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Biden's Big Budget, Vaccine Lotteries & Memorial Day Weekend - Friday, May 28th, 2021 May 28, 2021

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The news to know for Friday, May 28th, 2021!

We explain what's in President Biden's first budget proposal. It includes some big numbers causing controversy even before it's officially announced.

Also, police officers in Washington state were just charged with murder from an incident that happened more than a year ago.

Plus, where there are multi-million-dollar lotteries for getting vaccinated, the largest sporting event since the pandemic started, and a few things to do and watch on Memorial Day.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Biden Budget Proposal: WSJ, WaPo, AP, NY Times

Charges in Manuel Ellis Death: Seattle Times, AP, Axios, Washington AG, Police Union

DR Congo Volcano Eruptions: CNN, Al Jazeera, NY Times, UN

Worldwide Covid Outbreaks: USA Today, Johns Hopkins, CDC

California Vaccine Lottery: SF Gate, AP, Vax For The Win

Other Vaccine Lotteries: The Hill, NBC News, Axios, AP

New Pipeline Cyber Requirements: CBS News, Politico, Axios, Reuters

Indy 500 on Sunday: AP, Axios, WXIN, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Oscars Set Date, Say Movies Can Skip Theaters: NY Times, Variety, Oscars

Memorial Day: History, Good Housekeeping, Fox News, Deadline, Today

CDC Urges Memorial Day Caution: CNBC, NY Times, CNN

Feel Good Friday: Man Helps Other Ex-Convicts Become Personal Trainers: CNN, NY Times, Men's Health, Second U Foundation

Rail Yard Rampage, Amazon Buys MGM & Hide Your 'Likes' - Thursday, May 27th, 2021 May 27, 2021

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The news to know for Thursday, May 27th, 2021!

We'll tell you about a tragic workplace shooting in northern California.

Also, there's a new kind of investigation into the origin of COVID-19 and new research shows COVID-19 immunity may last years.

Plus, which major movie and TV studio Amazon is buying, how you can hide the likes on Facebook and Instagram, and where to watch the reunion 'Friends' fans have been waiting for.

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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San Jose Mass Shooting: SF Chronicle, LA Times, WSJ, Fox News, White House

Blinken Wraps Mideast Mission: AP, NY Times, Reuters, Axios

Biden Orders Covid Origin Investigation: WaPo, Axios, ABC News, AP, WSJ, White House

Covid Immunity May Last Years: NY Times, Reuters, Nature, BioRxiv

Amazon is Buying MGM: CNBC, NY Times, WSJ, AP, Amazon

Google, Hospital Chain Create Patient Data Tool: WSJ, The Verge, Cnet, Google

Facebook, Instagram Allow Hiding 'Likes': TechCrunch, USA Today, NBC News, Facebook

'Friends' Reunion Debuts: WWD, Sky News, NY Times, Watch Trailer

Thing to Know Thursday: Summer Travel: WSJ, USA Today, Forbes, Travel Survey

Covid Origin Debate, Amazon Sued & Supermoon Eclipse- Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 May 26, 2021

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The news to know for Wednesday, May 26th, 2021!

We'll tell you about another COVID-19 vaccine option that could soon be available for kids and how a new report is sparking doubts and questions about where COVID-19 came from.

Also, Amazon is facing new legal trouble and it all has to do with prices on its site.

Plus, how to see a rare supermoon eclipse, a medical breakthrough that could one day help blind people, and Netflix could be getting into gaming.

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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Moderna Shot Effective for Adolescents: CNBC, Axios, Moderna

Half of U.S. Adults Fully-Vaccinated: ABC News, NPR, Fox News, CDC

Covid Origin Investigation: WaPo, CNBC, Fox News, BBC, WSJ

Grand Jury in Trump Investigation: WaPo, WSJ, ABC News, The Hill

Amazon Faces Antitrust Lawsuit: TechCrunch, WSJ, NY Times, Vox

Active Year for Ticks: WaPo, AP, WOOD, Pests.Org

Supermoon Lunar Eclipse: NBC News, NY Times, NPR, Space.com,

Watch an Eclipse Livestream: Griffith Observatory, Virtual Telescope Project, ESA

Scientists Partially Restore a Blind Man's Sight: NY Times, CNET, CNN, LiveScience

Mexico Aviation's Safety Rating Downgraded: FAA, AP, CNBC, Simple Flying, CNN

Netflix Getting into Games?: The Information, The Verge, Axios, Reuters

Work Wednesday: Navigating Hybrid Work: WSJ, Reuters, Fast Company, Bloomberg

Plane 'Hijacking,' Big Cities Back in Class & Chicken Coop Caution- Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 May 25, 2021

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The news to know for Tuesday, May 25th, 2021!

We'll tell you about a passenger plane forced to land and why it's sparking outrage around the world.

Also, three goals taking America's top diplomat to the Middle East.

And two of the largest school districts in the country say goodbye to remote schooling.

Plus, a new warning about backyard chicken coops, how you could win free flights for a year, and how much 'Charlie Bit My Finger' went for as an NFT.

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Secretary of State Visiting Israel: AP, NY Times, Al Jazeera, Jerusalem Post, WSJ

Belarus Intercepted Plane: NY Times, WSJ, AP, WaPo

Biden Meeting Floyd Family: Axios, CBS News, WaPo, Fox News, Congress.Gov

Texas Allowing Unlicensed Handguns: Texas Tribune, Austin American-Statesman, AP, TX GOP

FL Bans Big Tech from Blocking Politicians: WaPo, Axios, Fox News, Gov. Desantis

NYC, LA Schools to go In-Person: Reuters, NY Times, WSJ, LA Times

Japan Mass Vaccination Centers: AP, Kyodo News, Time, NY Times

United's Free Flights Sweepstakes: Fox News, USA Today, The Hill, United Airlines

Lyft & Uber Free Rides for Vaccines Goes Live: TechCrunch, Uber, Reuters

Don't Kiss the Chickens: NY Times, NBC News, AARP, CDC

'Charlie Bit My Finger' Sells as NFT: BBC, WaPo, Charlie Bit Me Auction, Original Video

Antisemitic Attacks, Gas Prices Up Again & History-Making Athletes- Monday, May 24th, 2021 May 24, 2021

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The news to know for Monday, May 24th, 2021!

What to know about weekend celebrations that took a tragic turn: where police are investigating three deadly mass shootings.

Also, another positive milestone in the pandemic and where millions of Americans are feeling a heatwave that's expected to break records this week.

Plus, plan on paying more to fuel up your car, what kind of products are now flying off store shelves, and which two athletes made history over the weekend.

Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes!

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NJ House Party Mass Shooting: Jersey Journal, AP, NY Times, Fox News

Downtown Minneapolis Mass Shooting: USA Today, ABC News, Newsweek, Minneapolis PD

Ohio Deadly Bar Shooting: AP, CNN, WKBN

Rise in Antisemitic Attacks: NBC News, WaPo, CNN, USA Today, WSJ

COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Tumble: USA Today, AP, CNBC, NY Times

Eastern U.S. Heat Wave: CNN, AccuWeather, Weather Channel, NWS

Gas Prices Rising: AP, AAA, GasBuddy

Virgin Galactic's Space Flight: The Verge, CBS News, WaPo, Virgin Galactic

History-Making PGA Championship Winner: ESPN, CBS Sports, NY Times, U.S. Open

Simone Biles Lands Hardest Vault in Women's History: SI, WSJ, CNN, NBC Olympics

Billboard Music Awards: Billboard, CNN, Variety, Hollywood Reporter

Money Monday: Lipstick Sales Up: Bloomberg, CNN, Business Insider

Special Edition: Baby Bust & Mental Health for Moms w/ Dr. Harvey Karp May 22, 2021

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Today we're talking about baby-related news. We're discussing the COVID-19 vaccine for kids, how the pandemic accelerated the so-called "baby bust" and the signs of postpartum depression as May marks Maternal Mental Health Month.

We're talking to the world-renowned pediatrician and child development expert Dr. Harvey Karp. He's the founder and CEO of the company "Happiest Baby," which debuted the award-winning infant bed called the SNOO smart sleeper.

Today's episode coincides with host Erica Mandy's personal baby news. Her baby boy is due any day! Our guest host takes over on Monday as Erica takes maternity leave.

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Ceasefire Deal, Jobless Claims Drop & Princess Diana Deceived- Friday, May 21st, 2021 May 21, 2021

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The news to know for Friday, May 21st, 2021!

What to know about a now-approved ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and the U.S. response to it.

Also, an encouraging sign for the U.S. economy: new unemployment claims dropped to a pandemic low.

Plus, what to expect from this year's hurricane season, why the BBC is apologizing to the late Princess Diana, and a sequel is coming to a cult classic from the 1990s.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Israel and Hamas Ceasefire: NY Times, WSJ, AP, NPR, NBC News

Biden Signs Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Bill: NPR, Reuters, ABC News, Fox News

New Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low: WSJ, CNBC, AP, WaPo, Labor Dept.

NOAA Hurricane Season Prediction: WaPo, NY Times, NPR, NOAA

BBC Apologizes for Princess Diana Interview: BBC, Guardian, WaPo, Fox News

Princes Harry and William Respond to BBC Investigation: NBC News, Variety, ABC News

Proposal for Reporting Large Crypto Transfers: CNET, Bloomberg, WSJ, Reuters, Treasury Dept.

Facebook's "Live Shopping Fridays": TechCrunch, 9to5Mac, WWD, Facebook

NBA Playoffs Start Saturday: CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, NBA

Hocus Pocus 2: Variety, CNN, Deadline, USA Today

Feel Good Friday: Girl Scouts Turn Bottle Caps into Park Benches: Daily Herald, The Week

Capitol Riot Probe, 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban & EU Open for Travel?- Thursday, May 20th, 2021 May 20, 2021

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The news to know for Thursday, May 20th, 2021!

We're talking about the latest contentious debate in Congress over a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Capitol riot. We'll tell you the arguments for and against it.

Also, why there's new outrage over a law enforcement video released two years after a deadly arrest.

Plus, new calls to cancel the Olympics, where travel restrictions could be lifted soon, and America's most popular pick-up truck goes electric.

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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House Approves Riot Commission: WSJ, AP, Reuters, Axios, NY Times

LA Controversial Bodycam Footage Released: AP, CBS News, Reuters, Axios

Texas Bans Most Abortions: Texas Tribune, Austin American-Statesman, NPR, Reuters, WSJ

"Zombie Fires" in Canada, AK: Axios, NY Times, CNN, Wired, Journal Nature

EU to Reopen to Vaccinated Travelers: Bloomberg, WaPo, USA Today, WSJ, European Commission, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs

Ford's Electric Pickup Truck: The Verge, TechCrunch, NPR, YouTube

Kia's First All-Electric Vehicle with AR Windshield: USA Today, TechCrunch, Autoblog

Crypto Market Plunges: WSJ, CNBC, Business Insider, AP

Roku Originals Launches with Quibi Content: TechCrunch, Variety, Deadline, Roku

Thing to Know Thursday: Calls to Cancel the Olympics: NPR, Reuters, AP, BBC

'Justified' Police Shooting, New Cancer Screening Age & Pre-Flight Weigh-ins?- Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 May 19, 2021

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The news to know for Wednesday, May 19th, 2021!

We'll tell you about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the latest violence to a widespread protest.

Prosecutors say the police shooting of a Black man in North Carolina was "tragic" but "justified." We'll explain the findings and the response to them.

Plus, a new recommended age to get screened for the third-most deadly cancer in the U.S., why you may be asked to step on a scale before your next flight, and a 3D video chat booth could be coming

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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Gaza Violence Updates: NY Times, AP, WSJ, Reuters

Anthony Brown Jr. Shooting "Justified": AJC, CBS News, Fox News, AP

South Central U.S. Flooding: USA Today, CNN, Weather Channel, Fox News

Vaccine Rates Lag in Rural Areas: CNN, CNBC, USA Today, CDC

New Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines: ABC News, NBC News, NPR, AP, USPSTF

Airlines May Start Weighing Passengers: Fox Business, View From the Wing, WTRF, FAA Advisory, Air Insight

BOA Raising Minimum Wage: Bloomberg, WSJ, CNN, Bank of America, USA Today

Lamborghini's Hybrid Transition: TechCrunch, CNN, Car and Driver, Bloomberg

Google I/O Announcements: Cnet, The Verge, TechCrunch, BBC

Watch Full Developers Conference: Google

Work Wednesday: Top Jobs/Cities for New College Grads: LinkedIn, Tech Republic, WSJ, WalletHub

High Court Takes on Abortion, Major Media Merger & Google's New Products- Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 May 18, 2021

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The news to know for Tuesday, May 18th, 2021!

We have updates about the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a case that could allow justices to revisit Roe v. Wade.

We'll also explain the new plan to donate some of America's COVID-19 vaccines to other countries.

Plus, a major media merger, a new warning about some cryptocurrency scams, and the new products Google might unveil today.

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

SCOTUS Taking up Major Abortion Case: Politico, NY Times, Axios, AP, WSJ, SCOTUS

Gaetz Associate Pleads Guilty: WaPo, Politico, Reuters, AP

Cyclone Tauktae Hits India: BBC, CNN, WaPo, Reuters

U.S. Exporting More Vaccines: Bloomberg, USA Today, WSJ, NPR, White House

Covid Deaths, Cases Decline: Reuters, NY Daily News, WaPo, CDC

WarnerMedia and Discovery Merger: Axios, WSJ, The Verge, Mashable, CNN, AT&T

Crypto Investment Scams: CNBC, The Hill, Business Insider, FTC

Google Developer Conference Starts: Engadget, PC Mag, ARS Technica, Yahoo Finance, Wear OS

Watch the Conference: YouTube

Microsoft Teams Launches Personal Version: The Verge, Cnet, Engadget, Microsoft Teams

Travelers Booking Flights in Record Numbers: Motley Fool, Forbes, Simple Flying, TSA

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