Social media companies are facing increased scrutiny for allegedly spying on our conversations via smartphone and targeting ads based on what we say. According to Pew Research, 81% of Americans own a smartphone. Cindy Pom reports. Source
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Are social media companies spying on consumers?
Wandera CEO Eldar Tuvey believes our online activity reveals more to tech giants than we realize Source
Qantas completes world’s longest nonstop flight
The flight carried only 50 passengers and crew and no cargo Source
PG&E CEO says California blackouts could last another decade
“Let me assure you, we do not like to turn off the power,” CEO Bill Johnson said Source
Where is Nestor headed next?
Post-Tropical Storm Nestor is on the move, packing winds of up to 45 mph as it heads inland and up the coast. Nestor is on target to impact Georgia and the Carolinas. Source
Chile declares state of emergency in Santiago as violent protests escalate
A state of emergency was declared in Santiago, Chile following violent protests over a fare increase for the city’s subway system. The system’s headquarters were set on fire and many stations were damaged and shut down during violent clashes. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, October 19, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jamie Yuccas.” Source
Nestor makes landfall, threatens Florida with flash flooding
Nestor, no longer a tropical storm, is hammering Florida with torrential rains and flash flooding. The storm roared ashore Saturday with winds of up 60 mph. At least two tornadoes were reported. Many homes and businesses were damaged across the state. Hilary Lane reports. Source
Parliament votes to withhold Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal
Huge crowds of anti-Brexit protesters took to the streets of London on Saturday. Organizers claimed up to one million people jammed central London as Parliament debated Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. Ian Lee reports. Source
U.S. Diplomat William Taylor expected to testify in President Trump’s impeachment inquiry
Next week, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine is expected to appear on Capitol Hill for questioning in the impeachment inquiry. William Taylor’s testimony comes as a growing number of Republicans in Congress struggle to defend the president’s actions over Ukraine and Syria. Weija Jiang reports. Source