The NewsWorthy

Latest Episodes:

UN Urges Ceasefire, Mask Mandates End & Tax Day- Monday, May 17th, 2021 May 17, 2021

Show notes

The news to know for Monday, May 17th, 2021!

What to know about some of the worst violence yet in the middle east and how the rest of the world's leaders are hoping to put an end to it.

Also, the highest-profile trial delayed in the pandemic is getting underway at last.

Plus, today is tax day, a Chinese spacecraft made history on Mars, national chain stores dropped their mask mandates, and we have an update about that missing tiger in Houston.

Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by and Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy

Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Israeli-Palestinian Violence: BBC, NY Times, Times of Israel, AP, Axios

UN Security Council Meets: Axios, NPR, CNBC, UN, USUN

Robert Durst Murder Trial Resumes: AP, NY Post, CNN, The Hill

Palisades Fire Evacuations: LA Times, USA Today, CNN, ABC News, LA County Fire

China Landed Spacecraft on Mars: Reuters, AP, ARS Technica, NY Times, Space News, NASA

New Tax Deadline Reminder: ABC News, CNBC, CNET, CBS News, WaPo, IRS

Retailers Drop Mask Requirements: CBS News, USA Today, Fox Business, NY Times, Walmart, CDC

Pandemic Puppies Being Returned: USA Today, NY Post, The Hill, HuffPost

Rombauer Won the Preakness: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports

Houston Tiger Found Safe: NBC News, AP, ABC News, Houston Police

Money Monday: Used Car & Truck Prices Soar: Fox Business, Business Insider, AP, CNBC, Consumer Reports

Special Edition: Variants & Vaccines May 15, 2021

Show notes

Today we're talking about COVID-19 variants. You've probably heard about the new strains of the coronavirus circulating around the U.S. and the world.

We'll explain where the variants come from, why they're a concern and what can be done to stop them from forming. We'll also discuss whether you'll need a booster vaccine every year.

We're talking about all this with Dr. Carlos Malvestutto. He's an infectious disease expert at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He's leading multiple teams and research studies on COVID-19 treatments.

This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy

Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Masks Come Off, Hackers' Pay Day & Basketball Hall of Fame- Friday, May 14th, 2021 May 14, 2021

Show notes

The news to know for Friday, May 14th, 2021!

What to know about a turning point in the pandemic in the U.S.: what the CDC says now about wearing masks

Also, it's being called the worst-known ransomware attack to ever hit an American police department: what information was leaked online and who was behind it

Plus, what a new study found about pre-teens using social media, why NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored this weekend, and an inspiring golf star who's making history

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy

Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

CDC Mask Guidance Update: Reuters, CNBC, NY Times, Fox News, CDC

Mideast Violence Increases: BBC, WaPo, NY Times, WSJ

'Havana Syndrome' Update: NY Times, Politico, Business Insider

DC Police Cyberattack: AP, NBC News, Fox News, WaPo

Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers: Bloomberg, WSJ, NY Times, The Hill, Reuters

Children Using Social Apps Study: The Verge, Business Insider, Bloomberg, Thorn

Amazon Hiring 75K Workers w/ Higher Pay: WSJ, Fox Business, AP

McDonald's 10% Wage Increase: AP, CNBC, NY Times

Michael Jordan to Present Kobe Bryant at HOF: ESPN, NBC Sports, CNN

List of Inductees & How to Watch: Hall of Fame, ESPN

Medina Spirit Allowed to Run in Preakness: AP, CNN, CNBC, CBS Sports, NBC Sports

'Friends' Reunion Release Date: Variety, Billboard, CNN, Warner Media

Feel Good Friday: Golfer With Down Syndrome Makes History: CBS News, Today, Golfweek, I Got This Foundation

Panic-Buying at the Pump, GOP Leader Ousted & Ellen Show to End- Thursday, May 13th, 2021 May 13, 2021

Show notes

The news to know for Thursday, May 13th, 2021!

We're talking about where people are panic-buying at the pump, making a gas shortage worse.

Also, one of the most prominent Republican leaders gets kicked out of her leadership role as other Republicans are pushing for a third party.

Plus, how you can get the government to help pay one of your bills, why it might be harder to fill swimming pools this summer, and what's behind the Ellen DeGeneres Show coming to an end after nearly two decades.

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned.

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code)

Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Colonial Pipeline Back Online: WaPo, USA Today, Fox Business, CNBC

CyberSecurity Executive Order: NPR, WSJ, Reuters, ABC News, White House

Liz Cheney Loses Leadership Role: Politico, WSJ, Fox News, NPR

Republicans Threaten Split from GOP: NY Times, Reuters, USA Today

Preventing the Next Pandemic: WaPo, NPR, Politico, Reuters, WSJ, Full Report

CDC Recommends Pfizer Vax to Adolescents: NBC News, NY Times, Politico, Reuters

Ramadan Ends & Eid al-Fitr Begins: iNews, Newsweek, CNN, Vox

Low-Income Internet Program Starts: NY Times, WaPo, TechCrunch

How to Sign Up: FCC Emergency Broadband

Tesla Stops Taking Bitcoin: The Verge, CNBC, Reuters, Business Insider, Elon Musk

Ellen Show Ending: Hollywood Reporter, Variety, CNN, NY Times, Fox News

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame New Inductees: Hall of Fame, CNN, USA Today, NME

Thing to Know Thursday: Chlorine Shortage: CNBC, Popular Mechanics, USA Today

Biden Meets Big Four, Mideast Violence Escalates & Broadway's Comeback- Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 May 12, 2021

Show notes

The news to know for Wednesday, May 12th, 2021!

We'll tell you about a first-of-its kind meeting between top Democrats and top Republicans, and which GOP lawmaker could be kicked out of her leadership role for criticizing former President Trump.

Also, where the first major offshore wind farm in the nation is going up and what it could mean for the future.

Plus, free rides to get your vaccine, a new tech-savvy way to apply for jobs, and the fan-favorite shows coming back to Broadway...

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy

Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Biden Meeting with Congressional Leaders: CNN, CNBC, LA Times

GOP Leadership Vote Today: AP, Axios, CNN, Fox News, GOP House Leader

Spa Shooting Suspect Indictments: AJC, Reuters, NY Times, Axios

Israel-Hamas Violence Escalates: Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, Times of Israel

First Major Offshore Wind Farm: WaPo, NY Times, AP, NPR, DOI

Free Rides to Vaccination Sites: WSJ, NPR, White House, CDC

McDonald's Pro-Vaccine Coffee Cups: McDonald's, Fox Business, Today, Guardian

TikTok Jobs Service: Axios, Mashable, Cnet, WaPo

Mattel's Toy Recycling Program: CNN Business, CBS News, USA Today, Mattel

How to Recycle Your Toys: Mattel.com/Playback

Broadway Comeback: GMA, Deadline, Variety, NY Post

Work Wednesday: Job Openings Reach Record: WSJ, Fox Business, Bloomberg, CNBC

Vax for Teens, Middle East Tension & Golden Globes Canceled? - Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 May 11, 2021

Show notes

The news to know for Tuesday, May 11th, 2021!

We have updates about:

when more teens can get a COVID-19 vaccine: what U.S. health regulators are saying about the latest data
more tension in the middle east: what's behind recent clashes and what the U.S. is saying about it
how the pipeline attack could start to impact gas prices
what officials in most states are asking Instagram to stop doing
why next year's Golden Globes appear to be canceled

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code)

Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

FDA Authorizes Pfizer Vax for Adolescents: WSJ, NY Times, AP, Reuters

Transgender Healthcare Protections: NY Times, Axios, WSJ, CNN, Fox News

Israel/Palestinian Violence: Al Jazeera, AP, CBS News, Fox News

Pipeline Cyber Attack Follow/Gas Prices: Axios, NY Times, CBS News, Reuters, FBI

CA Emergency Drought Declaration Expanded: Sacramento Bee, AP, Gov. Newsom

AG Group: No Instagram for Kids: NAAG, CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ

Playstation 5 Will Stay in Short Supply Through 2022: Bloomberg, Penn Live, Engadget

NBC Cuts Ties with Golden Globes: USA Today, AP, Variety, HFPA, LA Times

Tiger on the Loose in Houston: Houston Chronicle, KHOU, USA Today, Houston PD

Pipeline Shuts Down, Cicadas Comeback & Derby Drug Scandal- Monday, May 10th, 2021 May 10, 2021

Show notes

The news to know for Monday, May 10th, 2021!

What to know about:

a cyberattack that forced one of the country's largest pipelines to shut down
where a falling rocket part landed on Earth and why the U.S. is criticizing China for letting it happen
the Kentucky Derby winner failing a drug test
SpaceX founder Elon Musk's personal announcement on SNL
billions of cicadas coming out to mate, likely this week

Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy

Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Pipeline Cyberattack: WSJ, AP, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters

CO Birthday Party Shooting: Colorado Springs Gazette, Denver Post, AP, CSPD

Times Square Shooting: NY Times, WSJ, CNN, Fox News

Kabul Girls School Bombing: NY Times, AP, NBC News, WSJ

China's Rocket Debris Hit Earth: The Verge, CNN, CBS News, Fox News, CMSE, NASA

Brood X Cicadas Coming Back This Week: CNN, AP, CBS News

Kentucky Derby Winner Failed Drug Test: WSJ, AP, CNN, Churchill Downs

SpaceX Accepting Dogecoin: Reuters, CNBC, The Verge, SNL, Elon Musk, Geometric Energy Corporation

Elon Musk Reveals he has Asperger's: Today, WaPo, WSJ, Autism Speaks

Clubhouse on Android: Business Insider, Reuters, TechCrunch, Clubhouse

Money Monday: Higher Consumer Prices: WSJ, NY Post, PYMNTS

Special Edition: Border Crisis? Conditions, Causes & What Comes Next May 08, 2021

Show notes

Today we're talking about the massive number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Thousands of them have been children arriving without their parents.

First, we'll get a close-up look at the conditions migrant children are facing from CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal. She was one of the first reporters allowed inside the detention facility in Donna, Texas, in late March, when the overcrowding was at its peak.

Then, we talk with Theresa Cardinal Brown. She's the director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center. She's also worked at the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection under both Republican and Democratic presidents.

This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy

Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Real Death Toll?, Space Debris to Hit Earth & No Pants Day - Friday, May 7th, 2021 May 07, 2021

Show notes

The news to know for Friday, May 7th, 2021!

What to know about:

what new analysis found about what could be the real COVID-19 death toll around the world
the latest findings about COVID-19 vaccines for kids
a piece of a rocket expected to hit Earth this weekend
insects trained to sniff out COVID-19
how much Americans are spending on Mother's Day
how one profession is using No Pants Day for a good cause

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy

Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Study Estimates Real Covid Death Toll: Stat News, NPR, Seattle Times, Full Study

Moderna Adolescents Vaccine Data: CNBC, CBS News, USA Today, Moderna

Idaho Middle School Shooting: AP, CNN, NBC News, Reuters

Rocket Part Falling Toward Earth: USA Today, WaPo, NY Times, Defense.Gov

Could Bees Be Used to Detect COVID-19?: Business Insider, Reuters, Wageningen University

Vax Live Concert Is Saturday: Variety, ABC7, Global Citizen, EW, Yahoo

'See Us Unite' Campaign: Axios, CBS News, Deadline, Asian American Foundation, CSUSB

Twitter Testing a Tip Jar: The Verge, TechCrunch, Mashable, Twitter,

Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees: AP, Engadget, Video Game HOF, People, USA Today

Americans' Mother's Day Spending: Fox Business, Today, NRF, Census

Ideas for Last-Minute Gifts: CNN, NY Post, Wired

Feel Good Friday: Comic's 'No Pants Day' For a Cause: AP, ScreenRant

CDC's Summer Outlook, Unruly Travelers & Baby Bust - Thursday, May 6th, 2021 May 06, 2021

Show notes

The news to know for Thursday, May 6th, 2021!

We're talking about:

what a new report from the CDC predicts for COVID-19 this summer
how a white police officer who shot and killed a Black man last summer is getting his job back
a recall affecting a popular fitness product
a new alert system that could warn people before an earthquake hits
the annual time of year to thank a nurse

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned.

This episode is brought to you by LightStream.com/newsworthy and Noom.com/newsworthy

Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

CDC's New Outlook for Summer: AP, USA Today, CNBC, CDC

Judge Overturns Eviction Ban: CNBC, Axios, WaPo, Reuters

Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Reinstated: AJC, AP, ABC News, NPR

American Students Guilty in Italian Police Death: NY Times, Fox News, NBC News, WaPo

Facebook Upholds Trump Ban, Orders Review: WSJ, Axios, Fox News, Oversight Board, Facebook

Earthquake Early Warning System: NPR, U.S. News & World Report, ShakeAlert, USGS

More Violent Incidents on Planes: CNN, NBC News, Reuters, Axios

Peloton Recalls Treadmills: Peloton, CPSC, USA Today, Fox Business, CNET

Successful SpaceX Starship Test Flight: CBS News, WaPo, CNBC

Nurse's Week Begins: Nursing World, USA Today, Parade, Bureau of Labor Statistics, AACN, Gallup

Thing to Know Thursday: U.S. Birth Rate Drops: AP, NY Times, Axios, CDC

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected