News Recap - August 19, 2024

Aug 20, 2024

Each day is packed with events happening all over the world. Cut through the noise so you can stay on top of what matters most.

Election 2024

The Democratic National Convention kicked off on Monday in Chicago. Besides an array of speakers largely complaining about former President Donald Trump and telling everyone to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris come November, President Joe Biden essentially delivered his own political eulogy. [More]
- Of interest, a Substack article on the top 5 reasons why the DNC belongs in Chicago. [More]
The Republicans did some counter-programming to the DNC. [More]
- And Elon Musk asks a question that’s probably on everyone’s mind about the Harris campaign. [More]
U.S. intel agencies concluded that Iran has been behind the hacks targeting the Trump campaign. [More]
Trump roasted Harris for reportedly backing out of the second presidential debate that would be hosted by Fox News on Sept. 4. [More]

Domestic

Former NY congressman George Santos pled guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft—both felonies. [More]
National Public Data, the company hit with a class-action lawsuit (from internet users who alleged hackers stole every American’s Social Security number from its servers) has admitted it was hacked and that the sensitive data was compromised. [More]
The Securities and Exchange Commission has fined billionaire Carl Icahn $2 million in fines in a settlement, over charges of failing to disclose large amounts of personal loans backed by stocks. [More]

International

The Blue Moon made a trip around the world. [Photos]
Vietnam’s new leader, To Lam, made a 3-day trip to China in hopes of improving ties with the Chinese Communist Party. The two nations’ leadership signed a total of 14 agreements. [More]

Daily Inspiration

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.

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