US government declares drought disaster for US Virgin Islands - AP News

US government declares drought disaster for US Virgin Islands  AP News

TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements

The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.

TikTok Settles With U.S. Over Child Privacy Concerns for $400 Million

The Justice Department resolved a lawsuit that accused the social media company of illegally gathering children’s information.

By David McCabe

TikTok to Pay $400 Million to Settle DOJ Child Privacy Case

TikTok has reached an agreement with the US Justice Department to resolve a Biden-era lawsuit accusing the popular social media app of collecting data on children in violation of an online privacy law.

By Josh Sisco and Alexandra S. Levine

Opinion | Better Voter Rolls Start With Better Funding - WSJ

Opinion | Better Voter Rolls Start With Better Funding  WSJ

Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed

UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member states The Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725m to the United Nations, a congressional notification seen by Reuters ⁠showed – a move aid experts said ⁠was a welcome step towards paying ​billions in dues owed. There was no immediate response from Washington DC to questions about the reasons for the payment from an administration that has slashed funding to many...

By Reuters

TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws

TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.

Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: DOJ opens probe into prestigious college over alleged discrimination favo

Polymarket referred dozens of possible military insider trading cases to DOJ, source says - CNN

Polymarket referred dozens of possible military insider trading cases to DOJ, source says  CNN

TikTok agrees to pay $400m to settle US children’s privacy case

The US Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024 over allegations that it violated children's online privacy laws. The settlement is believed to be one of the largest ever over the issue.

TikTok, ByteDance agree to US$400 million settlement with US over children’s privacy suit

TikTok and its Chinese parent ByteDance have agreed to pay US$400 million to settle a US Justice Department lawsuit accusing the video-sharing app of violating children’s online privacy laws, resolving a major federal case as the platform’s American operations remain under intense political scrutiny. The settlement, announced on Friday, resolves allegations brought by the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission in 2024, that TikTok and ByteDance collected personal information from...

By Teresa Elena Frontado

Politics Insider: Quota system for steel a key part of tariff talks with U.S.

Canada is also negotiating the terms of aluminum trade

By Ian Bailey

TikTok Agrees To Pay $400 Million To Settle Alleged Violation Of Children’s Privacy Law

Federal prosecutors accused TikTok of collecting and keeping data from children without notifying parents or receiving consent.

By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff

Trudeau says Canadians must stay ‘strong and united’ in face of U.S. negotiations

The tariffs were initially set to kick in on Wednesday, but Trump extended the deadline until midnight on Friday Aug. 21

By Christopher Nardi

How a 'firm' shared, retracted fake poll numbers in US

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TikTok to Pay $400 Million to U.S. Government to Settle Lawsuit Alleging App Violated Child-Safety Law

TikTok, the company behind the popular short-form video app, has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a U.S. government lawsuit alleging that a predecessor app violated the country’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The Justice Department announced the settlement with TikTok and China-based ByteDance on Friday. Under the terms of the agreement, TikTok […]

By Todd Spangler

Indian national arrested in US over multi-million-dollar fraud targeting elderly

Indian national arrested in US over multi-million-dollar fraud targeting elderly

US Justice Department and TikTok reach $500 million children’s privacy settlement - The Straits Times

US Justice Department and TikTok reach $500 million children’s privacy settlement  The Straits Times

TikTok To Pay $400M In Justice Department Settlement Over Children’s Privacy

The Department of Justice has secured a $400M settlement in its Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) case against TikTok. After filing a complaint in 2024, the DOJ announced on Friday it has resolved litigation with TikTok, ByteDance and affiliated entities (TikTok) over collection of children’s personal information, marking one of the largest financial recoveries […]

By Glenn Garner

TikTok To Pay $400 Million Settlement In US Children's Privacy Case

The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission jointly sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it had placed the safety of millions of children in jeopardy by collecting their personal data without parental permission.

Migrants flown to Equatorial Guinea after resisting Liberia deportation under Trump deal, sources say

Five people who the US attempted to deport to Liberia this week resisted getting off the plane and were instead transported to Equatorial Guinea, another African country to which the Trump administration is removing migrants it cannot legally send home, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The incident represents an early snag in […]

US intends to pay $725 million towards UN debt, Congressional document shows

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this year that the UN faced "imminent financial collapse" due to unpaid contributions from member states, and the global body has made large budget cuts.

U.S. drilling rig count falls by 5, Baker Hughes survey says

The Week Ahead (Aug. 24-30): U.S. To Unveil Plan Isolating Iran’s Economy - Caixin Global

The Week Ahead (Aug. 24-30): U.S. To Unveil Plan Isolating Iran’s Economy  Caixin Global

GTA 6 U.S. Army Deal Has Already Convinced at Least 20 Soldiers to Reenlist

At least 20 soldiers have chosen to reenlist after a United States Army base in Fort Stewart, Georgia, began offering time off for the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.

By Michael Cripe

US to pay $725m towards massive UN debt

Proposed transfer amounts to less than 20% of Washington’s arrears

By Reuters

US plans to bar Abbas from UN General Assembly for second year: Report - Arab News

US plans to bar Abbas from UN General Assembly for second year: Report  Arab News

US Justice Department and TikTok reach $400 million children's privacy settlement - The Star

US Justice Department and TikTok reach $400 million children's privacy settlement  The Star

Hormuz won’t open until US meets demands - The Daily Star

Hormuz won’t open until US meets demands  The Daily Star

Nigerian faces sentencing for unemployment fraud in US

A 60-year-old Nigerian man, Akinpelumi Oyewusi, pleaded guilty to a $415,874 unemployment fraud scheme in the US and awaits sentencing. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-faces-sentencing-for-unemployment-fraud-in-us/

By Punch Newspapers

Oman's Ambassador to US discusses bilateral relations with Marco Rubio

Muscat: Oman's Ambassador to the United States, Talal Al Rahbi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of an event organised by the...

By Times of Oman