The growing popularity of so-called “kid influencers” is raising questions about the potential impact of sharing children’s lives online. These social media stars promote products on Instagram and make millions posting short vlogs. A recent study found about one in three kids between the ages of 8 and 12 aspire to be either a vlogger or a YouTuber. The latest CBSN Original, “Kid Influencers: Few Rules, Big Money,” looks inside the estimated $4.6 billion influencer business. Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the psyhological impact this could have on the children involved. Source
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Capital One hacker should stay locked up, prosecutors say
The former Amazon software engineer accused of hacking Capital One is a flight risk, U.S. prosecutors said Source
The Tuckers: Meet the descendants of America’s first African family
This month marks 400 years since the first documented, enslaved Africans arrived in English North America. The weekend events kick off at the Tucker family cemetery. It’s believed to be the burial place of some of the descendants of the first enslaved Africans to come here. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
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Taylor Swift on sexist labels in the music industry
Preview: In an interview to be broadcast August 25 on “CBS Sunday Morning,” singer-songwriter Taylor Swift talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how a different vocabulary is used for the accomplishments of men and women in the music industry. Source
Taylor Swift: “There’s a different vocabulary for men and women in the music industry”
Preview: In an interview airing on “CBS Sunday Morning” August 25, the 10-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter talks about labels that have been applied to her because of her gender Source
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Is it all in good fun – or unregulated child labor? These little influencers raise big questions Source
Eye Opener: FBI busts a global crime ring
A global manhunt is underway after 80 people are indicted and more than a dozen arrested in one of the largest internet fraud cases in U.S. history. Also, Harvey Weinstein is going back to court after prosecutors decided to file a new indictment in his rape case. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Witness challenges American’s account of killing Anguilla resort worker
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Buttigieg unveils plan to improve mental health care and fight addiction
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