ISIS-K & Kabul; Covid & Classrooms; US Open with USTA CEO

The U.S. and its allies have warned that more terrorist attacks in Kabul are likely, as the deadline for military withdrawal from Afghanistan draws near. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the latest information gathered after the twin suicide bombings in Kabul. Children are now being hospitalized in record numbers across the United States, and doctors are warning that it could get worse as physical classrooms welcome students back. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, vice provost of global initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania and former Coronavirus Advisory Board Member for President Biden, discusses delta variant concerns and the need for higher vaccination numbers among adults to stop the spread. United States Tennis Association CEO Michael Dowse discusses a safe and successful U.S. Open just days before the tournament’s first day in New York, detailing the protocols and the players that fans can expect. Plus, supply chain issues that may impact retail margins and the holiday shopping season.

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