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  • A hallway with social distance decal reminders are seen at Hollywood High School on April 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Also today: We talk to Julia Coronado about Monday’s markets. And, the effort to reduce carbon emissions brings up the question of what to do with nuclear reactors around the U.S.

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  • A sign in a New York City market window advertises the acceptance of food stamps.
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    Also, residents in the South owe more medical debt than anyone else in the U.S., according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The BBC checks in with us about Afghanistan, where the capital of Kabul has fallen to the Taliban.

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  • Afghans line up behind barbed wire at Kabul airport
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    There was chaos at Kabul international airport as Afghans tried to flee the country, as the capital fell to the Taliban.

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  • Singer Kris Wu attends Louis Vuitton S/S21 Men's Collection event at Shanghai Tank Art Park on August 6, 2020 in Shanghai, China. Louis Vuitton was one of many of Wu's brand backers who distanced themselves when he came under fire for sexual misconduct allegations.
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    Also in today’s show: According to U.S. Census data, many people are spending their money from the child tax credit on the basics, like food and clothing. Then, we take a peek into how Black geek culture could be a wellspring of business possibilities.

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  • The Taliban now controls a third of Afghanistan's regional capitals
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    From the BBC World Service: As the withdrawal of U.S.-led troops from Afghanistan nears completion, Germany threatens to end financial support if the Taliban gains complete control of the country. Plus, China partially closes one of the world’s busiest ports after a worker tests positive for COVID-19. And, South Korea releases the de facto leader of Samsung from jail because the government says he’s too important to the economy to keep behind bars. 

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  • LGBT adults reported living in households with higher rates of food and economic insecurity, per new U.S. Census data.
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    A divided Supreme Court has lifted part of the eviction moratorium in the state of New York. We also discuss the concept of “vertical integration” as it relates to contract disputes and the power of streaming studios.

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  • People are reflected in the window of the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square on July 30, 2018 in New York City.
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    China unveiled a plan to tighten regulations across a variety of areas in its economy. The two largest oil companies in the U.S. are looking to boost their presence in the renewables market while trying to avoid big costs to adapt. Boise State University allowed its students to partake in a less-expensive gap year program for college credit.

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  • The Taliban has taken its tenth provincial capital as Ghazni falls.
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    From the BBC World Service: As international troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, the Taliban has taken another regional capital, the city of Ghazni. Tens of thousands of people have now been displaced across the country. Plus, China’s online insurance sector faces increased scrutiny from authorities, according to a local news agency. It comes as the Beijing government unveils tighter rules for much of China’s economy. And, New Zealand won’t re-open its borders until 2022 at the earliest, as it ramps up its COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

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  • U.S. Census Bureau coming out with first local results from 2020 survey
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    Also, while we know Biden’s infrastructure package plans for more charging stations, we still aren’t sure who’ll be in charge of maintaining those stations. Then, we look at how Major League Baseball is attempting to draw in fans with its own real-life callback to the iconic “Field of Dreams” movie.

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  • Passengers board an Amtrak train at New York City's Pennsylvania Station.
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    Susan Schmidt talks about inflation with us. COVID has forced dating apps to adjust. And, there are more vacation rentals available in Hawaii, which seems great for tourists and revenue, not so great for local residents.

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