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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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U.S. Troop Drawdown, First At-Home Covid Test & NBA Draft- Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 Nov 18, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, November 18th, 2020!

We'll tell you about:

a new plan to bring U.S. troops home from the Middle East and why not everyone is happy about it
why President Trump just fired a top cybersecurity official
the first FDA-approved coronavirus test you can use completely at home
Amazon shaking up the pharmacy industry with its latest launch
the NBA's first virtual draft

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...

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Sources:

Trump Cutting Iraq, Afghanistan Troops: Reuters, The Hill, Axios, AP

Trump Fires Cybersecurity Official: AP, Reuters, Trump Tweet, Krebs Tweet

PA Trump Legal Victory Reversed: Philadelphia Inquirer, Bloomberg, NBC News, FOX News

Biden Names Senior White House Staff: WaPo, Reuters, WSJ, Axios, Biden-Harris Transition

Hurricane Iota Damage: Weather Channel, AP, CNN, NBC News, NHS

How to Help Hurricane Victims: CNN, MTN, Americares, Heart to Heart, Project HOPE

At-Home Coronavirus Test Authorized: NY Times, CNN, NPR, FDA, Lucira Health

Twitter, Facebook Hearing Takeaways: NY Times, Reuters, AP, WSJ

Twitter Rolls out "Fleets": Reuters, The Verge, Engadget, Twitter

Amazon Starts Selling Prescriptions: CNBC, AP, Axios, Amazon

HBO Max Coming to Amazon Fire TV: WSJ, The Verge, Variety

NBA Draft Begins: NBA, CBS Sports, AP

Work Wednesday: Deutsche Bank Proposes Work-From-Home Tax: Axios, USA Today, CNBC, DB Research

2nd Promising Vaccine, Boy Scout Abuse Claims & March Madness Plan - Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 Nov 17, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, November 17th, 2020!

We have updates about:

initial data from another COVID-19 vaccine trial: which one is looking good and what we still don't know about it yet
Joe Biden saying he needs Trump's help and the reaction to his request
plans for next year's March Madness
what a deal between a movie studio and theater chain means for you
how you can have a say in deciding a baby panda's name

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:

Moderna Vaccine Appears 94.5% Effective: AP, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, Axios, WSJ

Biden Urges Trump to Allow Transition: AP, CBS News, NBC News, NPR

Trump Legal Challenges Update: AP, CBS News, WaPo, AP, Jason Miller Tweet, Trump Tweet

Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Claims: AP, CNN, USA Today

Dorsey and Zuckerberg to Testify about Handling Election: AP, Cnet, USA Today

Watch Hearing Live: Senate Judiciary Committee

NCAA to Host Tournament in One City: CBS Sports, NY Times, AP

Universal, Cinemark Early Streaming Deal: Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Forbes

Zoom Security Upgrade: ZDNet, PC Mag, Zoom

Zoom Scraps Time Limits for Thanksgiving: USA Today, Engadget, The Verge

Name National Zoo Baby Panda: WaPo, Smithsonian, National Zoo

Stay-at-Home Orders, Al Qaeda Leader Killed & History-Making Masters- Monday, November 16th, 2020 Nov 16, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, November 16th, 2020!

What to know about:

states issuing new restrictions and stay-at-home orders because of COVID-19
the two things a top expert says need to happen to get back to normal life by spring
a top Al Qaeda leader reportedly being killed
another named storm expected to make landfall as soon as tonight
a record-breaking win at The Masters
a woman making history inside the MLB
how New York City's Christmas tree lighting will be different 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.

This episode is brought to you by Fitbod.me/newsworthy and www.Rothys.com/newsworthy

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

Sources:

States Add COVID-19 Restrictions: WaPo, AP, Axios, CNN

See All Restrictions and Mask Mandates: NY Times

COVID Infections, Death Toll Rising: Reuters, Bloomberg, NY Times, NBC News, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking Project

Trump's "Rigged" Election Claims: AP, WaPo, Reuters, Trump Tweet

Giuliani Leading Election Challenges: NY Times, ABC News, Forbes

Biden Economy Speech: USA Today, Bloomberg

Trump Supporters, Counter Protesters Clash: AP, WaPo, CNN, NBC News, FOX News

Al Qaeda's No. 2 Leader Killed: WaPo, NY Times, Reuters

Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement: BBC, Reuters, Financial Times

30th Named Storm: Weather Channel, Axios, USA Today, Reuters

SpaceX Launch: AP, NY Times, Reuters, Space.com

Masters Winner Makes History: CBS Sports, AP, NY Times

MLB First Female GM: ESPN, Bleacher Report, MLB

Rockefeller Christmas Tree Arrives: AP, CNN, Rockefeller Center

Monday Monday: Scaled-Back Thanksgiving Dinners: AP, Smithsonian, WSJ

Special Edition: How to Disagree & Still Get Along Nov 14, 2020

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After such a close election, political conversations around the holidays (and really, anytime) can be stressful and heated.

So today, you'll learn how to have better conversations, even when you disagree. Our guest expert walks you through the best way to talk about politics so you can have more understanding and fewer arguments.

It is possible to discuss controversial topics without losing your cool or your relationships.

She also shares why these sometimes tough conversations are so important for us as individuals and a society.

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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'Most Secure' Election, Local Vaccine Plans & Super Bowl Halftime Show- Friday, November 13th, 2020 Nov 13, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, November 13th, 2020!

What to know about:

President Trump's latest allegations of voter fraud
how cybersecurity experts in the Trump administration are calling the presidential election the "most secure in American history"
health departments around the country prepping their vaccination plans
another historic rocket launch from SpaceX
a throwback video game making a comeback
the next Super Bowl halftime show headliner

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 HelloFresh.com/NEWSWORTHY90 and ButcherBox.com/NEWSWORTHY

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

Sources:

"Most Secure" Election in History: AP, NY Times, Axios, Reuters, CISA

Highest Voter Turnout in 100 Years: WaPo

PA Court Tosses Some Ballots: Bloomberg, FOX News, Forbes

Disputed Claims about Fraud: AP, PolitiFact, NY Times, Twitter

GOP Senators Urge White House Transition: WSJ, WaPo, Reuters, CNN

Cities, States Set New COVID-19 Restrictions: WSJ, Axios, ABC News, USA Today

U.S. Prepares Vaccine Distribution: AP, NY Times, Reuters, Axios

SpaceX Crewed Launch: CBS News, Cnet, Fox News, SpaceX

Nintendo 35th Anniversary Game and Watch: The Verge, TechCrunch, Nintendo

Peloton Deal with Beyoncé: Business Insider, CNBC, Variety, CNN, Peloton

Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner: USA Today, NBC News, CBS News, NFL

Diwali 2020- NY Times, USA Today, BBC

Feel Good Friday- Air Force Veteran Creates Healing Farm: PEOPLE, Healing Farm

Swing State Recount, Mask Guidance Change & Masters Begins- Thursday, November 12th, 2020 Nov 12, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, November 12th, 2020!

We're talking about:

the latest update about election results: which state has now been called for President Trump
the new announcement from President-elect Biden
a change from the CDC as it cites new evidence masks may be even more beneficial than originally thought
how to fix Ring doorbells that can be a fire risk
the biggest golf tournament of the year
changes to this year's open enrollment

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:

Biden Chooses Chief of Staff: WaPo, ABC News, CNN, Ron Klain, Biden Transition

Trump Wins Alaska: NBC News, AP, Reuters, The Hill

GA Recounting Presidential Vote: WSJ, CBS News, Axios

U.S. Daily COVID-19 Case Record: WaPo, CNN, Johns Hopkins

CDC: Masks Protect Wearer Too: NY Times, FOX News, NBC News, CDC, AARP

Eta Hitting Florida Again: USA Today, AP, WaPo, NBC News, NHC

Facebook, Google Extend Political Ad Bans: WSJ, ABC News, Reuters

Conservative Apps Top Charts: NY Times, Axios, Engadget

Ring Doorbells Recalled: NBC News, NY Times, TechCrunch, CPSC.Gov, Ring

The Masters Golf Tournament: CBS Sports, NY Times, AP, Golfweek, Masters

UPS Relaxes Hair Rules: CBS News, CNN, NPR

China Singles Day: Reuters, Al Jazeera, CNN, BBC, Business Insider

Thing to Know Thursday: Open Enrollment: CNBC, CNN, NPR, Healthcare.Gov

All Eyes on Georgia, Veterans Day & Fireballs in the Sky - Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 Nov 11, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, November 11th, 2020!

We'll tell you about:

U.S. Senate races in Georgia: why the winners there mean so much for Congress and the country in 2021
the expected timeline for a COVID-19 vaccine
how the U.S. is honoring military veterans this Veterans Day
another named storm in this record hurricane season
why you may want to look at the sky this week
what to expect from country music's biggest night

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 HelloFresh.com/NEWSWORTHY90 and ButcherBox.com/NEWSWORTHY

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

Sources:

NC Senate Race Results: AP, USA Today, FOX News, Cunningham Statement

GA Runoffs: ABC News, NBC News, Axios

Biden Transition Team Blocked: Politico, NPR, WSJ, CNN, WaPo

U.S. COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit High: NY Times, NPR, CNN, COVID Tracking Project

Fauci on Vaccine Availability: CNN, Bloomberg, Axios

Observing Veterans Day: VA.Gov, WaPo, Today, Arlington National Cemetery, NPS

Veterans Day Discounts: USA Today, Newsweek, VA.Gov

Another 2020 Hurricane Season Record: USA Today, WSJ, AP, NHC

Romaine Lettuce Recall: USA Today, NBC News, FOX Business, FDA

Apple Event Reveals: Engadget, TechCrunch, Reuters, AP, Apple

Country Music Awards Tonight: Vulture, Billboard, Rolling Stone, CMAs

Northern Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks: CNN, Cnet, Space.com

Work Wednesday: Americans Moving Due to Remote Work: Reuters, UpWork, NPR

Vaccine 90% Effective, Obamacare's Future & Hyperloop Human Test- Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 Nov 10, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, November 10th, 2020!

We have updates about:

promising results from one COVID-19 vaccine and how officials say this could be a turning point in the pandemic
new lawsuits from the Trump campaign that challenge the results of the election
the U.S. Supreme Court weighing the future of Obamacare
a milestone for a futuristic transportation system
two athletes defying the odds and breaking barriers

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...

This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/NEWSWORTHY90 and ButcherBox.com/NEWSWORTHY

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

Sources:

Pfizer Vaccine is 90% Effective: NY Times, AP, WaPo, Stat, Pfizer

FDA Authorizes Antibody Treatment: Reuters, CNN, NBC News, FDA

Biden Names Coronavirus Task Force: NPR, CNBC, USA Today, FOX News

Trump Election Challenges Cont: WSJ, The Hill, AP, FOX News

Sen. McConnell Defends Trump: Politico, Axios, Reuters

DOJ Election Crimes Chief Resigns: NBC News, CNN, NPR

Trump Fires Mark Esper: AP, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, Trump Tweet

Supreme Court Hearing Obamacare Case: AP, FOX News, NBC News, NY Times

Virgin Hyperloop Transports Passengers: Axios, USA Today, Engadget, Virgin

Apple's "One More Thing" Event: USA Today, Engadget, Cnet, Watch Event Live

Woman Makes History in El Capitan Climb: NBC News, ABC News, NY Times, Instagram

Man with Down Syndrome Finishes Iron Man Race: CBS News, Fox News, CNN

Biden Plans Presidency, Trump Legal Challenges & RIP Alex Trebek- Monday, November 9th, 2020 Nov 09, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, November 9th, 2020!

What to know about:

President-elect Biden's plans for his first few days in office
why President Trump says the race isn't over yet
the presidential race results and transition process from here
fans mourning the death of an iconic game show host
Tesla making good on an April Fools' Day joke
Starbucks bringing back holiday cups with a new slogan

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 HelloFresh.com/NEWSWORTHY90 and ButcherBox.com/NEWSWORTHY

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

Sources:

Latest Electoral Count: AP, Politico, AJC, WaPo

Biden, Harris Victory Speeches: NY Times, CBS News, NBC News, CNN

World Leaders Congratulate Biden: Axios, CNN, USA Today, AP

Trump Doesn't Plan to Concede: Reuters, AP, Politico, Axios, CBS News

Trump Campaign Legal Challenges: WSJ, Bloomberg, FOX News, The Hill

How News Outlets Call Elections: AP, Vox, LA Times, Tampa Bay Times

Biden Planning for Presidency: Reuters, WaPo, AP, Axios

White House COVID-19 Outbreak: WaPo, Axios, ABC News, Politico

U.S. Breaks More COVID-19 Records: CBS News, WSJ, CNN

Tropical Storm Eta Hits Florida: Miami Herald, AP, Weather Channel, NHS

Alex Trebek Dies: AP, USA Today, Jeopardy!, Sajak Tweet, Jennings Tweet

Raiders Fined, Lose Draft Pick: ESPN, NY Times, Bleacher Report

Tesla Launches Tequila: Engadget, CNBC, CNN, Tesla

Starbucks Holiday Cups Return: USA Today, CBS News, Starbucks

Monday Monday- Pickup Truck Sales Climb: Detroit Free Press, CNBC

NEWS UPDATE: Biden Wins, Trump Won't Concede Nov 07, 2020

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This Saturday, November 7th, 2020, we are taking the rare step of putting out a short news update because every major news outlet has called the 2020 presidential race for Joe Biden.

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

Sources:

Joe Biden Elected President: AP, NBC News, WSJ, WaPo, Biden Statement, Trump Statement

Why AP Called the Race: AP

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