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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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Trump Taxes Ruling, Glee Star Vanished & Disney World Reopens - Friday, July 10th, 2020 Jul 10, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, July 10th, 2020!

We're covering:

the Supreme Court's landmark ruling about President Trump's tax returns
the search for a celebrity who mysteriously disappeared
new campaign plans and promises from both 2020 presidential candidates
what will be different about another TV show reboot
how Disney World will reopen in the age of coronavirus

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Trump's Tax Returns Ruling: WaPo, Reuters, AP, NY Times, WSJ

COVID-19 Deaths Rising: Johns Hopkins, Axios, LA Times, USA Today, AP

Trump NH Rally Concerns & Tulsa Virus Surge: AP, USA Today, NY Times

Biden Economic Plan: Reuters, Politico, USA Today, FOX News

"Broken Heart Syndrome" Increase: NBC News, CNN, USA Today, People

Glee Star Likely Drowned: AP, CNN, Variety

The Wonder Years Reboot: CNN, Fox News, The Hollywood Reporter

Disney World Reopening: CNN, USA Today, AP

American Century Championship: ESPN, Golf Channel, Bleacher Report, KRNV

Warren Buffett Billions in Donations: AP, Reuters, NY Times

Feel Good Friday - WNBA Star Helps Free Prisoner: USA Today, ESPN, BBC, YouTube

School Funding Threat, Facebook Failed & Tinder Video Chat (+ Ethics in a Crisis) - Thursday, July 9th, 2020 Jul 09, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, July 9th, 2020!

What to know today about:

President Trump's threat to cut funding for schools
a Supreme Court ruling about religious rights and birth control
the audit Facebook failed
new plans for college sports
Tinder's newest feature

...and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. Our guest talks about ethics in a health crisis and how even some experts got it wrong.

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

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Sources:

Trump Threatens Schools, CDC Guidelines: AP, Reuters, WSJ, USA Today, NY Times, Trump Tweet

U.S. COVID-19 Status: Johns Hopkins, WSJ, USA Today, Politico

Harvard, MIT Sue Trump Admin: AP, WSJ, USA Today, Axios, State Dept.

Lt. Col. Vindman Retiring: AP, WSJ, Reuters, CNN, Politico, Vindman Announcement

SCOTUS Religious Rights Ruling: AP, WSJ, NY Times

Trump Tax Records Ruling Expected Today: AP, Reuters, Politico

Facebook Civil Rights Audit: WaPo, NY Times, Vice, AP, Facebook, Full Audit

Ivy League Cancels Fall Sports: USA Today, NY Times, WSJ

Brooks Brothers Bankruptcy: WSJ, CNBC, Reuters

Amazon to List Sellers' Names and Addresses: The Verge, Business Insider, CNBC

Tinder Launches Video Calls: The Verge, TechCrunch, CNN

Ethics During a Health Crisis: Harvard Global Health Institute, NPR, WaPo, NY Times

Back-to-School Push, Banning TikTok? & MLS Returns- Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 Jul 08, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 8th, 2020!

We're covering:

President Trump's push to reopen schools in the fall
the reason one top official says the U.S. could ban the hugely social media app, Tik Tok
new competition for Amazon Prime
another major pro sport returns
a rare show in the sky this month & how you can see it

...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 Pressures Governors to Reopen Schools: FOX News, AP, CNN, CDC, NEA Response

Fauci New Warnings: Axios, CNN, The Hill, Facebook

Trump Officially Begins Withdrawal from WHO: WSJ, NBC News, AP, Reuters

COVID-19 Cases: Reuters, Johns Hopkins

Brazil's President Catches COVID-19: AP, CBS News, WaPo, Reuters

Trump to Meet with Mexican President: AP, Politico, WSJ, NY Times, NPR

Mary Trump Memoir Highlights: NY Times, NBC News, FOX News, WaPo

U.S. Considers Banning TikTok: FOX News, CNBC, USA Today, WaPo

Instagram Rolls Out Pinned Comments: The Verge, Cnet, Instagram

Walmart New Membership Program: Vox (Recode), Reuters, CBS News

Major League Soccer Returns: NY Times, ESPN, AP

New Comet Visible This Month: CNN, Space.com

Work Wednesday: Training Competition: Axios, XPrize

Billionaires Got Gov't Loans, Uber Buys Postmates & Blackout Day 2020- Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 Jul 07, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 7th, 2020!

What to know today about:

the impact of reversing reopening plans
how large companies got their hands on taxpayer dollars meant for small businesses
the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that settles an election-related debate
the well-known company Uber just bought
why Colin Kaepernick is teaming up with Disney
why some people won't be buying anything all day

... and more in less than 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:

U.S. Breaks More COVID-19 Records: WSJ, USA Today, Johns Hopkins

California Shuts Down More Bars: LA Times, Reuters, Vox

NYC Reopening: NY Times, WSJ, FOX News

Universities Announce Fall Plans: WaPo, CNN, CNBC

Impact on Foreign Students: Reuters, WSJ, Axios, ICE

PPP Loan Recipients: AP, Reuters, WSJ, Bloomberg, Politico, Treasury Data

Amy Cooper Charged: AP, Reuters, Axios, Manhattan DA

SCOTUS Rules Against Faithless Electors: NBC News, WSJ, WaPo

SCOTUS Robocall Ruling: NPR, CNET, WaPo

Uber Buys Postmates: AP, NY Times, The Verge, Reuters, Uber,

Online Grocery Shopping Hits Record Sales: TechCrunch, Full Survey

Blackout Day 2020: CNN, USA Today, #Blackout Day2020

Colin Kaepernick ESPN Series: Hollywood Reporter, ESPN, CNN, ESPN Films

Ringo Starr Charity Birthday Fundraiser: Rolling Stone, NY Daily News, Ringo Starr

Airborne Virus Debate, Kanye for President? & Happiness Study - Monday, July 6th, 2020 Jul 06, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, July 6th, 2020!

What to know today about:

a key difference between the COVID-19 outbreak now and the one that swept through the U.S. in the spring
the next steps for Kanye West if he really intends to run for president
Airbnb's new age limits
the research proving money can buy happiness

... and more in less than 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:

More U.S. Infection Records: NY Times, Reuters, Politico, FOX News, Axios, Johns Hopkins

Scientists: Coronavirus is Airborne: NY Times, Reuters, Axios, WaPo

Weekend Protests: Reuters, The Hill, Baltimore Sun, Axios, AP, NY Times, FOX News, NBC News

Weekend Trump Speeches: AP, Reuters, WSJ, Politico, WaPo

Biden 4th of July Address: The Hill, FOX News, CBS News, LA Times

Kanye West Running for President: USA Today, Reuters, Politico, CNN, Tweet

Pipeline Canceled: AP, NY Times, USA Today, CNN, News Release

Boeing Pulls Plug on 747 Jets: Bloomberg, Reuters, Engadget

Airbnb Unveils Age Restrictions: USA Today, Fox News, Airbnb

Piano Business Thrives: NY Times

Monday Monday - Money Can Buy Happiness: FOX Business, WaPo, Full Study

July 4th Warning, Smell Tests & "Hamilton" at Home- Friday, July 3rd, 2020 Jul 03, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, July 3rd, 2020!

We're covering:

Independence Day closures and celebrations
testing labs getting overwhelmed
controversy at Mount Rushmore
the woman arrested after years of allegations
nearly 5 million jobs added (but why it's likely too soon to celebrate)
why smell tests could be the new fever checks
the NFL's new ideas to make amends
how to watch the Broadway hit Hamilton at home

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:

Coronavirus Testing Czar Briefing: NBC News, Axios, Politico, The Hill

COVID-19 Cases Rising in 40 States: AP, Axios, Reuters, WaPo, Johns Hopkins, White House

Texas Statewide Mask Mandate: Texas Tribune, NBC News, WSJ

Florida Breaks Records: Orlando Sentinel, Axios, Reuters, Politico, NBC News

Trump to Visit Mt. Rushmore: AP, WaPo, FOX News, NPR

Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested: AP, Reuters, WSJ, NY Times

Congress Passes China Sanctions: AP, Politico, Bloomberg, NY Times, Al Jazeera

June Jobs Report: WSJ, FOX News, Axios

Smell Tests for COVID-19: Stat, Today, JAMA

NFL to Play Black National Anthem: USA Today, ESPN, CNN, FOX News

Facebook Pins Voter Registration- The Verge, The Hill, FOX Business

Walmart Parking Lots Becoming Drive-Ins: WaPo, CNN, Walmart

Hamilton Drops on Disney+: LA Times, Cnet, Rolling Stone, NY Times

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse: USA Today, Thrillist, Newsweek

Virtual Fourth of July Events: WaPo, NY Times, BBC

Feel Good Friday - Record Ocean Cleanup: Ocean Voyages Institute, Honolulu Star-Adviser, KHON

Mask Mandate Debate, Most Valuable Automaker & 90s Cartoon Comeback (+ Voting in a Pandemic)- Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 Jul 02, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, July 2nd, 2020!

What to know today about:

announcements to slow down or reverse reopening plans
guidance for schools from the American Academy of Pediatrics
a reported change to the NFL preseason
NASA giving big money to small businesses
the cartoon making a comeback for a new generation

...and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. Our guest talks about the impact of a pandemic on voting.

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

This episode is brought to you by www.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy.

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Sources:

More States Reverse Reopenings: AP, USA Today, CBS News, NY Times

AAP Gives School Guidance: AAP, WSJ, NYT

Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins, CNN

Trump Changes Tone on Masks: AP, CNN, FOX News, USA Today

Mask Mandate Could Save Economy: USA Today, CNBC, ABC News, Business Insider

Congress Extends Paycheck Protection Program: Axios, NY Times, CNN, CNBC

Seattle Protest Zone Cleared: Seattle Times, AP, Reuters, WSJ, FOX News, Mayor Durkan

Richmond, VA Confederate Statues Removed: WaPo, CNN, FOX News, Axios

DHS Guarding Monuments: AP, Al Jazeera, ABC News

World's Most Valuable Automaker: TechCrunch, CNBC, Forbes, CNN

NASA Pays Millions to Small Biz: TechCrunch, NASA

Odwalla Going Out of Business: FOX Business, WSJ, Business Insider, CNN

NFL Shortens Preseason: USA Today, ESPN, AP

Beavis & Butthead Comeback: AP, CNN, MTV, Variety

TTKT: Voting in a Pandemic: Vote.org, Rockthevote.org, CBS News, NY Times, The Atlantic

100K Daily Cases Possible, New NAFTA & Baseball is Back- Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 Jul 01, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 1st, 2020!

We're covering:

the newest prediction for the pandemic
a historic trade deal taking effect today
why China's crackdown on Hong Kong comes at such a significant time
which airline will stop blocking middle seats
Major League Baseball beginning its comeback
what Bob Dylan just accomplished before anyone else

...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...

This episode is brought to you by www.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy.

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

Sources:

Fauci: Cases Could Hit 100,000 Per Day: WSJ, FOX News, AP, Reuters, Axios

Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Lawmakers Push Mask Wearing: AP, WaPo, Politico

Vaccine Must be 50% Effective: WSJ, Reuters, USA Today

USMCA Goes into Effect: Politico, CNN, USMCA

China Passes Hong Kong Security Law: Reuters, BBC, NY Times, CNN

Carl Reiner Dies: TMZ, NY Times, Reuters, USA Today

AA to Book Flights to Capacity Again: AP, USA Today, American Airlines

MLB Spring Training 2.0: NBC Sports, AP, CBS Sports

Minor Leagues Canceled: AP, CNN, USA Today

Red Light Could Preserve Vision: Newsweek, CNN, Gizmodo, Study

YouTube TV Raises Monthly Rate: TechCrunch, Mashable, Engadget, YouTube

Bob Dylan Milestone: NME, NY Times, Billboard

Work Wednesday: Microsoft Launches Job Skills Initiative: Microsoft, Engadget, TechCrunch

Six Month Mark, Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling & Tip Your Cap Campaign- Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 Jun 30, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, June 30th, 2020!

What to know today about:

what world leaders say is the key to getting the pandemic under control
decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court concerning abortion rights and government oversight
Broadway's new reopening plan
what could be missing from the next iPhone
the 100th anniversary many famous people are celebrating

... and more in less than 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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Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Coronavirus Cases Keep Spiking: Johns Hopkins, AP

WHO's New COVID Warning: NPR, AP, WHO, CNBC

More States Slow Reopening: Reuters, USA Today, The Arizona Republic

Remdesivir Cost: Stat, Vox, Axios, WSJ

SCOTUS Overturns LA Abortion Law: NY Times, WSJ, Reuters, WaPo

Supreme Court on Executive Orders: WSJ, CBS News, NYT

Broadway Stays Closed: NY Times, Reuters, WaPo

Cirque Du Soleil Bankruptcy: Reuters, NBC News, CNN, Tweet

Bagged Salad Recall: Fresh Express, Consumer Reports, CDC

Apple's Next iPhone Changes: CNBC, Mashable

Anti-Face-Touching Necklace: USA Today, Mashable, NASA

Tip Caps to Negro Leagues: WaPo, Sports Illustrated, Today, Reuters, Tip Your Cap 2020

Coronavirus Milestones, Historic Votes & BET Awards- Monday, June 29th, 2020 Jun 29, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, June 29th, 2020!

What to know today about:

COVID-19 cases worldwide
Russia reportedly plotting to hurt Americans
two historic votes (one of which will lead to a state changing its flag)
Facebook's newest policy
Boeing's Max jet getting back in the air
Yeezy going to Gap

... and more in less than 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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Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Global Coronavirus Milestones:: WSJ, AP, Axios, Johns Hopkins

Masks Encouraged: NBC News, WaPo, WSJ

"Window is Closing" to Get Virus Under Control: CNN, Axios, Politico

Russia Offers Bounties to Kill U.S. Troops: AP, NY Times, FOX News, Reuters, Trump Tweet

Trump Shares "White Power" Video: ABC News, Reuters, NBC News, CNN, Biden Response

Mississippi Flag Vote: WaPo, Reuters, WSJ

DC 51st State Vote: The Week, NPR, USA Today, WaPo, Bowser Tweet

Facebook Labeling Rule-Breaking Posts: AP, Engadget, NPR, Facebook

Major Brands Join Facebook Ad Boycott: CNN, Mashable, USA Today, FOX Business, WSJ

Boeing to Begin Max Test Flights: WSJ, Reuters, NY Times

Kanye West Brings Yeezy to Gap: AP, NY Times, Forbes, Gap

BET Awards: AP, Billboard, BET

Monday Monday - U.S. Rents Decreasing: CNN, Zumper

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