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S1 Ep 783Hundreds Rescued, Vaccine Playbook & Big Ten Reversal- Thursday, September 17th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, September 17th, 2020! We're talking about: historic flooding across the gulf coast and where the storm, once known as Hurricane Sally, is headed next the U.S. government's new playbook for handing out a COVID-19 vaccine the Big Ten changing course and getting back to football this fall after all Twitter's updates ahead of Election Day Ray-Ban's plans for smart glasses All that and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Sally Makes Landfall: Reuters, NY Times, AP, CNN, NHC U.S. Vaccine Plan: NBC News, FOX News, NY Times, CDC Fed to Keep Interest Rates Low: WSJ, AP, Reuters, WaPo Big Ten Football is Back: ESPN, CBS Sports, NY Times, AP Big 10 Boeing 737 Max Report: WSJ, NY Times, NPR, Full Report Twitter's New Election Rules: Twitter, CNN, Vox, Politico Facebook Partnering with Ray Ban: TechCrunch, NBC News, The Verge 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Candidates: AP, CBS Sports, NFL Thing to Know Thursday: Emergency Use Authorization: FDA, CNN, WSJ
S1 Ep 782Slow-Moving Sally, Breonna Taylor Settlement & Apple's Reveal - Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, September 16th, 2020! We'll tell you about: how Hurricane Sally is moving and which cities are expected to be most impacted a new plan for a COVID-19 relief bill what one city and police department are promising in a settlement with Breonna Taylor's family Apple's newly-unveiled products and subscription options why celebrities are boycotting social media for 24 hours where the 2020 World Series will be played Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 www.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Hurricane Sally Update: AP, WaPo, CNN, Weather Channel, NHC, Red Cross Donations Western Wildfires, Smoke Latest: AP, WSJ, WaPo, NPR, LA Times, Cal Fire, Angeles National Forest Sen. Harris Tours Wildfire Damage: SF Chronicle, AP, CNN, FOX News Breonna Taylor Family Settlement: AJC, Louisville Courier Journal, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, WSJ American Young People Virus Death Toll: CNBC, AP, WaPo, Johns Hopkins, CDC Coronavirus Aid Package Latest: Reuters, AP, USA Today, WaPo Apple Event Roundup: Reuters, Axios, AP, Apple Celebrities Facebook Boycott: CNN, The Verge, Variety, NY Times, Instagram, Stop Hate for Profit World Series Location Announced: The Athletic, AP, Dallas Morning News ACM Awards: ACM, Rolling Stone, CNN Work Wednesday: Airbnb, Resorts Promote Remote Working: Axios, The Guardian, Airbnb
S1 Ep 781Hurricane Sally, Life on Venus? & Hip Hop Auction- Tuesday, September 15th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, September 15th, 2020! We have updates about: the path of Hurricane Sally as it moves toward the gulf coast how wildfires are now impacting the race for president a unique signing ceremony at the White House new evidence young children can spread COVID-19 astronomers finding signs of life on Venus Walmart launching a new subscription service a first-of-its-kind auction featuring items from rap legends Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Hurricane Sally Intensifies: AP, NBC News, CBS News, ABC News, Axios, NOAA, NHC Trump, Biden Clash on Climate Change: AP, Reuters, WSJ, LA Times, Politico, White House Western Wildfires Latest: WSJ, SFGate. LA Times, NY Times, Air Quality Index CDC: Kids Can Spread COVID-19: NBC News, Forbes, Axios, CDC Dems Investigate Trump Admin Interfering with CDC: Politico, WaPo, The Hill, CNBC, CBS News Israel, UAE to Sign Deal Today: AP, The Hill, BBC, Jerusalem Post, Al Jazeera UN General Assembly Begins: United Nations, Agenda Signs of Life on Venus: NBC News, CBS News, Reuters, NASA, Full Study Surfer Sets New World Record: The Atlantic, CNN, Guinness World Records, Watch the Record-Breaker Walmart+ Launches: AP, NBC News, TechRadar, Walmart Amazon Hiring 100k New Workers: AP, WSJ, Amazon Sotheby's Hip Hop Auction: Mashable, CNN, Sotheby's
S1 Ep 780Deadly Wildfires, TikTok Rejects Microsoft & Guitar Sales Boom- Monday, September 14th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, September 14th, 2020! What to know about: the wildfires out west: how they're causing some of the worst air quality in the world and when another hurricane is expected to hit this week new developments in the battle for TikTok: which company is out of the running and what happens next sports pros taking a stand for social justice Jeopardy! debuting with some changes the musical hobby making a comeback 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 HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Western Wildfires Update: Fresno Bee, AP, Reuters, WaPo Trump Visiting CA Today: LA Times, SF Gate, NY Times, Tropical Storm Sally: Weather Channel, USA Today, Reuters, AP Record Increase in COVID-19 Cases: Reuters, CNBC, Johns Hopkins Pfizer Vaccine Timeline: CBS News, FOX Business, Bloomberg AstraZeneca Resumes Vaccine Trials: NBC News, WaPo, Axios, AstraZeneca TikTok Rejects Microsoft Bid: AP, NY Times, CNBC, WSJ, Microsoft U.S. Open Winners: NBC Sports, Bleacher Report, SI, AP, CBS Sports NFL Week One: ESPN, AP, NY Times, Reuters, USA Today Walmart Testing Drone Delivery: USA Today, CNBC, Fast Company, Walmart New Season of Jeopardy!: USA Today, Fox News, AP, Jeopardy! Monday Monday: Guitar Sales Hit Record High: NY Times, Guitar World, 2017 WaPo Article
S1 Ep 779Special Edition: Collecting History as it Happens
In today's Special Edition Saturday episode, we look at how museums around the country are working overtime to document history as it unfolds, from the pandemic to the protests to the political atmosphere. Our guest explains how the items they collect today will eventually tell the story of 2020 to future generations. This episode is brought to you by SteadyMD. Go to www.steadymd.com/newsworthy Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes!
S1 Ep 77819 Years After 9/11, Latest Election Warning & Facebook Campus- Friday, September 11th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, September 11th, 2020! We're covering: how the U.S. is marking 19 years since the 9/11 terror attacks new developments in the wildfires out west: 10% of one state's population has now been forced to flee Microsoft's warning about the election a first for major Wall Street banks Facebook returning to its roots with a new launch Those stories and more in less than 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 www.Blinkist.com/news Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: 9/11 19 Years Later: NBC New York, AP, WaPo, World Atlas, 9/11 Memorial & Museum Largest CA Wildfire in History: SF Chronicle, CNN, WaPo, AP, USA Today, InciWeb 6 Months into the Pandemic: AJC, Johns Hopkins GOP Relief Bill Fails in Senate: WaPo, AP, Reuters Microsoft Warns of Election Cyberattacks: NY Times, CNN, Axios, Reuters, The Hill, Microsoft, DHS First Major Bank to Appoint Woman CEO: USA Today, NBC News, ABC News, NYT, Citigroup Private Companies Wanted to Mine the Moon: Engadget, WaPo, Axios, NASA Facebook Launches College Platform: TechCrunch, Mashable, Facebook MLB Playoffs: USA Today, Yahoo! Sports, NY Times Fortnite Epic Concert Series: The Verge, Variety, Fortnite Feel Good Friday- Largest Rooftop Greenhouse Opens: CBC, TimeOut, Phys.org, Lufa Farms
S1 Ep 777Trump Admits Holding Back, Teen Vaping Down & NFL Returns - Thursday, September 10th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, September 10th, 2020! We're talking about: what President Trump admitted in conversations on tape while he was telling the public something different why Trump said he was right to downplay the virus a new whistleblower complaint how many troops will be coming home soon an update about the wildfires as cities like San Francisco turn orange a new teen vaping trend what to expect as the NFL returns All that and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news and CastleGrade - use discount code NEWS Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Downplaying Virus: WaPo, CNN, Reuters, WSJ, CBS News COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Decline: Johns Hopkins, WSJ, Reuters DHS Whistleblower Complaint: NY Times, WaPo, AP, WSJ, Full Complaint More U.S. Troops Leaving Iraq: ABC News, Politico, Axios, NY Times Western U.S. Wildfires: USA Today, NY Times, SF Gate, Donate to Red Cross, Donate to Salvation Army NFL Returns: AP, NBC Sports, WSJ, ESPN Teen Vaping Drops: AP, The Verge, Axios, FDA, Full CDC Survey Mall Owners Purchase JCPenney: NY Times, USA Today, Business Wire Amazon Hiring Spree CNN, Fox Business, AP, Amazon UPS Holiday Hiring: AP, AJC, Forbes, UPS Thing to Know Thursday: How many vehicles are now electric? Quartz, CNBC, Virta Global, Motley Fool
S1 Ep 776Vaccine Trial Paused, New Oscars Rules & Moon Rust- Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, September 9th, 2020! We'll tell you about: why one vaccine maker is suspending its research trials and the promise it's now making with eight other drug companies why taxpayers could end up footing the bill for a lawsuit against President Trump where the largest wildfires are now growing out of control in the western U.S. what it could mean that there's rust on the moon how #OscarsSoWhite could have changed Hollywood forever which popular reality show is calling it quits after 20 seasons Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 www.Blinkist.com/news and CastleGrade - use discount code NEWS Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: AstraZeneca Trial on Hold: Stat News, AP, WSJ Vaccine Safety Pledge: WaPo, USA Today, Politico, NPR, Read Pledge DOJ Seeks to Defend Trump in Defamation Suit: NY Times, Bloomberg, NBC News, FOX News Rochester Police Leaders Retire: AP, NY Times, WSJ, Mayor Statement, Police Chief Letter CA Wildfires, More Rescues: AP, SF Gate, Reuters, Fresno Bee, Cal Fire Other Western Wildfires: OPB, Salem Statesman Journal, NY Times The Moon is Getting Rusty: CNN, Space.com, Mashable, NASA Kaepernick Becomes 'Madden' Character: USA Today, The Verge, Axios, EA Sports Oscars New Inclusion Standards: Deadline, WSJ, LA Times, AP, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' Ending: E! News, AP, Kim Kardashian West Work Wednesday: Working Remotely Could Affect Taxes: NY Times, WSJ, CNBC
S1 Ep 775Controversial Military Comments, Record-Breaking Wildfires & Kentucky Derby Upset- Tuesday, September 8th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, September 8th, 2020! We have updates about: the latest COVID-19 trend what President Trump is accused of saying about fallen service members and how he's defending himself heat waves, wildfires, and a cold front all happening in the U.S. today a player favored to win the U.S. Open getting disqualified the U.S. box office being put to the test how British taxpayers are getting their money back from two former royals Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Coronavirus Cases Increasing: Johns Hopkins, Reuters, AP New York's Infection Rate Below 1%: Axios, WaPo, NY Gov Trump's Comments about Veterans: WaPo, AP, FOX News, Politico Trump Cracks Down on Antiracism Training: AP, Al Jazeera, WaPo, White House CA Land Burned Record: AP, CNN, Axios, Cal Fire Central CA Wildfire, Rescues: SF Chronicle, FOX News, NPR Gender Reveal Sparks Southern CA Wildfire: CBS News, ABC News, LA Times CA Heat Wave: CBS LA, Reuters, ABC News Record Cool Temperatures Coming: CNN, CBS News, WaPo 'Authentic' Won Kentucky Derby: ESPN, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Djokovic Disqualified from US Open: NY Times, Reuters, CBS Sports Serena Williams Still In: ESPN, NY Times, CNN Facebook Paying Users to Deactivate Accounts: USA Today, The Verge, Fox Business, Facebook, WaPo Reporter, Facebook Response T-Mobile 'Project 10Million': USA Today, Fox Business, T-Mobile Harry and Meghan Refund Taxpayers: AP, GMA, NBC News Queen Elizabeth Hosting Drive-In Movies: Fox Business, People, Variety Box Office Roundup: NY Times, AP, CNBC, WSJ
S1 Ep 774Special Edition: What's Next at Work? We Examine the Data
Today we hear from two guests providing key data and research about the future of the workplace. Not only are they providing fascinating new insights about working during and after the pandemic, but they're also turning that data into valuable advice for both executives and employees as we all navigate this new environment and economy. You'll hear from Gartner's Brian Kropp and LinkedIn's Caroline Fairchild, as they discuss everything from the impact of remote work to the toll on working parents, and much more. This episode is brought to you by CastleGrade. Use discount code 'NEWS' Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes!
S1 Ep 773Police Officers Suspended, Double-Voting? & Blockbuster Movies Debut- Friday, September 4th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, September 4th, 2020! We're covering: another controversial police incident and why seven officers are now suspended what President Trump said that has election officials reminding people it's illegal to vote twice what to expect from an iconic, two-minute sporting event on Saturday which two blockbuster movies debut this weekend and where to find them how the 'ice bucket challenge' paved the way for a medical breakthrough Those stories and more in less than 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 LiquidIV.com. Use code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Officers Suspended in Daniel Prude Death: NBC News, AP, Reuters, WSJ Portland Shooting Suspect Killed During Arrest: NY Times, AP, The Oregonian, Vice Trump Suggests Voting Twice: AP, Politico, USA Today Check Mail-in Voting Rules: USA.gov Companies Pay Employees to Work at Polls: Business Insider, CBS News, CNN, Old Navy, Tory Burch Facebook's New Ad Ban: NY Times, TechCrunch, NBC News, Facebook Stocks Tumble Amid Tech Sell-off: WSJ, AP, Axios, Yahoo Finance Kentucky Derby Preview: NBC Sports, Louisville Courier Journal, Festival at Home Tenet Released in Theaters: AP, Variety, LA Times Mulan Debuts on Disney+: Cnet, Variety, The Verge Labor Day: History.com, ABC News Feel Good Friday- Major Milestone in ALS Treatment: NBC News, NY Times, New England Journal of Medicine
S1 Ep 772Fall Vaccine Possible, Detecting Deepfakes & College Football Returns- Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, September 3rd, 2020! We're talking about: a possible sped-up timeline for COVID-19 vaccines the newly-recommended four-phase approach for who gets a vaccine first presidential nominees taking turns visiting a key swing state what happens if we still don't know who won the general election by Inauguration Day college football's debut a new way to lend movies to friends who's going from 'Tiger King' to 'Dancing with the Stars' All that and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by LiquidIV.com. Use code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Vaccine May be Ready by November: Politico, AP, Reuters, Yahoo Finance COVID-19 Vaccine Priorities: Stat, NBC News, Bloomberg, National Academies Coronavirus Cases "Unacceptably High": Johns Hopkins, CNBC, The Hill Steroids Cut COVID Death Rates: WaPo, Reuters, Stat Budget Deficit Set to Hit Record: NY Times, WaPo, AP, CBO, WSJ Biden to Visit Kenosha Today: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Axios, AP, Politico Wisconsin Battleground State: US News & World Report, WaPo, WPR Hottest Summer on Record: ABC News, Chicago Tribune, FOX News, AccuWeather College Football Season Begins: CBS Sports, ESPN, USA Today Microsoft Unveils Deepfake-Detecting Tech: TechCrunch, Business Insider, Microsoft Movies Anywhere Screen Pass Launches: TechCrunch, Engadget, Screen Pass Harry and Meghan Sign Netflix Deal: CNN, USA Today, Variety, Mashable Dancing with the Stars Line-Up: USA Today, Variety, ABC Thing to Know Thursday: Election Timeline: WSJ, CNBC, The Hill
S1 Ep 771Global Vaccine Effort, Evictions on Hold & Venice Film Fest- Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020! We'll tell you about: a global vaccine effort the U.S. won't be joining new research about fake online accounts tied to Russia what renters should know about evictions now on hold Google and Apple changing their contact tracing tactics the new third-richest person in the world Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 LiquidIV.com. Use code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: U.S. Won't Join COVAX: WaPo, AP, Axios, WHO NIH Convalescent Plasma Warning: NBC News, CNN, NIH Trump Visits Kenosha: CBS News, AP, WSJ, Politico, Axios FB, Twitter Suspend Russia IRA: NPR, WaPo, CNN, Reuters, Axios, Facebook, Twitter 75 Years Since Official End of WWII: AP, Hawaii News Now, History.com Nationwide Eviction Moratorium: USA Today, Politico, White House Apple-Google Contact Tracing Upgrade: Cnet, Axios, WaPo, Apple New Third Richest Person: Cnet, Bloomberg, CNN Venice Film Festival Begins: Variety, AP, Deadline Work Wednesday: Companies Abandon Offices: SF Chronicle, CNBC, WaPo, Business Insider
S1 Ep 770Candidates Tackle Unrest, Airlines Ditch Change Fees & 'Fresh Prince' Reunites - Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, September 1st, 2020! We have updates about: how social unrest is shaping the presidential race: both President Trump and Joe Biden are condemning violence, but also pointing fingers the "herd immunity" theory: which White House official could be pushing for it and why other health experts say it's a bad idea Amazon's drone deliveries airlines making a permanent change to change fees what anyone can now watch for free on Netflix, subscriber or not Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by LiquidIV.com. Use code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump to Visit Kenosha: ABC News, Politico, AP, CNN Biden 'Law and Order' Speech: WaPo, FOX News, Axios Trump/Lawyer Defend Kenosha Gunman: Reuters, USA Today, CNN, FOX News New CDC Report on COVID Deaths: Axios, CNN, CDC, Epidemiologist Post, Johns Hopkins Trump Medical Adviser Pushes Herd Immunity: WaPo, Business Insider, The Week Another Vaccine Starts Stage 3 Trials: NBC News, Reuters, Bloomberg Airlines Drop Change Fees: NPR, CNBC, WSJ, United, Delta, American FAA Approves Amazon Drone Delivery: CNN, USA Today, The Verge, Engadget Netflix Free Content: Gadgets 360, TechCrunch, Netflix Boseman Movies Dominate Charts: CNN, Variety, Amazon Bestsellers 'Fresh Prince' Reunion: Variety, Deadline, People
S1 Ep 769Portland Clashes, 'Black Panther' Star Remembered & U.S. Open Begins- Monday, August 31st, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 31st, 2020! What to know about: a deadly shooting during a protest in Portland: why the city's mayor and President Trump are blaming each other for the violence what experts say is really behind COVID-19 outbreaks on college campuses tributes to the 'Black Panther' star gone too soon negotiations for TikTok getting more complicated the first box office roundup in months 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 CastleGrade.com. Use code NEWS Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Deadly Clash at Portland Protest: The Oregonian, NY Times, WaPo, AP, Axios Kenosha, WA Protests: AP, AP 2, Kenosha News, Minneapolis Star-Tribune Trump to Visit Kenosha Tuesday: CBS News, Reuters, AP, Axios, FOX News Midwest COVID Hotspots: Johns Hopkins,Reuters, CNBC More University Outbreaks: AP, Axios, USA Today, Chicago Tribune Hurricane Laura Aftermath: NPR, WSJ, CBS News, Poweroutage.us TikTok Talks Slowed Over New Rules: The Hill, CNBC, WSJ, Axios Brain Chip Implant Unveiled: ABC News, The Verge, TechCrunch, Neuralink Chadwick Boseman Death: AP, NPR, AP Other Celebrities Post Tributes: CNN, Twitter, Harpers Bazaar, ET, Deadline, TMZ, FOX News Box Office Roundup: Variety, Forbes, USA Today U.S. Open Begins: ESPN, NY Times, CBS Sports, CBS Sports 2, AP, US Open Monday Monday: Shift to E-Commerce Accelerated: TechCrunch, IBM Industries
S1 Ep 768Special Edition: 'Black & Blue' - Police Sgt. & Social Advocate
After another week of protests stemming from a white police officer shooting a black man, today's "Special Edition Saturday" shares the perspective of someone who knows what it's like to be both a police sergeant who patrols the streets and a mother who worries for her four black sons. Retired Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey is an acclaimed author of the autobiography, Black and Blue, and a 20-year veteran of the LAPD. Today, she shares her experience from within the third largest local law enforcement agency in the country, and she gives her thoughts on recent calls to defund police. We know there's a lot of debate about some of these issues, and this is only one person's experience and opinion. We hope her perspective, as both a police expert and social justice advocate, will add to that ongoing conversation. Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes!
S1 Ep 767March on Washington, Walmart Wants TikTok & Amazon's Wellness Wristband- Friday, August 28th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, August 28th, 2020! We're covering: President Trump's pitch for a second term why social distancing guidelines are being questioned Japan's prime minister stepping down Walmart joining a bid for TikTok an update on playoff games and protests more pilot cuts coming how Amazon says its new fitness band will be different than other trackers Those stories and more in less than 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 Use the code 'newsworthy' Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: RNC Final Night (Trump Speech): AP, WSJ, Politico, WaPo Biden, Harris Criticize Trump: AP, NBC News, Axios 2020 Black National Convention Today: AP, Forbes, Black November March on Washington: Vox, CBS News, WaPo, National Action Network, Watch Live Hurricane Laura Updates: AP, WaPo, NBC News, CBS News, WSJ Social Distancing Guidelines Questioned: WaPo, WebMD, Business Insider, Full Study White House Test-Kit Deal: NYT, Politico Japan's PM Stepping Down: WSJ, The Guardian, Reuters, WaPo Walmart Joins TikTok Bid, CEO Quits: AP, Reuters, Engadget, Financial Times, Walmart NBA Players to Continue Season: USA Today, AP, ESPN, CBS Sports, NBA NHL, MLB Games Postponed: AP, Axios, NHL, Reuters, ESPN, MLB United Pilot Cuts: AP, Reuters, Chicago Tribune Amazon's New Fresh Supermarket: USA Today, The Verge, TechCrunch, Amazon Amazon Unveils Wellness Wristband: NBC News, The Verge, WSJ, Amazon Feel Good Friday - Couple Donates Wedding Catering to Shelter: CBS News, WaPo, Today
S1 Ep 766Laura Makes Landfall, NBA Players Protest & Apple's Augmented Reality - Thursday, August 27th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, August 27th, 2020! We're talking about: one of the most powerful storms to ever hit Louisiana: updates about Hurricane Laura, which made landfall early this morning new tensions and another shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin the fourth and final night of the RNC a major milestone in global health why the NBA season is now in question Apple's plans for augmented reality at home All that and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by NativeDeo.com/newsworthy Use the code 'newsworthy' Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Hurricane Laura Update: AP, WSJ, National Hurricane Center Teen Arrested for Shooting Kenosha Protesters: Milwaukee Sentinel, WaPo, AP, Axios Trump Sent Law Enforcement to Kenosha: ABC News, Politico, FOX News, Axios Jacob Blake Shooting Updates: CBS News, Milwaukee Sentinel, NY Times, Kenosha News CDC Changes Testing Guidelines: Reuters, WaPo, NY Times, CDC RNC Night 3 Recap/Night 4 Preview: WSJ, Politico, WaPo, FOX News Kamala Harris Counter Speech: AP, The Hill, Africa Declared Polio-Free: BBC, NY Times, NPR, WHO Bucks Boycott Playoff Game: ESPN, CBS Sports, NBC News, NBA, Bucks Statement MLB, WNBA Games Also Canceled: AP, WaPo, Deadline, TSN Fortnite New Season Rollout: The Verge, CNET, Engadget, New Season Trailer Apple Working on AR Content: Engadget, Bloomberg, Forbes TTKT: 2020 Census Response Rates: Census.Gov
S1 Ep 765Hurricane Laura Evacuations, Melania Trump's Speech & Pumpkin Spice Lattes - Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, August 26th, 2020! We'll tell you about: Hurricane Laura as hundreds of thousands of people are forced to evacuate how some colleges are making changes to deal with COVID-19 outbreaks what First Lady Melania Trump had to say on the second night of the RNC how police are using smart speaker data why two retired football players are suing the NFL the most popular seasonal coffee drink returning earlier than ever Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 Use the code 'newsworthy' Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Hurricane Laura Latest: The Weather Channel, AP, Reuters Kenosha Shooting Latest: AP, CBS News, Reuters RNC Day 2 Recap: WSJ, Reuters, Politico, FOX News Pompeo Speech Investigation: WaPo, NBC News, USA Today Colleges COVID-19 Outbreaks: WaPo, Reuters, Inside Higher Ed, University of Alabama, MIzzou, USC, Syracuse Police Use Smart Speaker Data: WIRED AA Worker Furloughs: NBC News, ABC News, Reuters, Airlines for America Former Black Players Sue NFL: WSJ, AP, Bloomberg, News Release Grand Canyon Ancient Animal Footprints: AP, Arizona Republic, KNXV Starbucks Early PSL Season: USA Today, Today, Business Insider Work Wednesday: Companies Giving Election Day Off: CNN, Business Insider
S1 Ep 764Police Shooting Protests, First Confirmed Reinfection & Zoom Outage - Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, August 25th, 2020! We have updates about: another controversial police shooting, this time in Wisconsin and why protesters are demanding action one man with two cases of COVID-19: the first documented reinfection the latest track of Tropical Storm Laura the outage that made back-to-school especially difficult for some kids how the Powerpuff Girls are being reimagined for a new generation Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by NativeDeo.com/newsworthy Use the code 'newsworthy' Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Kenosha, WI Shooting: Kenosha News, AP, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Reuters, Axios Lafayette, LA Police Shooting: Lafayette Daily Advertiser, AP, CNN COVID-19 Reinfection: Stat, BBC, CNN, AP RNC Day 2 Preview/Day 1 Recap: AP, WSJ, The Hill 'Republicans for Biden' Group Forms: FOX News, Politico, CBS News Michael Steele Joins Lincoln Project: CNN, Axios, USA Today, Steele Statement Tropical Storms Update: WSJ, WaPo, AP, Weather Channel, Miami Herald Fewer U.S. Kids in Foster Care: AP, HHS Zoom Outage: AP, The Verge, WSJ, Zoom Status, CEO Apology AA Anti-COVID Surface Coating: Reuters, FW Star Telegram, Fortune, American Airlines Delta Extra Cabin Cleaners: Reuters, FOX Business, Delta 'Powerpuff Girls' Live-Action Reboot: Variety, Deadline, CNET
S1 Ep 763Dual Storm Threat, RNC Begins & Kobe Bryant Day- Monday, August 24th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 24th, 2020! What to know about: dual hurricane threats: which states could face two severe storms within just three days the newest FDA-authorized treatment for COVID-19 what to expect as the Republican National Convention kicks off tonight TikTok taking President Trump to court Kobe Bryant Day an update on a "miracle" panda pregnancy 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 Use the code 'newsworthy' Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: 2 Gulf Coast Hurricanes: WSJ, AP, Reuters, Austin American Statesman, New Orleans Advocate, NOAA on Marco, NOAA on Laura CA Wildfires Growing: LA Times, SF Gate, AP, NY Times, Cal Fire Plasma Treatment Authorized: WSJ, AP, ABC News, Reuters, Axios House Approved Postal Service Bill: AP, FOX News, Politico, Trump Tweet, The Hill Postmaster General to Testify Again: The Hill, WaPo, CNN RNC Preview: AP, WaPo, Politico, Variety Kellyanne Conway Leaving White House: The Hill, NBC News, Reuters, Conway Statement Tik Tok will Sue Trump Admin: CNBC, Engadget, CNN Kobe Bryant Day: LA Times, Sports Illustrated, BET BTS Breaks YouTube Record: Billboard, Variety, Engadget, YouTube New National Zoo Panda Cub: WaPo, Reuters, FOX News, Panda Cam Money Monday: Pandemic Back-to-School Spending: AP, CNN, CNBC, PYMNTS, NRF, Deloitte
S1 Ep 762Special Edition: Pandemic's Impact on Kids
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" is all about the pandemic's short-term and long-term impacts on children. We discuss the data that shows how COVID-19 physically impacts kids as well as other potential consequences, including mental health. Our guest, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, also offers advice for what caregivers and communities can specifically do to keep kids as safe and happy as possible… Then, be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes!
S1 Ep 761Biden's Big Speech, Airbnb's New Guest Limit & Indy 500 - Friday, August 21st, 2020
The news to know for Friday, August 21st, 2020! We're covering: Joe Biden's biggest speech of his political career so far California wildfires as they continue to force evacuations where at least $1 million that was meant to help build a border wall may have actually ended up Airbnb's new limit on the number of guests allowed in any one house Doordash gets into a new type of delivery what to expect this weekend from what's usually the largest single-day sporting event in the world... Those stories and more in less than 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 CastleGrade.com. Use code NEWS Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: DNC Final Night Recap: WSJ, AP, Politico Trump's Pennsylvania Speech: FOX News, NY Times, Philadelphia Inquirer Steve Bannon Charged with Fraud: NY Times, WSJ, USA Today, Axios, Dept. of Justice U.S. Coronavirus Cases Decline: Johns Hopkins, CNN, Reuters Jobless Claims Rise: WSJ, CNBC, ABC News, Labor Department Northern California Wildfires Update: SF Chronicle, LA Times, AP, Reuters, Cal Fire KC Chiefs to Ban Headdresses: ESPN, NPR, WaPo, Chiefs Uber and Lyft Avoid CA Shutdown: LA Times, CNN, NY Times, Engadget Uber Enters Rx Delivery: Forbes, Engadget, Business Insider, Uber DoorDash Gets into Groceries: The Verge, TechCrunch, FOX Business, DoorDash Airbnb Bans All House Parties: TechCrunch, AP, Cnet, USA Today, Airbnb DC FanDome Preview: Variety, Deadline, AV Club, Forbes, DC FanDome Indianapolis 500 Preview: AP, NBC Sports, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, AP Feel Good Friday: Expired Beer Turned Renewable Energy: CNN, ABC News
S1 Ep 760DNC's Final Night, California Burning & Apple Hits $2T - Thursday, August 20th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, August 20th, 2020! We're talking about: the big takeaways from the DNC as we head into the final night why government officials are looking at sewage for insights about COVID-19 outbreaks an update on the out-of-control wildfires out west new policies impacting children's vaccinations how Apple broke another record what's next for the animal park made famous in Tiger King All that and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: DNC Night 3 Recap/Night 4 Preview: WSJ, Politico, WaPo RNC Speakers: USA Today, Forbes, The Hill Operation Legend Status: USA Today, ABC News, FOX News, CNN States with Most COVID Cases Per-Capita: Johns Hopkins, CNN, ABC News, Miami Herald, Austin American Statesman, AJC CDC to Monitor Sewage: CDC, CNBC, Concord Monitor CA Wildfires Growing: SF Chronicle, LA Times, AP, Cal Fire Pharmacists Can Now Give Childhood Shots: AP, Reuters, HHS FB Bans More QAnon Accounts: AP, Reuters, NY Times, Facebook, NY Times Airbnb Files to Go Public: TechCrunch, WSJ, Reuters Apple Becomes First $2 Trillion Company: AP, The Verge, CNN, CNBC 'Tiger King' Zoo Closed: CNN, TMZ, Deadline, Variety Sports Arenas Offered as Voting Supercenters: Politico, SB Nation, The Guardian, News Release Become a Poll Worker: Work Elections Thing to Know Thursday: Delegates: Council on Foreign Relations, NowThis, History.com
S1 Ep 759Election Interference Report, Wall Street Record & New Girl Scout Cookie- Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, August 19th, 2020! We'll tell you about: a change of plans for the USPS and why lawmakers say its leader needs to explain himself a DNC recap as Democrats officially nominate Joe Biden for president key takeaways from a new report on election interference a new record on Wall Street Microsoft's new competition in its bid for TikTok what could soon be your new favorite Girl Scout cookie Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 www.Rothys.com/newsworthy And check out the Bossed Up podcast. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Postal Service Suspends Cuts: AP, WaPo, Axios, CNN Coronavirus Outbreaks: Johns Hopkins, Reuters, WaPo, CNBC Latest College Changes: AP, CNN, Poynter, Inside HigherEd Senate Report on Russia Investigation: WaPo, Axios, NBC News, NY Times, WSJ, Full Report DNC Day 2 Recap/Day 3 Preview: Politico, CNN, WSJ, WaPo, ABC News, CBS News Trump RNC Speech Preview: WaPo, USA Today, FOX News S&P 500 Closes at Record High: CNBC, WSJ, WaPo, AP Oracle in Talks to buy TikTok: CNBC, The Guardian, Reuters, WSJ Asteroid Makes Close Pass by Earth: Space.com, CBS News, Cnet New Toast-Yay Girl Scout Cookie: USA Today, CNN, Forbes, Girl Scouts Work Wednesday: Amazon to Add Thousands of Corporate/Tech Jobs: TechCrunch, CNBC, Amazon
S1 Ep 758College Reversal, 100 Years of Women Voting & New Alcohol Guidelines- Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, August 18th, 2020! We have updates about: the importance of this day in history 100 years ago: what it did and didn't do to change America what investigators uncovered 18 years after a high-profile murder the first big reversal at a big university as COVID-19 sweeps through campus new alcohol guidelines from the federal government how TikTok is trying to change minds about its popular platform SpaceX being poised to break another new record today Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by www.Rothys.com/newsworthy as well as CastleGrade.com (use code News) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: UNC Chapel Hill Reverts to Online Learning: WSJ, NBC News, CNN COVID-19 Outbreaks at Other Colleges: NBC News, AP, WaPo Jam Master Jay Murder Suspects Charged: CNN, NY Times, AP DNC Opens, Day 2 Today: AP, NY Times, WSJ, DNC Livestream Trump Blasts Biden in Upper Midwest: The Hill, USA Today, AP 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment: AP, NBC News, NY Times, Women's Vote 100, NPS, Pew Research New Men Alcohol Guidelines: WSJ, FOX News, Dietary Guidelines NFL's First Black Team President: NBC News, ESPN, WaPo TikTok Addresses Rumors: USA Today, TechCrunch, TikTok Website, TikTok Twitter SpaceX Rocket Launch could Break Record: TechCrunch, Space.com, Florida Today
S1 Ep 757Postal Service Showdown, California 'Firenado' & NBA Playoffs Begin- Monday, August 17th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 17th, 2020! What to know about: controversy with the U.S. Postal Service: how its new leader is making changes and why he's warning every vote might not count this November a heatwave, wildfires, and a tornado all in one state an unconventional convention that starts today the NBA finals another app getting into video chatting a first for the Disney Channel 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 www.Rothys.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Dems Address USPS Crisis: NBC News, CBS News, WSJ, Politico, Delivering for America Act USPS Changes: CNBC, USA Today, WaPo, CNN, USPS New Saliva COVID Test Approved: WSJ, USA Today, Axios, FDA Drop in COVID-19 Testing: NY Times, USA Today, Business Insider, CDC COVID-19 Survivors 3-Month Guidelines: NBC News, The Hill, CDC President Trump's Brother Dies: NBC News, ABC News, CNN, AP DNC Begins: USA Today, CNN, WaPo, Reuters, DNC Livestream More CA Rolling Blackouts: LA Times, WSJ, SF Gate, AP California Wildfire Triggers Apparent Tornado: WaPo, CNN, Weather Channel, CBS News, LA Times Trump Orders TikTok Owner to Sell US Assets: AP, Politico, The Verge, Executive Order NBA Playoffs Begin: ESPN, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, AP Disney's First Bisexual Character: Variety, PEOPLE Hallmark Showing Gay Wedding: USA Today, Fox News, NBC News, Hallmark Telegram Launches One-on-One Video Calls: Engadget, The Verge Monday Monday: Relief Payments Holdup: Today, Detroit Free Press, IRS Relief FAQs, Check Payment Status
S1 Ep 756Special Edition: Unprecedented Conventions, Mail-In Voting & Campaign Strategies
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" is all about the upcoming (and unprecedented) Democratic and Republican conventions, the mail-in voting debate, and each party's strategy heading into Election Day... You'll hear from leaders of both parties, including the CEO of the Democratic National Convention and the spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee. Then, be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes!
S1 Ep 755Historic Peace Deal, Fortnite Feud & 15-Cent Movies- Friday, August 14th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, August 14th, 2020! We're covering: a surprise agreement in the Middle East: how President Trump played a role and what it could mean for future peace talks the Justice Department's new allegations against Yale University how sexual assault complaints on college campuses may be treated differently now a new task force for UFOs why Fortnite is fighting with Apple and Google how to watch a movie in theaters for only 15 cents Those stories and more in less than 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 HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy and CastleGrade - use discount code NEWS Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: UAE and Israel Deal: AP, NY Times, NBC News, Reuters, Axios New COVID-19 Cases Falling: Johns Hopkins, Axios, WSJ Health Experts Warn of Worst-Ever Fall: The Hill, Politico, Web MD Yale Accused of Discrimination: CNN, AP, WSJ, Reuters New Title IX Rules Go into Effect: AP, Forbes, CNN Heat Records Expected in the West: NBC News, WaPo, AP Pentagon Task Force to Investigate UFOs: CNN, The Hill Apple Drops Fortnite from App Store: AP, Reuters, The Verge, Epic Games Google Play Drops Fortnite Too: The Verge, TechCrunch, WSJ Big Tech's New Voting Features: Axios, Google, The Verge AMC to Offer 15-Cent Tickets on Reopening Day: AP, CNN, ABC News, Variety, AMC Feel Good Friday - #Cards4Kindess: NBC San Diego, 11 Alive, Instagram
S1 Ep 754Biden-Harris Campaign Debut, Power Five Divided & Broadway on Netflix- Thursday, August 13th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, August 13th, 2020! What to know today about: what happened in the first 24 hours since Biden announced his historic VP pick: their public debut, record fundraising numbers, and the president's pushback where relief talks stand now why it looks like the college football season will be split in two how smartphones will work to detect earthquakes a first for both Broadway and Netflix All that and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden, Harris Hold First Joint Campaign Event: AP, NBC News, Reuters, USA Today, Axios Trump Next Campaign Swing: Reuters, USA Today, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Relief Talks Latest: Axios, AP, Reuters, WaPo U.S. COVID-19 Deaths: Johns Hopkins, WaPo, AJC Trump Releases New School Guidelines: Reuters, CNN, White House Big 12, ACC, SEC Keep Fall Sports: AP, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated Lung Cancer Death Rates Fall: WaPo, Stat, NIH Sumner Redstone Dies: NY Times, WSJ, WaPo, Variety, CNBC Android's Earthquake Detection Network: The Verge, Reuters, Google, Engadget Microsoft's New Foldable Phone: USA Today, The Verge, Engadget, AP, Microsoft 'Diana' Musical to Netflix: WSJ, Deadline, BBC Thing to Know Thursday: Greenhouse Gases: EPA, NASA, National Geographic, Live Science
S1 Ep 753Historic VP Pick, Fall Football Canceled & Blockbuster Airbnb- Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, August 12th, 2020! We'll tell you about: Joe Biden's VP pick: why it's historic, where she stands on the issues, and the reaction from the Trump campaign. what happened at a Georgia school that reopened recently what a new study shows about the effectiveness of different types of masks some of the most popular college football teams not playing this fall another big tech leader who just became a billionaire how $5 could get you a lot more than a rental at the world's last Blockbuster store Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden Picks Running Mate: AP, WaPo, WSJ, Axios, Politico, FOX News, NAACP Big 10 and Pac 12 Postpone Fall Sports: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, NBC News, NY Times Georgia, Florida Death Toll Records: Johns Hopkins, WaPo, Axios, AP, AJC Different Masks Tested: WaPo, ABC News, SF Chronicle, Full Study Russia Announces COVID-19 Vaccine: CBS News, AP, Reuters, Axios Moderna Announces U.S. Vaccine Deal: WSJ, CNN, CNBC, Axios Phoenix Heat Records: Arizona Republic, KSAZ, NWS Apple CEO Becomes a Billionaire: CNN, The Verge, Boomberg Walmart Tests Same-Day Delivery: Engadget, The Verge, CNBC Hamilton's Popularity on Disney+: Variety, Forbes, FOX Business Blockbuster Sleepover on Airbnb: CNN, Engadget, USA Today, Mashable, Airbnb Work Wednesday: CEOs to Hire 100k Low-Income New Yorkers: CBS News, ABC News, Press Release
S1 Ep 752Kids' Covid Cases, Rare Midwest Storms & Meteor Shower Show - Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, August 11th, 2020! We have updates about: new research showing a surge of new COVID-19 cases in American kids, even before most schools reopen Chicago dealing with looting and violence after another police shooting and what role social media is playing in it a rare but powerful storm that hit the midwestern U.S. how a court case could change Uber and Lyft a meteor shower that peaks tonight: how to see the best of it Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Children Coronavirus Infections: Time, GMA, CNN, WaPo, AAP, CDC Trump on Reopening Schools: The Hill, Business Insider Trump May Give RNC Speech at Gettysburg: Reuters, AP, Axios, Trump Tweet Some DNC Speakers Announced: USA Today, WaPo, CNN, DNC Lebanon's Prime Minister, Cabinet Resigns: Reuters, Axios, CNN, AP, United Nations Chicago Shooting & Unrest: Chicago Tribune, NBC News, AP, WSJ Rare Midwest Storms: AP. The Weather Channel, CNN Uber, Lyft must Classify Drivers as Employees: Reuters, Axios, NPR, The Verge McDonald's Sues Former CEO: NYT, NBC News, Axios MLB Postpones Another Series: ABC News, AP, ESPN WNBA No Positive Tests: AP, Reuters, WNBA Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks: USA Today, CNN, WaPo
S1 Ep 751Economic Aid Extended, Expanding Onion Recall & Amazon Enters Malls? - Monday, August 10th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 10th, 2020! What to know about: President Trump's four new executive orders to address economic relief the countries trying to target the next presidential election and why violent protests in Beirut that started just days after last week's explosion recalled onions making people sick Amazon thinking about entering malls college football players demanding the return of fall sports big celebrities diving into dangerous waters for "Shark 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 HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Virus Aid Executive Orders: AP, WSJ, USA Today, Axios, CNBC, CNN U.S. Tops 5 Million COVID Cases: Johns Hopkins, WSJ, NBC News, FOX News New York Status Keeps Improving: Axios, NY Gov Countries Target U.S. Election: NY Times, Reuters, AP, DNI Statement Mass Protests in Lebanon: CNN, NBC News, Reuters, AP Lebanon Aid Summit: Al Jazeera, NPR, BBC Sophisticated Border Tunnel Found: AP, FOX News, Reuters Powerful North Carolina Earthquake: Charlotte Observer, CNN, AP MAC Cancels Fall Sports: ESPN, AP, WSJ #WeWantToPlay Viral Hashtag: CBS Sports, ESPN, Sports Illustrated Onion Recall Expands: CBS News, CNN, FOX Business Amazon May Build Mall Fulfillment Centers: WSJ, Mashable, The Verge Shark Week Begins: CNN, Fast Company, CNN, Discovery New Dirty Dancing Movie: USA Today, Deadline, The Guardian Grocery Prices Keep Increasing: CNN, WaPo, Business Insider, BEA Clorox Wipes Shortage: CBS News, Reuters, ABC News
S1 Ep 750Special Edition: Is TikTok Really a Threat?
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" is all about the popular, and now controversial, video app: TikTok. As the president plans a ban on the Chinese-owned app because of national security concerns, we're asking two different mobile security experts if TikTok is truly a threat. Then, be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes! View show transcripts here.
S1 Ep 749Trump Targets TikTok, NRA Corruption Lawsuit & 'A League of Their Own' Reboot- Friday, August 7th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, August 7th, 2020! We're covering: President Trump's formal action that could effectively ban WeChat and TikTok what could save them both why the New York attorney general is gunning for the NRA how the influential gun-rights organization is fighting back how many NFL players are opting out this season why hundreds of thousands of people are getting together in South Dakota the iconic movie from the '90s getting a reboot Those stories and more in less than 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 CastleGrade - use discount code NEWS Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Bans ByteDance Business: NBC News, The Verge, WaPo, USA Today U.S. Lifts Global Travel Advisory: CNN, AP, Reuters, USA Today How the U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak Compares: NPR, Newsweek, CNN, Johns Hopkins WHO Chief on "Vaccine Nationalism": NBC News, Al Jazeera, Reuters NY AG Aims to Dissolve NRA: NY Times, NBC News, FOX News, Reuters, AP NOAA Hurricane Season Outlook: NY Times, CNN, Axios, WaPo 66 Players Opt Out of NFL Season: AP, ESPN, CBS Sports Sturgis Rally Begins: CNN, NY Times, WaPo, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Twitter Labels Government Accounts: Engadget, BBC USA Today, Twitter 'E! News' Canceled: CNN, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Instagram 'A League of Their Own' Reboot: Variety, Bustle 'Mulan' Skips Theaters: Vox, WSJ Feel Good Friday - 96-Year Old Graduates: Reuters, NY Times, People
S1 Ep 748Beirut Blast Arrests, Mail-in Voting Debate & Instagram Reels - Thursday, August 6th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, August 6th, 2020! What to know today about: the aftermath of the Beirut explosion and the international effort to help the city how the world is looking back on the Hiroshima bombing 75 years later new controversy and confusion surrounding mail-in voting which state is the first to roll out Apple and Google's contact tracing technology Instagram's version of Tiktok All that and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Beirut Explosion Investigation: AP, ABC News, WSJ, CBS News 75 Years Since Hiroshima: WaPo, USA Today, NY Times, AP New Chicago Schools Reopening Plan: Chicago Tribune, CNN, Reuters, WSJ High School Sports Status: CBS Sports, NFHS UConn Cancels Football: AP, ESPN, NY Times, Axios, UConn COVID-19 Outbreaks: Johns Hopkins, NBC News, CBS News Trump/RNC Sue Nevada: CNN, CBS News, AP, The Hill Trump Encourages Florida Mail-in Voting: AP, NBC News, CBS News, Trump Tweet Virginia Rolls out Pandemic App: AP, Engadget, Reuters, Axios Instagram Reels Launches: The Verge, NYT, WSJ, Instagram Samsung Unveils New Phones: Reuters, Engadget, AP PGA Championship Begins: CBS Sports, ESPN, CNN Thing to Know Thursday: Antibodies: Dictionary.com, Science Alert, Live Science, CDC
S1 Ep 747Beirut Explosion, Promising COVID Research & Flight to Nowhere- Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, August 5th, 2020! We'll tell you about: a deadly explosion in the Middle East new promising COVID-19 research which sports leagues seem to be doing better than others & why a big change to the 2020 Census count what now rivals Apple's AirDrop who is offering a flight to nowhere Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 www.Blinkist.com/news. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Deadly Beirut Explosion: AP, CBS News, Reuters, NBC News, How to Help Isaias Damage, Deaths: AP, USA Today, ABC News, Axios, CBS News, National Hurricane Center U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Another Vaccine Shows Promising Results: CNN, CNBC, Stat Convalescent Plasma Study: WSJ, WaPo US Census Schedule Cut: AP, NBC News, ABC News, NY Times, Fill Out Census Millennials, Younger Now U.S. Majority: CNN, AP, Brookings Android Version of Airdrop: Engadget, CNBC, Google NHL Success: NBC Sports, ESPN, CNN, CBS Sports, DraftKings, NYMag Taiwan's Flight to Nowhere: CNN, Travel + Leisure, STAT News Work Wednesday: Virtual Internships: Reuters
S1 Ep 746Isaias Makes Landfall, Teachers Protest & "The Rock" Buys XFL- Tuesday, August 4th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, August 4th, 2020! We have updates about: Hurricane Isaias: where it made landfall and where it's expected to go next President Trump's TikTok ultimatum: meet one condition or be banned in the U.S. Boeing's new plan to get troubled jets back in the air the pro sports league Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson just purchased what you can now buy from the failed Fyre Festival Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Latest on Hurricane Isaias: AP, USA Today, CBS News, Axios Teachers Protest Reopenings: Reuters, Al Jazeera, NPR, NJ.com, NY Times COVID-19 Status, Lockdown Debate: Johns Hopkins, WaPo, Reuters, CNBC Trump Fraud Investigation: NY Times, Reuters, AP Trump on TikTok Sale: CNN, NY Times, Reuters, WSJ Boeing 737 Max Jets Next Steps: Bloomberg, WSJ, NY Times Google Unveils 5G Phones: Reuters, The Verge, Business Insider, Axios XFL Sold: CNN, Axios, AP, CBS Sports Fyre Festival Merch Auction: CNN, The Verge, AP, Auction Trivia Tuesday: National Geographic, Visit Scotland
S1 Ep 745TikTok Talks, Bracing for Isaias & Space Mission Success- Monday, August 3rd, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 3rd, 2020! What to know about: TikTok's potential future: the latest on the president's threat to ban it and Microsoft's plan to buy it an ongoing wildfire in California and a tropical storm on the Atlantic coast another COVID-19 outbreak in pro sports NASA astronauts' historic and dramatic return to Earth the arrest over the largest Twitter breach in history 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 www.Blinkist.com/news. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Tik Tok's American Future: NY Times, AP, CNBC, Axios, Microsoft COVID-19 Crisis: Johns Hopkins, WSJ, Reuters, CNN, Axios Relief Bill Negotiations: Politico, Reuters, WSJ, Axios, CNN Marine Search Called Off: CNN, NPR, FOX News, Marines Tropical Storm Isaias Update: AP, Axios, CBS News, Reuters Wildfire in Southern California: LA Times, NBC News, ABC News, Twitter U.S. Astronauts Return to Earth: USA Today, Axios, AP Teen Charged in Twitter Hack: USA Today, The Verge, Engadget Changes Coming to MLB Protocols: WSJ, CBS Sports, ESPN Outbreak Hits 2nd MLB Team: CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, Tweet NFL Head Coach Tests Positive: CNN, ESPN Google IDing Black-Owned Businesses: Engadget, The Verge, Android Police, Google Libraries Become Popular Amid Pandemic: Axios, NPR, KQED Monday Monday - Big Tech Surge Amid Pandemic: AP, Reuters, WSJ
S1 Ep 744Special Edition: Uncovering Mysteries of Mars
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" interview features space journalist and author Elizabeth Howell. She shares what NASA's fifth and most sophisticated Mars rover (just launched!) will be doing, and what role it plays in the bigger goal of sending humans to live on the red planet... Be sure to tune-in each weekday for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes! View show transcripts here.
S1 Ep 743Economic Crash, Hurricane Isaias & Oprah Gives Up 'O' Cover- Friday, July 31st, 2020
The news to know for Friday, July 31st, 2020! We're covering: the nation's fastest economic crash on record where negotiations stand on the next relief bill why the president floated the idea to delay Election Day & whether it could become a reality a new way to get Lyft rides new rules for college athletes' uniforms a new person featured on the 'O' Magazine: why, for the first time, it won't be Oprah Winfrey Those stories and more in less than 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 LiquidIV.com - use code NEWSWORTHY and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Sources: GDP Record Plunge: NBC News, WSJ, NY Times, AP, Reuters Next Relief Bill Negotiations: AP, Reuters, Axios, CNBC Coronavirus Outbreak Spreading: Johns Hopkins, Reuters, ABC News, WaPo Herman Cain Dies from Covid-19: NY Times, Fox News, AP, Herman Cain, Trump Tweet Trump Floats Delaying Election: ABC News, Reuters, Axios, NPR, Trump Tweet No Charges for Officer in Brown Death: AP, NBC News, ABC News, St. Louis Dispatch Hurricane Isaias Path & Flooding: AP, ABC News, FOX News, Weather Channel Lyft Expanding Rental Car Business: Reuters, TechCrunch, CNN, Lyft NCAA New Social Justice Rules: Fox News, ESPN, CBS Sports, NCAA Breonna Taylor on the Cover of 'O' Magazine: USA Today, NBC News, CBS News, O Mag MTV VMA Nominations: AP, CNN, Billboard Feel Good Friday: The Upside Podcast
S1 Ep 742COVID 'Red Zones', Mars Rover Launch & NBA Returns - Thursday, July 30th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, July 30th, 2020! What to know today about: red and green zones in the U.S. the deal that has federal agents packing up to leave Portland which presidents will, and won't, be at the funeral of civil rights icon John Lewis what big tech CEOs said under oath this week the return of pro-basketball in "the bubble" who is topping the charts and breaking records All that and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by LiquidIV.com - use code NEWSWORTHY Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Sources: 'Red Zone' Grows to 21 States: NY Times, CBS News, ABC News New U.S. Death Records: The Hill, Newsweek, Reuters, Johns Hopkins Federal Agents Leaving Portland: WSJ, NY Times, AP, Reuters, Gov. Brown, DHS Sec. Wolf Agents go to More Cities: USA Today, Axios, Justice Dept. Big Tech Hearing: AP, WSJ, Axios, USA Today, Full Hearing John Lewis Funeral Today: AJC, USA Today, FOX News, NBC News Mars Rover Launch: Space.com, USA Today, CBS News, Launchpad Live View, NASA Live Coverage Eid al-Adha Begins: Al Jazeera, CNN, Al Jazeera 2 NBA Returns: AP, CBS Sports, NY Times Lollapalooza on YouTube: The Verge, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Lollapalooza Drake Breaks Billboard Record: CNN, Billboard, BBC Thing to Know Thursday: Furloughs and Layoffs: WSJ, Dictionary
S1 Ep 741AG Barr on Defense, Mystery Seeds Warning & #ChallengeAccepted Explained- Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, July 29th, 2020! We'll tell you about: which states health officials think could be the next COVID-19 hot spots what to expect from the top four leaders of 'Big Tech' as they testify in front of Congress today how the U.S. Attorney General handled tough questions from lawmakers why there's controversy about the black and white photos trending on social media what to do if you get 'mystery seeds' in the mail all the Emmy nominations, including which platform broke a record Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 LiquidIV.com - use code NEWSWORTHY and by CastleGrade - use discount code NEWS Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Sources: U.S. Outbreaks Status: Johns Hopkins, Reuters, NBC News Kodak Shifts to Drug Production: WSJ, FOX Business, NPR Russia Spreading COVID Disinformation: AP, NY Times, Al Jazeera Big Tech to Testify: NY Times, Politico, Reuters, CBS News AG Barr Hearing: WSJ, CBS News, AP, Reuters, ABC News Americans Receive Mystery Seeds: WSJ, CBS News, Fox News Netflix Breaks Emmy Nom Record: NY Times, CNBC, AP Universal AMC Deal: TechCrunch, CNBC, The Verge, Reuters Women Posting Black and White Selfies: CNN, NY Times, Forbes, Today Influencers Paid to Use Instagram Reels: WSJ, Forbes Work Wednesday: Business Travel Outlook: NY Times, Bloomberg, Axios
S1 Ep 740HEALS Act Proposed, Pilgrimage in a Pandemic & MLB Season in Jeopardy- Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, July 28th, 2020! We have updates about: the latest progress in the race for a coronavirus vaccine what's included in the new GOP relief bill who from President Trump's inner circle tested positive for COVID-19 why the Major League Baseball season is already in jeopardy, just four days in which big tech company expanded its work-from-home policy another new popular hobby: what Americans are buying up Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by LiquidIV.com. Use code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Sources: WHO: "Most Severe Emergency" Ever: BBC, The Hill, WHO U.S. COVID Deaths Rise: Johns Hopkins, Reuters, Axios National Security Adviser Gets COVID: Bloomberg, Politico, AP, Axios Moderna Trial Enters Final-Stage Testing: WSJ, CNN, NY Times, Reuters Republicans Release Stimulus Proposal: WSJ, Axios, WaPo, AP More Federal Agents to Portland: WaPo, FOX News, Reuters, NPR Hajj Pilgrimage Begins: AP, Al Jazeera, National Geographic Miami Marlins Outbreak: USA Today, CBS News, NBC News Google Employees WFH into Next Summer: TechCrunch, CBS News, NBC News Surge in Boat Sales: AP, Fortune, Fox Business Fauci's Baseball Card a Bestseller: CNN, USA Today, Sports Illustrated
S1 Ep 739Nationwide Protests, RIP Regis Philbin & Double Meteor Showers- Monday, July 27th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, July 27th, 2020! What to know about more protests and riots around the country: where they're happening and what inspired them. Also, the latest from a COVID-19 hot spot, and why the White House task force is going there today. Plus, we're talking about two hurricanes, two meteor showers, and Taylor Swift's latest worldwide 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 LiquidIV.com. Use code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email (just so you can't vote twice, no spam!) and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Weekend Protests Nationwide: NY Times, AP, Axios, WSJ, WaPo, ABC News New COVID-19 Records: Johns Hopkins, Reuters, CNN, Tampa Bay Times Pence Traveling to Miami Today: Miami Herald, WOFL John Lewis Memorial Services: AJC, AP, Reuters, Axios Body of Rep. Lewis to Lie in State: CNN, FOX News, CBS News, WaPo, ABC News Regis Philbin Dies: USA Today, CNN, FOX News Fleetwood Mac Co-Creator Dies: AP, NY Times, Rolling Stone Gone with the Wind Star Dies: AP, CBS News, Reuters Hurricane Douglas Threatens Hawaii: AP, WSJ, Weather Channel, NWS Hanna hits Texas, Downgraded: NBC News, Reuters, Axios, WaPo Twitter Walkout Planned: NBC News, NY Daily News, Reuters Taylor Swift Album Sales: Variety, Hollywood Reporter, NY Daily News Space Force Debuts Official Logo: TechCrunch, Gizmodo, Fox News, Space Force Double Meteor Showers: CBS News, Miami Herald, USA Today Monday Monday: Home Purchases Record: Axios, CNBC, Reuters, WSJ
S1 Ep 738Special Edition: Broadway Star Ali Stroker on ADA's 30th Anniversary
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" interview features history-making Broadway star Ali Stroker. She shares what the 30th anniversary of the landmark civil rights legislation, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), means to her. Be sure to tune-in each weekday for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes! View show transcripts here.
S1 Ep 737New Tools for Schools, RNC Events Canceled & 'Redskins' Rebranded- Friday, July 24th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, July 24th, 2020! We're covering new guidelines for getting kids back in classrooms, and how federal health officials say it can still happen safely this fall. Also, we'll explain the big change-of-plans for the Republican National Convention. Plus, airlines are cracking down on one rule, the former Washington Redskins got an underwhelming new name, and which big milestone is happening this weekend. Those stories and more in less than 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 www.Rothys.com/newsworthy and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Sources: New School Reopening Guidelines: NBC News, CNN, USA Today, CDC, Decision-Making Checklist No "End in Sight" to Virus: CNBC, TB Alliance, CNN U.S. COVID-19 Surge: Johns Hopkins, WSJ, Reuters, CBS News Trump Cancels RNC Events: USA Today, AP, Reuters, WSJ, FOX News Watchdogs Investigating Federal Agents' Actions: AP, Reuters, NPR Federal Agents Sent to Seattle: NY Times, CNN, Seattle Times Former Redskins Get Temp Name: CNN, CBS Sports, USA Today WNBA Resumes: ESPN, NY Times NHL Returns: NBC Sports, CBS Sports Airlines New Mask Rules: AP, Business Insider, Fortune, American, Southwest, United, Delta Disney Delays Movie Releases: USA Today, CNBC, Hollywood Reporter AMC Delays Theater Reopenings: USA Today, Axios, WSJ TikTok Fund for U.S. Creators: TechCrunch, CNN, Engadget ADA Anniversary This Weekend: NPR, NY Times, ADA.gov Feel Good Friday - Community Fridges: NBC Los Angeles, LA Community Fridge
S1 Ep 736Testing Backlog, Nat'l Park Improvements & MLB Opening Day- Thursday, July 23rd, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, July 23rd, 2020! What to know today about COVID-19 testing delays, including what some of the largest testing companies have to say about it. Also, what's in a historic bill that passed with overwhelming support from both parties, and we'll explain the latest China controversy. Plus, it's baseball's Opening Day, we'll tell you which city is getting a new professional soccer team, and what changes are coming to Amazon's delivery boxes... All that and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by CastleGrade. Use discount code NEWS. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Sources: COVID-19 Testing Capacity: AP, CNBC, Time U.S. Coronavirus Surge: Johns Hopkins, AP, Reuters, FW Star Telegram, NBC News More Mask Mandates Issued: The Week, AP, Politico Federal Agents Sent to More Cities: AP, Reuters, WSJ, Politico, Axios, Justice Department China Ordered to Close Consulate: NY Times, USA Today, WSJ, Politico Great American Outdoors Act: AP, Axios, CNN China Launches Mars Rover: BBC, NASA, NYT MLB Opening Day: AP, CBS Sports, CNN, Forbes MLB Social Justice Jerseys: AP, ESPN, Bleacher Report New NWSL Team Coming to LA: WSJ, NY Times, People First Woman to Lead Army Reserve: USA Today, The Hill, Military.com New Recyclable Amazon Packaging: USA Today, Amazon TTKT: One Year Until Olympics: USA Today, WSJ
S1 Ep 735Virus Worse Before Better, Census Debate Explained & Instagram Fundraisers- Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020! What to know about how President Trump is changing his tone on COVID-19 and what's keeping Congress from passing the next relief bill. Also, we'll explain the newest debate surrounding the 2020 census and how it could impact your representation in Congress. Plus, Instagram's new fundraising feature, something new allowed on NFL helmets, and Walmart ends a holiday tradition after more than 30 years. Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 www.Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Sources: Trump Holds COVID-19 Briefing: AP, WSJ, FOX News, Axios 1000+ U.S. Coronavirus Deaths: Johns Hopkins, Axios, Reuters, Politico Chinese Hackers Allegedly Target COVID Research: AP, NY Times, Reuters, WSJ, Indictment Next Relief Bill Debate: WaPo, Bloomberg, AP, CNN, CNBC Trump Signs Census Executive Order: NPR, Axios, NBC News, USA Today, White House Twitter Bans QAnon Accounts: NBC News, NPR, NY Times, Twitter NFL to Allow Social Justice Decals: AP, ESPN, CNN IG Tests Personal Fundraiser Feature: TechCrunch, The Verge, Forbes, Instagram Greta Thunberg Donates Award to Environmental Groups: USA Today, ABC News Battle of the Dogs: BET, USA Today, Instagram Work Wednesday: Walmart Closing on Thanksgiving: USA Today, Business Insider, Walmart
S1 Ep 734Florida Teachers Sue, Trader Joe's Rebranding & No Preseason Football- Tuesday, July 21st, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, July 21st, 2020! What to know today about another promising vaccine, a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that has Florida teachers taking their governor to court, and which cities President Trump might send federal officers to next. Plus, the politics and mental health concerns surrounding rapper-turned-presidential candidate Kanye West, why Trader Joe's is rebranding some of its products, and who is throwing out the first pitch on MLB's Opening Day... Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Sources: Oxford Vaccine Promising Results: BBC, AP, Axios, Reuters, The Lancet FL Education Association Lawsuit: Politico, CNN, Executive Order, Harvard Guidance DHS Could go to More Cities: Chicago Tribune, Reuters, USA Today, Axios Election Interference Concerns: Reuters, AP, USA Today Kanye West Candidacy Updates: Axios, ABC News, Fox News FDA Calls for the Removal of Some E-Cigs: AP, WSJ, FOX News, FDA Trader Joe's Rebranding: NY Times, Business Insider, USA Today, NBC News Demand for Air Travel is Shrinking Again: CNN, CNBC, MarketWatch Report: No Preseason Football: CBS Sports, NBC Sports, NFL NFL Players to be Tested Daily for COVID-19: AP, ESPN, LA Times Fauci to Throw Out First Pitch: Twitter, Axios, Bleacher Report