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Alex Peebles

U.S.

Straight To It: Gwen’s Tuesday, August 17 recap

Aug 17, 2021

By Alex Peebles

Gwen’s picks for Tuesday include:

American military planes evacuate Afghan citizens after the Taliban takes over Kabul.
US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months.
New Zealand goes on nationwide lockdown after single COVID case.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID.

Politics

Poll: Majority of Americans back mass deportation of undocumented immigrants

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Trump lawyers admit some actions alleged in indictment are private, not official

As 2020 election lawsuits grow, Gateway Pundit files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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U.S.

Fertility rate for US women in 2023 hits lowest level in a century: CDC

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Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned, victims could see new trial

Hamas video shows American hostage with arm amputated

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International

Growing pains: Will India replace China as global growth leader?

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Collateral damage: Why Apple’s iPhone sales are getting crushed in China

Gaza authorities claim mass graves found; Israel denies accusations

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Tech

Survey: More US workers now fear losing jobs, lower wages due to AI

9 hrs ago

Musk promises Tesla will be prosperous amid $2.5B loss

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