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First Approved Treatment?, 'Shark Tank' for Testing & Virus-Sniffing Dogs (+ Virologist Q&A)- Thursday, April 30th, 2020 Apr 30, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, April 30th, 2020!

What to know today about the first drug that could get federal approval as a COVID-19 treatment, how the government is hoping to find solutions with a Shark Tank-like program, and the way dogs are working to sniff out the disease.

Plus, whose salary will go from $40 million to zero, a new record for social media and when to catch a Parks and Rec comeback.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview, where a virologist answers unique questions about COVID-19.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned in this episode or see the sources below.

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Death Toll, Case Count: Johns Hopkins

Trump Not Extending Social Distancing Guidelines: AP, Politico

Second Wave "Inevitable": CNN, The Hill, LA Times

Remdesivir Trial Positive Results: Stat, NIH, NBC News, NYT

"Shark Tank" for Testing: Stat, Axios

GDP First-Quarter Decline: WSJ, NPR

Fed Holds Rate Near Zero: USA Today, AP

Andrew Yang Sues New York: Politico, CBS News

Training Dogs to Smell Coronavirus: WaPo, Philadelphia Inquirer

TikTok Tops Two Billion Downloads: TechCrunch, The Verge

Facebook Sees Surge in Usage: Engadget, Facebook

Microsoft Teams Jumps 70 Percent: The Verge, VentureBeat

Uber/Lyft Layoffs: Mashable, The Information, CNBC

Aerospace Layoffs: WSJ, NY Times

NFL Commissioner Taking $0 Salary: USA Today, AP

Amazon to Stream TNF: TechCrunch, The Verge, ABC News

Parks & Rec Charity Episode: CNN, Rolling Stone

1 Million Cases, Pentagon UFO Videos & Virtual Graduation - Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 Apr 29, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, April 29th, 2020!

What to know today about the number of COVID-19 cases now, why there are warnings about possible meat shortages in the U.S., and we have official word about UFO videos released straight from the Pentagon.

Plus, a promising new type of cancer screening, why it might cost you money to join a Facebook livestream soon, and the Oscars announce a big rule change.

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:

Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Forecasting COVID-19 Deaths: CDC, CNN

No State Meets Guidelines: NBC News, White House

Reopening While Social Distancing: AP, LA Times

Keeping Meat Processing Plants Open: WaPo, WSJ, Axios, Bloomberg, White House

Hillary Clinton Endorses Biden: ABC News, WaPo, FOX News

Ohio Primary Results: AP, NYT

Pentagon UFO Videos: Boston Globe, CNN, DOD

Cancer Blood Test: AP, STAT

Youtube Fact-Checking Feature: TechCrunch, YouTube, Engadget, USA Today

Charging for Facebook Livestreams: The Verge, Facebook

Instagram Live Fundraisers: The Verge, Instagram

Virtual Film Festival: CBS News, Variety, Press Release

Streaming-Only Movies Eligible for Oscars: Engadget, Mashable

Facebook to Hold Virtual Graduation: The Verge, ABC News, AP, Facebook

Baseball HOF Ceremony to be Postponed: USA Today, NBC Sports

MLB Reopening Ideas: AP, The Athletic

NASCAR Race Okayed: ESPN, FOX News

Work Wednesday: Scammers Targeting Job Seekers: ABC News, NY Post

Promising Vaccine, Lakers Return Loan & Asteroid Fly-by- Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 Apr 28, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, April 28th, 2020!

We're talking about new federal guidance for how to reopen schools and churches, there's an update about a promising vaccine that might be ready as soon as this fall, and one state is scrapping its primary election completely.

Plus, what to know about drone deliveries, Airbnb's new policies, and a mile-wide asteroid flying toward Earth...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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New Federal Guidelines for Reopening: WaPo, AP

Reopening Timelines: AP, WSJ, State-by-State

Overcoming Testing Shortages: STAT, WSJ, USA Today, CDC

Oxford Vaccine Trials: NY Times, CBS News

SBA System Crashes: NY Times, NPR, LA Times

NBA Team Returns PPP Loan: CNN, NBC News

NY Cancels Primary: NPR, NY Times

Ohio Primaries Ballot Deadline: Politico, Reuters

Drones to Deliver Prescriptions: The Verge, Business Insider, Press Release

Frontline Workers Free Phone Repairs: The Verge, Samsung, Google

Hotels & Airbnb Cleaning Protocols: The Verge, AP, Airbnb, Hilton, Marriott

Asteroid to Fly By Earth: Space.com, LiveScience, CNN

Talk to Me Tuesday - Did COVID-19 circulate in the U.S. last fall? PolitiFact, Slate, USA Today, Nextstrain

Immunity After Infection?, More States Reopening & "Quarandreams"- Monday, April 27th, 2020 Apr 27, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, April 27th, 2020!

What to know today from the CDC and W.H.O. about the new official COVID-19 symptoms and whether people who have already had the disease can get it again.

Plus, more states looking to reopen, Facebook's version of Zoom is coming, and what experts say about those weird dreams you're having.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes.

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Sources:

Case Count & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

CDC Expands Symptoms List: USA Today, Axios, CDC

No Evidence of Immunity: NBC News, BBC, WHO

More States Reopen: NY Post, Denver Post, NY Times, NPR, Check Your State

Kim Jong Un Health: Al Jazeera, Fox News, NY Times

Boris Johnson Back to Work: BBC, NPR, Sky News

Australia's Contact Tracing App: Reuters, The Verge, Bloomberg

Apple/Google Tracker Update: The Verge, TechCrunch

Facebook's New Video Conferencing Feature: CNN, Vox, Press Release

Nintendo Accounts Breached: CNN, The Verge

NFL Draft Sees Record Viewership: AP, Press Release

Some NBA Teams can Resume Practice: WaPo, ESPN

"Quarandreams": NBC News, The Guardian

Monday Monday - Savings Withdrawals: CNN, Bankrate, Federal Reserve

Sunlight Weakens Virus, More Relief Approved & Coral Reef Breakthrough- Friday, April 24th, 2020 Apr 24, 2020

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

We're sharing the results from new research, including how many people may have had COVID-19 without knowing, how sunlight might fight the virus on surfaces, and how most Americans feel about going back into the office.

Plus, an NFL Draft recap, why Beyoncé and Twitter are teaming up, and a breakthrough that could help save one of the largest coral reefs in the world.

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 or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

States Begin Reopening: The Hill, CNBC, Twitter

Few Americans Ready for Crowds: CBS News, Politico

NYC Outbreak Easing: NY Post, NBC News

NY Antibody Testing Results: NYT, AP

Virus Dies in Hot, Humid Conditions: Bloomberg, WaPo

Jobless Claims Hit 26 Million: NBC News, AP

House Approves Relief Package: WSJ, NPR, Reuters

Big Companies Return PPP Loans: Reuters, AP, WaPo

NFL Draft Round One: ESPN, CBS Sports

Instacart More Hiring: TechCrunch, The Verge, CNN, Press Release

Uber Domestic Abuse Shelter Donations: USA Today, Press Release

Dorsey & Beyonce Pledge $6M: Variety, ABC News

New Rolling Stones Song: AP, Rolling Stone, Twitter, YouTube

Feel Good Friday - Saving Coral Reefs: CBS News, CNN

Reopening Pushback, Virus Detection Drones & Virtual Draft (+ Olympic Dreams Delayed)- Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 Apr 23, 2020

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

We're talking about the latest pushback as some states plan to reopen, how the first pets in the U.S. diagnosed with COVID-19 are doing now, and how drones are joining the fight against the virus.

Plus, what to know about Zoom's new privacy features and the NFL's virtual draft.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview with an Olympic hopeful about what training looks like now.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned in this episode or see the sources below.

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Sources:

Case Count & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Illinois New Daily High: Illinois.Gov, Chicago Tribune

Tri-State Contact Tracing: Twitter, NBC News

Oklahoma Reopening Friday: FOX News, The Oklahoman

Georgia Reopening Controversy: NBC News, WSJ, AP, The Hill

Trump's Temporary Immigration Ban: WaPo, Axios, FOX News

First US Pets Contract COVID-19: CNN, WaPo

China Disinformation Campaign: NY Times, The Hill

UK COVID-19 Study: Bloomberg, Sky News

CT Drone to Detect COVID-19: NBC News, Fox News, Westport PD, Draganfly

Ghana Uses Drone Delivery: CNBC, Time

New Social Media Location Labels: TechCrunch, Engadget, Press Release

Zoom Security Update: The Verge, USA Today, Press Release

NFL Draft Begins: CBS Sports, AP, Fox News

Start of Ramadan: Al Jazeera, Vox

COVID-19's Next Wave, Earth Day Indoors & Gronk's NFL Comeback- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 Apr 22, 2020

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

We're hearing from the CDC director about a possible second wave of COVID-19 while Congress makes more progress on another round of economic relief.

And at-home testing kits, approved by the FDA, could soon be available.

Plus, we're talking Earth Day's 50th anniversary, what Netflix just doubled, and a big, unexpected comeback in the sports world.

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:

Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

CDC Winter Wave Severity: Wapo, Axios, Forbes

Hydroxychloroquine Treatment Study: CNN, AP

New Relief Package Passed: CNN, NPR

WHO on COVID-19 Source: USA Today, FOX News

2016 Election Interference Report: Axios, AP

Biden Strongest Fundraising Month: Reuters, Axios

Earth Day 2020: USA Today, The Verge, Earth Day Festivities, Earth Day Live

At-Home Testing Kit Approved: ABC News, CBS News, FDA, Website

Netflix, Snapchat Users Boost: The Verge, TechCrunch, Quartz, Snap, Netflix

Gronk Joins Tom Brady: BleacherReport, NBC Sports, ESPN

BET COVID-19 Relief Special: BET, Deadline, AP

Work Wednesday: Work-From-Home Burnout: CNN

Trump Banning Immigration, Oil's Historic Low & "How Can I Help?"- Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 Apr 21, 2020

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

What to know today about President Trump's plan to ban immigration, why some states are randomly testing people for COVID-19, and a new CDC warning about cleaning products.

Plus, the most popular Google searches right now, and the newest docu-series everyone's watching.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Trump Suspending Immigration: Twitter, Politico, WSJ

Border Restrictions Extended: NPR, The Hill

Case Count: Johns Hopkins

Southern States Start Reopening: NY Times, CNN

More Testing Conflict: AP, LA Times, Twitter, YouTube

Antibody Tests Hint at Higher Infection Rate: LA Times, CNBC, CNN

New York Begins Antibody Testing: NBC New York, Politico, NY Gov

Ohio Prison HotSpot: NPR, NY Times

Oil Prices Crash: CNBC, Business Insider, FOX Business

Top Google Searches: Washington Post, Google Trends

Rise in Poisonings: The Hill, CNBC, CDC

New Uber Delivery Service: VentureBeat, Gizmodo, Press Release

Facebook Gaming: Mashable, Engadget, NYT

Warner Bros Delays Releases: AP, FOX News

Jordan Documentary a Hit: Variety, Forbes, Hollywood Reporter, Press Release

Talk to Me Tuesday - Reduced Lung Capacity? Johns Hopkins Medicine, Business Insider / South China Morning Post, AARC.org

Testing Roadblocks, Stay-at-Home Protests & New Wedding Rules- Monday, April 20th, 2020 Apr 20, 2020

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

We're updating you on several things to know about COVID-19, including the new warnings about testing and social restrictions from the world's leading experts.

And how does America really feel about social distancing?

Plus, there's a new project from the Instagram founders, why some wedding rules are changing, and the free way to watch some Netflix.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes.

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Sources:

Cases & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

W.H.O. on Easing Lockdowns: UN, Bloomberg

Testing Debate: COVID Tracking, NY Times, Politico

Testing Swabs: CNN, The Hill

Protests Against Restrictions: NY Times, Reuters

States Starting to Reopen: USA Today, FOX News

Small Businesses Denied PPP: WSJ, FOX Business, CNN

Next Relief Bill Progress: AP, WaPo

Canada Mass Shooting: BBC, Reuters

25 Years Since OKC Bombing: NY Times, Oklahoman

Biden Wins Wyoming: CNN, WSJ

WNBA Honorary Draft Picks: ESPN, NBC News, LA Times

Kobe and Gigi Advocacy Award: WNBA, Yahoo Sports

Instagram Founders COVID Tracker: Rt Live, TechCrunch, The Verge

Googling Testing Centers: Engadget, The Verge

Rite Aid New Testing Sites: USA Today, CNN, Press Release

New York Relaxes Wedding Rules: Engadget, CBS News, NY Gov

Netflix Free Documentaries: The Verge, Press Release

Monday Monday - Payment Problems: Check Status with IRS, Forbes, Washington Post, CNBC

Road Map to Reopen, Second-Biggest Risk Factor? & Lady Gaga's 'One World'- Friday, April 17th, 2020 Apr 17, 2020

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

What to know today about President Trump's three-phase road map to reopen the economy, and the key things states will be looking for to start the process.

Also, we'll explain a new study about what might make even younger people more at-risk for severe COVID-19.

Plus, how Instagram is supporting small businesses, Lady Gaga's live-streamed event, and how a $1,200 donation goal turned into $16 million.

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 or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

White House Reopening Guidelines: ABC News, FOX News

Widespread Testing: NBC News

CDC Contact Tracing: NY Times

Latest Unemployment Numbers: CNBC, AP

Small Businesses Program Out of Money: WSJ, NY Times, CBS News

Case Count & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins, WSJ

Risk Factors: LA Times, Newsweek USA Today, W.H.O. Oxford Academic

Patients Responding to Remdesivir: STAT, Forbes, Reuters

Earth's Heat Rising: NBC News, NOAA

West Coast Megadrought: AP, LA Times

Facebook Coronavirus Misinformation Alerts: Axios, ABC News, NBC News, Press Release

Instacart Prescription Delivery: TechCrunch, Engadget

Instagram New Features for Small Businesses: CNBC, The Verge, Press Release

Harry and Meghan Delivering Meals in LA: CNN, ET

Pink Making Soup for Local Food Bank: ABC News, Instagram

SNL Star Pays Rent for 160 NYC Residents: NY Daily News, UPI, Instagram

One World Together at Home: Variety, E! Online

Feel Good Friday- WWII Vet Raises Money for Healthcare Workers- Time, Fox News, CBS News

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