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The transcript covers several topics: changes in COVID-19 death reporting in various states, President Biden's visit to New York and New Jersey to assess damage from Tropical Storm Ida, the reopening of Kabul's exchange market after the Taliban takeover, and the UK's diplomatic efforts for peace talks at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The CDC's reported COVID-19 death toll is likely underestimated, and the international community is urged to judge the Taliban by their actions.

Which states have amended death certificates to reflect COVID-19 as the cause for deaths earlier than previously recorded?

• Nevada, Utah, and Arizona

• Florida, Ohio, and Michigan

• Kansas, Georgia, and Wisconsin

• California, Texas, and New York

What is the CDC's stance on the reported number of COVID-19 deaths?

• The number is irrelevant

• The number is lower than the actual count

• The number is likely higher than reported

• The number is accurate and up-to-date

What was the purpose of President Biden's visit to New York and New Jersey?

• To visit family

• To survey flood damage from Tropical Storm Ida

• To announce a new policy

• To attend a political rally

What significant event occurred in Kabul's exchange market recently?

• It was relocated to a new location

• It was destroyed in a fire

• It reopened after the Taliban takeover

• It was permanently closed

What was the focus of the UK's foreign secretary's visit to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border?

• To negotiate trade deals

• To establish a new embassy

• To plan a military intervention

• To discuss safe passage and prevent terrorism