Plus, the Taliban is welcoming tourists.  

On Today’s Episode:

Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?, by Matina Stevis-Gridneff

First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana, by Apoorva Mandavilli and Emily Anthes

Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship C.E.O., Joins Meta’s Board, by Kate Conger

For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits, by Valerie Hopkins

Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan, by David Zucchino

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