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The news to know for Wednesday, May 26th, 2021! We'll tell you about another COVID-19 vaccine option that could soon be available for kids and how a new report is sparking doubts and questions about where COVID-19 came from. Also, Amazon is facing new legal trouble and it all has to do with prices on its site. Plus, how to see a rare supermoon eclipse, a medical breakthrough that could one day help blind people, and Netflix could be getting into gaming. Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Moderna Shot Effective for Adolescents: CNBC, Axios, Moderna Half of U.S. Adults Fully-Vaccinated: ABC News, NPR, Fox News, CDC Covid Origin Investigation: WaPo, CNBC, Fox News, BBC, WSJ Grand Jury in Trump Investigation: WaPo, WSJ, ABC News, The Hill Amazon Faces Antitrust Lawsuit: TechCrunch, WSJ, NY Times, Vox Active Year for Ticks: WaPo, AP, WOOD, Pests.Org Supermoon Lunar Eclipse: NBC News, NY Times, NPR, Space.com, Watch an Eclipse Livestream: Griffith Observatory, Virtual Telescope Project, ESA Scientists Partially Restore a Blind Man's Sight: NY Times, CNET, CNN, LiveScience Mexico Aviation's Safety Rating Downgraded: FAA, AP, CNBC, Simple Flying, CNN Netflix Getting into Games?: The Information, The Verge, Axios, Reuters Work Wednesday: Navigating Hybrid Work: WSJ, Reuters, Fast Company, Bloomberg

The news to know for Tuesday, May 25th, 2021! We'll tell you about a passenger plane forced to land and why it's sparking outrage around the world. Also, three goals taking America's top diplomat to the Middle East. And two of the largest school districts in the country say goodbye to remote schooling. Plus, a new warning about backyard chicken coops, how you could win free flights for a year, and how much 'Charlie Bit My Finger' went for as an NFT. Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Secretary of State Visiting Israel: AP, NY Times, Al Jazeera, Jerusalem Post, WSJ Belarus Intercepted Plane: NY Times, WSJ, AP, WaPo Biden Meeting Floyd Family: Axios, CBS News, WaPo, Fox News, Congress.Gov Texas Allowing Unlicensed Handguns: Texas Tribune, Austin American-Statesman, AP, TX GOP FL Bans Big Tech from Blocking Politicians: WaPo, Axios, Fox News, Gov. Desantis NYC, LA Schools to go In-Person: Reuters, NY Times, WSJ, LA Times Japan Mass Vaccination Centers: AP, Kyodo News, Time, NY Times United's Free Flights Sweepstakes: Fox News, USA Today, The Hill, United Airlines Lyft & Uber Free Rides for Vaccines Goes Live: TechCrunch, Uber, Reuters Don't Kiss the Chickens: NY Times, NBC News, AARP, CDC 'Charlie Bit My Finger' Sells as NFT: BBC, WaPo, Charlie Bit Me Auction, Original Video

The news to know for Monday, May 24th, 2021! What to know about weekend celebrations that took a tragic turn: where police are investigating three deadly mass shootings. Also, another positive milestone in the pandemic and where millions of Americans are feeling a heatwave that's expected to break records this week. Plus, plan on paying more to fuel up your car, what kind of products are now flying off store shelves, and which two athletes made history over the weekend. Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: NJ House Party Mass Shooting: Jersey Journal, AP, NY Times, Fox News Downtown Minneapolis Mass Shooting: USA Today, ABC News, Newsweek, Minneapolis PD Ohio Deadly Bar Shooting: AP, CNN, WKBN Rise in Antisemitic Attacks: NBC News, WaPo, CNN, USA Today, WSJ COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Tumble: USA Today, AP, CNBC, NY Times Eastern U.S. Heat Wave: CNN, AccuWeather, Weather Channel, NWS Gas Prices Rising: AP, AAA, GasBuddy Virgin Galactic's Space Flight: The Verge, CBS News, WaPo, Virgin Galactic History-Making PGA Championship Winner: ESPN, CBS Sports, NY Times, U.S. Open Simone Biles Lands Hardest Vault in Women's History: SI, WSJ, CNN, NBC Olympics Billboard Music Awards: Billboard, CNN, Variety, Hollywood Reporter Money Monday: Lipstick Sales Up: Bloomberg, CNN, Business Insider

Today we're talking about baby-related news. We're discussing the COVID-19 vaccine for kids, how the pandemic accelerated the so-called "baby bust" and the signs of postpartum depression as May marks Maternal Mental Health Month. We're talking to the world-renowned pediatrician and child development expert Dr. Harvey Karp. He's the founder and CEO of the company "Happiest Baby," which debuted the award-winning infant bed called the SNOO smart sleeper. Today's episode coincides with host Erica Mandy's personal baby news. Her baby boy is due any day! Our guest host takes over on Monday as Erica takes maternity leave. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, May 21st, 2021! What to know about a now-approved ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and the U.S. response to it. Also, an encouraging sign for the U.S. economy: new unemployment claims dropped to a pandemic low. Plus, what to expect from this year's hurricane season, why the BBC is apologizing to the late Princess Diana, and a sequel is coming to a cult classic from the 1990s. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire: NY Times, WSJ, AP, NPR, NBC News Biden Signs Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Bill: NPR, Reuters, ABC News, Fox News New Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low: WSJ, CNBC, AP, WaPo, Labor Dept. NOAA Hurricane Season Prediction: WaPo, NY Times, NPR, NOAA BBC Apologizes for Princess Diana Interview: BBC, Guardian, WaPo, Fox News Princes Harry and William Respond to BBC Investigation: NBC News, Variety, ABC News Proposal for Reporting Large Crypto Transfers: CNET, Bloomberg, WSJ, Reuters, Treasury Dept. Facebook's "Live Shopping Fridays": TechCrunch, 9to5Mac, WWD, Facebook NBA Playoffs Start Saturday: CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, NBA Hocus Pocus 2: Variety, CNN, Deadline, USA Today Feel Good Friday: Girl Scouts Turn Bottle Caps into Park Benches: Daily Herald, The Week

The news to know for Thursday, May 20th, 2021! We're talking about the latest contentious debate in Congress over a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Capitol riot. We'll tell you the arguments for and against it. Also, why there's new outrage over a law enforcement video released two years after a deadly arrest. Plus, new calls to cancel the Olympics, where travel restrictions could be lifted soon, and America's most popular pick-up truck goes electric. All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: House Approves Riot Commission: WSJ, AP, Reuters, Axios, NY Times LA Controversial Bodycam Footage Released: AP, CBS News, Reuters, Axios Texas Bans Most Abortions: Texas Tribune, Austin American-Statesman, NPR, Reuters, WSJ "Zombie Fires" in Canada, AK: Axios, NY Times, CNN, Wired, Journal Nature EU to Reopen to Vaccinated Travelers: Bloomberg, WaPo, USA Today, WSJ, European Commission, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ford's Electric Pickup Truck: The Verge, TechCrunch, NPR, YouTube Kia's First All-Electric Vehicle with AR Windshield: USA Today, TechCrunch, Autoblog Crypto Market Plunges: WSJ, CNBC, Business Insider, AP Roku Originals Launches with Quibi Content: TechCrunch, Variety, Deadline, Roku Thing to Know Thursday: Calls to Cancel the Olympics: NPR, Reuters, AP, BBC

The news to know for Wednesday, May 19th, 2021! We'll tell you about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the latest violence to a widespread protest. Prosecutors say the police shooting of a Black man in North Carolina was "tragic" but "justified." We'll explain the findings and the response to them. Plus, a new recommended age to get screened for the third-most deadly cancer in the U.S., why you may be asked to step on a scale before your next flight, and a 3D video chat booth could be coming Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Gaza Violence Updates: NY Times, AP, WSJ, Reuters Anthony Brown Jr. Shooting "Justified": AJC, CBS News, Fox News, AP South Central U.S. Flooding: USA Today, CNN, Weather Channel, Fox News Vaccine Rates Lag in Rural Areas: CNN, CNBC, USA Today, CDC New Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines: ABC News, NBC News, NPR, AP, USPSTF Airlines May Start Weighing Passengers: Fox Business, View From the Wing, WTRF, FAA Advisory, Air Insight BOA Raising Minimum Wage: Bloomberg, WSJ, CNN, Bank of America, USA Today Lamborghini's Hybrid Transition: TechCrunch, CNN, Car and Driver, Bloomberg Google I/O Announcements: Cnet, The Verge, TechCrunch, BBC Watch Full Developers Conference: Google Work Wednesday: Top Jobs/Cities for New College Grads: LinkedIn, Tech Republic, WSJ, WalletHub

The news to know for Tuesday, May 18th, 2021! We have updates about the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a case that could allow justices to revisit Roe v. Wade. We'll also explain the new plan to donate some of America's COVID-19 vaccines to other countries. Plus, a major media merger, a new warning about some cryptocurrency scams, and the new products Google might unveil today. Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: SCOTUS Taking up Major Abortion Case: Politico, NY Times, Axios, AP, WSJ, SCOTUS Gaetz Associate Pleads Guilty: WaPo, Politico, Reuters, AP Cyclone Tauktae Hits India: BBC, CNN, WaPo, Reuters U.S. Exporting More Vaccines: Bloomberg, USA Today, WSJ, NPR, White House Covid Deaths, Cases Decline: Reuters, NY Daily News, WaPo, CDC WarnerMedia and Discovery Merger: Axios, WSJ, The Verge, Mashable, CNN, AT&T Crypto Investment Scams: CNBC, The Hill, Business Insider, FTC Google Developer Conference Starts: Engadget, PC Mag, ARS Technica, Yahoo Finance, Wear OS Watch the Conference: YouTube Microsoft Teams Launches Personal Version: The Verge, Cnet, Engadget, Microsoft Teams Travelers Booking Flights in Record Numbers: Motley Fool, Forbes, Simple Flying, TSA

The news to know for Monday, May 17th, 2021! What to know about some of the worst violence yet in the middle east and how the rest of the world's leaders are hoping to put an end to it. Also, the highest-profile trial delayed in the pandemic is getting underway at last. Plus, today is tax day, a Chinese spacecraft made history on Mars, national chain stores dropped their mask mandates, and we have an update about that missing tiger in Houston. Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by and Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Israeli-Palestinian Violence: BBC, NY Times, Times of Israel, AP, Axios UN Security Council Meets: Axios, NPR, CNBC, UN, USUN Robert Durst Murder Trial Resumes: AP, NY Post, CNN, The Hill Palisades Fire Evacuations: LA Times, USA Today, CNN, ABC News, LA County Fire China Landed Spacecraft on Mars: Reuters, AP, ARS Technica, NY Times, Space News, NASA New Tax Deadline Reminder: ABC News, CNBC, CNET, CBS News, WaPo, IRS Retailers Drop Mask Requirements: CBS News, USA Today, Fox Business, NY Times, Walmart, CDC Pandemic Puppies Being Returned: USA Today, NY Post, The Hill, HuffPost Rombauer Won the Preakness: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports Houston Tiger Found Safe: NBC News, AP, ABC News, Houston Police Money Monday: Used Car & Truck Prices Soar: Fox Business, Business Insider, AP, CNBC, Consumer Reports

Today we're talking about COVID-19 variants. You've probably heard about the new strains of the coronavirus circulating around the U.S. and the world. We'll explain where the variants come from, why they're a concern and what can be done to stop them from forming. We'll also discuss whether you'll need a booster vaccine every year. We're talking about all this with Dr. Carlos Malvestutto. He's an infectious disease expert at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He's leading multiple teams and research studies on COVID-19 treatments. This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, May 14th, 2021! What to know about a turning point in the pandemic in the U.S.: what the CDC says now about wearing masks Also, it's being called the worst-known ransomware attack to ever hit an American police department: what information was leaked online and who was behind it Plus, what a new study found about pre-teens using social media, why NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored this weekend, and an inspiring golf star who's making history Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: CDC Mask Guidance Update: Reuters, CNBC, NY Times, Fox News, CDC Mideast Violence Increases: BBC, WaPo, NY Times, WSJ 'Havana Syndrome' Update: NY Times, Politico, Business Insider DC Police Cyberattack: AP, NBC News, Fox News, WaPo Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers: Bloomberg, WSJ, NY Times, The Hill, Reuters Children Using Social Apps Study: The Verge, Business Insider, Bloomberg, Thorn Amazon Hiring 75K Workers w/ Higher Pay: WSJ, Fox Business, AP McDonald's 10% Wage Increase: AP, CNBC, NY Times Michael Jordan to Present Kobe Bryant at HOF: ESPN, NBC Sports, CNN List of Inductees & How to Watch: Hall of Fame, ESPN Medina Spirit Allowed to Run in Preakness: AP, CNN, CNBC, CBS Sports, NBC Sports 'Friends' Reunion Release Date: Variety, Billboard, CNN, Warner Media Feel Good Friday: Golfer With Down Syndrome Makes History: CBS News, Today, Golfweek, I Got This Foundation

The news to know for Thursday, May 13th, 2021! We're talking about where people are panic-buying at the pump, making a gas shortage worse. Also, one of the most prominent Republican leaders gets kicked out of her leadership role as other Republicans are pushing for a third party. Plus, how you can get the government to help pay one of your bills, why it might be harder to fill swimming pools this summer, and what's behind the Ellen DeGeneres Show coming to an end after nearly two decades. All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Colonial Pipeline Back Online: WaPo, USA Today, Fox Business, CNBC CyberSecurity Executive Order: NPR, WSJ, Reuters, ABC News, White House Liz Cheney Loses Leadership Role: Politico, WSJ, Fox News, NPR Republicans Threaten Split from GOP: NY Times, Reuters, USA Today Preventing the Next Pandemic: WaPo, NPR, Politico, Reuters, WSJ, Full Report CDC Recommends Pfizer Vax to Adolescents: NBC News, NY Times, Politico, Reuters Ramadan Ends & Eid al-Fitr Begins: iNews, Newsweek, CNN, Vox Low-Income Internet Program Starts: NY Times, WaPo, TechCrunch How to Sign Up: FCC Emergency Broadband Tesla Stops Taking Bitcoin: The Verge, CNBC, Reuters, Business Insider, Elon Musk Ellen Show Ending: Hollywood Reporter, Variety, CNN, NY Times, Fox News Rock & Roll Hall of Fame New Inductees: Hall of Fame, CNN, USA Today, NME Thing to Know Thursday: Chlorine Shortage: CNBC, Popular Mechanics, USA Today

The news to know for Wednesday, May 12th, 2021! We'll tell you about a first-of-its kind meeting between top Democrats and top Republicans, and which GOP lawmaker could be kicked out of her leadership role for criticizing former President Trump. Also, where the first major offshore wind farm in the nation is going up and what it could mean for the future. Plus, free rides to get your vaccine, a new tech-savvy way to apply for jobs, and the fan-favorite shows coming back to Broadway... Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden Meeting with Congressional Leaders: CNN, CNBC, LA Times GOP Leadership Vote Today: AP, Axios, CNN, Fox News, GOP House Leader Spa Shooting Suspect Indictments: AJC, Reuters, NY Times, Axios Israel-Hamas Violence Escalates: Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, Times of Israel First Major Offshore Wind Farm: WaPo, NY Times, AP, NPR, DOI Free Rides to Vaccination Sites: WSJ, NPR, White House, CDC McDonald's Pro-Vaccine Coffee Cups: McDonald's, Fox Business, Today, Guardian TikTok Jobs Service: Axios, Mashable, Cnet, WaPo Mattel's Toy Recycling Program: CNN Business, CBS News, USA Today, Mattel How to Recycle Your Toys: Mattel.com/Playback Broadway Comeback: GMA, Deadline, Variety, NY Post Work Wednesday: Job Openings Reach Record: WSJ, Fox Business, Bloomberg, CNBC

The news to know for Tuesday, May 11th, 2021! We have updates about: when more teens can get a COVID-19 vaccine: what U.S. health regulators are saying about the latest data more tension in the middle east: what's behind recent clashes and what the U.S. is saying about it how the pipeline attack could start to impact gas prices what officials in most states are asking Instagram to stop doing why next year's Golden Globes appear to be canceled Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: FDA Authorizes Pfizer Vax for Adolescents: WSJ, NY Times, AP, Reuters Transgender Healthcare Protections: NY Times, Axios, WSJ, CNN, Fox News Israel/Palestinian Violence: Al Jazeera, AP, CBS News, Fox News Pipeline Cyber Attack Follow/Gas Prices: Axios, NY Times, CBS News, Reuters, FBI CA Emergency Drought Declaration Expanded: Sacramento Bee, AP, Gov. Newsom AG Group: No Instagram for Kids: NAAG, CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ Playstation 5 Will Stay in Short Supply Through 2022: Bloomberg, Penn Live, Engadget NBC Cuts Ties with Golden Globes: USA Today, AP, Variety, HFPA, LA Times Tiger on the Loose in Houston: Houston Chronicle, KHOU, USA Today, Houston PD

The news to know for Monday, May 10th, 2021! What to know about: a cyberattack that forced one of the country's largest pipelines to shut down where a falling rocket part landed on Earth and why the U.S. is criticizing China for letting it happen the Kentucky Derby winner failing a drug test SpaceX founder Elon Musk's personal announcement on SNL billions of cicadas coming out to mate, likely this week Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Pipeline Cyberattack: WSJ, AP, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters CO Birthday Party Shooting: Colorado Springs Gazette, Denver Post, AP, CSPD Times Square Shooting: NY Times, WSJ, CNN, Fox News Kabul Girls School Bombing: NY Times, AP, NBC News, WSJ China's Rocket Debris Hit Earth: The Verge, CNN, CBS News, Fox News, CMSE, NASA Brood X Cicadas Coming Back This Week: CNN, AP, CBS News Kentucky Derby Winner Failed Drug Test: WSJ, AP, CNN, Churchill Downs SpaceX Accepting Dogecoin: Reuters, CNBC, The Verge, SNL, Elon Musk, Geometric Energy Corporation Elon Musk Reveals he has Asperger's: Today, WaPo, WSJ, Autism Speaks Clubhouse on Android: Business Insider, Reuters, TechCrunch, Clubhouse Money Monday: Higher Consumer Prices: WSJ, NY Post, PYMNTS

Today we're talking about the massive number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Thousands of them have been children arriving without their parents. First, we'll get a close-up look at the conditions migrant children are facing from CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal. She was one of the first reporters allowed inside the detention facility in Donna, Texas, in late March, when the overcrowding was at its peak. Then, we talk with Theresa Cardinal Brown. She's the director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center. She's also worked at the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection under both Republican and Democratic presidents. This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, May 7th, 2021! What to know about: what new analysis found about what could be the real COVID-19 death toll around the world the latest findings about COVID-19 vaccines for kids a piece of a rocket expected to hit Earth this weekend insects trained to sniff out COVID-19 how much Americans are spending on Mother's Day how one profession is using No Pants Day for a good cause Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Study Estimates Real Covid Death Toll: Stat News, NPR, Seattle Times, Full Study Moderna Adolescents Vaccine Data: CNBC, CBS News, USA Today, Moderna Idaho Middle School Shooting: AP, CNN, NBC News, Reuters Rocket Part Falling Toward Earth: USA Today, WaPo, NY Times, Defense.Gov Could Bees Be Used to Detect COVID-19?: Business Insider, Reuters, Wageningen University Vax Live Concert Is Saturday: Variety, ABC7, Global Citizen, EW, Yahoo 'See Us Unite' Campaign: Axios, CBS News, Deadline, Asian American Foundation, CSUSB Twitter Testing a Tip Jar: The Verge, TechCrunch, Mashable, Twitter, Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees: AP, Engadget, Video Game HOF, People, USA Today Americans' Mother's Day Spending: Fox Business, Today, NRF, Census Ideas for Last-Minute Gifts: CNN, NY Post, Wired Feel Good Friday: Comic's 'No Pants Day' For a Cause: AP, ScreenRant

The news to know for Thursday, May 6th, 2021! We're talking about: what a new report from the CDC predicts for COVID-19 this summer how a white police officer who shot and killed a Black man last summer is getting his job back a recall affecting a popular fitness product a new alert system that could warn people before an earthquake hits the annual time of year to thank a nurse All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by LightStream.com/newsworthy and Noom.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: CDC's New Outlook for Summer: AP, USA Today, CNBC, CDC Judge Overturns Eviction Ban: CNBC, Axios, WaPo, Reuters Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Reinstated: AJC, AP, ABC News, NPR American Students Guilty in Italian Police Death: NY Times, Fox News, NBC News, WaPo Facebook Upholds Trump Ban, Orders Review: WSJ, Axios, Fox News, Oversight Board, Facebook Earthquake Early Warning System: NPR, U.S. News & World Report, ShakeAlert, USGS More Violent Incidents on Planes: CNN, NBC News, Reuters, Axios Peloton Recalls Treadmills: Peloton, CPSC, USA Today, Fox Business, CNET Successful SpaceX Starship Test Flight: CBS News, WaPo, CNBC Nurse's Week Begins: Nursing World, USA Today, Parade, Bureau of Labor Statistics, AACN, Gallup Thing to Know Thursday: U.S. Birth Rate Drops: AP, NY Times, Axios, CDC

The news to know for Wednesday, May 5th, 2021! We'll tell you about: the newest vaccine-related goal President Biden wants to reach by July 4th and the obstacles he faces the latest debate over election rules former President Trump's new tool to speak out a new study linking diabetes and dementia the impact of a years-long chicken craze Cinco de Mayo Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden's New Vaccine Goal: AP, WSJ, NPR, WaPo, Reuters, CDC Pfizer's Vaccine Timeline for Younger Kids: CNN, NY Times, AAP Derek Chauvin Requests New Trial: Minneapolis Star Tribune, ABC News, NBC News, WSJ Companies Oppose Texas Voting Laws: WSJ, NY Times, The Hill, Fair Elections Texas Trump's New Communications Platform: Fox News, Reuters, NY Times, From the Desk of Donald J. Trump Type-2 Diabetes Could Lead to Dementia: NY Times, CDC, JAMA Network Minor League Baseball Is Back: AP, Chicago Tribune, MILB.com, MLB Fried Chicken Shortage: Bloomberg, WaPo, Axios, NY Post, Pilgrim's Pride Cinco de Mayo: Today, History, Delish, YouGov Work Wednesday: Unpaid Overtime Rises: ADP Research Institute, Forbes

The news to know for Tuesday, May 4th, 2021! We have updates about: more severe weather on the way and where more than a dozen tornadoes were reported already the new rule now in place that President Biden has been going back and forth on the eyesight issue impacting more children than ever before one of the world's richest couples splitting up two well-known internet brands getting sold for a fraction of what they were once worth Teacher Appreciation Day Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by LightStream.com/newsworthy and Noom.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Severe Storm Damage, Next Threat: AP, Weather Channel, USA Today, NWS Mexico City Overpass Collapse: Reuters, AP, NBC News, ABC News U.S. Raises Refugee Admission Cap: Politico, NPR, WSJ, Fox News, White House EPA Climate Change Action: WaPo, NY Times, AP, NPR, EPA FDA Could OK Vaccine for Adolescents Soon: CBS News, NY Times, USA Today More Children Near-Sighted: NY Times, WaPo, ResearchGate, WHO Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce: CNBC, BBC, NPR, Bill Gates, Forbes Verizon Sells Yahoo and AOL: USA Today, WSJ, TechCrunch, The Verge, Verizon Kroger's Drone Home Delivery: Kroger, Cincinnati Enquirer, The Verge, Fox Business Tanker Truck Driver Shortage: Fox Business, CNN, ABC News Teacher Appreciation Day & Deals: Thrillist, USA Today, White House, Admissionsly, NCES

The news to know for Monday, May 3rd, 2021! What to know about: COVID-19 around the world: where it's still growing out of control new travel rules in the U.S. meant to keep virus outbreaks overseas U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan just as there's an especially violent weekend in the country why the maker of the Fortnite video game is taking Apple to court an unexpected winner at this year's Kentucky Derby how the rising price of corn could impact what you pay for a bunch of other products Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: World COVID Crisis: Al Jazeera, WaPo, CNN, Johns Hopkins U.S. Restricting Travel from India: Axios, USA Today, CBS News, White House TSA Extends Mask Mandate: CNBC, NPR, USA Today, TSA Afghanistan Weekend Violence: NY Times, Reuters, AP, The Week Wisconsin Casino Shooting: Green Bay Press-Gazette, CNN, NBC News, ABC News Severe Weather Threat: CNN, Weather Channel, NWS Apple's App Store Goes on Trial: AP, WSJ, NY Times, WaPo Mars Helicopter's New Mission: NY Times, AP, CNN, NASA, Mars Helicopter Blog Soccer Game Postponed Over Protests: ESPN, AP, WaPo, CNN Medina Spirit Won Kentucky Derby: Louisville Courier Journal, CBS News, NPR Money Monday: Corn Prices Rise & Why That Matters: Axios, Barron's, CNBC, Fortune, WSJ

Today we're talking about how the auto industry is doubling down on its commitment to developing electric vehicles. Just since the start of this year, America's largest automaker, General Motors, promised to stop selling gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035. Volvo, Honda and others have made similar pledges. What does it all mean for you? We're talking about that and more with futurist and trendcaster Shawn DuBravac. He's a New York Times best-selling author who advises companies about technological change through his company. He's president of Avrio Institute and for more than a decade, he was the chief economist for the Consumer Technology Association. This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and EveryBottleBack.org Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, April 30th, 2021! What to know about: a big economic rebound in the U.S.: where people are spending their money and who's still struggling major changes likely coming to voting rules in another swing state possible invisible attacks now reported on U.S. soil an update in the case of Lady Gaga's kidnapped dogs a new plan to release genetically modified mosquitoes the Kentucky Derby happening this weekend Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and EveryBottleBack.org Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: U.S. Economy Rebound: AP, NY Times, Axios, Fox News, Commerce Dept. FL Voting Bill Passes: NY Times, ABC News, Axios, WSJ, FL House Possible U.S. Energy Attacks: CNN, CNBC, The Hill Israeli Religious Festival Stampede: BBC, AP, NY Times, Reuters Severe Storm Damage: USA Today, WaPo, Weather Channel FDA Wants to Ban Menthol Cigarettes: AP, Politico, FDA, CDC Suspects Arrested for Lady Gaga Dognapping: ABC News, LA Times, TMZ, LAPD Genetically-Modified Mosquitoes Released: AP, NBC News, USA Today, CDC Kentucky Derby This Weekend: Louisville Courier Journal, NY Times, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Feel Good Friday: Boston Marathon Survivor Helps Pay for Prosthetics: CNN, Heather Abbott Foundation

The news to know for Thursday, April 29th, 2021! We're talking about: the key points and policies President Biden promoted in his first address to Congress and how Republicans didn't hold back in their response to it the latest in the investigation of Rudy Giuliani new federal hate crime charges in the Ahmaud Arbery case tonight's NFL draft what Google's new travel tool will tell you where Girl Scout cookies are getting delivered by drone All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by EveryBottleBack.org & Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden Address to Congress: AP, WaPo, WSJ, CNN, Fox News GOP Response to Biden's Speech: CBS News, Politico, Fox News, CNN Giuliani's Home, Office Searched: NY Times, Politico, Fox News, CBS News, ABC News Hate Crime Charges in Arbery Case: NPR, AP, WaPo, Politico, DOJ U.S. Covid Cases Dropping: WSJ, NY Times, Reuters, Johns Hopkins, CDC NFL Draft Begins Tonight: NFL, NBC Sports, ESPN, WSJ, WEWS-TV Amazon Workers Get Raises: CNBC, WSJ, GeekWire, Amazon Google's COVID-19 Travel Tool: The Verge, 9to5Mac, CNET Drones Deliver Girl Scout Cookies: USA Today, Axios, AP, Wing Thing to Know Thursday: Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Brookings, Axios, Fortune, AP, European Commission, IT Industry Council

The news to know for Wednesday, April 28th, 2021! We'll tell you about: President Biden's plan that could lead to more tax audits what else the president is expected to talk about during his big speech to Congress tonight the CDC easing up on some guidance: what it now says about wearing masks outdoors a new vaccine ad featuring Republican doctors one of the first credit cards to let you get rewards in cryptocurrency which athletes is on the rookie card that just tied an all-time sales record Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and EveryBottleBack.org Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden's First Address to Congress: NY Times, WSJ, Reuters, NBC News $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors: WSJ, NPR, Axios, AP, Reuters, White House New CDC Masking Guidelines: AP, WaPo, NY Times, CBS News, CDC Republican Vaccine Ad: The Hill, The Week, Bloomberg, Watch Ad Real ID Deadline Pushed Back: NBC News, CBS News, DHS Mastercard & Gemini Partner on Crypto Reward Credit Card: Business Insider, Reuters, Mastercard, Gemini Spotify Launches Paid Podcasts: TechCrunch, WSJ, Variety, Spotify LeBron Rookie Card Ties Record: ESPN, USA Today, CBS News, SI Japanese Man 'Dating' 35 Women Charged With Fraud: Japan Today, Newsweek, Tokyo Reporter Work Wednesday: Why Some Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs: NY Times, CNBC, Prudential

The news to know for Tuesday, April 27th, 2021! We have updates about: how Census data is reshaping Congress for at least the next decade: which states are getting more representation and which are getting less why the Justice Department is investigating the Louisville Metro Police Department the topic getting the Supreme Court's attention for the first time in a decade a possible breakthrough in the global fight against malaria why Toyota just bought part of Lyft how to use Apple's new privacy controls Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by EveryBottleBack.org & Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Census Data Changes Congressional Makeup: WaPo, WSJ, Axios, NY Times, Census Bureau DOJ Investigating Louisville Police: NPR, AP, Fox News, CBS News, ABC News SCOTUS to Take Up NY Gun Case: CBS News, Reuters, USA Today, WaPo Gov. Newsom Facing Recall Election: LA Times, Reuters, CNN, Fox News, Gov. Newsom U.S. Shipping Out AstraZeneca Shots: AP, WSJ, Politico, WaPo Malaria Vaccine Trial Results: BBC, Al Jazeera, University of Oxford, MarketWatch, WHO App Tracking Transparency is Here: WaPo, WSJ, Vox, CNBC Apple's New East Coast Hub: AP, Reuters, NC Chamber of Commerce, Apple Toyota Buys Lyft's Autonomous Vehicles Program: The Verge, Reuters, Toyota Oscars' Record-Low Audience: Hollywood Reporter, Variety, CNBC, AP

The news to know for Monday, April 26th, 2021! What to know about: why millions of Americans are skipping their second shots and what health officials have to say about it new guidance coming with the one-shot option in the U.S. where there's a recount of votes from the presidential election six months ago, even though it won't affect the outcome why there are millions of delayed tax refunds another automaker promising to go all-electric the one movie that dominated several top categories at this year's Oscars Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and EveryBottleBack.org Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Americans Missing 2nd Vaccine Dose: NY Times, CNN, The Hill J&J Vaccine Back in Circulation: WaPo, ABC News, USA Today U.S. Sending Aid to India: NPR, The Guardian, USA Today, White House Biden Calls Armenian Mass Killings "Genocide": NPR, CNN, Politico, CBS News, Newsweek Arizona GOP Audit: Arizona Republic, AP, NY Times Millions of Tax Refunds Delayed: Fox Business, USA Today, CBS News Check Your Return Status: IRS Academy Awards: Deadline, NY Times, NPR, Oscars Clubhouse's First Sports Sponsorship: The Verge, Variety, NFL, Clubhouse COVID-19 At-Home Tests Sold at Chains: USA Today, NPR, NBC News, Abbott Honda Aims for Electric-Only Cars by 2040: Honda, Reuters, USA Today, NPR Josh Fight: USA Today, AP, People, Joshua Swain Twitter, KLKN Reporter Yousef Nasser Money Monday: The Booming Housing Market: Business Insider, MarketWatch, CNBC, WaPo, Axios

Today you'll hear from an attorney for George Floyd's family about the moment they learned 12 jurors unanimously agreed Derek Chauvin is guilty on all counts, and what they think this trial will mean for future cases. Then, a leading Minneapolis criminal defense attorney shares his analysis of the trial, including what he thinks the defense did wrong. In both conversations, we chat about the outcome and aftermath of this high-profile and closely-watched murder trial. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, April 23rd, 2021! What to know about: a historic tax increase President Biden is considering: which Americans might have to start paying more and why what lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came together to pass in the Senate the next step for the sidelined Johnson & Johnson vaccine SpaceX and NASA getting ready to pull off another first with a launch today new safety concerns for Tesla drivers what to expect from the biggest night in Hollywood this weekend Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden Tax Proposals: Reuters, Bloomberg, NY Times, Fox Business Countries' Climate Pledges: NY Times, Axios, AP, WSJ, White House Senate Passes Anti-Asian Hate Crime Bill: NPR, WSJ, WaPo, NY Times Committee Meeting About J&J Vaccine: WaPo, CNN, ABC News SpaceX Crewed Launch to ISS: The Verge, Space.com, NASA, SpaceX Safety Concerns About Tesla's Autopilot: Consumer Reports, The Verge, CNET, WSJ, KHOU SW Airlines' First-Quarter Comeback: NY Times, CNBC, AP Oscars Preview: USA Today, Deadline, AP, ABC7 Feel Good Friday: Nursing Student Leaves Paintings for Strangers: WBZ, People, Caught in Southie, @JakeScapes on Twitter, @JakeScapes on Instagram

The news to know for Thursday, April 22nd, 2021! We're talking about: a new federal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department what's happening with COVID-19 around the world rules banning protests during this summer's Olympic games where shoppers will be able to pay with their palms what to expect from this year's Earth Day All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by and Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: DOJ Investigating Minneapolis Policing: NY Times, Axios, WaPo, AP, WSJ NC Deputy Shoots, Kills Man: AP, NBC News, Fox News, CNN COVID-19 Worldwide Outbreaks: NY Times, CBS News, CNN, WHO U.S. Outbreaks Latest: LA Times, WSJ, Becker's Hospital Review, CDC 200 Million Vaccines in 100 Days: USA Today, NPR, NBC News, Politico, CDC Vaccine Leave Tax Credit: CNBC, The Hill, Axios, White House COVID Vaccines Safe in Pregnancy: NY Times, CNN, AP, NEJM Tokyo Olympics Protest Rules: Reuters, BBC, USA Today, Olympic.Org Instagram Tool Blocks Abusive Messages: TechCrunch, The Verge, Instagram Amazon's Pay by Palm Feature: AP, CNBC, Amazon Earth Day: USA Today, Vox, Boston Globe Find an Earth Day Event: EarthDay.Org Thing to Know Thursday: Second Most Severe Drought in Western U.S.: CBS News, Axios, Vox, AP, CA Dept. of Food & Agriculture

The news to know for Wednesday, April 21st, 2021! We'll tell you about: the verdict in Derek Chauvin's murder trial: what he's guilty of, what his defense team may do next, and reaction from some prominent people what the body camera footage shows in another police shooting of a teenager Florida's new anti-riot law where federal officials are telling Americans not to travel new products Apple just unveiled which popular payment app started its own crypto program Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Chauvin Guilty Verdict: Minneapolis Star Tribune, Axios, NY Times, Reuters President Biden on Verdict: WaPo, AP, WSJ, Fox News, USA Today OH Officer Shoots, Kills Teen: Columbus Dispatch, AP, NPR, WSYX FL Anti-Riot Law: NPR, Fox News, WaPo, CNN White House Greenhouse Gases Plan: NY Times, Bloomberg, WaPo More 'Do Not Travel' Warnings: ABC News, USA Today, CDC, TSA, State Dept. Apple Debuts New Products: CNBC, Axios, Engadget, 9to5Mac, The Verge, TechCrunch Venmo Accepting Cryptocurrencies: CNN, Forbes, PayPal, Venmo New Research on Tyrannosaurus Rex: USA Today, Life Science, CNN Work Wednesday: Companies Offer COVID Vaccinations: AP, Gartner

The news to know for Tuesday, April 20th, 2021! We have updates about: Derek Chauvin's murder trial coming to a close: the jury is now deliberating and Minneapolis is preparing for unrest where millions of Americans are bracing for spring snow and historically cold temperatures another major milestone on Mars being compared to the first airplane flight on Earth the controversy around a so-called Super League in soccer how Facebook is going all-in on audio Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by and Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Chauvin Trial Deliberations: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NY Times, NBC News, Fox News Ofc. Sicknick Cause of Death: WaPo, Fox News, AP, Politico, Capitol Police Walter Mondale Dies: Politico, Axios, NY Times, AP, President Carter Statement Snow and Record Cold Coming: USA Today, CNN, The Weather Channel, NWS Mars Helicopter's First Flight: NASA, Nat'l Geographic, NY Times, AP, BBC Europe's New Super League: BBC, CBS Sports, AP, Reuters, Boris Johnson, Kensington Royal Facebook Unveils New Audio Products: Axios, Techcrunch, Reuters, CNBC, Facebook DogeDay Push: Fortune, USA Today, WSJ, Newsweek

The news to know for Monday, April 19th, 2021! What to know about: another mass shooting in a public place, this time in Wisconsin the gunman in the FedEx warehouse shooting: he had a gun taken away from him last year why President Biden faced backlash from his political party what topic is bringing the U.S. and China together for a change a new safety warning about a Peloton product which state could be first to go all-in on electric vehicles who just made history in country music Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Wisconsin Bar Shooting: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, CNN, Fox News, CBS News Indianapolis Mass Shooting Folo: Indy Star, NY Times, AP, WaPo, NPR Refugee Cap Backlash: Reuters, ABC News, USA Today China and U.S. Working Together on Climate Change: BBC, NY Times, Reuters, WSJ Half of American Adults Have a COVID Shot: AP, Bloomberg, Axios, CDC SpaceX Wins Moon-Landing Contract With NASA: WaPo, CNN, NASA, SpaceX Peloton Treadmill Safety Warning: Consumer Reports, NY Times, CPSC, Peloton Statement WA Moves to Ban New Gas Cars: Autoweek, Reuters, KING5, TTAC, HB 1287, Gov. Inslee ACM Awards Recap: ET, People, Variety, NBC News Money Monday: Americans Are Buying Things Again: CNBC, AP, Morning Consult

Today we're breaking down the latest information about Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine. Earlier this week, the U.S. put the use of this particular vaccine on hold because of new questions about a potential rare, but serious, side effect: blood clots in the brain. So what does the data show right now? How worried should we really be about this? What does it mean for the other types of COVID-19 vaccines available? We're getting those answers and more from the Executive Director of the International Vaccine Access Center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. William Moss. This episode is brought to you by Fitbod.me/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, April 16th, 2021! What to know about: a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis a police shooting that killed a 13-year-old boy in Chicago whether it's possible people will need a third COVID-19 vaccine dose why an NBA star made a sudden decision to leave the game how much money ticket-holders of the now-infamous Fyre Festival can expect to get for their troubles how a few major tech companies are tackling climate change Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Fitbod.me/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: FedEx Facility Mass Shooting: Indy Star, CNN, NY Times Chicago Shooting Bodycam Released: Chicago Sun-Times, NPR, WSJ, Gov. Pritzker Chauvin Defense Rests: Minneapolis Star Tribune, AP, NY Times, Fox News, Reuters U.S. Issues Russia Sanctions: WSJ, Axios, The Hill, Retuers, White House Ongoing St. Vincent Volcano Eruptions: NPR, NBC News, WaPo, U.S. Embassy Pfizer Booster Likely: CNBC, Axios, WSJ, Fox News 'Roll Up Your Sleeves' Vaccination Special: Deadline, Rolling Stone, Reuters, Today, NBC Universal LaMarcus Aldridge Retires: ESPN, USA Today, Fox News, LaMarcus Aldridge, Brooklyn Nets Fyre Festival Settlement: NY Times, Deadline, The Verge Facebook Renewable Energy Goals: CBS News, Cnet, Engadget, Facebook Apple's Restore Fund: The Verge, Cnet, Axios, Apple Google Earth Timelapse Feature: BBC, The Hill, CNN, Google Earth Timelapse Feel Good Friday: Fraternity Brothers Pay Off Cook's Mortgage: WaPo, The Advocate, People Watch the Reunion: YouTube

The news to know for Thursday, April 15th, 2021! We're talking about: the arrest and release of the former police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright and what criminal charge she now faces Iran taking a bold step that is calling new nuclear talks into question which other country the U.S. sees as its top threat the first major crypto company going public a change to the rules for college sports how today isn't tax day All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: MN Officer Charged: Minnesota Star Tribune, USA Today, Reuters, CNBC Chauvin Defense Continues: WaPo, NY Times, WSJ, AP Iran Nuclear Advancement: BBC, WaPo, Reuters Top U.S. Threats: NPR, USA Today, Fox News, NY Times, Full Report Today is not Tax Day: IRS, Nerd Wallet, CNN Coinbase Stock Market Debut: WSJ, CNBC, Coinbase NCAA Dumps Transfer Rules: CBS Sports, SI, AP, USA Today Hundreds of Companies Oppose Voting Restrictions: WSJ, CNBC, NY Times Mazda's First Electric Vehicle: USA Today, Mashable, Car and Driver, Mazda Retail Jobs Comeback: CBS News, Forbes, Dollar General Thing to Know Thursday: Chip Shortages & Production Cuts: Reuters, ARS Technica, AP, The Verge, Fox Business

The news to know for Wednesday, April 14th, 2021! We'll tell you about: a temporary pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine all around the U.S. how President Biden's deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan looks different from last year's plan a major update to a high-profile disappearance from 25 years ago a cat food recall changes to some children's apps what Spotify's first gadget, Car Thing, is all about Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Fitbod.me/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: J&J Vaccines Pause: NY Times, CNN, AP, CNBC, FDA Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal: WaPo, NPR, WSJ, Newsweek MN Police Officer, Chief Resign: Minneapolis Star Tribune, Fox News, CNN, Axios Chauvin Defense Calls Witnesses: CBS News, NBC News, NY Times, NPR Arrests Made in Kristin Smart Case: LA Times, ABC News, CBS News FL Wastewater Reservoir Closing: AP, CBS News, NY Times Popular Cat Food Recalled: CBS News, FDA, Impacted Walmart Stores World's Longest Rabbit Missing: AP, NY Times, West Mercia Police, Guinness World Records Children's Apps Privacy Changes: NY Times, Mobile App Child Privacy Settlements Spotify's "Car Thing": TechCrunch, Engadget, The Verge, Spotify Work Wednesday: Facebook Job Ads Gender Bias: WSJ, Mashable, Netflix Diversity Report

The news to know for Tuesday, April 13th, 2021! We have updates about: why police say an officer killed a Black man during a traffic stop in Minnesota: what's heard in bodycam footage and how demonstrators are reacting the CDC director calling out the state of Michigan with a specific message the NCAA's stance on a controversial topic in sports Microsoft going all-in on health care technology a pizza delivery robot Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: TN Student Shot, Killed: Knoxville News Sentinel, AP, CNN, Knox County Schools MN Police Shooting Folo: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NY Times, AP, CNN, Fox News Chauvin Defense Starts Today: AP, WSJ, NBC News, Minneapolis Star Tribune Fallen Capitol Officer to Lie in Honor: NPR, WaPo, Politico, USA Today Latin American Troop Surge: Reuters, NY Times, AP CDC Calls for Michigan Shut Down: CNBC, NY Times, The Hill First Female Army Secretary Pick: Axios, Defense News, WSJ, White House NCAA Backs Transgender Athletes: NBC News, Axios, NCAA Microsoft Buys Speech Recognition Company: WSJ, CNBC, The Verge, Axios, Microsoft Domino's Testing Autonomous Deliveries: The Verge, Engadget, Forbes, Domino's

The news to know for Monday, April 12th, 2021! What to know about: two controversial traffic stops: one left a man dead and sparked clashes between police and demonstrators; the other led to an officer fired and state officials outraged two new trends in the coronavirus pandemic: both vaccinations and hospitalizations are going up in the U.S. what the results show in a closely-watched election at the nation's second-largest employer how Facebook hopes to take on the trendy app Clubhouse a historic first at this year's Masters Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Fitbod.me/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: COVID Hospitalizations Rising: CNN, NY Post, WaPo, CDC MN Police Shooting, Protests: Minneapolis Star Tribune, WaPo, ABC News, Brooklyn Center Police VA Controversial Traffic Stop: NY Times, NBC News, USA Today, Axios Prince Philip Dies: BBC, USA Today, Reuters, NBC News Rapper DMX Dead: NPR, AP, Vulture Biden Spending Proposal: WSJ, WaPo, NPR, The Hill Amazon Wins Union Fight: Time, CNBC, Amazon Facebook Tests 'Hotline': TechCrunch, Reuters, Screenrant, PCMag First Japanese Masters Winner: CBS Sports, CNN, Fox News, Tiger Woods Ramadan Begins: WaPo, Forbes, Vox Money Monday: Electric Vehicle Sales Rising: Axios, NY Times, Canalys

Confused about NFTs? What are they, where did they come from, and are they just a fad or do they have a real future? We're getting answers today about the hottest thing in the crypto world lately. Some NFTs have been auctioned off for millions of dollars (like Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's first ever 'tweet'), and we're seeing mainstream companies, sports organizations, and celebrities getting in on the action. Our guest expert helps break it down. Nathaniel Whittemore, known as NLW, is an independent strategy and communications consultant for leading crypto companies and the host of 'The Breakdown'- the fastest growing podcast in crypto. This episode is brought to you by NativeDeo.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, April 9th, 2021! What to know about: another new record at the southern border and how much money it's costing the government to try to manage it what one expert told a jury about what caused George Floyd's death why the state of Florida is suing the federal government what a deal between Netflix and Sony means for your movie watching an iconic pop star who passed away but is still releasing new music Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by NativeDeo.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Border Crossings Hit Record: Axios, Time, WaPo, Fox News, CBP Medical Experts Testify in Chauvin Trial: WaPo, NY Times, AP Former NFL Player Shooting Rampage: AP, USA Today, CNN Texas Workplace Shooting: ABC News, NBC News, AP Adverse Reactions to J&J Shots: CBS News, The Denver Post, Raleigh News & Observer, CDC The Ever Given Progress: WSJ, Ahram Online, BBC FL Sues CDC Over Cruise Restrictions: Politico, NBC Miami, Axios, FL Governor, CDC, CLIA Expedia's New Travel Restrictions Tracker: CNBC, The Verge, Expedia Travel Advisor, CDC, State Dept. Travel Advisories Netflix, Sony Reach Streaming Rights Deal: Sony, Netflix, Deadline, NY Times, The Verge New Music from Prince: USA Today, NY Times, Billboard, Legacy Recordings Feel Good Friday: 'Stump the Maestro' Daily Shows: AP, The Week, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Facebook

The news to know for Thursday, April 8th, 2021! We're talking about: new gun regulations President Biden is expected to announce today and the reaction to them how AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is facing another setback what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV Uber's version of a stimulus plan the iPhone update coming that impacts who can track you online All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by LightStream.com/newsworthy and NativeDeo.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Executive Action Expected on Guns: Politico, NPR, Fox News, AP, Rep. McCarthy UK Strain Dominant in U.S.: NY Times, Fox News, NBC News AstraZeneca's EU Setback: BBC, Stat News, Reuters, NPR, EMA KY Expands Voting Rights: Lexington Herald Leader, NY Times, CNN VA Legalizes Marijuana: AP, NPR, NBC News, WaPo Tiger Woods Crash Cause: ESPN, Fox News, AP, Tiger Woods, LA County Sheriff Uber & Lyft Offering Bonuses: The Verge, Financial Times, CNBC, Uber Apple's App Tracking Transparency: Digital Trends, TechCrunch, Mac Rumors, Apple Federal Agency Holding Mask Design Challenge: HHS, The Hill, CNN How to Enter the Contest: Challenge.Gov Thing to Know Thursday: China Creates Digital Currency: WSJ, CNBC, South China Morning Post, Business Insider

The news to know for Wednesday, April 7th, 2021! We'll tell you about: the latest COVID-19 hotspots in the U.S. how almost all American adults will be eligible for a vaccine this month why the idea of vaccine passports has become a hot-button issue the new city hosting the MLB's All-Star Game a growing number of billionaires getting even richer the industry that has almost too many job openings, so hiring can't keep up Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by NativeDeo.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: New COVID-19 Outbreaks: AP, CNBC, NY Times, Johns Hopkins, Helix White House Moves Up Vaccine Eligibility Deadline: CNN, AP, USA Today Check Vaccine Eligibility in Your State: NY Times States Banning Vaccine Passports: NY Times, NBC News, FOX News, TX Ban, FL Ban AR Lawmakers Override Veto: WaPo, ABC News, WSJ, ACLU IMF Economy Growth Outlook: NPR, AP, CNN, WSJ, IMF New HIV Vaccine Being Developed: ABC News, The Hill, Research Data MLB All-Star Game Moves to Denver: MLB, Denver Post, CBS News Fallout From MLB All-Star Decision: WaPo, The Hill, AP, WSJ, Sen. McConnell Starbucks Testing "Borrow a Cup" Program: Starbucks, USA Today, Restaurant Business Forbes Releases Annual Billionaires List: Forbes, Reuters, WaPo, USA Today Work Wednesday: Restaurants Struggling to Hire Enough Workers: Reuters, Bloomberg, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The news to know for Tuesday, April 6th, 2021! We have updates about: a plan to raise taxes on certain American corporations: why some say it will keep jobs in the U.S. while others argue it will hurt us on the world stage some of the world's most powerful countries coming together today with the same mission: a new nuclear deal a multi-billion-dollar victory for Google why ketchup packets may be hard to come by a March Madness finale with a history-making champion Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by LightStream.com/newsworthy and NativeDeo.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Multinational Corporation Tax Proposal: Reuters, NY Times, Politico, WSJ Chauvin Trial Continues: NY Times, WaPo, FOX News, CNN, Axios AR Transgender Healthcare Bill Veto: Politico, NPR, CBS News, ABC News, HRC Iran Nuclear Talks: NPR, Reuters, NY Times, Al Jazeera Google Wins Copyright Suit: CNN, NPR, TechCrunch, Supreme Court, Oracle No More LG Phones: Reuters, Axios, Tech Radar, Omdia Research Firm, LG Ketchup Packet Shortage: WSJ, Mashed NCAA Men's Champions: CBS Sports, NBC News, USA Today

The news to know for Monday, April 5th, 2021! What to know about: another deadly attack at the U.S. Capitol why evacuations are underway in Florida: the worst-case scenario could be a 20-foot wall of wastewater a new record for COVID-19 vaccinations a data breach impacting millions of Facebook users the new women's NCAA basketball champions and the game that will decide it all for the men Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by NativeDeo.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Capitol Police Officer Killed: NY Times, AP, NBC News, ABC News, USCP Chauvin Trial Week 2: CNN, NPR, NY Times, USA Today FL Wastewater Evacuations: AP, ABC News, FOX News, Axios U.S. Vaccine One-Day Record: CNN, NY Times, The Hill, CDC J&J Taking Control of Plant: WaPo, NPR, Axios, J&J CDC Updates Travel Guidance: AP, Politico, NPR, CDC Stanford Wins Women's NCAA Championship: ESPN, CBS Sports, SportsCenter Men's NCAA Championship Tonight: USA Today, NY Times, Sports Illustrated MLB Moving All-Star Game: NY Times, WaPo, ESPN, Axios, MLB Facebook Users' Personal Data Posted Online: Business Insider, AP, Hudson Rock CTO, SAG Awards: AP, USA Today, Variety, SAG Awards Money Monday: Household Item Prices Expected to Rise: NBC News, WSJ, Kimberly-Clark

Today we're talking about medical debt in America. First, a former high school government and law teacher rallied her half-a-million Instagram followers to raise enough money to wipe away more than $50 million in medical debt. Sharon McMahon (known as @SharonSaysSo on Instagram) joins us to share why she became passionate about this cause and what it meant to see so many people come together online for good. Then, we talk with the Executive Director of the nonprofit, RIP Medical Debt, Allison Sesso, about how big the problem of medical really is and what's the impact on families. This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and Noom.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, April 2nd, 2021! What to know about: an uptick in COVID-19 cases: why a potential fourth wave would look different than the past the state of the American economy what a police supervisor said in court about Derek Chauvin's use of force the day George Floyd died guidance from the CDC ahead of this Easter weekend what's changing about Siri's voice which new movie just broke a record for the pandemic Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and Noom.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: COVID-19 Cases Increase: Axios, ABC News, WSJ, Johns Hopkins Jobless Claims Rise: CNBC, AP, FOX Business Food Banks Busy: AP, NY Times, WSJ Chauvin's Supervisor, Paramedics Testify: NBC News, CNN, WaPo France Lockdown Begins: NPR, Bloomberg, BBC Travel Up, United Airlines Hiring Pilots: NY Times, CNBC, The Street, TSA CDC Easter Sunday Guidance: Fox News, WSJ, CDC UNC Head Coach Retires: AP, Fox Sports, UNC, NBA, NCAA Apple's Siri Changes: TechCrunch, CNBC, The Verge Best Pandemic Movie Opening: CNBC, Deadline, Variety, Regal Theaters Feel Good Friday: Group Saves French Family from Fire: BBC, ABC News, Change Petition

The news to know for Thursday, April 1st, 2021! We're talking about: what President Biden calls a "once-in-a-generation" proposal: what's included in the president's plan and why it's already facing controversy COVID-19 vaccines for kids: what the latest tests found and when children might become eligible fans returning to baseball stadiums for opening day soldiers getting futuristic technology for training and battle a giveaway where you can score both burritos and bitcoin All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden Unveils Infrastructure Plan: WaPo, AP, WSJ, Politico, White House Chauvin Trial Testimony Continues: NY Times, AP, WSJ, WaPo, Watch Trial Live Pfizer Vaccine Adolescent Trial Results: CNN, Stat News, NY Times, Pfizer J&J Vaccine Factory Mix-Up: AP, WSJ, Axios, FOX Business, J&J MLB Opening Day: NY Times, AP, MLB, Game Schedule AR Headsets for Soldiers: CNBC, AP, Bloomberg, Army Statement, Microsoft Chipotle Giving Away Bitcoin: Chipotle, CNN, NY Times Google Cancels April Fools Jokes: The Verge, 9to5Google, Business Insider, Gizmodo, Business News Daily Thing to Know Thursday: The Suez Canal: NY Times, CNN, AP

The news to know for Wednesday, March 31st, 2021! We'll tell you about: overcrowding at the border: what journalists found when they got their first glimpse inside the main migrant facility in South Texas what witnesses say they saw the day George Floyd died as an ex-officer's high-profile murder trial continues the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana how Volkswagen caused confusion with what was apparently an early April Fools joke a fan favorite HBO series is heading to Broadway Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and Noom.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Migrant Facility Crowding: AP, FOX News, CNN, Axios Rep. Gaetz Under Investigation: Politico, NY Times, AP, WSJ, Rep. Gaetz Emotional Chauvin Trial Testimony: NY Times, Axios, USA Today, FOX News, Watch Trial Live NY to Legalize Marijuana: NPR, ABC News, NY Times, DISA, Legal Aid Society, NIDA Men's Final Four Decided: CBS Sports, LA Times, ESPN Women's Final Four Decided: ESPN, NCAA All-Civilian Spaceflight Full: NY Times, AP, Florida Today, Inspiration4 Volkswagen Jokes About Name Change: AP, Bloomberg, Reuters, Volkswagen 'Game of Thrones' Broadway Show: Hollywood Reporter, EW, CNBC Work Wednesday: Workers Return, Companies Adapt: NY Times, WSJ, WaPo, Axios, PWC

The news to know for Tuesday, March 30th, 2021! We have updates about: the real-world study that shows a couple of COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent infections, even those without symptoms what happened on the first day of one of the most anticipated murder trials in decades Visa embracing cryptocurrency new backlash over so-called Satan Shoes how one sporting goods store is going to great lengths to bring customers back in person Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Chauvin Trial Testimony: AP, NBC News, NY Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Watch Trial Live Ghislaine Maxwell New Charges: NY Times, WaPo, BBC CDC Real-World Shots Study: Reuters, CNN, FOX News, CDC Vaccine Eligibility Update: AP, CNN, WSJ Suez Canal Reopens: NPR, BBC, AP, NBC News Visa to Accept Cryptocurrency: Visa, CNET, Reuters, Forbes Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes' Backlash: NBC News, FOX Business, CNN, NYT, Complex, Lil Nas X Dick's Experiential Store: Motley Fool, PYMNTS, Dick's House of Sport 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Announcements: ABC News, Variety, Insider, Disney