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Relaxing Restrictions, Low-Cost Ventilators & New iPhone (+ Talking Treatments & Testing) - Thursday, April 16th, 2020 Apr 16, 2020

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

What to know today about President Trump's expected announcement involving plans to reopen some states.

Also, a new report about China's government explains how just six days could have made a difference in this pandemic.

Plus, we're talking about a new planet, a new iPhone and a new role for Lyft drivers...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about COVID-19 treatments and testing with a doctor on the frontlines of the fight.

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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Trump Guidelines for Reopening: CNN, CNBC

CDC Director Guidance: Reuters, GMA

More Testing Needed: NYT, WSJ, WaPo

COVID-19 Cases/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Face Coverings Exec. Orders: Maryland Gov, New York Gov

WHO Reacts to Funding Cuts: Axios, Bloomberg, Reuters

Leaders Condemn Cuts: AMA

Pompeo Defends Trump: Fox News

China Warning Delay: AP

Warren Endorses Biden & VP Considerations: AP, WaPo, NBC News

New Planet Discovered: TechCrunch, Engagdet, CNN

FDA Approves Low-Cost Ventilator: University of Minnesota, TechCrunch

Lyft Essential Deliveries: TechCrunch, Fast Company, Press Release

Apple Unveils new iPhone: The Verge, AP

Apple Maps Tracks Social Distancing: CNBC, Press Release, Website, TechCrunch

Gates Foundation Grants: Business Insider, Gates Foundation

Harry and Meghan Donation: NBC News, Fox News

WHO Funding Cut, College Testing Changes & Peacock Debut - Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 Apr 15, 2020

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

What to know about President Trump's decision to make good on a threat involving the World Health Organization, and there's new research about how long social distancing might last.

Also, just as one presidential candidate backs out, another comes in (maybe). We're talking about a potential third party candidate.

Plus: SAT requirements are changing, and there's yet another new video streaming service to binge watch...

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:

Trump Halts WHO Funding: CNBC, WSJ, The Hill

CDC, FEMA Plan Reopening Plan: Washington Post, CNN

California Loosening Guidelines: LA Times, CBS News

Social Distancing Through 2022? STAT, Bloomberg

Case Count: Johns Hopkins

NYC Deaths Surpass 10,000: NYT, NPR

Healthcare Workers Sickened: AP, USA Today

Rita Wilson on Coronavirus: CNN, CBS News

IMF Economic Outlook: IMF, WSJ, Reuters, Yahoo Finance

Personal Payments Coming In: Washington Post, ABC News

Tax Deadline Delay Reminder: USA Today, Forbes

Obama Endorses Biden: CBS News, Video

Possible 3rd-Party Candidate: Twitter, MLive, WaPo

Ventilators Ready Early: NBC News, WSJ, Press Release

Colleges Drop SAT/ACT Requirements: CNN, Washington Post

In-Person Classes Postponed: CNN, Forbes

Peacock Launched: The Verge, TechCrunch

Work Wednesday: Companies Cutting 401k Contributions: WSJ, Forbes

Treatment Drug Debate, Bernie Backs Biden & Live Wrestling Returns- Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 Apr 14, 2020

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

We're talking about the new steps governors are taking to ease restrictions in some states and what President Trump has to say about it.

Also, new warnings and debate about a drug that's been used as a COVID-19 treatment.

Plus, a first for the Supreme Court, WWE's "essential" status and Elmo hosts a playdate.

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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States vs. Trump Easing Restrictions: NY Times, AP, Axios

Antibody Testing: NBC News, Politico, CNN

New Saliva Test: FDA, Rutgers, The Hill, AP

Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

First Wyoming Death: Casper Star-Tribune, The Hill

Fewer Hot Spots Emerging: AP, WaPo, CDC

Treatment Drugs Complications: LA Times, WaPo, CNN, NY Times

Severe Weather Outbreak: Accuweather, AP, WaPo, Twitter

Sanders Endorses Biden: The Hill, AP

Wisconsin Primary Results: CBS News, NBC News

Trump Re-election Fundraising: NY Times, FOX News

Supreme Court Resumes: Washington Post, Press Release, The Hill, Newsweek

House Pushes Back Return: CNBC, CNN

Census Bureau Requests Delay: Politico, FOX News, 2020Census.gov

Amazon to Prioritize Existing Customers: Reuters, Mashable, CNN, Press Release

Stores Hiring Sprees: WSJ, The Verge, Gizmodo, Press Release

WWE Essential Business: ESPN, CBS Sports

Drake Makes History: CNN, Billboard

Elmo's Playdate: People, Deadline, Sesame Workshop

Gradual Reopening?, Contact Tracing & Foster Pet Frenzy - Monday, April 13th, 2020 Apr 13, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, April 13th, 2020!

What a top public health official is now saying about possibly reopening the U.S. economy: when and how it might happen.

We're also talking about the impact of some of the strongest tornadoes the U.S. has seen in years, and why Sen. Bernie Sanders is still asking supporters for their votes.

Plus: why two tech rivals are teaming up to track your smartphone, and what animal shelters are seeing across the country...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes.

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

Sources:

New Cases & Deaths: Johns Hopkins

Fighting COVID-19 in NY, NJ: NY Times, Philadelphia Inquirer

"Rolling Reentry" to the Economy: NYT, Politico

Postal Service Bailout Rejected: The Hill, WaPo, Vox

Oil Production Update: WSJ, CNN

Boris Johnson Discharged: Sky News, Twitter

Italy & UK Trends: AP, BBC

Pope Francis Easter Message: NPR, NBC News

Sunday Tornado Outbreak: AP, WaPo, FOX News, NWS

Biden Wins Alaska Primary: AP, ABC News

"Contact Tracing" Tool: Google, Apple, TechCrunch, Engadget, Recode

Apple Maps Testing Sites: Mashable, Engadget, 9to5Mac

Hotel Rooms for Healthcare Workers: USA Today, Hilton, Marriott

Car Insurance Refunds: USA Today, MarketWatch

"Cat" & "Dog" Searches: Google Trends, Mashable, Washington Post

Monday Monday - Tax Deadline: CNET, IRS, MarketWatch

Record Unemployment, Biden's New Promises & Star-Studded Holidays - Friday, April 10th, 2020 Apr 10, 2020

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

What to know today about another round of record unemployment, and how the Fed and Congress are hoping to help now.

Also, even as the death toll continues to rise, there is more encouraging progress and lower death toll projections.

Plus: Biden's new promises in the presidential race, the NBA returns with a game from recess, and a 16-year-old making a difference for rural hospitals.

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:

Unemployment Numbers: NYT, Washington Post, WSJ

Fed $2.3T in New Loans: NPR, CBS News

Dems Block Senate Relief Bill: AP, Politico

Americans Missing Rent Payments: CNN, WSJ

COVID-19 Cases & Deaths: Johns Hopkins

NY and CA Hospitalizations: NYT, NBC News

Social Distancing Cuts Death Toll: Axios, CNN

European Cases & UK PM Recovering: AP, Washington Post, Politico

Biden on Health & College Debt- Reuters

Cruise No-Sail Order: NBC News, Bloomberg, ABC News, USA Today

Drop in Air Travel: CNN, The Hill

Broadway Extends Shutdown: Entertainment Weekly, Billboard

AMC on Brink of Bankruptcy: Variety, Fox Business

HORSE Competition: CBS Sports, ESPN

UFC Fight Update: AP, NYT

Passover Online Benefit: Playbill, USA Today, Saturday Night Seder

Start-Studded Virtual Easter: People, TMZ, Lakewood Church, LA Times, AP News, YouTube

Feel Good Friday - Teen Pilot Delivers Medical Supplies- AP, Bloomberg

Ventilators Questioned, Bernie Out & Pro Sports Return? (+ Economic Impact of this Pandemic) - Thursday, April 9th, 2020 Apr 09, 2020

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

What to know today about ventilators: from the national stockpile to why some doctors won't use them anymore.

Plus: Bernie Sanders is out. What he's now telling his supporters, and how two pro sports organizations are working to get their athletes competing ASAP.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with economist Diane Swonk about unemployment, the government's relief package, and what to expect for the future.

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:

Federal Stockpile Low: AP, The Hill, Press Release

Production Act GM Ventilators: USA Today, CNBC

Ventilator Death Rates: AP, STAT News

COVID-19 Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Daily Death Tolls & 2nd Wave Warning: Reuters, LA Times, NBC News, NYT

CDC Essential Workers Guidelines: AP, The Hill

Black Americans Disproportionately Affected by Virus: NBC News, USA Today, Axios

Unemployment Claims Out Today: CNBC, AP

Next Relief Bill- Senate Vote Today: ABC News, Bloomberg

Bernie Sanders Drop Out: The Hill, NYT, CNN, Twitter

Study: Survivor Blood Plasma Helps: MIT Tech Review, Johns Hopkins Univ

Where Recovered Patients Can Donate: AABB, Red Cross

UFC Says Fights to Continue: Axios, NYT, ESPN

MLB Talks New Season Plans: CNN, ESPN

First Responders Cut the Line: CNN, Miami Herald

Tyler Perry Pays Grocery Bills: AJC, GMA

Passover Begins: NYT, CNN

Trump vs. WHO, Dorsey's $1B Donation & Panda Mating - Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 Apr 08, 2020

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

What to know about why President Trump is threatening to cut funding from the World Health Organization, and we just saw three major staffing shakeups, from the White House to the Navy.

Plus, we're talking about the person behind the single biggest donation to fight the global pandemic, Facebook's new app for couples, and why it seems pandas want privacy.

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...

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

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

Sources:

Trump Threatens WHO Funding: NY Times, Politico

U.S. Case Count: Johns Hopkins

NY Death Toll Rises: AP, USA Today

International Updates: NY Times, Reuters, Newsweek

Watchdog Overseeing Stimulus Removed: NYT, AP, WaPo

White House Press Secretary Replaced: ABC News, Axios, Fox News

Acting Navy Secretary Resigns: NBC News, Washington Post, Politico, Axios

2020 Olympians Guaranteed a Spot: AP, Olympic.org

Federer Helps Tennis Amateurs: AP, Twitter

Twitter Founder $1B Donation: TechCrunch, Mashable, Twitter, Spreadsheet

Intel Pledges $50M: VentureBeat, Axios

Walgreens Expands Testing: Forbes, FOX Business, Walgreens

Self-Driving Shuttles Move Tests: The Verge, Digital Trends, Mayo Clinic

WhatsApp Limits Message Forwarding: The Verge, Mashable, CNN

Facebook New Couples App: Download 'Tuned', Mashable, The Information

Zoo Closes, Pandas Mate: ABC News, NY Times

Who's Hiring: LinkedIn, Indeed

Remote Jobs: Money Mag

Job Search: Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Money Mag

Grocery Store Guidance, Virus-Era Voting & Virtual NFL Draft- Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 Apr 07, 2020

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

We're talking about the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.: where it seems the virus has peaked and what health officials are now saying about going to the grocery store. Also, what a new government report found about U.S. hospitals, and why President Trump is pushing back.

Plus: a new vaccine in the works, the NFL goes digital, and Lady Gaga announces an all-star benefit to help healthcare workers.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, do mosquitoes transfer COVID-19? Also, is any help on the way for self-employed Americans? The answers in our new "Talk to Me Tuesday" segment.

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. Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

NY Possible Plateau: NBC News, NYT, AP

Avoiding Shopping: Business Insider, Today

COVID-19 in Kids: NPR, AP, CDC

Hospital Supplies Watchdog Report: Politico, NBC News

Ventilator Donations/Loans: ABC News, The Hill, AP

Boris Johnson in ICU: The Hill, Washington Post

Wisconsin Primary Today: NY Times, AP, Vox

Biden/Trump Phone Call: CNN, Politico

Testing 2nd Potential Vaccine: TechCrunch,, Business Insider, Press Release

Facebook Coronavirus Survey: Engadget, DigitalTrends, CNBC, Facebook

Google Location Data: Wired, Techcrunch, Google

Schools Ban Zoom: Washington Post, Cnet, Engadget, Zoom Guidance

NFL Draft Going Virtual: AP, SB Nation, NFL

Lady Gaga Announces Benefit: AP, NPR, CNBC, People

Mosquitoes Don't Transmit COVID-19: WHO

Self-Employed & Small Biz Resources: SBA.Gov, Bloomberg

Unemployment Insurance: DOL.Gov

Challenging Week, COVID-19 in Animals & Quibi Launches - Monday, April 6th, 2020 Apr 06, 2020

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

Why America's top doctors are saying this could be the most challenging week of this pandemic, and what they say can make a big difference.

Also, the first animal in the U.S. tested positive for COVID-19, so we're sharing what officials say now about our pets.

Plus, President Trump's revenge, a new (and unique) way to stream original movies, and a new episode of Tiger King is possible...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes.

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

Sources:

Current Case Count/Death Toll; Johns Hopkins, WaPo

U.S. Warns of Deadly Two Weeks Ahead: AP, ABC News, Politico

CDC Recommends Faces Covered in Public: CDC, NPR, CNBC

How-To Make a Face Covering: YouTube

Hot Spots Preparation: USA Today, Al Jazeera

Ventilator Shortage: Vox, Forbes

Tiger at U.S. Zoo Gets COVID-19: Wildlife Conservation Society, Axios, ABC News

Italy Lowest Number of Deaths in Weeks: The Guardian, ABC News

Boris Johnson Hospitalized with COVID-19: AP, Al Jazeera, The Guardian

Queen Elizabeth Gives Rare Public Address: BBC, Axios

Trump Fires Inspector General: AP, NYT, Washington Post, Politico

Letter from Captain Crozier: SF Chronicle

2020 Basketball Hall of Fame: CBS Sports, ESPN, USA Today

Quibi Launches: Quibi, The Verge, Cnet

Target Limiting Number of People in its Stores: Target, USA Today

Home Depot Fever Checks: Home Depot, CNBC, Fox Business

Amazon Fever Checks: Amazon TechCrunch, Reuters, Engadget, CNBC, Reuters

Pandemic is Making Earth Shake Less: CNN, CBS News

New Tiger King Episode: NBC News, Fox News, Variety

New Release Dates for Black Widow, Mulan: The Verge, Press Release

Monday Monday: How to Use your Stimulus Funds: Yahoo Money

New Mask Guidance, Unemployment Record & Free HBO- Friday, April 3rd, 2020 Apr 03, 2020

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

We're talking about the expected new guidelines from the CDC to cover your face in public, and why the nation's top doctors say it's not enough.

Also, unemployment claims spike to a new record, and now we're learning more about when you might actually get that stimulus check.

Plus, The Patriots team plane put to good use, catch up on HBO shows for free, and it's "Feel Good Friday."

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:

Current Death Toll/Case Count: Johns Hopkins

Dr. Birx on Social Distancing: Reuters, The Week

CDC to Recommend Everyone Wear Masks: AP, The Hill

More than 1 Million Reported Cases of Coronavirus: USA Today, The Hill

Supply Shortage: NY Times, Fortune

Defense Production Act for Ventilators: White House, White House, WSJ, CNN

Hoarded Supplies Distributed: NBC News, ABC News

New Unemployment Numbers: ABC News, CNBC

When Stimulus Checks Will be Sent: NBC News, CNN, WaPo

Committee to Oversee Emergency Aid: Politico, FOX News

Democratic National Convention Postponed Until August: CNN, The Hill

Wisconsin Primary: The Hill, Politico, Axios

FDA Approves New COVID-19 Test: FDA, CNN, NY Times

Changing Blood Donations Guidelines: FDA, Axios

Patriots Plane Transports Face Masks From China to Boston: CNN, WSJ

Bezos Gives $100 Million to Feed Families: The Hill, Vox

America's Food Fund: AP, TechCrunch

HBO Free Streaming: CNN, TechCrunch, The Verge

SXSW Films to be Streamed For Free: SXSW, Engadget, EW

Feel Good Friday - Teddy Bear Hunts: USA Today, BBC

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