Nikki Haley's strong post-debate performance received support from Republican donors, but concerns remain about her ability to compete against President Biden.
Marine heat waves pose a threat to marine life, impacting migration patterns, oxygen levels, and coral reefs, highlighting the fragile relationship between humans and the ocean.
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GOP candidates distinguish themselves after first debate
Republican presidential candidates are starting to distinguish themselves in the week following the first debate. Nikki Haley had a fantastic week after the debate and received support from Republican donors. However, Democrats are concerned about her strength as a candidate against President Biden if she managed to get past Trump. Vivek Rama Swami, despite being the youngest candidate on the stage and without foreign policy experience, is gaining attention and was even considered as a potential running mate by former President Trump. The single status of Tim Scott, the only black Republican in the Senate, has impacted his ability to fundraise as some Republican donors prefer a candidate who promotes family values.
Oceans facing pressure from overfishing, pollution, and heat
Nearly half of the world's oceans are experiencing marine heat waves, which have detrimental effects on marine life. Animals and fish are forced to migrate to cooler waters, decreased oxygen levels in warmer waters impact metabolism and available food, and coral reefs suffer damage. While some parts of the ocean show resilience, others are in peril. Scientists find it difficult to determine the tipping points and how much more the oceans can endure. The ocean plays a crucial role in providing food and livelihoods for billions of people, highlighting the fragile relationship between humans and the ocean.
Companies vulnerable to cyber attacks over Labor Day weekend
Hackers, including ransomware gangs, target companies during weekends and holiday periods, such as Labor Day weekend, when there may be fewer security measures in place. Such attacks give hackers more time to steal data and deploy ransomware undetected. Increasingly, hackers spend weeks prior to the attack exploring a company's network and stealing data. Companies can minimize risks by monitoring networks continuously, using third-party services, and taking security alerts seriously. The message for companies during the Labor Day weekend is to remain vigilant and prioritize cybersecurity to prevent potential attacks.
Republican presidential candidates are starting to distinguish themselves in the week following the first debate. And this week it was all about Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley. For our politics State of Play, we check the status of the GOP presidential primary contenders.
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