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Child social media influencers--or 'kidfluencers'--can make big money online. But they do so in a legal grey area, where there are few or no rules about who get to keep the money. In addition, there are often no protections on how many hours child influencers work and whether they have any rights to privacy.

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The Spanish national team won the women's World Cup in Australia earlier this year. But the stunning victory was quickly overshadowed by a controversy. The head of the Spanish soccer federation kissed a player on the lips during the medal ceremony after the final game. And now the players are refusing to take the field until Spain makes changes.

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There are many similarities between Mexico and the U.S., but there are also some differences that become clear only after living in another place. Today, learn about some small differences in daily life between the two countries.

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The European Central Bank has identified seven possible design themes for the redesign of its paper bills. Now, European citizens have their say on which theme comes out on top. The themes include birds, rivers, values, hands, and portraits (among others), but all struggle to reflect the full diversity of Europe.

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The euro paper currency is over 20 years old. Now, the European Central Bank has started the process of redesigning the banknotes. Many countries put monuments, famous leaders, or national symbols on their currency. But it's not easy to decide what to put on the money that serves 20 countries, each with its own history, monuments and culture.

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""Parmigiano Reggiano"" is a nutty, salty cheese with a 900-year history. Under European rules, only cheese made in a certain region in Italy, and only cheese made under strict rules, can call itself ""Parmigiano Reggiano."" But the cheese is easy to counterfeit. Now, Italian makers of Parmigiano Reggiano are fighting back, by implanting an edible tracking chip in the wheels of their products.

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Pedometers and health apps all recommend we take 10,000 steps a day. Most people fall far short of that number. But is there any magic to it? How many steps do you really need to stay healthy? New studies are providing more information, and busting the 10,000-step myth.

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Court cases often hinge on what words mean. But what happens when a dispute involves an emoji? To decide cases or rule on motions, judges often have to decide what a 👍 or a 💓 means. To make matters worse, there's no emoji dictionary and not everyone agrees on what each emoji means. 🤷

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As the oil tanker FSO Safer deteriorated off the coast of Yemen, U.N. diplomats scrambled to get access to the vessel, and to raise the money for a rescue. Finally, a U.N. team completed the two-week transfer of oil from the rusting old tanker, averting a crisis.

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The FSO Safer is an oil storage vessel, meant to store oil waiting to be shipped to the market. But when rebels took over the coast of Yemen, they held the ship hostage. That was in 2015. In the years since, nobody performed required maintenance and the ship has deteriorated, risking a spill or an explosion.

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