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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
Arctic blast slams U.S., snow hammers states from Midwest to New England
A brutal arctic blast is making its descent on the U.S. and is expected to bring dangerously cold conditions to more than half of the country. Winter weather and winter storm alerts are in effect across more than a dozen states. David Begnaud and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn report. Source
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
DACA recipient says SCOTUS decision could “destroy and erase everything”
Supreme Court justices will hear arguments Tuesday in a challenge to the Trump administration’s effort to end the DACA program, which shields nearly 700,000 young immigrants from deportation. Carter Evans spoke to former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who oversaw DACA during the Obama administration. He also talked with a student whose future hinges on the courts decision. Source
Why retirement plans aren’t matching pace of market growth
A new report shows Americans’ retirement savings are not growing at the same pace as stocks, which are again hovering around record highs. Over the last decade, the average 401(k) account balance grew about 124 percent, while the Dow skyrocketed 214 percent. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to offer financial advice. Source
Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen co-star in “The Good Liar,” their first film together
Two icons of British acting are appearing together for the first time in the new big-screen mystery, “The Good Liar”. The film stars Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen. They have won or been nominated for every major acting award for stage and screen. Anthony Mason spoke to them on a boat in New York’s Central Park. Source
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
Possible fraternity “misconduct” eyed after SDSU freshman’s death
14 fraternities at San Diego State University are under suspension after the death of 19-year-old freshman Dylan Hernandez Source
Did misconduct at San Diego State University fraternity lead to student death?
Fourteen fraternities at San Diego State University are under suspension Tuesday after the death of a 19-year-old freshman, Dylan Hernandez, following a frat party last week. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source