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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

The news to know for Monday, March 29th, 2021! What to know about: the high-profile trial starting today: a jury is set to decide whether Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd a little progress but a growing traffic jam on one of the world's most critical shipping routes: how it's impacting global trade almost a week after it started what's being called the most important union vote in decades New York's first-of-its-kind tech letting people prove they've been vaccinated what genre is about to get a lot bigger on Netflix 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 Noom.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Nashville Flooding: Weather Channel, NPR, AP, CNN, NWS, Red Cross Chauvin Trial Starts: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NBC News, FOX News, USA Today Military Leaders Condemn Myanmar Violence: CBS News, AP, Reuters, Axios, Joint Chiefs Suez Canal Progress: AP, WSJ, NY Times, Reuters NY Launches 'Vaccine Passport' App: USA Today, AP, Engadget, NY Gov Amazon Workers Union Vote: Business Insider, The Verge, Time Beverly Cleary Dies: AP, The Oregonian, Vulture, HarperCollins Netflix to Launch Anime Shows: The Verge, Bloomberg, Variety, Engadget Money Monday: Vaccine Freebies: WSJ, NY Times, CNBC, CNN

Today we're talking about what to expect in the high-profile and racially-charged murder trial of Derek Chauvin. The trial begins Monday. Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd on May 25, 2020. A witness video, now seen around the world, appears to show Chauvin using his knee to pin Floyd down on the ground for several minutes. The case sparked nationwide protests and unrest. Now, the world will be watching as a jury hears the case and decides whether Chauvin will be convicted and put in prison or acquitted and allowed to go free. Today you'll hear from two guest experts about jury selection, key legal considerations, and the role both video and race may play during this process. This episode is brought to you by and Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, March 26th, 2021! What to know about: a deadly tornado outbreak in the deep south: where people saw the worst of it and how much damage is left behind a controversial election overhaul that became law in Georgia a designated day encouraging people to speak up against Asian hate a major expansion in the works at Disneyland some good news about America's national symbol, the bald eagle 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 and Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Deadly Southeastern Tornadoes: Weather Channel, AP, Reuters, Axios New COVID Vaccine Goal: NY Times, Politico, White House GA Election Overhaul: AJC, NPR, AP, WaPo Israel Election Too Close to Call: BBC, AP, NY Times Earth Hour This Weekend: CNN, EcoWatch, Earth Hour, WWF Tech CEOs Testify on Disinformation: WSJ, Bloomberg, Axios, Watch Full Hearing #StopAsianHate Day: AsianAmericanDayofAction, Asian Journal, USA Today Disneyland Expansion Plans: LA Times, CNN, Fox Business, Deadline Passover Begins: Today, WaPo, USA Today, White House Feel Good Friday: Bald Eagle Population Thriving: AP, NPR, NY Times, FWS

The news to know for Thursday, March 25th, 2021! We're talking about: the southern U.S. bracing for another tornado outbreak just eight days after the last one Vice President Harris' first major task: she's taking on the border surge how one stuck ship could disrupt trade all over the world what part of the Olympics has just begun where you can now buy a car with bitcoin the ins and outs of vaccine passports 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: Another Tornado Outbreak Possible: NBC News, WaPo, USA Today, NWS Harris to Lead Border Efforts: Politico, Axios, AP, NBC News First Senate-confirmed Transgender Official: NY Times, ABC News, NPR, Vox Suez Canal Blocked: BBC, NY Times, WaPo, WSJ Olympic Torch Relay Begins: Reuters, NBC Sports, CNN, WSJ, Olympic Games, Watch the Live Stream Facebook: China Hacked Uyghurs: WSJ, AP, NBC News, Facebook Uber Expands Prescription Deliveries: Stat, WSJ, Reuters, Uber Buy a Tesla with Bitcoin: CNBC, Elon Musk, Tesla Disney+ Price Hike: Variety, The Verge, Deadline Thing to Know Thursday: Vaccine Passports: AP, Smithsonian, Cnet, Newsweek

The news to know for Wednesday, March 24th, 2021! We'll tell you about: what investigators are saying about the gunman in the Boulder, Colorado grocery store shooting how lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting as the debate over gun laws intensifies millions more Americans becoming eligible for COVID-19 vaccines what new research found about the "quarantine 15" why the U.S. Postal Service may be slowing down the mail the next big Marvel movie coming to streaming the same day as theaters 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 and Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Boulder Shooting Investigation: Denver Post, AP, WSJ, NY Times Gun Reform Debate: Politico, USA Today, Reuters, NBC News More States Open Vaccine Eligibility: NY Times, CNN, WaPo, CDC ACA Enrollment Extended: WSJ, Axios, NBC News, White House Pandemic Weight Gain: NY Times, CBS News, JAMA, APA, The Atlantic USPS Plan to Stem Losses: AP, Reuters, NBC News, CBS News, USPS Prince Harry Startup Job: WSJ, NBC News, WaPo, BetterUp Straight-to-Streaming Movie Releases: USA Today, Variety, The Verge, Disney Record-Breaking Banksy Painting: CNN, The Hill, BBC, Christie's Work Wednesday: Companies Refrain from Firing Workers: WSJ

The news to know for Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021! We have updates about: a deadly mass shooting at a Colorado grocery store a $3 trillion economic plan reportedly in the works: what the president is hoping for and where it may run into roadblocks how the world is remembering a basketball legend the first American city paying reparations to black residents COVID-19 tests that can be delivered in a matter of hours 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: Boulder Grocery Store Shooting: The Denver Post, AP, ABC News, Gov. Polis Biden's Infrastructure Plan: WaPo, NY Times, WSJ, AP Chinese Officials Sanctioned: Politico, Axios, FOX News, State Dept. U.S. Officials Travel to Latin America: NBC News, Reuters, CBS News, NPR, CBP Evanston, IL Reparations Payments: Chicago Tribune, AP, WaPo AstraZeneca Trial Data Questioned: Reuters, Axios, Bloomberg. NIAID DoorDash to Deliver Covid Tests: The Verge, Axios, ABC News, Doordash Elgin Baylor Dies: ESPN, AP, Lakers, Clippers New Effort to Remove Space Junk: NPR, BBC, ITV, GK Launch

The news to know for Monday, March 22nd, 2021! What to know about: another COVID-19 vaccine that could be the next one authorized in the U.S. a popular spring break location now declaring a state of emergency whether former President Trump may start his own social network a big shake-up for this summer's Olympic Games which country was just named the 'happiest' in the world... 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: AstraZeneca's US Trial Data: AP, CNBC Miami Beach State of Emergency: CBS News, Miami Herald, USA Today, WSJ Nationwide Protests Supporting Asian Americans: CNN, WSJ, NYT, NBC News, NPR, White House Pentagon Chief's Surprise Trip to Afghanistan: Politico, WaPo, CNBC, NPR Australia's Floods & Evacuations: AP, Reuters, Axios, BBC Iceland Volcano Erupts: CBS News, AP, WaPo, NY Times Tokyo Olympics Ban Overseas Fans: NPR, Al Jazeera, Olympics Covid Protocols Knock VCU Out: USA Today, WSJ, ESPN Illinois Eliminated: ESPN NCAA Women's Weight Room Controversy: NY Times, NPR Trump May Launch His Own Social Network: FOX News, USA Today, The Hill Happiest Country in the World: NBC News, BBC, WHR Money Monday - Americans Buying "Real" Clothes Again: WaPo

Today we're talking with two of the four people who will be making history later this year as part of the world's first all-civilian crew going to space. Yes, that means no traditionally-trained astronaut will be on board. First, you'll hear from Hayley Arceneaux, who will be making history in more ways than one: she'll also be the first child cancer survivor in space, the first person with a prosthetic body part in space, and, at 29 years old, she'll be the youngest American to visit space. She was chosen to join the mission by our second guest, Jared Isaacman. He's the billionaire partnering with SpaceX to make this historic "Inspiration 4" launch possible. He's also donating and raising millions of dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as part of the mission. This episode is brought to you by EveryBottleBack.org & Fitbod.me/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, March 19th, 2021! What to know about: President Biden's promise to give out 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days: where it stands and where else in the world the U.S. will send millions of doses why lawmakers clashed in a hearing about Asian American discrimination where the worst of the aftermath is from severe storms this week the NFL's massive media deals that will change where you can watch some of the big games a wristband in the works that could read your brain waves... sort of how some Reddit users are using their Wall Street gains for good 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 & EveryBottleBack.org Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: First Vaccine Goal Reached: Politico, AP, NPR, ABC News U.S. Sending Doses to Mexico and Canada: NY Times, AP, BBC, Reuters Euro Nations Resume AstraZeneca Shots: CNBC, WSJ, CNN, EMA Anti-Asian Discrimination Hearing: ABC News, NY Times, USA Today, WaPo Biden Visiting Atlanta: AJC, Politico, NBC News Severe Storm Aftermath: Weather Channel, CBS News, CNN, WaPo, NOAA First Day of Spring: USA Today, NJ.Com, Farmers Almanac Asteroid to Pass by Earth: CBS News, Fox News, NASA Facebook Shows Off Neural Wristbands: The Verge, MIT Technology Review, Buzzfeed, Facebook NFL Signs Media Deals: NY Times, Axios, CNBC, NFL AMC Opening Nearly All Theaters: AP, Bloomberg, MarketWatch, AMC Feel Good Friday: WallStreetBets Donates to Gorilla Charity: The Verge, Business Insider, CNN, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

The news to know for Thursday, March 18th, 2021! We're talking about: one of the worst mass killings in the last couple years: what may have compelled the gunman and why it's left the Asian American community especially rattled a large new study about how likely it is you'll get COVID-19 twice the first high-level meetings between the U.S. and China that are bound to get heated a tax extension you didn't have to ask for airless bike tires that won't puncture how this year's March Madness will be different than usual 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 & Fitbod.me/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Atlanta-Area Spa Shootings: AJC, NPR, AP, USA Today, Biden Tweet Intelligence Report on Domestic Terrorism: NY Times, AP, CBS News, DNI Biden Officials' First China Talks: Politico, Reuters, NY Times COVID-19 Reinfection Appears Uncommon: ABC News, CNN, NY Times, Journal Lancet Tax Deadline Delayed: USA Today, WSJ, WaPo, IRS Gasoline Demand Peaked: AP, WSJ, IEA Scientists Grow Mice in Mechanical Womb: NY Times, MIT Technology Review, Full Study SMART Airless Bike Tires: TechCrunch, Cyclist, NASA, WeFunder Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020: AKC, NPR, AP Thing to Know Thursday: Unique March Madness: AP, FOX News, NCAA

The news to know for Wednesday, March 17th, 2021! We'll tell you about: severe storms that could impact tens of millions of Americans what a newly-declassified report says about other countries getting involved in American elections when young children, including babies, might expect to get COVID-19 vaccines how long the mastermind behind a celebrity Twitter hack will spend in prison which country is testing out a four-day work week 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 & EveryBottleBack.org Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Severe Storm Risk: USA Today, WaPo, CBS News, NWS Intel: Russia, Iran Tried to Influence Election: NY Times, Politico, WSJ, AP, DNI Biggest Migrant Surge in 20 Years: Reuters, Axios, WSJ, ABC News, DHS Moderna Testing Vaccine on Young Children: WSJ, NPR, NBC News, Moderna Teen Sentenced for Massive Twitter Hack: The Verge, NY Times, Forbes, AP Serial Stowaway Arrested Again: FOX News, WMAQ, WGN Air Travel is Surging: CBS News, WaPo, AP, WSJ St. Patrick's Day: USA Today, People, Britannica Work Wednesday: Spain to Test the 4-Day Work Week: The Guardian, Forbes, WaPo

The news to know for Tuesday, March 16th, 2021! We have updates about: why some major European nations are pausing the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine the FBI's new findings about the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville how Tinder could help you run a background check before going on a date history-making nominations for 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 EveryBottleBack.org & Fitbod.me/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Countries Pause AstraZeneca Vaccine: NY Times, AP, Reuters, USA Today All Mississippi Adults are Vaccine-Eligible: Axios, NY Times, MS Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Ad Blitz: Stat News, CNN, Axios Facebook Launches Vaccine Finder: USA Today, Cnet, Facebook Rioters Charged with Assaulting Officer: Politico, WaPo, FOX News, DOJ FBI Report on Christmas Day Bomber: Nashville Tennessean, AP, WSJ, CBS News, FBI Fewer Americans Try to Quit Smoking: WaPo, USA Today, NA Quitline Consortium Tinder to Run Background Checks: The Verge, Fox Business, Tinder, Garbo Vatican Gay Marriage Judgement: NPR, BBC, AP, Vatican Oscar Nominees Announced: Variety, USA Today, NY Times Drake Dominates Billboard Charts: Billboard, NY Times, Forbes

The news to know for Monday, March 15th, 2021! What to know about: the impact of a weekend winter storm and where it's headed next what FEMA is now doing to help children at the U.S.-Mexico border how to check on your COVID-19 relief payment which NFL star just announced his retirement what record Beyoncé broke at the Grammys 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 & EveryBottleBack.org Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Winter Storm Impacts: USA Today, KMGH, Weather Channel, NWS FEMA to Help Migrant Children: NPR, AP, NY Times, CBS News, DHS London Police Make Vigil Arrests: Reuters, BBC, AP COVID-19 Spring Break Fears: CNN, ABC News, FOX News, USA Today LA County Lifting Restrictions: LA Times, KTLA, KNBC Grammy Awards: LA Times, AP, CBS News, Grammys NCAA Selection Sunday: CBS Sports, AP, WaPo Print Your Bracket Here: NCAA Drew Brees Announces Retirement: NFL, ESPN, TODAY, Drew Brees New 'Bachelorette' Hosts: NPR, USA Today, Variety, The Bachelor Emmanuel Acho Hosts 'After the Final Rose': LA Times, GMA, NY Times Money Monday: Update on Stimulus Payments: CNBC, USA Today, Fox Business, Check The Status of Your Payment: IRS Change of Address Form: IRS

The Grammy Awards are this Sunday, so today, you'll hear from two-time Grammy-winner Fantastic Negrito. He's nominated for a third Grammy this year. In our conversation, he shares what it was like have more access to guns than instruments as a child, what went through his mind when he won that very first Grammy, gives us a mini performance, and much more. Fantastic Negrito first burst onto the national radar in 2015. He's now working on a fourth album and even a new record label. This episode is brought to you by BLUblox.com/newsworthy & EveryBottleBack.org Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, March 12th, 2021! What to know about: a new deadline from the president: when he wants every American adult to be able to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine when to expect the first relief payments to reach American's bank accounts why police are now involved in the latest allegation against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo how rideshare rivals Uber and Lyft are joining forces why a JPG file sold for nearly $70 million this year's Grammys 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy & EveryBottleBack.org Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden Primetime Speech: WaPo, WSJ, AP, Axios Relief Bill Signed: USA Today, NBC News, WaPo New Cuomo Investigations: NY Times, AP, Axios, Politico Fmr. Defense Secretary Blames Trump for Riot: Vice, Politico, Axios, The Hill Stock Market Record Highs: Reuters, AP, CNN, Axios JPG File Sets Digital Art Record: NY Times, NPR, TechCrunch, AP Uber and Lyft Create Driver Database: AP, NBC News, BBC, Uber Netflix Tackles Password Sharing: The Verge, WaPo, Reuters, Marketplace.org Grammy Awards are Sunday: AP, Variety, NY Times, WaPo, Grammys Daylight Saving Time Begins: USA Today, WaPo, People Feel Good Friday: Fake Cosmetics Website Saves Lives: BBC

The news to know for Thursday, March 11th, 2021! We're talking about: how life drastically changed one year ago today when the pandemic was officially declared what made it into the final version of the COVID-19 relief bill about to become law which countries plan to build on the moon how some colleges are handing spring break this year the one thing Amazon refuses to do when it comes to library books 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 & BLUblox.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: One Year Since Pandemic Declared: AP, WaPo, NY Times COVID Relief Bill Passes: WaPo, Axios, WSJ, Politico, President Biden Merrick Garland Confirmed as AG: Politico, WSJ, WaPo U.S. Sanctions Myanmar: Bloomberg, Reuters, Al Jazeera, State Dept. 10 Years Since Japan Triple Disaster: WSJ, Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera China, Russia to Build Moon Base: AP, WaPo, NPR, China Space Agency All Adults Eligible for Vaccine in Alaska: ABC News, FOX News, CNBC Smithsonian Getting Covid-19 Vaccine Artifacts: The Verge, CNN, Smithsonian, Museum's Digital Portal UC Davis Offering 'Staycation' Money: LA Times, ABC News, KTVU, UC Davis Amazon Withholds Digital Books from Libraries: WaPo, The Verge Thing to Know Thursday: Summer Camps Reopening: AP, WSJ, KPRC, American Camp Association

The news to know for Wednesday, March 10th, 2021! We'll tell you about: new data showing the worst of the third wave of the pandemic is now over which state passed one of the strictest abortion laws in the country and why some say it'll never take effect new guidelines for a certain type of cancer screening the royal family's response to racism accusations new privacy rules coming to some cell phones 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy & EveryBottleBack.org Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Worst of Pandemic Third Wave Over: USA Today, HHS Study: Pfizer Vax Works Against Brazil Strain: WaPo, Reuters, Bloomberg, Full Study New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines: NY Times, AP, WaPo, JAMA Network Arkansas Near-Total Abortion Ban: AP, Axios, FOX News, Gov. Hutchinson New Capital Pipe Bomb Video: ABC News, NBC News, USA Today Photos and Video of Suspected Bomber: FBI National Guard Mission Extended: NPR, AP, Axios, Pentagon Queen Responds to Oprah Interview: CBS News, USA Today, NY Times Hackers Breach Security Cameras: Bloomberg, Axios, The Hill Cell Phone Ad Targeting: WSJ, Ars Technica, CNET 'Fireball' Meteorite Lands in UK Driveway: BBC, CNN, Sky News, NHM Work Wednesday: Hospitality Workers Reinvent Careers: CNBC, WSJ, Bloomberg, GBTA

The news to know for Tuesday, March 9th, 2021! We have updates about: the CDC's newest guidance explaining what you can and can't do once you've gotten your COVID-19 vaccines a new surge at the border: what's happening with migrant children and the response to it a push to boycott the Winter Olympics how much the first-ever tweet could be sold for the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner teaming up with Apple 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 & BLUblox.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: CDC Guidelines for Vaccinated People: AP, NPR, NY Times, CDC More Migrant Children Detained: NY Times, CBS News, Reuters Chauvin Trial Security & Protests: Minneapolis Star Tribune, WaPo, AP, USA Today Another Senate Republican Retiring: Politico, Axios, WSJ, NBC News Djokovic Breaks Tennis Record: AP, ESPN, Bleacher Report, Djokovic Tweet Calls to Boycott 2022 Beijing Olympics: USA Today, AP, FOX News Buy the First-Ever Tweet: CNBC, CNN, Reuters , Twitter Malala Partners with Apple: Reuters, AP, CBS News, Apple The Queen's Gambit Musical: NY Times, Variety, Deadline

The news to know for Monday, March 8th, 2021! What to know about: the COVID-19 relief bill becoming one step closer to a law how the Russian and Chinese governments are seemingly targeting Americans online the pope's historic trip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's revealing interview about suffering in the royal family what's behind fewer families having babies now why today is celebrated around the world 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy & EveryBottleBack.org Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Senate Passes COVID Relief: WaPo, NPR, WSJ, CBS News U.S. Finding More UK COVID Strain: NY Times, CNN, NBC News, CDC Russia Spreading False Vaccine Info: WSJ, The Verge, Engadget Hackers Breach Microsoft Customers: Bloomberg, WaPo, BBC, Microsoft Pope Iraq Visit: AP, NY Times, WaPo Prince Harry and Meghan Interview: CBS News, AP, Reuters, BBC Pandemic Baby Bust: WSJ, CBS News, BBC, Brookings, Insider CA Theme Parks Can Reopen: LA Times, WaPo, CA Dept of Health HFPA Diversity Initiatives: NBC News, USA Today, HFPA International Women's Day: BBC, Forbes, Deadline, UN Find an Event Near You: IWD Website Money Monday: Toy Sales Surge: NY Post, BBC, NPD Group

In a few days, we'll mark exactly one year since the World Health Organization declared the spreading coronavirus outbreak an official pandemic. It was also this month, one year ago, when the first 'stay at home" order was issued in the U.S. So today, we discuss whether the worst of this pandemic is finally behind us, what to know about the new variants popping up, and what our guest expert says would be the biggest mistake once we finally get back to "normal" life. You'll hear from both an epidemiologist and a sociologist about the past, present and future of the COVID-19 pandemic – one year in. This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and BLUblox.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, March 5th, 2021! What to know about: the status of that massive COVID-19 relief bill that would give more direct payments to Americans a history-making earthquake near New Zealand & the chaos it caused NFTs in the music industry yet another new streaming service now available an excuse for people around the country to unplug today 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: COVID Relief Debate: Politico, CBS News, NPR, WSJ Fever Scanners May be Inaccurate: WaPo, FDA Capitol Police Request Guard Extension: AP, WaPo, Vox, Axios Earthquakes & Tsunami Warnings: USA Today, Weather Channel, AP, WaPo First NFT Album Release: Rolling Stone, CNBC, The Verge NBA All Star Game: ESPN, NY Times, NBA Paramount+ Launches: AP, Cnet, Vox Square Buys Tidal: Reuters, CNBC, The Verge, Dorsey, Jay-Z National Day of Unplugging: Day of Unplugging, NationalToday.com Feel Good Friday: Nation's Largest Free Food Forest: CNN, Aglanta.org, Modern Farmer

The news to know for Thursday, March 4th, 2021! We're talking about: a new threat at the U.S. Capitol building serious enough that some lawmakers canceled their planned session there today a new report, years in the making, that accuses a congressman of bad behavior America's infrastructure report card: what it found about the country's roads, bridges, and power systems Google's major promise to cut back on some types of online tracking a SpaceX rocket that had a nearly perfect test, minus an explosion the new funny feature on the Netflix app 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Noom.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: New Capitol Threat: ABC News, AP, WSJ, FOX News, USCP National Guard Commander Testifies: Politico, NY Times, The Hill, NPR Rep. Jackson Watchdog Report: NY Times, CNN, NPR, Axios, Pentagon Report, Jackson Response House Passes Voting Rights Bill: AP, NBC News, Reuters Infrastructure Report Card: AP, NPR, CNN, Report Card Google Ends 3rd-Party Cookies: WSJ, Vox, AP, Engadget, Google Facebook Lifts Political Ad Ban: NY Times, Axios, Facebook Netflix 'Fast Laughs' Feature: Variety, TechCrunch, Netflix SpaceX Rocket Lands, Explodes: Reuters, WaPo, The Verge SpaceX Thing to Know Thursday: 56 Years Since Bloody Sunday: Axios, AP, FOX News, Selma Jubilee

The news to know for Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021! We'll tell you about: what's behind the new sped-up timeline to get all American adults vaccinated against COVID-19 why two state leaders are lifting major COVID-19 restrictions despite warnings from health officials the FBI director's take on the Capitol riot another automaker planning to go all-electric why some Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published Microsoft unveiling what some people consider the future of work meetings 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Vaccine Makers Collaborate: WaPo, NPR, WSJ, Reuters, FOX News Texas, Mississippi Lift Restrictions: Politico, AP, CNBC, Gov. Abbott, Gov. Reeves FBI Director Testimony: NY Times, WSJ, AP, NPR, Axios U.S. Sanctions Russia: ABC News, WaPo, AP, Blinken Statement Another Billionaire Charters SpaceX Rocket: The Verge, CNBC, TechCrunch, dearMoon Volvo Going All-Electric: AP, CNBC, Reuters, Volvo Vernon Jordan Dies: AP, WSJ, Axios, WaPo, Biden Statement Six Dr. Seuss Books Dropped: AP, NY Times, WSJ, Dr. Seuss Golden Globes Ratings Down: Axios, Deadline, AP Work Wednesday: Mixed Reality 'Microsoft Mesh' Unveiled: The Verge, CNET, Mashable, Microsoft

The news to know for Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021! We have updates about: new efforts around the country to get children back in classrooms new policies aimed at reuniting migrant kids and their parents in the U.S. the latest fallout from the historic winter storm in Texas YouTube's newest TikTok-like feature what Angelina Jolie just put up for auction that went for millions of dollars 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Noom.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: More Schools Reopening: Axios, WSJ, LA Times, AP Reuniting Separated Families: NPR, WSJ, Politico, Reuters, DHS Christian Agency Allowing LGBTQ Adoptions: NY Times, Axios, The Hill Texas Power Cooperative Bankruptcy: WSJ, USA Today, NPR, Reuters Hurricane Season Dates Could Change: USA Today, WaPo, Weather Channel 'YouTube Shorts' Rolls Out: Ars Technica, Distractify, Bloomberg, Google Twitter Vaccine Misinformation Crackdown: WSJ, The Verge, Axios, Twitter Apple Reopens all U.S. Stores: 9to5Mac, CNBC, Axios Vinyl Sales Surge in 2020: MBW, Pitchfork, Yahoo!, RIAA Churchill Painting Sold for $11.5M: AP, WSJ, Christie's

The news to know for Monday, March 1st, 2021! What to know about: a third COVID-19 vaccine on its way in the U.S. the nearly $2 trillion relief bill moving through Congress what former President Trump did and didn't confirm in his first major speech since leaving office how gambling just got much easier where Lady Gaga's two dogs were found history-making winners at the Golden Globes 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: J&J Vaccine Authorized: NY Times, WaPo, NBC News, The Hill Senate Takes Up Relief Bill: CBS News, NY Times, Politico, USA Today Trump CPAC Speech: Politico, NPR, FOX News, NY Times 2nd Aide Accuses Cuomo: NY Times, NPR, Politico, Cuomo Statement Iran Rejects Nuclear Talks: Reuters, NY Times, WSJ, CNBC Google Play Allows Gambling Apps: The Verge, Cnet, Mashable, Mac Observer, Google Lady Gaga's Dogs Found: AP, NBC News, LA Times, LAPD Golden Globes Winners: NY Times, WaPo, Golden Globes 'Tom and Jerry' Tops Box Office: AP, Variety, Bloomberg Money Monday: Buy Now, Pay Later Options: WSJ, WaPo, Reuters

As we wrap up the second month of 2021, we started to think about New Year's resolutions many of us made at the start of the year. Statistics show most people aren't following through a few months later. So, we wanted to take a break from the everyday news to talk about how to reach our goals, even if that means restarting right now. Well-known podcaster, entrepreneur and author John Lee Dumas joins us to share his roadmap to reaching goals and finding more freedom. This episode is brought to you by Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, February 26th, 2021! What to know about: President Biden's first military action abroad why Biden's first State of the Union is a target for a different type of attack former President Trump giving his first major speech since leaving office how people might end up paying for some types of tweets why Lady Gaga is offering a half-a-million-dollar reward one of the biggest nights in TV and film going bi-coastal 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: U.S. Airstrike in Syria: AP, WSJ, Reuters, FOX News, Defense Dept. Militia Groups Threaten State of the Union: Politico, CNN, NY Times Fmr Gymnastics Coach Charged: NY Times, AP, WaPo, NBC News CPAC Begins: The Hill, FOX News, NY Times, CPAC Golden Globes Sunday: Variety, USA Today, Golden Globes Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Shot: LA Times, AP, Reuters House Passes Equality Act: WaPo, NBC News, FOX News, Politico Mr. Potato Head Goes Gender Neutral: AP, NY Times, Hasbro Twitter Super Follows: The Verge, AP, NBC News, TechCrunch Feel Good Friday: College Dropout Donates to College: NY Times, CBS News, Morgan State

The news to know for Thursday, February 25th, 2021! We're talking about: the FDA's review of a third COVID-19 vaccine that could be available to the American public by next week what the leader of the U.S. Postal Service says he needs to make sure the service doesn't die why you could get a check from your state government another reboot of an iconic sitcom coming what to know before you plan a spring break getaway 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 Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Analysis: WaPo, AP, Reuters, FDA First COVAX Deliveries: BBC, NY Times, Axios, UN Biden Reverses Green Card Ban: NY Times, Axios, Reuters, Politico, White House NY Gov Sexual Harassment Accusation: Politico, NBC News, WSJ, Medium USPS Calls for Reform: NPR, ABC News, Axios, Reuters, USPS States Pass COVID Aid: AP, Axios, Business Insider Dow Closes at Record: WSJ, Business Insider, AP GameStop Shares Surge Again: The Verge, CNBC, FOX Business Fry's Electronics Closes: AP, The Verge, NY Times, Fry's Record Number of LGBTQ Americans: CBS News, WaPo, USA Today, Gallup 'Frasier' Revival in the Works: The Verge, Variety, Hollywood Reporter Thing to Know Thursday: Planning a Spring Break Trip: USA Today, Chicago Tribune, WaPo

The news to know for Wednesday, February 24th, 2021! We'll tell you about: a grand jury's decision not to charge officers involved in a controversial and deadly police incident the rollover crash that put Tiger Woods in the hospital more COVID-19 vaccines on the way what new data shows about college enrollment how the USPS is going high-tech 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: Capitol Hill Security Hearing: Politico, The Hill, AP, CBS News, FOX News No Charges in Daniel Prude Death: NY Times, WSJ, ABC News, AP Tiger Woods Hospitalized: AP, ESPN, WaPo, NY Times Vaccine-Makers Boost Shipments: WaPo, Axios, AP, Politico, Full Hearing College Enrollment Slumps: Bloomberg, Forbes, St. Louis Fed Southern Baptists Oust Churches: AP, Axios, NY Times, Pastor Statement Facebook to Lift Australia News Ban: AP, Axios, WSJ, Facebook USPS Unveils New Mail Trucks: The Verge, Cnet, Reuters, USPS Work Wednesday: Blue Collar Jobs Booming: WSJ, Fox Business

The news to know for Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021! We have updates about: the latest investigation into the Capitol riot: who is speaking publicly for the first time the U.S. Supreme Court's decision about former President Trump's tax returns another twist in the story of a notorious drug cartel boss: what is wife is accused of doing who is set to become the youngest American in space what could give the movie business a boost in the coming months a legendary music group breaking up after three decades together 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 Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Senate Inquiry Into Capitol Riot: NY Times, WaPo, WUSA, Axios SCOTUS Rules on Trump Taxes: WSJ, NY Times, AP, Supreme Court El Chapo's Wife Arrested: AP, NBC News, AJC, Justice Dept. Biden Addresses 500K Deaths: NPR, Politico, CBS News, USA Today, Axios TX Tax Deadline Extended WSJ, USA Today, IRS FCC Proposes Emergency Broadband Plan: TechCrunch, NY Times, Axios, FCC NY Theaters to Reopen Soon: CNBC, The Verge, Deadline, Gov. Cuomo Six Flags Reopening Plan: CNN, The Hill, Six Flags 2nd Crew Member of All-Civilian Flight: Axios, AP, NY Times, Inspiration4 Daft Punk Breaks Up: Variety, NY Times, FOX News, Epilogue Video

The news to know for Monday, February 22nd, 2021! What to know about: a COVID-19 milestone that will likely have President Biden speaking to the nation tonight the latest timeline and debate surrounding more economic relief an update from Texas: what could get worse and where there's been a lot of progress an engine exploding mid-flight what major companies are pledging to do by 2025 a teacher who broke a world record 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: U.S. to Hit 500K COVID Deaths: AP, NY Times, Politico, Axios, Johns Hopkins Winter Storm Aftermath: CNN, AP, NBC News, Weather Channel, PowerOutage.US Mid-Air Plane Engine Fire: Denver Post, AP, USA Today, Reuters, FOX Business Relief Bill Next Steps: Politico, WaPo, CNN, FOX News, KC Star Some Vaccines Effective After One Dose: WSJ, NBC News, Reuters Kroger Closing Stores Over Hazard Pay: WaPo, Business Insider, Fox Business Silicon Valley Diversity Pledge: MarketWatch, KGO, SF Chronicle Australian Open Winners: AP, ESPN, WSJ, NY Times Youngest Woman to Row Solo Across an Ocean: BBC, USA Today, ABC News, Jasmine Harrison Money Monday: More Credit Report Errors Reported: NY Times, CFPB Dispute Templates

Today we're talking about the impact of virtual schooling on students. We discuss why (and how much) some children are falling behind, what schools have to consider other than safety when returning to in-person learning, and some practical solutions, including what parents can do right now. This episode is brought to you by BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, February 19th, 2021! What to know about: the latest crisis in Texas: power is still an issue, but access to clean, safe water is now the most pressing concern a newly-proposed bill to overhaul the American immigration system: what's in it and its chances of becoming law where Facebook is banning news stories how you can vote to help decide what Amazon builds next a first-of-its-kind animal clone 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Texas Power and Water Crisis: AP, NY Times, CBS News, Dallas Morning News Sen. Cruz Vacation Backlash: WaPo, NPR, AP, Houston Chronicle Dems Introduce Immigration Bill: Politico, ABC News, FOX News, USA Today Iran Nuclear Talks Offer: NY Times, NBC News, WSJ, Reuters Mars Rover Successfully Lands: USA Today, AP, NASA, First Image from Perseverance Millions of Phony N95 Masks Seized: AP, WSJ, Axios, 3M: ID PPE Fraud Facebook Bans News-Sharing in Australia: CNBC, Business Insider, The Verge, AP, Facebook Amazon Launches 'Build It:" USA Today, CNBC, The Verge, Amazon First U.S. Endangered Species Clone: AP, NY Times, CBS News, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Feel Good Friday- 'Tip War' Raises Thousands for Restaurant Workers: ABC News, Today, CNN

The news to know for Thursday, February 18th, 2021! We're talking about: the power crisis mostly impacting Texas: it continues to be dire for millions of people a third of the country dealing with extreme winter weather why the UK is planning to infect dozens of people with COVID-19 on purpose the legacy of a right-wing radio superstar who passed away who will face tough questions about last month's stock market frenzy NASA attempting its toughest landing on Mars yet that's been years in the making 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Winter Storm Latest: USA Today, AP, NPR, Texas Tribune, PowerOutage.US How to Help: Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Austin Urban League Biden Admin Expands Testing, Sequencing: Politico, NBC News, FOX News, White House UK Exposes Healthy Volunteers to COVID-19: ABC News, CNBC, Reuters, UK Gov Stock Market Frenzy Congressional Hearing: NY Times, CBS News, Axios, The Hill Perseverance to Land on Mars: WaPo, Reuters, AP, NASA Rush Limbaugh Dies: NY Times, AP, USA Today, Rush Limbaugh Website Naomi Osaka Beats Serena Williams: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today Pay for Parking/Transit in Google Maps: CNBC, TechCrunch, The Verge, Google Thing to Know Thursday: Winter Freeze Impacts Gas Prices: NBC News, Reuters, FOX Business, AAA

The news to know for Wednesday, February 17th, 2021! We'll tell you about: the winter storm causing record cold temperatures and power outages across the country what to expect from the second storm arriving now two major players in the Republican party exchanging insults: how former President Trump is lashing out against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell another new high for Bitcoin the 'richest person in the world' title changing again which Olympian just made history 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Next Winter Storm: Weather Channel, CNN, ABC News, USA Today, NWS Power Outages Update: Texas Tribune, Reuters, KHOU, PowerOutage.us Storm Disrupts COVID-19 Vaccinations: WaPo, Politico, NPR Vaccine Shipments Increase: USA Today, CNBC, The Hill Trump Slams McConnell: Politico, NY Times, NBC News, FOX News NAACP Suing Trump and Giuliani: NY Times, Reuters, Politico, Axios, NAACP Vegas Airport Name Change: AP, WaPo, Las Vegas Review-Journal Bitcoin Cost Exceeds $50,000: AP, WSJ, Ars Technica New World's Richest Person: CNBC, Cnet, Forbes MLB Spring Training Starts: NY Times, USA Today, MLB.com, CBS Sports Skier Wins 6th Championship: AP, NY Times, NBC Sports Work Wednesday: More Young People Enlist in Military: WSJ

The news to know for Tuesday, February 16th, 2021! We have updates about: millions of Americans dealing with power outages during extreme winter weather who could see snow, ice, or even tornadoes next lawmakers' next big move to address the Capitol riot why experts say new cases of COVID-19 are finally going down in the U.S. the controversial social network Parler's new home the longtime host of the popular show 'The Bachelor' stepping aside this year's Mardi Gras being called 'Yardi Gras' 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Winter Storm Causes Power Outages: AP, WSJ, CBS News, Weather Channel, PowerOutage.US Panel to Investigate Capitol Riots: Politico, WaPo, Reuters, NY Times, House Speaker Iraq Rocket Attack: NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, WSJ COVID-19 Cases Fall: AP, CNBC, CNN, Johns Hopkins Parler is Back Online: The Verge, NY Times, WSJ, AP, Parler Facebook Smartwatch Rumors: The Information, Ars Technica, Reuters Jaguar Going Electric: USA Today, AP, FOX News 'Bachelor' Host Steps Aside: Variety, People, TMZ, Extra (full interview), Instagram/Chris Harrison Mardi Gras Celebrations: WaPo, NBC News, CBS News, Krewe of House Floats

The news to know for Monday, February 15th, 2021! What to know about: the historic impeachment trial that wrapped up over the weekend: how the vote was different but the outcome the same the second time around a coast-to-coast winter storm that already brought unprecedented weather to much of the U.S. the CDC'S newest guidance for reopening schools a surprise winner at the Daytona 500 the billionaire CEO making history in more than one way 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 BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Acquitted: Politico, ABC News, NBC News, WaPo, CNBC Historic Winter Storm: Weather Channel, NY Times, ABC News, NPR, WSJ Biden Calls for Gun Reform: CNBC, AP, Bloomberg, White House CDC New Schools Guidance: NY Times, WaPo, NPR, CDC More Children Gaining Weight: WSJ, NY Times Daytona 500: CBS Sports, Axios, FOX News, WaPo Meghan Markle Pregnant Again: USA Today, People, Variety Presidents Day: History, Fox Business, Newsweek, USA Today, TSA Money Monday: Bumble CEO Becomes Billionaire: ABC News, Reuters, CNBC, Forbes