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What happens to Afghans who helped U.S. troops?

What happens to Afghans who helped U.S. troops?

Apple News Today
Aug 17, 2021 10 min
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<p><a href="https://apple.news/AA2yI0rcfRBqY4Br0JrFMcA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> reports that the Biden administration is expected to recommend COVID-vaccine booster shots for most Americans.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/ACoi-rqF0RFmySlNkB5u9og?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> looks at the challenge of resettling Afghans who helped U.S. troops, which has parallels with the end of the Vietnam War.</p> <p>Climate forecasters now incorporate politics into their models of the warming planet.&nbsp;<a href="https://apple.news/A17qAGw9jQyaSYiMweIAQHw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Quartz</a> explains why this matters.</p> <p>Sleek new financial apps are targeting a young generation already drowning in debt. The <a href="https://apple.news/Au24soJz_Stqeqa1x-E3pbA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">L.A. Times</a> reports on concerns that these services may promote excess borrowing among consumers struggling with poor credit.</p> <p>A Kenyan orphanage found it hard to get formula for rescued baby elephants during the pandemic. <a href="https://apple.news/A-MSCg-STRLOeu426fkaANw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">National Geographic</a> explains how goat milk saved them.</p>

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