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"Wartime President," Utah Earthquake & New Apple Devices (+ Social Distancing FAQs) - Thursday, March 19th, 2020 Mar 19, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, March 19th, 2020!

What to know about President Trump invoking his emergency authority: the new action steps he, lawmakers and hospitals are now taking.

And on the first day of spring, we're talking about an earthquake, blizzards and thunderstorms.

Plus: Apple's newest reveal, including a Magic Keyboard, and how Nextdoor is making it easier for neighbors to help each other...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with social epidemiologist Dr. Malia Jones about the dos and don't of social distancing.

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COVID-19 Aid packages: Axios, AP, The Hill

Supply Shortages: CNN, Fox News, NBC News, NPR, Wired, WaPo

Doctors Refocus: AP, Washington Examiner

U.S./Canada Border Closed: The Hill, CNBC

Stock Market Updates: Politico, WSJ, The Hill, Washington Post

Business Closures: USA Today, TechCrunch, CNBC, Fox News, The Hill, Business Insider, CNBC

Bonnaroo Postponed: Variety, Rolling Stone

Kids Coronavirus Risks: NBC News, NYT

Earthquake Hits Utah: ABC News, Salt Lake Tribune

Severe Storms & Tornadoes Forecast: USA Today, The Weather Channel

First Day of Spring!: CBS News

Bernie Sanders Campaign Future: Reuters, CNN, WaPo

Apple Unveils Newest Macbook Ipad and Air: Axios, WSJ

NextDoor Adds Features to Help Neighbors During Virus: The Verge, Adweek

U.S. Colleges Offering Up Dorms: AP

Volunteers 3D Printing Valves: The Verge, The Hill

Free Entrance at National Parks: Mashable, CNN

Billions in Bailouts, Biden Sweeps & Brady Switches Teams- Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 Mar 18, 2020

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We'll explain how local and federal governments are considering all means to fight the virus and its economic fallout, from city lockdowns to sending Americans checks.

Plus: Biden does it again, Tom Brady's big announcement, and how people and businesses everywhere are helping out.

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.

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Lockdowns & Closures: The Hill, Las Vegas Review Journal, Fox News, STAT News

Medical Supplies & Testing Shortage: NBC News, NYT, WaPo, NPR

Cases, Deaths, & CDC Guidance: Johns Hopkins, CDC

Stimulus Proposal: NYT, CNBC

Stock Market Recovers: AP, WaPo

Tax Deadline Delayed: Vox, CNBC

3 States Primary Results: USA Today, FOX News

Tom Brady Changing Teams: ESPN, NFL Network, FOX Sports, CBS Sports

Brooklyn Nets Players Test Positive: NBC News, CBS Sports

French Open Postponed: ABC News, Sports Illustrated

Movie Delays/Theater Closing: CNN, CNN, AP

Fox Buying Tubi TV: WSJ, THR

Red Cross Donations: Red Cross, ABC News

Facebook Employee Bonuses: The Verge, NBC News, The Information

Distillery Making Sanitizer: TechCrunch, ABC News

Billionaire Donations: CNN, Cnet

Work Wednesday: Working Remotely: CNBC

Ten People Max, Primaries Postponed & St. Patrick's Day- Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 Mar 17, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, March 17th, 2020!

What to know about another set of new guidelines and mandates, some telling Americans to shelter in place. Why our day-to-day lives are being impacted by COVID-19, and how long it might last.

Plus: tech giants fight fraud, 'help wanted' at Amazon, and a unique St. Patrick's Day.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Bay Area Mandatory Lockdown: SF Chronicle, SF Gate

PA Businesses Shut Down: WTXF, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Trump's New Coronavirus Guidance: WhiteHouse.gov, CBS News, USA Today

U.S. Death Toll/COVID-19 Cases: NBC News, Johns Hopkins, NYT, ScienceMag

National Guard Mobilized: Business Insider

Coronavirus Economic Fallout: AP, WaPo, Politico, CNN, CNBC

More European Countries on Lockdown: Al Jazeera, CNN

Canada Closing Border: Bloomberg, BBC

Tuesday Primaries: WaPo, Fox News

Biden wins Washington: AP, The Hill

Supreme Court Postponed: NBC News, CNN

Fake Texts & Misinformation Crackdown: NBC News, Bloomberg

Amazon Hiring: TechCrunch, WSJ, CNBC

Celebrities with COVID-19: LA Times, NBC News

Sporting Events Postponed: CBS Sports, Fox Sports, NYT

Animals Streaming: CNN, Chicago Tribune, Daily Hive

Recently-Released Movies Streaming: The Verge, USA Today

St. Patrick's Day: History, Insider, Fox News, Irish Recipes, Ways to Celebrate at Home

Social Distancing, Fed Slashes Rates & Movies Stream Early - Monday, March 16th, 2020 Mar 16, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, March 16th, 2020!

We're talking about strict new guidelines to get COVID-19 under control and exactly where that guidance is coming from.

Also, key takeaways from last night's Democratic debate.

Plus, what to know about the NFL changing its drug policy, Bill Gates stepping down and the popular movies streaming early.

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.

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New Coronavirus Guidance: WSJ, CBS News, AP, CDC, Dept of Homeland Security

Schools, Bars & More Closed: USA Today, Fox News, LA Times

National Emergency & Congress Aid Package: CNN, Bloomberg, NBC News, Politico

Concerns Over Food and Medicine Shortages: NYT, NPR

Fed Cuts Interest Rates: USA Today, WSJ

Stock Futures: CNBC, CNN

New Travel Restrictions: NYT, AP

Europe COVID-19 Death Toll: WaPo, WHO

Vaccine Development: AP, ABC News

Democratic Debate Recap: CNN, WaPo

Primaries Postponed: Vox, WSJ

NFL New Rules: NYT, AP, CBS Sports

Bill Gates Steps Down: WIRED, CBS News

Wireless Carriers Waive Cancellations: Engadget, Axios

Movies Streaming Early: Mashable, Engadget, The Verge

Money Monday: Managing Subscriptions: West Monroe, The Motley Fool

America Shuts Down, Virtual Campaigning & Thrift Store Surprise- Friday, March 13th, 2020 Mar 13, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, March 13th, 2020!

We're talking about the latest updates for the new coronavirus as people cancel plans around the world. Yet, there's some surprising data about jobs. We're also talking about the first one-on-one Democratic debate happening this weekend.

Plus: new planets discovered, wacky dream homes, and a couple of much-needed reasons to "feel good" this 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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Coronavirus Event Cancellations: USA Today, CBS Sports, Buzzfeed, ABC News, CNN

Coronavirus Cases/Testing/Vaccine Progress: CDC, WaPo, IBT, WSJ, BBC, CNBC,

Economy, Travel & Emergency Aid Politico, AP, NYT, Boston Globe, CNN, The Guardian

U.S. Iraq Airstrike: AP, CNN

Chelsea Manning Jail Release: CBS News, NPR

2020 Dems on Coronavirus: USA Today, Yahoo, NYTimes

Debate Sunday: USA Today, TIME, Politico

Jobless Benefits Claims: ABC News, CNBC

New Planets Beyond Neptune: Space.com, USA Today

Editing Tweets: The Verge, TechCrunch

Airbnb Home-Building Contest: USA Today, MarketWatch, AirBnb

Dali Found at Thrift Store: CNN, People

Feel Good Friday – Animals' New Lives: The Hill, People

Travel Ban, NBA Suspended & Olympic Tradition (+ Talking with Dr. Oz) - Thursday, March 12th, 2020 Mar 12, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, March 12th, 2020!

What to know today about new travel restrictions, the latest from top experts about how to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, and the big announcement from the NBA...

Plus: a first for an Olympic tradition, Gronk's new game plan, and a dinosaur discovery.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with Dr. Oz about the new coronavirus and actions we can all take.

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Europe Travel Ban: PBS News, NYT, WaPo

WHO Declares Global Pandemic: USA Today, Axios

Expert Warnings & Advice: Politico, Stat News, CNBC, CDC

Economic Impacts/Relief: AP, NBC News, Fox News, NYT

Basketball Changes: SI, ESPN, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today,CBS Sports

Entertainment Impact: AP, ET, SFGate, EW

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced: LA Times WSJ, Deadline

Super Tuesday II Reax: WaPo, FoxNews, CNN

Olympic Flame Lighting: NBC News, ABC News, Deadline

Olympics Happening?: USA Today, Reuters

Sports Roundup:

Rob Gronkowski to WWE: ESPN, Fox Sports

Women's Soccer Streaming: The Verge, Engadget

Soulcycle Bike: Fox Business, The Verge

Smallest Dinosaur Discovered: CNN, Livescience

Biden's Lead, Census Begins & Texting 911- Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 Mar 11, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, March 11th, 2020!

What to know today about Joe Biden's second big night as he all but declares himself the Democratic presidential nominee, and where there are more drastic measures happening in the U.S. to try to contain the new coronavirus.

Plus a first for the U.S. Census, Uber's new texting feature, and why some shoes were sent to space.

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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Super Tuesday II Results: NYT, AP, Politico

Coronavirus 'Containment Zone': NYT, CBS News

Coronavirus Travel & Events Impacted: Vox, WSJ, LA Times, Yahoo

Coronavirus Latest Economic Impact: AP, Boston Globe

Coronavirus Surgeon General Guidance: ABC News, Coronavirus.gov

Census Bureau Site: AP, Census 2020

Dick's Closing Hunting Dept.: USA Today, CNBC, WSJ

Insurance Merger: Reuters, WSJ, Axios

Uber Text to 911: Engadget, ABC News

High-Tech Medical Records: Mashable, NYT

Billionaires Fighting Coronavirus: The Verge, Vox, TechCrunch, Business Insider

Adidas Launches Sneakers into Space: CNN, Space.com

Work Wednesday - Remote Working: CityLabs

Tax Cuts?, Mini Super Tuesday & Sleep-Streaming - Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 Mar 10, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, March 10th, 2020!

We're talking about a historically bad day for the stock market and how President Trump hopes to turn things around. Also: it's "Mini Super Tuesday" - the first big test since the presidential race came down to two main Democratic candidates.

Plus, prisoners to the rescue, a coffee giant goes green and a bizarre way to make money while you sleep.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Coronavirus Economic impacts: USA Today, Business Insider, CNBC, Fox News

Coronavirus Italy Lockdown: Sky News, Bloomberg, Politico, NYT

Coronavirus Fraudulent Prevention/Treatment: FDA, WaPo

Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal: BBC, Al Jazeera

Super Tuesday II: WaPo, Newsweek

Pete Buttigieg Tries Comedy: Mashable, USA Today

Studying Air Pollution from Space: NASA, The Verge

Coronavirus Prevention: CNN, NYPostJohns Hopkins Tracking Map: Here

Greener Starbucks Cup: The Verge, WSJ

Cross-Posting Stories: TechCrunch, Engadget

Streaming Sleep: NYT, Wired

CDC's Take on Travel, Royal Farewell & Needle-Free Vaccines - Monday, March 9th, 2020 Mar 09, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, March 9th, 2020!

We're talking about new guidance from health officials regarding travel in America, and which country put a new travel ban in place. Also, a shakeup at the White House and key endorsements in the race for president.

Plus: promising new tech for vaccines, a royal farewell, and a couple reasons for celebrations around 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.

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Sources:

Travel Restrictions: WaPo, CDC, USA Today, BBC

CA Cruise Update: LA Times, ABC News

U.S. Death Toll Rises: CNN, NYT

Dow Futures: NBC News, Business Insider

New Chief of Staff: NYT, AP, CBS News

2020 Presidential Race: Reuters, AP

Nashville Tornado Update: USA Today, CNN, People

Royal Farewell Event: Forbes, AP News

Vaccines Without Needles: Newsweek, Fast Company

Coronavirus Impact on Tech, Biz & Sports: USA Today, Engadget, NBC News, FOX Business

Box Office: Variety, Deadline

Purim: Chabad.org, CNN

Holi: TimesNowNews, Indian Express

Money Monday - Millennial Savings: Business Insider

Travel Trouble, Percy Goes to Mars & Spring Forward - Friday, March 6th, 2020 Mar 06, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, March 6th, 2020!

What to know today about the major impact of the new coronavirus on the travel industry: from empty airports to new policies and even advice about certain hand sanitizer...

Plus: more plans for space vacations, get ready to spring forward this weekend, and a reason to unplug that can make you money.

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.

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Sources:

COVID-19 - U.S. Status: CNN, AP, NBC News, Al Jazeera

Travel Issues: NYT, USA Today, WaPo

Economic Impact: WSJ, CNBC, Politico, CNBC

Mueller Report Review: AP, Fox News, CNN

Elizabeth Warren Out: ABC News, Reuters