WAO ART #214

TikTok has been fined €345m by Irish regulators for violating children's privacy. The fine is the largest TikTok and relates to how the app handled children's data in 2020, particularly around age verification and privacy settings. The social media firm disagrees with the decision.

Cardano's Project Catalyst Fund 10 has concluded its community voting, with over 300,000 votes cast on more than 1,400 proposals. The fund, which has over $50 million in ADA up for grabs, saw a 22% increase in project submissions compared to the previous round.

The recent floods in Libya have caused a major humanitarian crisis, with contaminated water being the biggest concern. The country's Minister of Health, Othman Abdul Jalil, stated that six new hospitals and clinics have been set up to restore medical assistance and services.

The absence of China's defense minister, has raised speculation of a possible corruption purge. Li has not been seen in public for about two weeks and has reportedly missed several meetings. The US envoy, questioned Li's absence, suggesting a high unemployment rate in the Chinese government.

More than 10,000 workers at General Motors (GM), Ford, and Stellantis have gone on strike after their labour contracts expired. The United Autoworkers Union (UAW) said the companies had not presented acceptable offers. The strike began at three critical plants.

Colombia has experienced a major cyberattack that has impacted government websites and affected countries across Latin America. The attack, targeted the US-owned company IFX Networks, which provides web hosting services to 17 countries in the region. The attack has affected 762 companies.

The United States and Papua New Guinea recently concluded a joint maritime patrol aimed at strengthening regional security and resource management in the PNG exclusive economic zone. The U.S. Coast Guard and Papua New Guinea agencies collaborated on this historic operation.