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Star college gymnast dies after training accident

An accomplished gymnast at Southern Connecticut State University has died after she suffered a serious spinal cord injury in a training accident. Melanie Coleman, 20, of Milford, Connecticut, was training at New Era Gymnastics in Hamden when she fell from the uneven bars. CBSN New York has more. Source

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How to spot deep fakes and have emotional skepticism online

Concern over so-called deep-fake videos is growing, especially as the 2020 election approaches. In a recent Ted Talk, online manipulation expert Claire Wardle painted a more optimistic picture of the internet, saying it’s still possible to make it a place we can trust. Wardle, co-founder of First Draft, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss digital misinformation. Source

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Google reportedly mining personal health data raises privacy concerns

A new report suggests Google has been secretly collecting the personal health records of millions of Americans. As first reported in the Wall Street Journal, Google is sharing information with Ascension, a health system that includes over 2,600 hospitals and health care centers in 21 states. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source

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Streaming wars escalate with Disney+ launch

The streaming wars are escalating, with Disney+ launching Tuesday. It’s the latest streaming service competing with industry leaders, like Netflix and Hulu. CBS has CBS All Access and Apple TV+ also premiered this month. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source

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