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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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Hospitals' Warning, Iran-Israel Tensions & Word of the Year- Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 Dec 01, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, December 1st, 2020!

We have updates about:

progress on a COVID-19 vaccine
concerns and warnings over overwhelmed hospitals
the assassination that prompted new tensions between Iran and Israel
how technology is playing a role in mental health
the 2020 word of the year
why Giving Tuesday is especially important this year

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:

Moderna Requests Vaccine Authorization: USA Today, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, Moderna

Who Gets Vaccine First: WSJ, CBS News, Stat, CDC

Hospitals Brace for Surge: The Hill, NY Times, WaPo, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking

Dr. Atlas Resigns: CNN, FOX News, NPR, NBC News

Iran Nuclear Scientist Death Backlash: AP, WSJ, USA Today, WaPo, Axios, Reuters

Melania Trump Unveils Christmas Decorations: NY Times, FOX News, FLOTUS

FDA Considering App-Based Therapy: Business Insider, 9to5 Mac

49ers to Play Two Upcoming Home Games in AZ: AP, ESPN, NFL, WaPo

NFL Postpones Ravens Games for 3rd Time: USA Today, SI, ESPN

Dictionary Companies Words of the Year: AP, ABC News, CNN, Merriam Webster, Dictionary.com

Giving Tuesday: GivingTuesday.org, Vox, CNN, WaPo, Charity Navigator

Trump Campaign Setbacks, Severe Fall Storm & Cyber Monday- Monday, November 30th, 2020 Nov 30, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, November 30th, 2020!

What to know about:

how the latest election challenges are or are not holding up
specific steps the nation's top doctors want you to take if you traveled or gathered for Thanksgiving
where millions of Americans are bracing for severe or snowy weather
sports teams having to make some significant, last-minute changes
a record-breaking Netflix series inspiring a new hobby
Cyber Monday

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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PA Supreme Court Dismisses Pro-Trump Lawsuit: WaPo, NBC News, NPR

WI Recount Affirms Biden Victory: WaPo, AP, Axios, NBC News

Biden-Harris First Daily Briefing: WSJ, Axios, CNN

Biden Fractures Foot: Delaware News Journal, AP, NBC News, Axios

Birx Suggests Holiday-Goers Get Tested: CBS News, WaPo, The Hill

Fauci Expects "Surge Upon a Surge": AP, NPR, CNBC, Politico, Axios

COVID-19 Restrictions Worldwide: Bloomberg, AP, CBS News, Reuters

Restrictions in Your State: USA Today

NYC to Reopen Some Schools: AP, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, City of New York

Afghanistan Suicide Bombings: AP, Reuters, Al Jazeera

East Coast Severe Weather: CNN, WaPo, Weather Channel

Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends: WSJ, Weather Channel, Tampa Bay Times

First Female Power 5 Football Player: ESPN, CBS Sports, NY Times, AP, Axios

Broncos Scramble to Find Fill-in QB: ESPN, Axios, NBC Sports, Denver Post

More NFL Teams Face COVID-19 Fines: AP, NBC News, ABC News

Spotify Launches Stories: Engadget, Gizmodo, TmarTn

'The Croods' Box Office Success: AP, Variety, CNBC, FOX Business

'The Queen's Gambit' Sets Netflix Record: Deadline, Variety, TechCrunch, Netflix

Chess Sales Soaring: NY Times, NBC News, FOX Business

Monday Monday - Black Friday Breaks Records, Cyber Monday Next: USA Today, AP, Reuters, WSJ

Special Edition: The Science of Happiness Nov 28, 2020

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Today we're talking about what makes humans happy.

The CEO of The Happiness Research Institute joins us to share the science and research behind happiness, including what role our daily decisions and even our genetics play.

So as we celebrate the holidays and think about our goals or New Year's resolutions for 2021, we hope this episode helps you find a little more happiness in your everyday life…

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Trump's Latest Pardon, High Court Blocks Restrictions & Native American Heritage Day- Friday, November 27th, 2020 Nov 27, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, November 27th, 2020!

What to know about:

President Trump's latest pardon: who he let off the hook and who calls it an abuse of power
new rules at hospitals around the country as the number of COVID-19 patients breaks records
which coronavirus rules the Supreme Court says aren't allowed because they violate religious rights
why one of the biggest stars in the NFL is sidelined
the pros and cons of two major book publishers joining forces
the U.S. celebrating Native American Heritage Day

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Trump Pardons Michael Flynn: NPR, AP, FOX News, Trump Tweet, Pelosi Statement, Nadler Statement

U.S. Sets COVID-19 Records: WaPo, CNN, Becker's ASC Review, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking

SCOTUS Blocks NY Restrictions: AP, Axios, NBC News, Full Ruling

Standardized Testing Pushed Back: Axios, Reuters, WaPo, NCES

Native American Heritage Day: Native Hope, Newsweek, NIH, Philadelphia Inquirer

Black Friday/Small Business Saturday: CNN, The Verge, USA Today, Engadget, AP

Penguin Random House Buys Simon & Schuster: NY Times, WSJ, Deadline, WaPo

Ravens QB Tests Positive for COVID-19: NFL, NBC Sports, CBS Sports

Alabama Head Coach Gets COVID-19: ESPN, NY Times, AP

Winner of National Dog Show: NBC Sports, USA Today, CNN, PEOPLE

Feel Good Friday: U.S. Rhodes Scholars Chosen: AP, Forbes, Philadelphia Inquirer, Rhodes House

Stock Market Rally, Macy's Parade Changes & Beyoncé Makes History- Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 Nov 25, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, November 25th, 2020!

We'll tell you about:

more battleground states certifying vote counts
why the stock market hit a record high
the major pharmaceutical company pleading guilty to criminal charges
what will be different and the same at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Beyoncé making history at the Grammy's, even before winners are announced
Scotland becoming the first country to offer an everyday item for free
what type of drink Queen Elizabeth is selling with ingredients from her own garden

Those stories and more in about 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 ButcherBox.com/NEWSWORTHY and LiquidIV.com (listen for how to get a discount)

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Sources:

PA, NV, MN, NC Certify Election Results: NY Times, AP. CNN, NPR, WaPo, Trump Tweet

Dow Closes Above 30,000 for First Time: WaPo, WSJ, AP, CNBC

Task Force Calls for "Significant Behavior Change:" CNN, The Hill, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking

Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty: AP, ABC News, NY Times, WSJ, Axios

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: NY Times, Variety, Macy's

2021 Grammy Nominations: USA Today, NY Times, Variety

Obama Memoir Breaks Sales Record: AP, The Hill, WSJ

Elon Musk Becomes 2nd-Richest Man: Bloomberg, NBC News, NPR

Scotland Makes Feminine Products Free: BBC, NY Times, Axios, Scottish Parliament

Queen Elizabeth Launches Gin: USA Today, People, Sandringham Gin

Work Wednesday: Major Retailers Close on Thanksgiving: CNN, USA Today, FOX Business

Transition Officially Begins, GM Recall & New TikTok Rival- Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 Nov 24, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, November 24th, 2020!

We have updates about:

the Trump administration acknowledging Biden as the "apparent winner," clearing the way for his transition team
what's familiar and brand new about Biden's just-revealed leadership team
how President Trump and the first lady are keeping some holiday traditions alive
a major vehicle recall
NBA players meeting with the pope
a social media platform going after TikTok and launching a new daily lottery

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...

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Sources:

GSA Authorizes Biden Transition: AP, NBC News, NY Times, WSJ, Trump Tweet, Biden-Harris Transition

Biden Announcing Cabinet Picks: AP, NY Times, Politico, WaPo

COVID-19 Outbreak Growing Nationwide: NY Times, Axios, Salt Lake Tribune, Stat, Johns Hopkins

Trump to Pardon Turkey: Ames Tribune, FOX News, WUSA, National Turkey Federation

White House Christmas Tree Arrives: USA Today, CNN, AP, Melania Trump Tweet

NBA Players Meet with Pope: NY Times, AP, Reuters

GM Recalling Millions of Vehicles: CNN, AP, Axios

Check Your Vehicle for a Recall: NHTSA

Snapchat Launches TikTok Rival: The Verge, Engadget, Snap

Ken Jennings to Guest Host 'Jeopardy!': Variety, USA Today, AP, Jeopardy!

Election Latest, More Vaccine Results & Double World Records- Monday, November 23rd, 2020 Nov 23, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, November 23rd, 2020!

What to know about:

the next steps in the presidential elections process: where votes are now being certified, recounted, and challenged in court
the coronavirus breaking new records ahead of the holiday
a COVID-19 treatment that could help some patients
a new tool for climate scientists
the NFL celebrating a historic first
who broke two world records in one hour

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:

MI, PA to Certify Results Today: The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, CNN, Politico

Trump Requests Another GA Recount: NBC News, FOX News, NPR, AP, Axios

WI Recount Issues: FOX News, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, AP

Trump PA Lawsuit Tossed: Axios, WSJ, Reuters, Trump Tweet

MI Group Sues Trump Campaign: Politico, The Hill, WDIV, Full Lawsuit

Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive: NY Times, NPR, AP

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit Record High: WSJ, CNN, Stat, COVID Tracking, Johns Hopkins

AstraZeneca Vaccine Update: AP, WSJ, CNBC, Bloomberg

FDA Authorized Antibody Cocktail: NY Times, Politico, Axios, CNN, FDA, Regeneron

G20 Summit Wrap: AP, NY Times, NPR, WaPo

Holiday Travel Surges: WaPo, AP, Bloomberg, TSA, AAA

Satellite to Track Sea Levels: The Verge, TechCrunch, CBS News, NASA

Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Dies: CBS News, USA Today, Reuters

NFL First All-Black Officiating Crew: NFL, ESPN, USA Today

Swimmer Breaks Two World Records: CNN, CBS Sports, Florida Times-Union

Monday Monday - Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper this Year: CBS News, Fox Business, Farm Bureau, Lending Tree

Special Edition: Holiday Spending Habits & New Year Planning Nov 21, 2020

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The holiday shopping season is here and the new year is right around the corner, so today we're talking about building better money habits.

We discuss holiday shopping, planning for financial success in 2021, and why it might be harder for millennials financially than other generations.

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Eye on Electors, Stimulus Payment Deadline & Buzzfeed Buys HuffPost- Friday, November 20th, 2020 Nov 20, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, November 20th, 2020!

What to know about:

Georgia's recount results
how President Trump's team is said to be going beyond lawsuits to keep challenging the election outcome
some of the strongest warnings yet from the nation's top health agency about Thanksgiving
a little good news in the fight against HIV
two digital media companies joining forces
a sanctuary on a mission to protect millions of animals

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 www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy

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Sources:

GA Recount Results: CNN, Bloomberg, USA Today

Republicans Urged to Intervene with Electors: WaPo, NY Times, Reuters, AP

Mike Pompeo Visits West Bank: WaPo, Reuters, AP, Axios

CDC: Avoid Thanksgiving Travel: WaPo, Axios, AP, NY Times, CDC

CA Curfew: LA Times, Politico, SF Gate

Deadline to Register for Stimulus Payment: USA Today, CNBC, CNet

Get My Payment: IRS

HIV Death Rates Fall by Half: NY Times, Axios, CDC

End of Arecibo Observatory Telescope: Engadget, AP, NY Times

Buzzfeed Buying Huffpost: AP, The Verge, Variety, WSJ

PayPal Launches Generosity Network: Engadget, The Verge, TechCrunch, PayPal

Wrigley Now a National Historic Landmark: CBS News, ESPN, SI, DOI

Feel Good Friday: Atlantic's Biggest Marine Sanctuary: UNILAD, The Guardian, AP

Ballot Recount 2.0, 737 MAX Cleared to Fly & Wonder Woman Release - Thursday, November 19th, 2020 Nov 19, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, November 19th, 2020!

We're talking about:

another encouraging update about a COVID-19 vaccine
the rise in cases, deaths, and first-of-their-kind restrictions
what to expect in Georgia's recount results today
another state starting a recount being paid for by President Trump's team
Boeing's grounded MAX jets getting the all-clear to fly again
new payments from Apple to settle the so-called "battery gate"
which celebrity was crowned People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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

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Sources:

Pfizer Completes Vaccine Trial: Stat, AP, Reuters, ABC News

U.S. Death Toll, Case Count Rising: CNN, CBS News, NPR, NY Times, Johns Hopkins

NYC, KY to Close Public Schools Again: NY Times, WaPo, AP, Reuters

More Business Limits, Mask Mandates: CBS News, NBC News, AP

Senate Leaves for Recess: NBC News, WaPo, USA Today, CBS News

HHS Ignoring Biden: CNN, The Hill, NY Times

Georgia Recount Results: NPR, WSJ, WaPo

Trump Requests WI Recount: USA Today, FOX News, CNN, Axios

FAA Clears Boeing 737 Max: NY Times, WaPo, AP, NBC News

Apple New "Batterygate" Settlement: Axios, The Verge, Cnet

'Wonder Woman 1984' Release Details: WSJ, The Verge, Hollywood Reporter, Warner Media

People's Sexiest Man Alive: NBC News, WaPo, People

Thing to Know Thursday: Vaccine Effectiveness: AP, WHO, CDC

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