From search to ads to data mining, “an ecosystem where people’s whole internet experience is mediated through Google” Source
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Greta Thunberg on the “gift” of Asperger’s in fighting climate change: “We need people who think outside the box”
At 16, climate activist Greta Thunberg has been called the greatest threat to the world’s fossil fuel industry. The teenager first made headlines last year with her solitary strike against climate change outside Sweden’s parliament – since then, she’s inspired millions of supporters to rally in more than 150 countries. Thunberg joins “CBS This Morning” for her first live U.S. television interview. Source
Titans to Retire Steve McNair’s No. 9 and Eddie George’s No. 27 Jerseys at Sunday’s Game
Steve McNair’s No. 9 jersey and Eddie George’s No. 27 jersey will be retired in a ceremony during Sunday’s home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Source
Mom found dead 2 months after she vanished; husband arrested
Discovery of El Dorado County woman Heather Gumina prompted a homicide investigation by the county sheriff’s office, which led to the arrest of her husband Source
Accused Mar-a-Lago trespasser’s trial takes another strange turn
A Chinese businesswoman is defending herself on charges that she trespassed at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club Source
USC’s athletic director abruptly steps down
The University of Southern California’s Athletic Director abruptly stepped down amid the school’s alleged involvement in the college admissions scandal. Lynn Swann’s resignation was announced Tuesday by the president of USC. She says his department’s handling of the scandal “was not part of the decision.” Carter Evans reports. Source
Michael Bloomberg blames FDA for teen vaping epidemic
The fight against teen vaping and flavored e-cigarettes just got a $160 million boost from Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg Philanthropies revealed Tuesday morning that it’s funding a new program aimed at ending the epidemic of vaping, following a new study that found flavor was the reason most young adults said they started using e-cigarettes. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will coordinate the push. In their first TV interview, Bloomberg and the president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Matthew Myers, discuss the FDA’s role in regulating e-cigarettes, why they are targeting flavored e-cigarette first and how they plan to use the $160 million. Source
California mom found dead; husband arrested
California authorities say they have found what they believe to be the remains of a missing mother two months after she disappeared. CBS Sacramento reported that the discovery of Heather Gumina prompted a homicide investigation by the county sheriff’s office, which led to the arrest of her husband. Source
Titans Host Colts in Sunday’s Home Opener at Nissan Stadium
The Tennessee Titans (1-0) play their home opener this week against the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts (0-1). Kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,134) is scheduled for noon CDT on Sunday, Sept. 15. Source
Titans to Host LP PENCIL Box School Supply Drive Prior to Sunday’s Game
Fans attending Sunday’s home opener against the Indianapolis Colts are invited to participate in the team’s annual LP PENCIL Box School Supply Drive by donating all types of new school supplies prior to the game. Source