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Colonial Pipeline executives testified before Senate lawmakers about their response to a cyber attack and the recovery of a $4.4 million ransom. The company, crucial for East Coast fuel supply, deemed the payment necessary to resume operations. Vice President Kamala Harris concluded her first foreign trip in Mexico, discussing border issues with President Lopez Obrador. The White House announced initiatives to address migration causes. A Fastly outage disrupted major websites, affecting markets globally.

What was the main reason Colonial Pipeline paid a ransom?

• To prevent future cyber attacks

• To resume fuel supply operations

• To avoid legal consequences

• To upgrade their security systems

Who did Vice President Kamala Harris meet during her visit to Mexico?

• The Canadian Prime Minister

• The Governor of California

• The Mayor of Mexico City

• The President of Mexico

What was a key focus of the discussions between the US and Mexico during Kamala Harris's visit?

• Border issues and migration

• Military cooperation

• Trade agreements

• Climate change

Which company was responsible for the internet outage affecting multiple websites?

• Amazon Web Services

• Google Cloud

• Fastly

• Microsoft Azure

What was the impact of the Fastly outage on the financial markets?

• Interest rates increased

• Cryptocurrency values plummeted

• Futures markets dipped

• Stock prices soared