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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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Officers Not Charged, Tiger Woods Hospitalized & Mail Trucks Makeover- Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 Feb 24, 2021

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The news to know for Wednesday, February 24th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

a grand jury's decision not to charge officers involved in a controversial and deadly police incident
the rollover crash that put Tiger Woods in the hospital
more COVID-19 vaccines on the way
what new data shows about college enrollment
how the USPS is going high-tech

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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Capitol Hill Security Hearing: Politico, The Hill, AP, CBS News, FOX News

No Charges in Daniel Prude Death: NY Times, WSJ, ABC News, AP

Tiger Woods Hospitalized: AP, ESPN, WaPo, NY Times

Vaccine-Makers Boost Shipments: WaPo, Axios, AP, Politico, Full Hearing

College Enrollment Slumps: Bloomberg, Forbes, St. Louis Fed

Southern Baptists Oust Churches: AP, Axios, NY Times, Pastor Statement

Facebook to Lift Australia News Ban: AP, Axios, WSJ, Facebook

USPS Unveils New Mail Trucks: The Verge, Cnet, Reuters, USPS

Work Wednesday: Blue Collar Jobs Booming: WSJ, Fox Business

Capitol Riot Hearing, El Chapo's Wife Arrested & Daft Punk Breakup- Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 Feb 23, 2021

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The news to know for Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021!

We have updates about:

the latest investigation into the Capitol riot: who is speaking publicly for the first time
the U.S. Supreme Court's decision about former President Trump's tax returns
another twist in the story of a notorious drug cartel boss: what is wife is accused of doing
who is set to become the youngest American in space
what could give the movie business a boost in the coming months
a legendary music group breaking up after three decades together

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Senate Inquiry Into Capitol Riot: NY Times, WaPo, WUSA, Axios

SCOTUS Rules on Trump Taxes: WSJ, NY Times, AP, Supreme Court

El Chapo's Wife Arrested: AP, NBC News, AJC, Justice Dept.

Biden Addresses 500K Deaths: NPR, Politico, CBS News, USA Today, Axios

TX Tax Deadline Extended WSJ, USA Today, IRS

FCC Proposes Emergency Broadband Plan: TechCrunch, NY Times, Axios, FCC

NY Theaters to Reopen Soon: CNBC, The Verge, Deadline, Gov. Cuomo

Six Flags Reopening Plan: CNN, The Hill, Six Flags

2nd Crew Member of All-Civilian Flight: Axios, AP, NY Times, Inspiration4

Daft Punk Breaks Up: Variety, NY Times, FOX News, Epilogue Video

500K American Deaths, Plane Engine Explodes & Grand Slam Champs- Monday, February 22nd, 2021 Feb 22, 2021

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The news to know for Monday, February 22nd, 2021!

What to know about:

a COVID-19 milestone that will likely have President Biden speaking to the nation tonight
the latest timeline and debate surrounding more economic relief
an update from Texas: what could get worse and where there's been a lot of progress
an engine exploding mid-flight
what major companies are pledging to do by 2025
a teacher who broke a world record

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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U.S. to Hit 500K COVID Deaths: AP, NY Times, Politico, Axios, Johns Hopkins

Winter Storm Aftermath: CNN, AP, NBC News, Weather Channel, PowerOutage.US

Mid-Air Plane Engine Fire: Denver Post, AP, USA Today, Reuters, FOX Business

Relief Bill Next Steps: Politico, WaPo, CNN, FOX News, KC Star

Some Vaccines Effective After One Dose: WSJ, NBC News, Reuters

Kroger Closing Stores Over Hazard Pay: WaPo, Business Insider, Fox Business

Silicon Valley Diversity Pledge: MarketWatch, KGO, SF Chronicle

Australian Open Winners: AP, ESPN, WSJ, NY Times

Youngest Woman to Row Solo Across an Ocean: BBC, USA Today, ABC News, Jasmine Harrison

Money Monday: More Credit Report Errors Reported: NY Times, CFPB Dispute Templates

Special Edition: Impact of Virtual School Feb 20, 2021

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Today we're talking about the impact of virtual schooling on students.

We discuss why (and how much) some children are falling behind, what schools have to consider other than safety when returning to in-person learning, and some practical solutions, including what parents can do right now.

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Millions Without Water, Immigration Overhaul Bill & Restaurant Tip War- Friday, February 19th, 2021 Feb 19, 2021

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The news to know for Friday, February 19th, 2021!

What to know about:

the latest crisis in Texas: power is still an issue, but access to clean, safe water is now the most pressing concern
a newly-proposed bill to overhaul the American immigration system: what's in it and its chances of becoming law
where Facebook is banning news stories
how you can vote to help decide what Amazon builds next
a first-of-its-kind animal clone

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Texas Power and Water Crisis: AP, NY Times, CBS News, Dallas Morning News

Sen. Cruz Vacation Backlash: WaPo, NPR, AP, Houston Chronicle

Dems Introduce Immigration Bill: Politico, ABC News, FOX News, USA Today

Iran Nuclear Talks Offer: NY Times, NBC News, WSJ, Reuters

Mars Rover Successfully Lands: USA Today, AP, NASA, First Image from Perseverance

Millions of Phony N95 Masks Seized: AP, WSJ, Axios, 3M: ID PPE Fraud

Facebook Bans News-Sharing in Australia: CNBC, Business Insider, The Verge, AP, Facebook

Amazon Launches 'Build It:" USA Today, CNBC, The Verge, Amazon

First U.S. Endangered Species Clone: AP, NY Times, CBS News, U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Feel Good Friday- 'Tip War' Raises Thousands for Restaurant Workers: ABC News, Today, CNN

Rare Power Crisis, Rush Limbaugh Dies & Risky Mars Landing- Thursday, February 18th, 2021 Feb 18, 2021

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The news to know for Thursday, February 18th, 2021!

We're talking about:

the power crisis mostly impacting Texas: it continues to be dire for millions of people
a third of the country dealing with extreme winter weather
why the UK is planning to infect dozens of people with COVID-19 on purpose
the legacy of a right-wing radio superstar who passed away
who will face tough questions about last month's stock market frenzy
NASA attempting its toughest landing on Mars yet that's been years in the making

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Winter Storm Latest: USA Today, AP, NPR, Texas Tribune, PowerOutage.US

How to Help: Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Austin Urban League

Biden Admin Expands Testing, Sequencing: Politico, NBC News, FOX News, White House

UK Exposes Healthy Volunteers to COVID-19: ABC News, CNBC, Reuters, UK Gov

Stock Market Frenzy Congressional Hearing: NY Times, CBS News, Axios, The Hill

Perseverance to Land on Mars: WaPo, Reuters, AP, NASA

Rush Limbaugh Dies: NY Times, AP, USA Today, Rush Limbaugh Website

Naomi Osaka Beats Serena Williams: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today

Pay for Parking/Transit in Google Maps: CNBC, TechCrunch, The Verge, Google

Thing to Know Thursday: Winter Freeze Impacts Gas Prices: NBC News, Reuters, FOX Business, AAA

Second Winter Storm, Trump vs. McConnell & Spring Training Begins- Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 Feb 17, 2021

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The news to know for Wednesday, February 17th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

the winter storm causing record cold temperatures and power outages across the country
what to expect from the second storm arriving now
two major players in the Republican party exchanging insults: how former President Trump is lashing out against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
another new high for Bitcoin
the 'richest person in the world' title changing again
which Olympian just made history

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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

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Next Winter Storm: Weather Channel, CNN, ABC News, USA Today, NWS

Power Outages Update: Texas Tribune, Reuters, KHOU, PowerOutage.us

Storm Disrupts COVID-19 Vaccinations: WaPo, Politico, NPR

Vaccine Shipments Increase: USA Today, CNBC, The Hill

Trump Slams McConnell: Politico, NY Times, NBC News, FOX News

NAACP Suing Trump and Giuliani: NY Times, Reuters, Politico, Axios, NAACP

Vegas Airport Name Change: AP, WaPo, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Bitcoin Cost Exceeds $50,000: AP, WSJ, Ars Technica

New World's Richest Person: CNBC, Cnet, Forbes

MLB Spring Training Starts: NY Times, USA Today, MLB.com, CBS Sports

Skier Wins 6th Championship: AP, NY Times, NBC Sports

Work Wednesday: More Young People Enlist in Military: WSJ

Millions Without Power, 'Bachelor' Controversy & 'Yardi Gras'- Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 Feb 16, 2021

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The news to know for Tuesday, February 16th, 2021!

We have updates about:

millions of Americans dealing with power outages during extreme winter weather
who could see snow, ice, or even tornadoes next
lawmakers' next big move to address the Capitol riot
why experts say new cases of COVID-19 are finally going down in the U.S.
the controversial social network Parler's new home
the longtime host of the popular show 'The Bachelor' stepping aside
this year's Mardi Gras being called 'Yardi Gras'

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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

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Sources:

Winter Storm Causes Power Outages: AP, WSJ, CBS News, Weather Channel, PowerOutage.US

Panel to Investigate Capitol Riots: Politico, WaPo, Reuters, NY Times, House Speaker

Iraq Rocket Attack: NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, WSJ

COVID-19 Cases Fall: AP, CNBC, CNN, Johns Hopkins

Parler is Back Online: The Verge, NY Times, WSJ, AP, Parler

Facebook Smartwatch Rumors: The Information, Ars Technica, Reuters

Jaguar Going Electric: USA Today, AP, FOX News

'Bachelor' Host Steps Aside: Variety, People, TMZ, Extra (full interview), Instagram/Chris Harrison

Mardi Gras Celebrations: WaPo, NBC News, CBS News, Krewe of House Floats

Trump Acquitted Again, Coast-to-Coast Storm & Presidents Day- Monday, February 15th, 2021 Feb 15, 2021

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The news to know for Monday, February 15th, 2021!

What to know about:

the historic impeachment trial that wrapped up over the weekend: how the vote was different but the outcome the same the second time around
a coast-to-coast winter storm that already brought unprecedented weather to much of the U.S.
the CDC'S newest guidance for reopening schools
a surprise winner at the Daytona 500
the billionaire CEO making history in more than one way

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Trump Acquitted: Politico, ABC News, NBC News, WaPo, CNBC

Historic Winter Storm: Weather Channel, NY Times, ABC News, NPR, WSJ

Biden Calls for Gun Reform: CNBC, AP, Bloomberg, White House

CDC New Schools Guidance: NY Times, WaPo, NPR, CDC

More Children Gaining Weight: WSJ, NY Times

Daytona 500: CBS Sports, Axios, FOX News, WaPo

Meghan Markle Pregnant Again: USA Today, People, Variety

Presidents Day: History, Fox Business, Newsweek, USA Today, TSA

Money Monday: Bumble CEO Becomes Billionaire: ABC News, Reuters, CNBC, Forbes

Special Edition: Dating & Love in 2021 Feb 13, 2021

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In honor of Valentine's Day this weekend, we are talking about how dating has changed during the pandemic, what role politics is playing in the dating world, why the amount of ghosting has gone down, and some fun dating and love advice.

Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in ~10 minutes!

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