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New Tools for Schools, RNC Events Canceled & 'Redskins' Rebranded- Friday, July 24th, 2020 Jul 24, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, July 24th, 2020!

We're covering new guidelines for getting kids back in classrooms, and how federal health officials say it can still happen safely this fall.

Also, we'll explain the big change-of-plans for the Republican National Convention.

Plus, airlines are cracking down on one rule, the former Washington Redskins got an underwhelming new name, and which big milestone is happening this weekend.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

New School Reopening Guidelines: NBC News, CNN, USA Today, CDC, Decision-Making Checklist

No "End in Sight" to Virus: CNBC, TB Alliance, CNN

U.S. COVID-19 Surge: Johns Hopkins, WSJ, Reuters, CBS News

Trump Cancels RNC Events: USA Today, AP, Reuters, WSJ, FOX News

Watchdogs Investigating Federal Agents' Actions: AP, Reuters, NPR

Federal Agents Sent to Seattle: NY Times, CNN, Seattle Times

Former Redskins Get Temp Name: CNN, CBS Sports, USA Today

WNBA Resumes: ESPN, NY Times

NHL Returns: NBC Sports, CBS Sports

Airlines New Mask Rules: AP, Business Insider, Fortune, American, Southwest, United, Delta

Disney Delays Movie Releases: USA Today, CNBC, Hollywood Reporter

AMC Delays Theater Reopenings: USA Today, Axios, WSJ

TikTok Fund for U.S. Creators: TechCrunch, CNN, Engadget

ADA Anniversary This Weekend: NPR, NY Times, ADA.gov

Feel Good Friday - Community Fridges: NBC Los Angeles, LA Community Fridge

Testing Backlog, Nat'l Park Improvements & MLB Opening Day- Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 Jul 23, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, July 23rd, 2020!

What to know today about COVID-19 testing delays, including what some of the largest testing companies have to say about it.

Also, what's in a historic bill that passed with overwhelming support from both parties, and we'll explain the latest China controversy.

Plus, it's baseball's Opening Day, we'll tell you which city is getting a new professional soccer team, and what changes are coming to Amazon's delivery boxes...

All that and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

COVID-19 Testing Capacity: AP, CNBC, Time

U.S. Coronavirus Surge: Johns Hopkins, AP, Reuters, FW Star Telegram, NBC News

More Mask Mandates Issued: The Week, AP, Politico

Federal Agents Sent to More Cities: AP, Reuters, WSJ, Politico, Axios, Justice Department

China Ordered to Close Consulate: NY Times, USA Today, WSJ, Politico

Great American Outdoors Act: AP, Axios, CNN

China Launches Mars Rover: BBC, NASA, NYT

MLB Opening Day: AP, CBS Sports, CNN, Forbes

MLB Social Justice Jerseys: AP, ESPN, Bleacher Report

New NWSL Team Coming to LA: WSJ, NY Times, People

First Woman to Lead Army Reserve: USA Today, The Hill, Military.com

New Recyclable Amazon Packaging: USA Today, Amazon

TTKT: One Year Until Olympics: USA Today, WSJ

Virus Worse Before Better, Census Debate Explained & Instagram Fundraisers- Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 Jul 22, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020!

What to know about how President Trump is changing his tone on COVID-19 and what's keeping Congress from passing the next relief bill.

Also, we'll explain the newest debate surrounding the 2020 census and how it could impact your representation in Congress.

Plus, Instagram's new fundraising feature, something new allowed on NFL helmets, and Walmart ends a holiday tradition after more than 30 years.

Those stories and more in just 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 Holds COVID-19 Briefing: AP, WSJ, FOX News, Axios

1000+ U.S. Coronavirus Deaths: Johns Hopkins, Axios, Reuters, Politico

Chinese Hackers Allegedly Target COVID Research: AP, NY Times, Reuters, WSJ, Indictment

Next Relief Bill Debate: WaPo, Bloomberg, AP, CNN, CNBC

Trump Signs Census Executive Order: NPR, Axios, NBC News, USA Today, White House

Twitter Bans QAnon Accounts: NBC News, NPR, NY Times, Twitter

NFL to Allow Social Justice Decals: AP, ESPN, CNN

IG Tests Personal Fundraiser Feature: TechCrunch, The Verge, Forbes, Instagram

Greta Thunberg Donates Award to Environmental Groups: USA Today, ABC News

Battle of the Dogs: BET, USA Today, Instagram

Work Wednesday: Walmart Closing on Thanksgiving: USA Today, Business Insider, Walmart

Florida Teachers Sue, Trader Joe's Rebranding & No Preseason Football- Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 Jul 21, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 21st, 2020!

What to know today about another promising vaccine, a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that has Florida teachers taking their governor to court, and which cities President Trump might send federal officers to next.

Plus, the politics and mental health concerns surrounding rapper-turned-presidential candidate Kanye West, why Trader Joe's is rebranding some of its products, and who is throwing out the first pitch on MLB's Opening Day...

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Oxford Vaccine Promising Results: BBC, AP, Axios, Reuters, The Lancet

FL Education Association Lawsuit: Politico, CNN, Executive Order, Harvard Guidance

DHS Could go to More Cities: Chicago Tribune, Reuters, USA Today, Axios

Election Interference Concerns: Reuters, AP, USA Today

Kanye West Candidacy Updates: Axios, ABC News, Fox News

FDA Calls for the Removal of Some E-Cigs: AP, WSJ, FOX News, FDA

Trader Joe's Rebranding: NY Times, Business Insider, USA Today, NBC News

Demand for Air Travel is Shrinking Again: CNN, CNBC, MarketWatch

Report: No Preseason Football: CBS Sports, NBC Sports, NFL

NFL Players to be Tested Daily for COVID-19: AP, ESPN, LA Times

Fauci to Throw Out First Pitch: Twitter, Axios, Bleacher Report

'Pool Testing' Approved, Civil Rights Icon Remembered & Historic Mars Mission - Monday, July 20th, 2020 Jul 20, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, July 20th, 2020!

What to know today about reports of U.S. hospitals overwhelmed, and we'll explain a new kind of coronavirus testing just approved.

Also, we remember a civil rights icon and share why thousands of workers across the country plan to strike today.

Plus: a historic Mars mission, NFL players demand action from the league, and the largest virtual choir ever...

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Hospitals Overwhelmed: CNN, USA Today, NBC Miami, LA Times, AP

Worldwide Deaths Top 600,000: Johns Hopkins, NPRMask Mandate Debate: FOX News, VOA, NBC News

FDA Approves Pooled Testing: CNN, The Hill, FDA

Congress Returns, Aid Negotiations: Politico, WSJ, WaPo, AP

RIP Rep. John Lewis: NYT, AP, Reuters

Federal Agents in Portland: NYT, USA Today, Axios, Reuters

UAE First Mission to Mars: CNET, Reuters, CBS News

Strike for Black Lives: CNN, Fortune

NFL Team Accused: WaPo, USA Today, FOX News

NFL Players Concerned: Reuters, AP

World's First Lab-Made Chicken Nuggets: Engadget, The Verge, KFC

Largest Virtual Choir: CBS News, NPR, YouTube Video

Money Monday - Shrinking Credit Card Debt: CNN, Forbes, CNBC

Vaccine Research Hack, RNC Scaled Back & Emoji Day- Friday, July 17th, 2020 Jul 17, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, July 17th, 2020!

We're covering a new hacking allegation. This time, Russia may be trying to steal coronavirus-related research.

Also, President Trump's big plans for the Republican National Convention got downsized.

Plus, 988 will officially be the 911 of mental health, the NCAA lays out a new plan for fall sports, and the specific reason today is Emoji Day.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Russia Hacking Warning: AP, NY Times, NBC News, WSJ, Advisory

FBI Investigating Twitter Hack: Reuters, WSJ, NBC News

More U.S. Coronavirus Records: USA Today, CNN, Johns Hopkins

Unpublished WH Hot Zone Recommendations: The Center for Public Integrity

More Mask Mandates: NY Times, CNN, ABC News, AJC

RNC Scaled Back: WaPo, Politico, AP

DNC Plans Update: USA Today, The Hill, NY Times

Jobless Claims Hold Steady: CNBC, WSJ, CNN, Axios, Bloomberg

NCAA New Guidelines Released: NCAA, Axios, NY Times, ESPN

FCC Approves 988 Emergency Hotline: USA Today, The Hill, CBS News, FCC

Netflix Adds Another 10 Million Subscribers: The Verge, WaPo, (Vox last year)

Netflix Gets new Co-CEO: CNN, The Verge, AP

World Emoji Day: Official Website, Emojipedia, Business Insider, 9 to 5 Mac

Feel Good Friday - Teen Creates Superheroes with Disabilities: TODAY, WeCant2WeCan

Disaster Response, Twitter Hack & Single Shoe Sales (+ NBA Bubble Life)- Thursday, July 16th, 2020 Jul 16, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, July 16th, 2020!

What to know today about another COVID-19 record in the U.S. and how the response efforts compare to other disasters.

Also, an unprecedented and high-profile Twitter hack: what happened and who was hit.

Plus, an update on Kanye's 2020 bid, the largest sports crowd in months, and where you can now buy one shoe at a time.

All that and more in just 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. Our guest talks about how professional basketball players are adapting to life on lockdown in the NBA bubble.

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

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Sources:

U.S. COVID-19 Case Record: Johns Hopkins, CBS News, AP, LA Times

Stores Add Mask Mandates: NYT, CNBC, WaPo, Walmart

Navarro Trashes Fauci: USA Today, Reuters, WSJ

Dr. Fauci Response: Reuters, NY Times, The Atlantic, Axios

Overdose Deaths Increase: AP, WSJ, Axios, WaPo, CDC, Find Treatment

High Profile Twitter Hacks: CNN, The Verge, TechCrunch, CNBC, NY Times, Twitter

Kanye on Okla Presidential Ballot: AP, FOX News, TMZ

Fans Attend NASCAR Race: AP, USA Today, NASCAR

CBS and NAACP Partnership: CNN, Variety, USA Today

Aluminum Can Shortage: USA Today, Fox News, Twitter

Zappos to Sell Shoe Singles: FOX News, AP, CNN, Zappos

Closest Image of the Sun: CBS News, NASA

Promising Vaccine, Tax Day & New Streaming Service- Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 Jul 15, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 15th, 2020!

What to know about new vaccine findings and the next phase that will be key.

Also, a rule reversal involving colleges and new policy plans from both 2020 presidential candidates.

Plus, how Apple users can get paid, a new streaming service starts today, and are paper-based alcohol bottles the future?

Those stories and more in just 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:

Vaccine Trial Results: WSJ, Axios, USA Today, NBC News, ABC News

Southern Virus Deaths Surge: Johns Hopkins, AP, Reuters, Miami Herald, CNN

CDC Pushes for Mask-Wearing: Axios, Stat, CNN, ABC News

ICE Drops Student Visa Rules: AP, WSJ, USA Today

Sessions Loses GOP Senate Runoff: Politico, AP, CNN

Biden Releases Climate Plan: Bloomberg, Axios, AP, Reuters

Trump Atlanta Visit: AJC, The Hill, WaPo

Tax Day: NY Times, WSJ, IRS

Peacock Launches Today: Cnet, TechCrunch, AP, Variety

Apple Customer Settlement: CNN, Engadget

Apple Camera Cover Warning: Business Insider, NY Post, The Verge

Shipt Workers to Strike: The Verge, The Hill

Johnnie Walker Paper Bottles: Reuters, BBC, CNN

Work Wednesday: Google Offers Scholarships: Forbes, CNBC, Cnet, Google, Sign Up Here

Online-Only Schools, Record Heat Wave & Comfort Food Boom - Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 Jul 14, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 14th, 2020!

What to know today about the new announcements from some of the largest school districts in the country. Their plans for the fall and what the Trump administration has to say about them.

Plus, millions of Americans are impacted by an intense heatwave; comfort and cannabis foods are flying off store shelves, and 'Hamilton' is still breaking records five years after its Broadway debut.

... and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

3 States Add COVID Restrictions: LA Times, Reuters, AP, The Oregonian, KQRE, CNN

Schools Release Fall Plans: NBC News, Axios, NY Times

Trump, Devos Back-to-School Push: ABC News, USA Today, FOX News, CNN, Weingarten Tweet, AAP Statement

White House Questions Experts: AP, Reuters, NBC News, ABC News, WaPo, CNN, AAMC Statement

SCOTUS Allows Federal Executions: AP, USA Today,

Strict Abortion Laws Blocked: AP, The Tennessean, AJC, Axios, The Hill

Record-Breaking Summer Heat: USA Today, CBS News, WaPo, FOX News

Comfort Food Sales Boom: Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC

Weed Edibles Sales Boom: NY Times, AP

More Potentially Dangerous Hand Sanitizers: ABC News, USA Today, FDA, CBS News

NFL, Oakley Partner on Face Shields: AP, ESPN, Bleacher Report

Naya Rivera Death Folo: AP, CNN, USA Today, Variety

Hamilton Hits No. 2 on Billboard 200: Billboard, Forbes

Bastille Day: History, Nat Geo, France 24

Florida Shatters Record, NFL Team Name Change & Model Makes History- Monday, July 13th, 2020 Jul 13, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, July 13, 2020!

We're covering Florida breaking a national record when it comes to COVID-19, the president's recent decision that prompted a rare reaction and a big announcement from the Washington Redskins following years of controversy.

Plus: which platform may ban political ads, the Ford Bronco getting a makeover, and why the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is making history again...

Those stories and more in less than 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:

Florida 15,000+ Cases: Reuters, AP, CNBC

Expect Rising Covid-19 Deaths: Johns Hopkins, USA Today, Axios, Politico. ABC News

Trump Wears Mask in Public for First Time: CNN, FOX News, NPR

Trump Commutes Roger Stone: FOX News, WSJ, Reuters, Politico, Trump Tweet

Robert Mueller Chimes In with Op-Ed: WaPo, Politico, AP

Trump Planning Immigration Executive Order: Reuters, FOX News, NPR, Bloomberg, Trump Comments

Trump's NH Rally Called Off: NY Times, NBC News, Business Insider, MLive

Redskins to Retire Team Name: WaPo, USA Today, CBS Sports

Facebook Might Ban Political Ads: NY Times, The Verge, Bloomberg