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Top General Apologizes, Trump Rally Waivers & Snapchat Mini Apps- Friday, June 12th, 2020 Jun 12, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, June 12th, 2020!

What to know today about the president's new plans for both police reform and his campaign rallies, why the top U.S. military official is saying sorry, and when experts now expect a COVID-19 vaccine to be available.

Plus, the newest travel trend, how museums are capturing this moment in history, and where you can find mini-apps within an app.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Trump "Finalizing" Executive Order: NBC News, Reuters, Politico, NY Times

Joint Chiefs Chair Apologizes: AP, NY Times, NBC News, ABC News

Harvard Doc's COVID-19 Projection: USA Today, The Hill, Tweet

Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Moderna Vaccine Final Tests: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg

1.5 Million More Unemployed: USA Today, Axios, Politico, Labor Dept.

Stock Market Falls: CNBC, WSJ, WaPo, FOX News

Rally at your own Risk: NBC News, CBS News, WaPo, USA Today

RNC Picks Jacksonville, Florida: WSJ, Axios, CNN, FOX News

Biden Campaign Stops: Reuters, Politico

DNC Milwaukee Convention: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Independent

Microsoft Won't Sell Police Facial Recognition: Mashable, Engadget, NPR, AP

Smithsonian Collecting D.C. Protest Art: AP, CBS News, DCist

Snapchat Minis: The Verge, Snap, TechCrunch, CNBC

RV Sales Ticking Up: NYT, Fox Business

NFL $250 Million to Black Community: Bleacher Report, USA Today, Axios, NFL

Apple $100m Justice Initiative: The Verge, Axios, Tim Cook

YouTube $100m to Amplify Black Creators: The Verge, Engadget, YouTube

Statues Toppled, Facial Recognition Pause & PGA Tour Returns (+ New Era of Space Travel)- Thursday, June 11th, 2020 Jun 11, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, June 11th, 2020!

What to know today about the protests that brought down statues in three different cities, and how it's now just one part of a nationwide debate.

Also, the U.S. hit a new coronavirus milestone: 2 million cases. We'll tell you where the new hot spots are and how those states are responding.

Plus, golf's new normal, Amazon's ban on its own technology, and Twitter's newest feature.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview about a new era in space travel with "The Space Gal."

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Confederate Statues Toppled: AP, FOX News, NY Times, The Virginian-Pilot

Trump Won't Rename Confederate Bases: AP, Politico, Tweet

Nascar Bans Display of Confederate Flag: NBC News, ABC News, NASCAR

George Floyd's Brother Testifies: NBC News, AP, Reuters, Politico, NY Times

U.S. Virus Cases Surpass 2 Million: Johns Hopkins

Coronavirus Comeback: NBC News, WaPo, USA Today, CNN

Trump to Resume Rallies: NY Times, FOX News, Tulsa World

Fed Economic Outlook: WSJ, Axios, Reuters, WaPo

Stock Market Impact: AP, Bloomberg

Apple Stock Growth: 9to5 Mac, Barron's

PGA Tour Starts: AP, CBS Sports, Golf Channel, AP

Soccer to Allow Kneeling: CBS Sports, NPR, U.S. Soccer

IOC Talks about Easing Protest Ban: ESPN, The Guardian

Amazon Suspends Facial Recognition Tech: WSJ, NPR, CNBC, Amazon, MIT Media Lab

IBM Quits Facial Recognition: Business Insider, TechCrunch, NBC News, AP

'Gone with the Wind' Pulled from HBO Max: CNN, USA Today, NY Times

'Live PD' Canceled: AP, NBC News, Deadline

Twitter's New Retweet Notification: The Verge, Bloomberg

Floyd's Final Farewell, Chaotic GA Primary & Astronaut Makes History Again - Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 Jun 10, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, June 10th, 2020!

What to know about a Capitol Hill hearing today with a mix of witnesses, from George Floyd's brother to a Fox News personality. What to expect and what's at stake.

Also, the World Health Organization clarifies its statement about how COVID-19 spreads, and why one state's primary election had so many problems.

Plus, how the first American woman to walk in space made history once again, this time, in water. She's just one of two pioneers to tell you about today.

Those stories and more in less than 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:

George Floyd Laid to Rest: NBC News, AP, LA Times, WaPo

Philonise Floyd to Testify Before Congress: ABC News, Politico, The Hill

Senate Republicans Police Reform: Reuters, Politico, WSJ, Axios

Trump Theory about 75-year-old Protester: FOX News, USA Today, LA Times, Axios, NY Times, Tweet

WHO Clarifies Asymptomatic Spread Statement: Axios, Stat, FOX News

Mask-Wearing Could Prevent 2nd Wave: Reuters, Tampa Dispatch, Full Study

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Rise: WaPo, CNBC, Arizona Republic, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

GA Primary Voting Issues: NY Times, AJC, WSJ, CNN

First Black Service Chief Confirmed: AP, Politico, CNN, Tweet

First Woman to Reach Ocean Bottom: USA Today, NBC News, Axios

MLB Virtual Draft Day: CBS Sports, SI, Portland Press Herald

NASCAR to Welcome Fans Back: AP, Axios

Bubba Wallace's Black Lives Matter Car: USA Today, CNN, Twitter

"Cops" Gets Canceled: Axios, Deadline, USA Today, Hollywood Reporter, NYT

Work Wednesday: Voluntary Buyouts: CNBC, CNN

Asymptomatic Spread 'Rare', Officially in a Recession & Cartoons Disarmed- Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 Jun 09, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, June 9th, 2020!

A new finding from the world's health leaders seems to contradict what we thought we knew about COVID-19 and how it spreads. We'll explain the evidence and how other experts are responding.

Also, what to know about the just-revealed, first-of-its-kind police reform bill.

Plus, the rebound on Wall Street, newly popular vacation spots, and gun control on Looney Toons.

Those stories 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:

Asymptomatic Spread of COVID-19: CNBC, Axios, CNN, CDC

States Report Uptick in Cases: NY Times, Forbes, WSJ, WaPo

Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

George Floyd Funeral: Houston Chronicle, AP, Reuters, WaPo

Chauvin Bail Increased: CNN, CBS News, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Dems Introduce Police Reform: NY Times, USA Today, Politico, WSJ

Trump Defends Police: ABC News, Reuters, LA Times

Joe Biden Opposes 'Defund the Police': USA Today, AP, CBS News

U.S. Stocks Rally: WSJ, AP, CNN

U.S. in a Recession: NBC News, NY Times, Axios, NBER

Airbnb Sees Demand in Local Stays: The Verge, USA Today, Bloomberg

Google Maps Rolls Out COVID-19 Updates: Google, Engadget

Instacart Addresses Tip Baiting: USA Today, The Verge

Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam Disarmed: CNN, USA Today, CBS News

New Mysterious Radio Burst from Space: CNN, Space.com

Promises to Defund Police, NYC Reopening & NFL Reversal - Monday, June 8th, 2020 Jun 08, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, June 8th, 2020!

What to know about the effort to "defund the police." Why some protesters have made that their rallying cry and which cities' leaders are now answering their call. We'll explain perspectives from both sides of what's become a national debate.

Also, which countries seem to be doing worse, and much better, in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Plus, the NFL commissioner's reversal, Reddit's co-founder resigns, and a decade-old hidden treasure discovered.

Those stories and more in 10 minutes!

This episode is brought to you by Care.com. Go to www.Care.com/newsworthy or use promo code 'newsworthy'

Sources:

Disbanding Minneapolis PD: AP, KMSP, Minneapolis Star Tribune

NY Police Funding: NY Times, The Hill, Business Insider

LA Police Funding: LA Times, Newsweek, AP

"Defund the Police": Vox, WSJ, AP, Bloomberg

Dems' Police Accountability Legislation: AP, ABC News, USA Today, Reuters

George Floyd Memorial: Houston Chronicle, KHOU, NY Times

Weekend Protest Wrap-Up: AP, WaPo, FOX News, WUSA, Tweet

World Reaches 400,000 Virus Deaths: AP, CNN, Johns Hopkins

NYC Reopening: NY Times, AMNY, NY Post

Biden Secures Democratic Nomination: NPR, Forbes, CNN,

Republicans Endorse Biden: NY Times, CBS News, Reuters

Yelp Search for Black-Owned Businesses: The Verge, Yelp

Reddit Co-Founder Resigns: Alexis Ohanian, TechCrunch

NFL Commissioner Admits Mistakes: CBS News, ESPN, CNN, NFL, Tweet

Conor McGregor Retires… Again: CNN, AP

Treasure Chest Found in the Rockies: ABC News, The Guardian

Monday Monday: Billionaires Cash in During Pandemic: CNN, Institute for Policy Studies

George Floyd Mourned, DNA Link to COVID-19 & YouTube's Graduation- Friday, June 5th, 2020 Jun 05, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, June 5th, 2020!

What to know about the first memorial service for George Floyd and the new plans for creating lasting change.

Also, researchers have been trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients end up hospitalized, while others just get the sniffles. It turns out the answer might be in our DNA.

Plus, more planes are flying to vacation spots, drones are planting trees, and big-name speakers and stars are taking part in YouTube's virtual graduation...

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:

George Floyd Memorial Service: Reuters, USA Today, CNN, FOX News

March on Washington This August: NBC News, Axios

Thousands Keep Protesting: Axios, WSJ, NBC News

Federal Response to Protests: WSJ, WaPo

ACLU Sues Over Use of Force: AP, Politico

CDC Director on COVID-19 and Protests: CNN, WaPo, LA Times

COVID-19 Demographic Data Required: Reuters, ABC News

Hydroxychloroquine Study Retracted: AP, CNN, WSJ

Study: DNA Linked to Severe Coronavirus: NY Times, Daily Mail

Latest Unemployment Numbers: WSJ, NBC News, CNBC

VA Confederate Statue Removal: CNN, USA Today, NY Times, SPLC

Global Airlines Add Flights: Reuters, CNBC, FOX Business

Facebook Labeling State-Controlled Media: The Verge, Mashable, Axios, Facebook

YouTube Virtual Graduation: Deadline, Variety, YouTube

Asteroid Fly-by: CBS News, USA Today, NASA

Feel Good Friday - Drones Planting Trees: Fast Company, Newsweek

New Charges for Floyd's Death, NBA Season Restart & Sesame Street Town Hall (+ Healing the Racial Divide) - Thursday, June 4th, 2020 Jun 04, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, June 4th, 2020!

What to know about the new charges filed against all four officers involved in George Floyd's death and why protests continue around the world anyway.

Also, what a top military leader is saying about President Trump's response to the civil unrest.

Plus, SpaceX makes a change to its satellites, the NBA has a new plan for its season (that involves Disney World), and Sesame Street's message to kids this week.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. We're getting an expert's take on the protests and how to see real progress.

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

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Sources:

MN Officer Charges: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NY Times, WSJ

Floyd Memorial Service: AP, ABC News

Protests in 50 States, Other Countries: USA Today, ABC News, NY Times

Washington, D.C. Protests: AP, WaPo

Esper Opposes Using Active-Duty Troops: AP, CBS News, CNN

Mattis Denounces Trump: The Atlantic, Reuters, LA Times, Tweet

President Obama Town Hall: NY Times, USA Today, Obama Statement, Obama Town Hall

President Bush Statement: WaPo, Reuters, Bush Statement

President Carter Statement: FOX News, ABC News, Carter Statement

President Clinton Statement: NBC News, Clinton Statement

Nevada Casinos Reopen: NPR, ABC News, Business Insider

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Falling: Axios

NBA Call to Start Season: The Athletic, NBC Sports, ESPN

Snapchat Stops Promoting Trump: CNN, The Verge, Trump Campaign Statement

SpaceX's Latest Launch: The Verge, TechCrunch

Sesame Street Town Hall: CNN, EW, AJC

Thing to know Thursday on Race Relations: Brookings, APA, LA Times

Protesters Defy Curfews, Controversial Congressman Defeated & 'Tiger King' Rival Gets Zoo - Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 Jun 03, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020!

What to know today about protesters who rallied past curfews and how the military has taken a new role in the nation's capital.

Also, we have an update on the pandemic and election results from the Biden campaign and a longtime congressman who got the boot.

Plus, how the bestselling books right now are showing progress, Facebook's new mass-delete feature, and a Tiger Queen about to get Joe Exotic's old zoo.

Those stories and more in less than 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:

Protesters Defy Curfews: AP, Axios, WSJ

Daytime Protests Mostly Peaceful: USA Today, CNN, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Reuters

DC Controversial Enforcement Folo: NBC News, USA Today, AP, Tweet

Retired MO Police Captain Killed: AP, FOX News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Las Vegas Shootings: Las Vegas Sun, CBS News, AP

Louisville Shooting Folo: NBC News, USA Today, NPR

6 Atlanta Officers Charged: AJC, ABC News, CNN

MN Civil Rights Investigation: AP, Axios, CBS News

Research Backs up CDC Recommendations: Reuters, CNN, The Lancet

CBO: Future for U.S. Economy: CBS News, CNN

Confusion at Primaries: Reuters, NY Times, CBS News

Rep. Steve King Loses Primary: NY Times, CNN, FOX News

Trump Moving RNC: NBC News, AP, Axios, Tweet, Response

2020 Census Status: WSJ, 2020Census.gov

Antiracist Books Selling Out: TIME, Slate, Amazon

Blackout Tuesday Trending: NY Times, CNN, CBS News

Facebook Adds Bulk Deleting: The Verge, TechCrunch, Facebook

Carole Baskin to Control Tiger King Zoo: USA Today, CNN, Forbes

Work Wednesday: Best Places to Work in 2020: Fox News, Glassdoor, Glassdoor

"Law and Order" President, Autopsy Reports & Facebook's Virtual Walkout- Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 Jun 02, 2020

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The news to know for June 2nd, 2020!

What to know today about President Trump's promise to end riots, even if it takes military force.

Also, the different findings from two different autopsy reports about how George Floyd died.

Plus, there's new guidance for protesters to avoid spreading COVID-19, why Facebook employees walked out, and where customer service is taking on a new meaning.

Those stories 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:

Trump Threatens Military Force: AP, CBS News, ABC News, WaPo, EDOW Tweet

Trump Message to Governors: USA Today, NY Times, WSJ

Separate Floyd Autopsies: Minneapolis Star Tribune, USA Today, NBC News, Reuters

7th Day of Protests: NBC News, FOX News

Protesters and Police Unity: USA Today, Tweet

Floyd's Brother Calls for Peace: USA Today, AP

More Coronavirus Concerns: AP, NPR, Politico, NY Health Department

Presidential Primaries Today: CNN, USA Today, AJC, WSJ

Facebook Employees Stage Virtual Walkout: The Verge, NYT, CNBC

Zuckerberg to Donate $10 Million: TechCrunch, Mark Zuckerberg

Celebrities Join Protests: AP, E! News

Celebrities Funding Bail: Deadline, Barron's

Music Industry Reacts: AP,Deadline, The Verge

Pixel's New 'Safety Check' Feature: TNW, Engadget

Zappos Listens to Pandemic Worries: NYT, CBS News

Six Days of Protests, Historic Launch Successful & Bike Sales Boom- Monday, June 1st, 2020 Jun 01, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, June 1st, 2020!

What to know about mass protests across the U.S. We've seen everything from violent confrontations to unexpected signs of solidarity.

Also, there's an update to the case that sparked it all.

Plus, what happened at the historic rocket launch, returning to college sports, and who's buying bikes at an unprecedented pace.

Those stories and more in 10 minutes!

This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news

Sources:

Nationwide Protests and Riots: AP, Axios, CNN, WaPo

Police Violence: NBC News, The Verge

News Crews Arrested & Injured: USA Today, AP, Axios

NYPD SUV Drives Into Crowd: CBS News, USA Today

Atlanta Police Officers Fired: AJC, AP, FOX News

Some Police Officers Protest Too: ABC News, Forbes

President Trump Threatened: NY Times, CNN

Extremists, Disinformation in Protests: AP, Minneapolis Star Tribune, NBC News, CNN

Trump Designates Antifa a Terror Group: NY Times, NBC News, Axios, Tweet

Derek Chauvin Arrested: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NY Times

Floyd's Family Reats: CNN, KHOU, FOX News

Protests Set off Virus Fears: NY Times, AP

Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

U.S. Cuts Ties with WHO: Politico, CNN

SpaceX Launch Successful: CNN, The Verge, CBS News, WSJ

Major Retailers Close During Protests: USA Today, ABC News, Barron's, AP

Amazon Altering Deliveries: USA Today, Target

Major Brands Back Protests: Axios, YouTube

Bike Sales Soar During Pandemic: CBS News, NY Times, NPD Group

NCAA Athletes Return Today: SI, CNN, ESPN

MLB/Players Deal Deadline: Draft Kings, NBC Sports, NBC Sports Tweet

Monday Monday - Cheaper Student Loans: CNN

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