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Fiery Debate, Royal Timeline & TikTok Controls (+ Coronavirus Pandemic?) - Thursday, February 20th, 2020 Feb 20, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, February 20th, 2020!

What to know today about last night's heated Democratic debate, Trump's historic yet controversial appointee, and why well-known athletes are speaking up...

Plus: a new royal couple timeline, Uber's new reporting feature, and why Burger King is promoting a moldy burger.

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. Syra Madad, who was featured in the new Netflix docu-series Pandemic, about the coronavirus disease.

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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Dem Debate Takeaways: NYT, NBC News, POLITICO

Trump Picks Historic, Controversial Leader: Fox News, Washington Post

Astros Outrage: NYT, CNN

Pop Smoke Dies: ABC News, USA Today, Variety

Royal Split Timeline: Today, The Guardian, BBC

TikTok Parental Controls: TechCrunch, The Verge

Uber's Real Time Reports: USA Today, ABC News

Staples Podcast Studios: Engadget, PR Newswire

Burger King's Moldy Whopper: NBC News, CNN

Who Got Pardoned, Bloomberg's Debate Debut & Kickstarter Union - Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 Feb 19, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, February 19th, 2020!

What to know today about the high-profile convicts just let off the hook, Bloomberg's big debate debut tonight, and a landmark decision in India...

Plus: the first tech workers to unionize and the iconic castle getting a makeover.

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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Trump Clemency Spree: CBS News, The HIll, FOX News, Washington Post, NYT

Bloomberg's Debate Debut: NYT, NBC News, CBS News

Top Court's Landmark Decision: CNN, BBC

NASCAR Crash Update: USA Today, CBS Sports

Space Tourism Deal: The Verge, Space.com, Engadget

Kickstarter Union: Mashable, NBC News

New Autonomous Shuttle: TechCrunch, The Verge

Match.com SOS Text: Engadget, Cnet

Disney Castle Gets Makeover: AP, Business Insider

Work Wednesday - CNBC, WSJ, NYT

Boy Scouts Bankruptcy, Bezos Earth Fund & Redbox Streaming - Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 Feb 18, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, February 18th, 2020!

What to know today about the Boy Scouts of America: why the iconic youth organization is filing for bankruptcy and what happens next...

Plus: a few updates about the new coronavirus disease, Jeff Bezos is giving away $10 billion, the new slide-out smartphone, and another new video streaming option.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Boy Scouts Bankruptcy: WSJ, LA Times, AP, USA Today

Surprise During Ship Evacuation: NBC News, CNN, NPR, NYT

Most Cases Mild: AP, NPR

Outbreak Impacts Apple: WSJ, CNBC

Mississippi Flooding Update: Fox News, Accuweather, CNN

Britain Flooding: CBS News, AP

Bezos Earth Fund: Instagram, CNBC, Fox Business, USA Today

Daytona 500: CBS Sports, USA Today

Durability Concerns: Mashable, The Verge

New Slide-Out Phone: The Verge, Mashable, Cnet

RedBox Streaming Service: The Verge, Engadget, TechCrunch

Moon to "Eclipse" Mars: Space.com, Accuweather

Cruise Ship Evacuation, NBA All-Star Tributes & Facebook's Hobbi - Monday, February 17th, 2020 Feb 17, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, February 17th, 2020!

What to know today about the Americans stuck on a quarantined cruise ship and the dozens who tested positive for the new coronavirus COVID-19.

Plus: the tributes and takeaways at the NBA All-Star Game, Delta's billion dollar announcement and Facebook's newest app.

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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Cruise Ship Evacuations: NPR, Washington Post, USA Today

Chinese President Virus Timeline: AP, USA Today

U.S.-Taliban Deal: AP, The Hill, FOX News

Record Mississippi Flooding: NBC News, CNN, Weather Channel

Presidents Day: Fox News, History.com,

Trump at Daytona 500: Sports Illustrated, USA Today

NBA All Star Game: ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports, AP

Delta Goes Carbon Neutral: CNN, The Guardian, CNBC

Facebook "Hobbi" App: Mashable, 9to5Mac, TechCrunch

HQ Trivia Game Shut Down: Engadget, The Verge

Box Office: Variety, USA Today

Money Monday - Best Travel Credit Cards

AG Pushback, Pentagon Contract & Uber's Phone Number - Friday, February 14th, 2020 Feb 14, 2020

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The news to know for Friday, February 14th, 2020!

What to know today about some unexpected comments from the U.S. attorney general, and why the Pentagon, Microsoft and Amazon are all going to court.

Plus: why Uber has a new 1-800 number, the planned tribute at this weekend's all-star game, and Happy Valentine's Day!

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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Attorney General's Frustrations: ABC News, WSJ, FOX News, NYT

War Powers Resolution: CNN, ABC News, AP, NPR

Hope Hicks Returns: NBC News

US vs. Huawei: Bloomberg, WSJ, BBC

Pentagon, Microsoft & Amazon in Court: WSJ, Reuters, Axios

Hottest January on Record: NBC News, Weather Channel, AP

Zillow Fights Homelessness: Engadget, Geekwire

Uber's 1-800 Number: CNN, TechCrunch, The Verge

NBA All-Star Game: Sports Illustrated, NBA.com, Fanside

Sonic the Hedgehog Controversy: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter

Happy Valentine's Day: NRF, CNBC, USA Today, History, MarTechSeries

Feel Good Friday - Boy Pays off Lunch Debt: CNN

Spike in Virus Cases, Mysterious Radio Signals & Free Netflix Movie (+ Talking Online Dating) - Thursday, February 13th, 2020 Feb 13, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, February 13th, 2020!

What to know today about why the U.S. attorney general will be in the hot seat on Capitol Hill, the latest candidate to drop out of the presidential race, and why a major global conference was just cancelled...

Plus: a mysterious radio signal in space, explaining the 'Emoji Kitchen' feature, and the Netflix free movie offer.

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 Damona Hoffman from Dates & Mates about online dating trends, app safety and new tech for couples ahead of Valentine's Day.

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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AG Barr to Testify: The Hill, CNN

Deval Patrick Drops Out: NPR, Politico

NH Primary Turnout: ABC News, NYT

Coronavirus Latest: AP, NYT, CNN

Tech Show Canceled: The Verge, Bloomberg, Business Insider

Under Armour Stocks Fall: Forbes, CNBC

Mysterious Space Signal: USA Today, CNN, CBS News

First Electric Fire Truck: LA Times, Engadget