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The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always ‘gets’ both sides. She’s a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources — brought together in one, convenient place (and with a friendly twist). Join the tens of thousands of people already listening each weekday!

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Newest Vaccine Goal, Trump Banned Forever? & Cinco de Mayo- Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 May 05, 2021

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The news to know for Wednesday, May 5th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

the newest vaccine-related goal President Biden wants to reach by July 4th and the obstacles he faces
the latest debate over election rules
former President Trump's new tool to speak out
a new study linking diabetes and dementia
the impact of a years-long chicken craze
Cinco de Mayo

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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Biden's New Vaccine Goal: AP, WSJ, NPR, WaPo, Reuters, CDC

Pfizer's Vaccine Timeline for Younger Kids: CNN, NY Times, AAP

Derek Chauvin Requests New Trial: Minneapolis Star Tribune, ABC News, NBC News, WSJ

Companies Oppose Texas Voting Laws: WSJ, NY Times, The Hill, Fair Elections Texas

Trump's New Communications Platform: Fox News, Reuters, NY Times, From the Desk of Donald J. Trump

Type-2 Diabetes Could Lead to Dementia: NY Times, CDC, JAMA Network

Minor League Baseball Is Back: AP, Chicago Tribune, MILB.com, MLB

Fried Chicken Shortage: Bloomberg, WaPo, Axios, NY Post, Pilgrim's Pride

Cinco de Mayo: Today, History, Delish, YouGov

Work Wednesday: Unpaid Overtime Rises: ADP Research Institute, Forbes

Severe Storms, Refugee Rules & Thank a Teacher- Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 May 04, 2021

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The news to know for Tuesday, May 4th, 2021!

We have updates about:

more severe weather on the way and where more than a dozen tornadoes were reported already
the new rule now in place that President Biden has been going back and forth on
the eyesight issue impacting more children than ever before
one of the world's richest couples splitting up
two well-known internet brands getting sold for a fraction of what they were once worth
Teacher Appreciation Day

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Severe Storm Damage, Next Threat: AP, Weather Channel, USA Today, NWS

Mexico City Overpass Collapse: Reuters, AP, NBC News, ABC News

U.S. Raises Refugee Admission Cap: Politico, NPR, WSJ, Fox News, White House

EPA Climate Change Action: WaPo, NY Times, AP, NPR, EPA

FDA Could OK Vaccine for Adolescents Soon: CBS News, NY Times, USA Today

More Children Near-Sighted: NY Times, WaPo, ResearchGate, WHO

Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce: CNBC, BBC, NPR, Bill Gates, Forbes

Verizon Sells Yahoo and AOL: USA Today, WSJ, TechCrunch, The Verge, Verizon

Kroger's Drone Home Delivery: Kroger, Cincinnati Enquirer, The Verge, Fox Business

Tanker Truck Driver Shortage: Fox Business, CNN, ABC News

Teacher Appreciation Day & Deals: Thrillist, USA Today, White House, Admissionsly, NCES

Overseas Outbreaks, Apple vs. Epic & Surprise Derby Winner- Monday, May 3rd, 2021 May 03, 2021

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The news to know for Monday, May 3rd, 2021!

What to know about:

COVID-19 around the world: where it's still growing out of control
new travel rules in the U.S. meant to keep virus outbreaks overseas
U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan just as there's an especially violent weekend in the country
why the maker of the Fortnite video game is taking Apple to court
an unexpected winner at this year's Kentucky Derby
how the rising price of corn could impact what you pay for a bunch of other products

Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes!

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World COVID Crisis: Al Jazeera, WaPo, CNN, Johns Hopkins

U.S. Restricting Travel from India: Axios, USA Today, CBS News, White House

TSA Extends Mask Mandate: CNBC, NPR, USA Today, TSA

Afghanistan Weekend Violence: NY Times, Reuters, AP, The Week

Wisconsin Casino Shooting: Green Bay Press-Gazette, CNN, NBC News, ABC News

Severe Weather Threat: CNN, Weather Channel, NWS

Apple's App Store Goes on Trial: AP, WSJ, NY Times, WaPo

Mars Helicopter's New Mission: NY Times, AP, CNN, NASA, Mars Helicopter Blog

Soccer Game Postponed Over Protests: ESPN, AP, WaPo, CNN

Medina Spirit Won Kentucky Derby: Louisville Courier Journal, CBS News, NPR

Money Monday: Corn Prices Rise & Why That Matters: Axios, Barron's, CNBC, Fortune, WSJ

Special Edition: The Future is Electric (Cars) May 01, 2021

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Today we're talking about how the auto industry is doubling down on its commitment to developing electric vehicles.

Just since the start of this year, America's largest automaker, General Motors, promised to stop selling gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035. Volvo, Honda and others have made similar pledges. What does it all mean for you?

We're talking about that and more with futurist and trendcaster Shawn DuBravac. He's a New York Times best-selling author who advises companies about technological change through his company. He's president of Avrio Institute and for more than a decade, he was the chief economist for the Consumer Technology Association.

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Florida Election Reform, Mysterious Attacks & GMO Mosquitoes- Friday, April 30th, 2021 Apr 30, 2021

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The news to know for Friday, April 30th, 2021!

What to know about:

a big economic rebound in the U.S.: where people are spending their money and who's still struggling
major changes likely coming to voting rules in another swing state
possible invisible attacks now reported on U.S. soil
an update in the case of Lady Gaga's kidnapped dogs
a new plan to release genetically modified mosquitoes
the Kentucky Derby happening this weekend

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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U.S. Economy Rebound: AP, NY Times, Axios, Fox News, Commerce Dept.

FL Voting Bill Passes: NY Times, ABC News, Axios, WSJ, FL House

Possible U.S. Energy Attacks: CNN, CNBC, The Hill

Israeli Religious Festival Stampede: BBC, AP, NY Times, Reuters

Severe Storm Damage: USA Today, WaPo, Weather Channel

FDA Wants to Ban Menthol Cigarettes: AP, Politico, FDA, CDC

Suspects Arrested for Lady Gaga Dognapping: ABC News, LA Times, TMZ, LAPD

Genetically-Modified Mosquitoes Released: AP, NBC News, USA Today, CDC

Kentucky Derby This Weekend: Louisville Courier Journal, NY Times, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby

Feel Good Friday: Boston Marathon Survivor Helps Pay for Prosthetics: CNN, Heather Abbott Foundation

'Ready for Takeoff', NFL Draft & Cookie Delivery Drones- Thursday, April 29th, 2021 Apr 29, 2021

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The news to know for Thursday, April 29th, 2021!

We're talking about:

the key points and policies President Biden promoted in his first address to Congress and how Republicans didn't hold back in their response to it
the latest in the investigation of Rudy Giuliani
new federal hate crime charges in the Ahmaud Arbery case
tonight's NFL draft
what Google's new travel tool will tell you
where Girl Scout cookies are getting delivered by drone

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

Biden Address to Congress: AP, WaPo, WSJ, CNN, Fox News

GOP Response to Biden's Speech: CBS News, Politico, Fox News, CNN

Giuliani's Home, Office Searched: NY Times, Politico, Fox News, CBS News, ABC News

Hate Crime Charges in Arbery Case: NPR, AP, WaPo, Politico, DOJ

U.S. Covid Cases Dropping: WSJ, NY Times, Reuters, Johns Hopkins, CDC

NFL Draft Begins Tonight: NFL, NBC Sports, ESPN, WSJ, WEWS-TV

Amazon Workers Get Raises: CNBC, WSJ, GeekWire, Amazon

Google's COVID-19 Travel Tool: The Verge, 9to5Mac, CNET

Drones Deliver Girl Scout Cookies: USA Today, Axios, AP, Wing

Thing to Know Thursday: Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Brookings, Axios, Fortune, AP, European Commission, IT Industry Council

Biden's Big Speech, New Mask Guidelines & 'Real ID' Delayed Again- Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 Apr 28, 2021

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The news to know for Wednesday, April 28th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

President Biden's plan that could lead to more tax audits
what else the president is expected to talk about during his big speech to Congress tonight
the CDC easing up on some guidance: what it now says about wearing masks outdoors
a new vaccine ad featuring Republican doctors
one of the first credit cards to let you get rewards in cryptocurrency
which athletes is on the rookie card that just tied an all-time sales record

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Biden's First Address to Congress: NY Times, WSJ, Reuters, NBC News

$15 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors: WSJ, NPR, Axios, AP, Reuters, White House

New CDC Masking Guidelines: AP, WaPo, NY Times, CBS News, CDC

Republican Vaccine Ad: The Hill, The Week, Bloomberg, Watch Ad

Real ID Deadline Pushed Back: NBC News, CBS News, DHS

Mastercard & Gemini Partner on Crypto Reward Credit Card: Business Insider, Reuters, Mastercard, Gemini

Spotify Launches Paid Podcasts: TechCrunch, WSJ, Variety, Spotify

LeBron Rookie Card Ties Record: ESPN, USA Today, CBS News, SI

Japanese Man 'Dating' 35 Women Charged With Fraud: Japan Today, Newsweek, Tokyo Reporter

Work Wednesday: Why Some Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs: NY Times, CNBC, Prudential

Political Power Shift, Louisville Police Probe & iPhone Tracking Update- Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 Apr 27, 2021

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The news to know for Tuesday, April 27th, 2021!

We have updates about:

how Census data is reshaping Congress for at least the next decade: which states are getting more representation and which are getting less
why the Justice Department is investigating the Louisville Metro Police Department
the topic getting the Supreme Court's attention for the first time in a decade
a possible breakthrough in the global fight against malaria
why Toyota just bought part of Lyft
how to use Apple's new privacy controls

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Census Data Changes Congressional Makeup: WaPo, WSJ, Axios, NY Times, Census Bureau

DOJ Investigating Louisville Police: NPR, AP, Fox News, CBS News, ABC News

SCOTUS to Take Up NY Gun Case: CBS News, Reuters, USA Today, WaPo

Gov. Newsom Facing Recall Election: LA Times, Reuters, CNN, Fox News, Gov. Newsom

U.S. Shipping Out AstraZeneca Shots: AP, WSJ, Politico, WaPo

Malaria Vaccine Trial Results: BBC, Al Jazeera, University of Oxford, MarketWatch, WHO

App Tracking Transparency is Here: WaPo, WSJ, Vox, CNBC

Apple's New East Coast Hub: AP, Reuters, NC Chamber of Commerce, Apple

Toyota Buys Lyft's Autonomous Vehicles Program: The Verge, Reuters, Toyota

Oscars' Record-Low Audience: Hollywood Reporter, Variety, CNBC, AP

Second Doses Skipped, Tax Refunds Delayed & Oscars History - Monday, April 26th, 2021 Apr 26, 2021

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The news to know for Monday, April 26th, 2021!

What to know about:

why millions of Americans are skipping their second shots and what health officials have to say about it
new guidance coming with the one-shot option in the U.S.
where there's a recount of votes from the presidential election six months ago, even though it won't affect the outcome
why there are millions of delayed tax refunds
another automaker promising to go all-electric
the one movie that dominated several top categories at this year's Oscars

Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes!

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Americans Missing 2nd Vaccine Dose: NY Times, CNN, The Hill

J&J Vaccine Back in Circulation: WaPo, ABC News, USA Today

U.S. Sending Aid to India: NPR, The Guardian, USA Today, White House

Biden Calls Armenian Mass Killings "Genocide": NPR, CNN, Politico, CBS News, Newsweek

Arizona GOP Audit: Arizona Republic, AP, NY Times

Millions of Tax Refunds Delayed: Fox Business, USA Today, CBS News

Check Your Return Status: IRS

Academy Awards: Deadline, NY Times, NPR, Oscars

Clubhouse's First Sports Sponsorship: The Verge, Variety, NFL, Clubhouse

COVID-19 At-Home Tests Sold at Chains: USA Today, NPR, NBC News, Abbott

Honda Aims for Electric-Only Cars by 2040: Honda, Reuters, USA Today, NPR

Josh Fight: USA Today, AP, People, Joshua Swain Twitter, KLKN Reporter Yousef Nasser

Money Monday: The Booming Housing Market: Business Insider, MarketWatch, CNBC, WaPo, Axios

Special Edition: After the Verdict - Floyd Family Attorney & Trial Analysis Apr 24, 2021

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Today you'll hear from an attorney for George Floyd's family about the moment they learned 12 jurors unanimously agreed Derek Chauvin is guilty on all counts, and what they think this trial will mean for future cases.

Then, a leading Minneapolis criminal defense attorney shares his analysis of the trial, including what he thinks the defense did wrong.

In both conversations, we chat about the outcome and aftermath of this high-profile and closely-watched murder trial.

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