Month: August 2021

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 08/20

Uncertainty -- over the number of Americans left in Afghanistan. Intensive care units in the South are overrun with COVID-19 patients. A search for the missing, following North Carolina storms. Correspondent Steve Kathan has the World News Roundup for Friday, August 20, 2021.


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Everything Everywhere Daily - Fritz Haber: The Best and Worst Chemist in History

Fritz Haber is unquestionably one of the greatest chemists in history. He was a Nobel prize winner and his inventions have touched billions of lives. However, Haber is a two-sided coin. He has touched the lives of millions for the better, and he also touched the lives of millions for the worse. Learn more about Fritz Haber, perhaps the best and worst chemist in history, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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The NewsWorthy - Taliban’s War Chest, Gov’t Sues Facebook & Toys ‘R’ Us Comeback – Friday, August 20th, 2021

The news to know for Friday, August 20th, 2021!

We'll explain new details about how the Taliban is enforcing the law and getting access to American weapons, all while more people are determined to have a voice in Afghanistan.

Also, a bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol. What officers found after an hours-long standoff.

Plus, the federal government is suing Facebook again, which live shows and movies are getting delayed this year, and an online retail giant is preparing to open a department store.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Pod Save America - “Third shot’s the charm.”

President Biden grapples with criticism from Republicans like Donald Trump, journalists, pundits, and fellow Democrats over the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. Then, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy talks with Jon Favreau about the Administration’s announcement that Americans will be offered Covid-19 booster shots starting in late September. 




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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Biden’s Horrible Interview

Today's podcast considers George Stephanopoulos's jaw-dropping interview with the president and his assertions that he knew the chaos in Afghanistan was coming. We also wonder at the words of Joint Chiefs Chair Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Austin and at the COVID behavior of New Zealand prime minister Ardern. Give a listen.

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 08/19

One state's ultimatum to school workers -- get a COVID-19 vaccine or you could lose your job. A debate over the need and ethics of the new US booster recommendation. President Biden says troops will stay in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated. Correspondent Steve Kathan has the CBS World News Roundup for Thursday, August 19, 2021:

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Bay Curious - The Story Behind the Bay Area’s Favorite Sandwich Bread

Dutch Crunch is a common find at Bay Area sandwich shops, but get 10 miles outside of the Bay and that option disappears. Jonathan Hillis and Lauren Alexander sent this question to the Bay Curious team: “Where does Dutch Crunch bread come from? How does everyone know about San Francisco sourdough, but not about the Bay Area’s best bread?” Reporter Amanda Font took on the task to bring us the goods.

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Reported by Amanda Font. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, and Brendan Willard. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, and Vinnee Tong.