Headlines Summary Aug 13, 2024

Politics - Former President Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X faced technical issues. - Trump's campaign is focusing on battleground states with the help of Elon Musk's America PAC. - Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate is under scrutiny for his immigration policies. - The U.S. must plan for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to young voters. Business And Finance - The burger giant is lobbying to boost fast-food wages. - Financial-services company suspended its dividend due to Franchise Group investment challenges. - Cybersecurity companies posted mixed financial results amid major hacks and economic volatility. - Universal Music struck a licensing deal with Meta Platforms to make songs available on WhatsApp. International Relations - Beijing's attempts to woo Balkan and Central European countries face skepticism over Russia relations. - China's diplomatic efforts related to the Ukraine war may indicate future mediation roles. - Israel is on high alert, with the U.S. sending military assets to the region amid concerns over Iran and Hezbollah. Social Issues - Blue-state professionals and retirees are helping women in states with strict abortion laws. - Women and girls are playing leading roles in resisting the junta's repression in Myanmar. - The historically black sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha can now raise money for political purposes. Technology And Innovation - National-security authorities warn that today's encryption will become vulnerable with the advent of quantum computers. - Companies are advised to integrate new cryptographic algorithms to protect against future hacks.

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