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Jul 22, 2020

U.S. accuses China of working with hackers to steal trade secrets, research

The U.S. closes a Chinese consulate and accuses Chinese hackers of trying to steal coronavirus research. How child-care costs are shaping up to be a 2020 campaign issue. And, San Diego’s Comic-Con goes virtual.

U.S. accuses China of working with hackers to steal trade secrets, research — Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images

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U.S. accuses hackers of stealing trade secrets, vaccine data for China
by Sabri Ben-Achour, Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Alex Schroeder
Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images
The Justice Department indictment says two hackers worked with the Chinese government to steal intellectual property from companies around the world.
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Child care costs could be a major issue in the presidential campaign
by Jasmine Garsd
Drew Angerer/Getty Images
For many Americans, the child care system has always been a financial burden.
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A virtual Comic-Con means opportunities, for some
by Jack Stewart
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
For the first time in its 50-year history, San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled. Organizers are moving some events online.
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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

U.S. accuses China of working with hackers to steal trade secrets, research