The news to know for Wednesday, August 18th, 2021! What to know about the Taliban's new promises as they take over Afghanistan and why some people are skeptical.  Also, a new report analyzes America's efforts during the two-decade war in Afghanistan. Plus, the impact of three major storms, Amazon outselling Walmart for the first time, and Google coming out with a smartphone that's hundreds of dollars cheaper than its competitors.  Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!  Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider