Afghan Gov't Collapses, Fred Eyeing Florida & Rookie's No-Hitter- Monday, August 16th, 2021
The NewsWorthy
Erica Mandy
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🗓️ 16 August 2021
⏱️ 13 minutes
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Summary
The news to know for Monday, August 16th, 2021!
We'll explain major developments out of Afghanistan. What some considered a "worst-case scenario" has become a reality as the Taliban have overrun the American-backed Afghan government.
Also, the track of two storms brewing in the Atlantic. One could start impacting Americans today.
Plus, a big boost to food stamp benefits, a recent hack that may have compromised T-Mobile customers, and how a rookie baseball player made MLB history.
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| 0:00.0 | Today is Monday, August 16th. |
| 0:02.1 | We'll explain major developments out of Afghanistan. |
| 0:04.4 | What's considered a worst-case scenario |
| 0:06.3 | has now become a reality, |
| 0:08.0 | as the Taliban have overrun the American-Fact Afghan government. |
| 0:11.5 | Also, the track of two storms brewing in the Atlantic, |
| 0:14.2 | one could start impacting Americans today. |
| 0:16.8 | Plus, a big boost to food-stand benefits, |
| 0:18.8 | a recent hack that may have compromised |
| 0:20.3 | T-Mobile customers, |
| 0:21.6 | and how a rookie baseball player made MLB history. |
| 0:26.7 | Welcome, welcome to The Newsworthy. |
| 0:28.8 | All the day's news in around 10 minutes. |
| 0:31.0 | Fast, fair, fun, and on the go. |
| 0:33.7 | I'm Air Commandy. |
| 0:34.7 | Thanks so much for being here. |
| 0:36.2 | You ready? |
| 0:37.1 | Let's do this. |
| 0:41.9 | Afghanistan's government has collapsed |
| 0:44.0 | and the Taliban have effectively taken over. |
| 0:46.2 | Of course, this comes even after more than 2400 |
| 0:48.5 | American troops gave their lives, |
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