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(Reuters) — The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Justice Department are looking into allegations that popular app TikTok failed to live up to a 2019 agreement aimed at protecting children’s privacy, according to two people interviewed by the agencies. The development is the latest bump in the road for …

Here’s what you need to know: Outlook worsens in parts of the U.S. as July begins with a crush of cases. Federal workers in the U.S. are returning to their offices. The fullest look yet at the racial inequity of the virus in the U.S. The Louvre reopens, with considerably …

Here’s what you need to know: Health experts push back on Trump’s false claim that 99 percent of U.S. infections are ‘totally harmless.’ In Texas, caseloads soar as hospital beds dwindle and political divisions sharpen. The mayor of Phoenix warns about a ‘crisis’ in virus testing. The fullest look yet …

This briefing has ended. Click here for the latest updates. Here’s what you need to know: At his D.C. holiday celebration, Trump declares ‘a lot of progress’ against the virus. The numbers say otherwise. As Houston’s hospitals near capacity, they feel the echoes of New York City. Local governments in …

Here’s what you need to know: At his D.C. holiday celebration, Trump declares ‘a lot of progress’ against the virus. The numbers say otherwise. As Houston’s hospitals near capacity, they feel the echoes of New York City. Local governments in hard-hit states are taking aim at newly imposed restrictions. The …

Oculus Quest’s latest system software makes voice commands available as a beta feature to United States-based English speakers. Version 18 of the Oculus Quest software is beginning to roll out this week, and if you have the redesigned universal menu on your Quest, you can find it in “Settings > …

Here’s what you need to know: As daily cases in the U.S. pass 50,000, officials stress precautions. Pubs are reopening in Britain, and Boris Johnson is urging people not to ‘overdo it.’ Biden supporters are more worried about the health hazards of voting. Reluctant professors are one problem for colleges …

This briefing has ended. Click here for the latest updates. Here’s what you need to know: Some Mississippi I.C.U.s are full, while Houston is on red alert. For months, the world perilously dismissed evidence of silent spreaders. New outbreaks — and mixed messaging — leave some Americans questioning their shutdown …

Here’s what you need to know: Four states, including Florida and Texas, report highest single-day totals as the U.S. reopens. How the virus stayed a step ahead of the American authorities. Europe sees a ‘significant resurgence’ of cases, a W.H.O. official warns. A C.D.C. study overlooks an important factor as …