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Alex Peebles

Straight To It: Gwen’s Monday, August 16 recap

Aug 16, 2021

Alex Peebles

By Alex Peebles

Gwen’s picks for Monday, August 16 include:

Afghan government falls during Taliban takeover, and President Biden stands by decision to withdraw American troops.
Deadly earthquake hits Haiti. View Jimmie’s update here.
Biden administration announces largest ever increase in food stamp benefits.

Politics

The House to vote on the SAVE Act, proof of citizenship requirement to vote

Jul 15

Top House Democrats call for Biden to step aside in private meeting

Disney heiress, other mega donors won’t finance DNC until Biden drops out

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U.S.

Alec Baldwin heads to trial in ‘Rust’ case

Jul 8

Parenting influencers must now pay their children under Illinois law

To save spotted owls from extinction US officials may kill thousands of barred owls

Reuters

International

US, Panama reach deal to shut down Darién Gap, launch deportation flights

Jul 5

Biden to speak in first TV interview since debate amid calls to drop out

Gazan doctor released months after arrest by IDF says guards beat him

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Tech

NASA volunteers complete yearlong Mars simulation

Jul 8

Startup using AI cameras to catch people who blow stop signs

Next-gen AI model could save energy, transform how world uses tech

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