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**The NewsWorthy**

The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always ‘gets’ both sides. She’s a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources — brought together in one, convenient place (and with a friendly twist). Join the tens of thousands of people already listening each weekday!

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British Royal Arrested, Trump Promotes Pesticide & Celebrating Failure - Friday, February 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, February 20, 2026!

We'll tell you about authorities arresting a member of the royal family in a case linked to the Epstein Files.

Also, why some refugees living in the U.S. could be at risk of arrest.

And new details about funding for the "Board of Peace" for Gaza.

Plus: why President Trump is now promoting a type of pesticide that so-called "MAHA" supporters are not okay with, which Olympian got a gold medal and gave a diamond ring, and a museum dedicated to failure.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!

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Trump Considers War, California Snow Disaster & 'Aura Farming' Trend - Thursday, February 19, 2026 Feb 19, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, February 19, 2026!

Here it is with only capitalization and punctuation corrected:

We're talking about a high-stakes decision for the Trump administration, as news reports say the U.S. is on the brink of war with Iran.

Also, the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history.

And what could turn into another major snowstorm that forecasters are tracking now.

Plus: growing fallout from the Epstein Files as more powerful people are forced out of their jobs, Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in what's being called this century's "Tobacco Trials," and are you "aura farming"? We'll explain the term that's taken hold with Gen Alpha.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!

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High-Stakes Talks, RIP Civil Rights Icon & Psychedelics Show Promise - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Feb 18, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, February 18, 2026!

We'll tell you about a whirlwind of diplomacy as the U.S. works to strike a peace deal for Ukraine and a nuclear deal for Iran all at once.

Also: how Americans, including presidents, are paying tribute to a civil rights icon.

Plus, why a historic sewage spill has leaders pointing fingers, what a new clinical trial found out about a psychedelic drug's impact on severe depression, and how Taylor Swift made a cameo at the Winter Olympics.

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Partial Gov't Shutdown, Obama's Alien Comment & Team USA Highlights - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Feb 17, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, February 17, 2026!

We'll tell you who's impacted by another partial government shutdown and why it's not expected to end anytime soon.

Also, why investigators are now working with Walmart in hopes of finding Savannah Guthrie's mother.

Plus, what former President Obama says he really meant when he said aliens are real, how immigration officers are working to unmask certain social media issues, and the latest upsets and triumphs from Team USA in the final stretch of the Winter Olympics.

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Special Edition: What to Watch (or Skip) this Awards Season Feb 14, 2026

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With awards season in full swing, we're breaking down the films and shows getting the most buzz — and what else is still worth your time. Entertainment critic Nick Schager from The Daily Beast joins us to weigh in on this year's Best Picture race, the surprises (and snubs) of awards season, and the streaming trends shaping how, and what, we watch. Consider this your weekend watch guide and pop culture update – just in time for a Valentine's Day movie night.

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MN ICE Withdrawal, Climate Protection Erased & True Love Tested - Friday, February 13, 2026 Feb 13, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, February 13, 2026!

We're talking about the unprecedented and controversial immigration enforcement operation coming to an end in Minnesota.

And how you could be impacted by a Homeland Security shutdown, expected to kick in at midnight.

Also, another key development in the search for Nancy Guthrie — and more fallout from revelations in the Epstein Files.

Plus, the most aggressive move by President Trump to roll back climate change regulations, all the happy, sad, and history-making moments from the Winter Olympics, and a senior couple's love story — that's inspiring romantics everywhere ahead of Valentine's Day.

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Sudden Airspace Closure, Bondi vs. Lawmakers & Team USA Makes History - Thursday, February 12, 2026 Feb 12, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, February 12, 2026!

We'll tell you about the airspace suddenly closing over a part of Texas, possibly because of U.S. military action.

Also, the congressional hearing that descended into shouting, interruptions, and personal insults — all over the Epstein Files.

And why half a dozen Republicans are breaking with President Trump over one of his signature policies.

Plus: the new calls for the government to investigate Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, the Team USA athlete who has now made history at the Winter Games, and the old-timey words that seem to be making a comeback with a younger generation.

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Canada School Shooting, Guthrie Case Breakthrough & Britney's Big Payday - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Feb 11, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, February 11, 2026!

We'll tell you about the major turning point in the investigation into Savannah Guthrie's mother's disappearance.

Also: the names now appearing in the Epstein Files as potential accomplices.

And the ICE leader's first testimony before Congress since two Americans were shot and killed by immigration officers.

Plus: a new change to the symbolic center of the gay rights movement, Britney Spears' business move that could be worth nine figures, and could A.I. actually be making jobs harder? We'll explain the new study.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!

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New Epstein Revelations, Brain Training Game & Olympic Medal Mishaps - Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Feb 10, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, February 10, 2026!

We'll tell you what lawmakers now say about what wasn't included in the version of the Epstein Files released to the public. And the ultimatum from Ghislaine Maxwell. Also- why A.I. experts are now getting involved in the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother. Plus, which game has been found to protect aging brains, why Olympians are being told to use caution around their newly-earned medals, and how a group of monks ended up inspiring people all over the country.

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Super Bowl Champs, Racist Video Backlash & Olympic Gold - Monday, February 9, 2026 Feb 09, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, February 9, 2026!

We'll recap all the most talked-about moments from last night's Super Bowl — from the game to the halftime show.

Also, what's known so far about a specific demand as the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother enters the second week.

And another tense weekend for some protesters in Minnesota.

Plus: we're talking about the Winter Olympics so far — from America's first gold to a devastating injury to political pushback.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!

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