Last hold out in Afghanistan, Panjshir, falls to Taliban; Extended unemployment benefits for 9 million people expire; 22,000 South Lake Tahoe residents allowed to return home, but officials warn Caldor fire at risk of spreading – September 6, 2021

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Taliban takes control of Afghanistan’s last hold out Panjshir province, now controls all of country.
Evacuation orders lifted form some 22,000 South Lake Tahoe residents, but Calfire warns Caldor fire likely to grow due to dry terrain.
Extended unemployment ends for an estimated 9 million people who were receiving the $300 additional pandemic relief payments.
President Joe Biden declares disaster for New York and New Jersey counties; officials call for infrastructure funding that addresses climate change.
New Orleans Mayor vows to hold independent senior living facilities accountable for abandoning elderly during Hurricane Ida.
California Governor Gavin Newsom rallies supporters against recall effort to unseat him with Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Department of Justice vows to protect women’s access to abortion and abortion service providers.

Photo of U.S. Forest Service fire fighter battling Caldor fire by U.S. Forest Service [1] ANF Firefighter, Alex Tayco.

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