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Here are the latest breaking news stories from MSNBC:
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- Biden Administration Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: The White House has announced a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees, contractors, and healthcare workers. The move comes as the country struggles to contain the spread of the delta variant.
- Taliban Take Control of Kabul as US Evacuates: The Taliban has taken control of the Afghan capital of Kabul, as the US and other countries continue to evacuate their citizens and allies from the country.
- FBI Investigates Possible Domestic Terrorism in Kenosha: The FBI is investigating a possible domestic terrorism incident in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after a group of armed individuals allegedly threatened to harm a group of protesters.
- Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall in Louisiana: Hurricane Ida has made landfall in Louisiana, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region. The storm is expected to cause significant damage and power outages.
- Senate Votes to Advance Infrastructure Bill: The Senate has voted to advance a massive infrastructure bill, which would provide billions of dollars for road and bridge repairs, as well as investments in public transportation and broadband.
Politics
- Biden's Approval Ratings Hit New Low: President Biden's approval ratings have hit a new low, according to a new poll from NBC News. The poll found that 45% of Americans approve of the president's job performance, while 53% disapprove.
- House Republicans Introduce Bill to Repeal Affordable Care Act: House Republicans have introduced a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The bill would eliminate the law's individual mandate and allow states to opt out of its Medicaid expansion.
- Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Expand Voting Rights: Senate Democrats have introduced a bill to expand voting rights, including automatic voter registration and same-day registration. The bill is expected to face opposition from Republicans.
Business
- Stock Market Plunges as Inflation Concerns Grow: The stock market has plunged in recent days, as concerns about inflation and the economy have grown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points in the past week.
- Amazon to Raise Minimum Wage for Warehouse Workers: Amazon has announced that it will raise the minimum wage for its warehouse workers to $15 per hour. The move is expected to benefit thousands of workers.
- Tesla to Cut Prices on Some Models: Tesla has announced that it will cut prices on some of its models, in an effort to boost sales. The company has been facing increased competition from other electric vehicle manufacturers.
World
- Taliban Take Control of Key Afghan City: The Taliban has taken control of the key Afghan city of Kandahar, as the group continues its push across the country.
- North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile into Sea: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that is likely to escalate tensions with the US and other countries.
- UK and EU Reach Brexit Deal: The UK and EU have reached a deal on Brexit, after months of negotiations. The deal will allow for a smooth transition out of the EU for the UK.
These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from MSNBC. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.