Cyberattacks to top agenda at Obama Xi summit
The White House accuses Beijing of a broad cyber campaign to steal secrets including naval propulsion and gas pipeline tech as Obama and Xi plan a two day Sunnylands summit in California to set rules for cyberspace. Defense and economy figures say cyber intrusions threaten US China ties and the world economy.
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Iowa Governor Branstad China Visit Sparks Trade Ties
Gov. Terry Branstad met Xi Jinping during an April trade mission in China as Iowa notes a 30 year sister-state link with Hebei province. Xi’s Iowa ties trace back to 1985 when he met Branstad on a state visit. Analysts say U.S. cyberspies pursue national security while China treats IP theft as fair game amid state ownership of major industries.
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Survey finds inevitability of same sex marriage across parties
Pew Research Center reports nearly three quarters of Americans view legal recognition of same sex marriage as inevitable. More than half support gay marriage while 42 percent oppose. Democrats Republicans and independents all show broad acceptance.
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Trends screen time not worry for parents
Northwestern University researchers find most parents of children under eight are not worried about screen time with 31 percent expressing concern while 55 percent are not worried. The study shows a generational shift toward valuing content over duration and reveals low reliance on devices to distract kids.
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