Thursday on the NewsHour, a string of major Afghanistan cities fall into insurgent hands raising fears of a complete takeover as the U.S. withdraws. Meanwhile, the delta variant continues to spread and Dr. Fauci answers our questions about booster shots and the virus’ threat to children. Also, new data released by the census shows how the nation is growing more diverse.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
‘Shock’ across Afghanistan as Taliban blitz through cities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ep4p6otbjM
News Wrap: Record heat drives wildfires across Italy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6su3MxGPGHc
Dr. Fauci on booster shots and delta’s threat to children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BtmB1eRJww
Vaccine mandate is ‘about saving lives’ United CEO says
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJBzJDkUuP4
Delta variant infections spread in China driving lockdowns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdwPVYedPEU
US is becoming less rural and more diverse, Census shows
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESml3jnGppY
A new book explores decades of US mistakes in Afghanistan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KFqDlXUfUM
How needle exchanges create a healthy path for drug users
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWv9nAUuqTc

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