Jul 16 Watch 8:48 What high-profile hacking attacks say about cybersecurity Two major cybersecurity intrusions, each with global implications, are in the news. On Wednesday, hackers accessed high-profile Twitter accounts, using them to promote the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Also, three countries accused Russia of trying to steal research into a possible COVID-19… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 6:44 After Italy’s pandemic nightmare, economy falters — and poverty spreads By Malcolm Brabant The global economy is likely to take a massive hit from the pandemic, and the World Bank warns poverty levels will rise as a result. It’s already happening in Italy, Europe's third-largest economy. The country suffered a devastating human toll… Continue watching
Jul 16 Barr says U.S. now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services By Eric Tucker, Associated Press He also accused hackers linked to the Chinese government of targeting American universities and businesses to steal research related to vaccine development, leveling the allegation against Beijing hours after Western agencies made similar claims against Russia. Continue reading
Jul 16 Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican is telling bishops around the world they should report case of clergy sex crimes to police even when not legally bound to do so. Continue reading
Jul 16 Brazil nears 2 million coronavirus cases, with 75,000 dead By Mauricio Savarese, David Biller, Associated Press A thousand deaths a day. Since late May, three months after Brazil’s first reported case of the coronavirus, it has recorded more than 1,000 daily deaths on average in a gruesome plateau that has yet to tilt downward. Continue reading
Jul 16 Britain, the United States and Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The three nations alleged Thursday that hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and believed to be part of the Russian intelligence service, is attacking academic and pharmaceutical coronavirus research institutions involved in vaccine development. Continue reading
Jul 16 Black U.K. protester statue removed from pedestal in Bristol By Jill Lawless, Jo Kearney, Associated Press Officials in the English city of Bristol on Thursday removed a statue of a Black Lives Matter activist that was installed on a pedestal once occupied by a monument to a 17th-century slave trader. Continue reading
Jul 16 China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China recorded an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in the latest quarter. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 6:36 News Wrap: Walmart will require face coverings be worn inside all stores In our news wrap Wednesday, the largest retailer in the U.S. announced it will require customers to wear face coverings inside its stores. Walmart’s policy affects more than 5,000 locations, including its Sam’s Club stores. Also, U.S. Supreme Court Justice… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 6:10 Ebola finally defeated, Congo faces COVID-19 By Monica Villamizar In June, the World Health Organization announced the good news that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was over. But now, the country is grappling with a new health challenge: COVID-19. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar reports in… Continue watching