’s capital city. The ancient Roman basilica was discovered by accident under a train station. It just opened to the public. Inside are more than 20 stucco artworks, fully restored. Seth Doane reports. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Hanukkah celebration stabbing wounds 5
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source