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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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Shutdown Fallout, New Abortion Pill & 'Life of a Showgirl' Frenzy - Friday, October 3, 2025 Oct 03, 2025

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The news to know for Friday, October 3, 2025!

We'll tell you where President Trump is promising to make permanent cuts during this government shutdown.

Also, we're talking about a new notice telling Congress the U.S. is at war with drug cartels.

And the backlash over a new abortion pill that just got the FDA's approval.

Plus: the latest records broken on Wall Street, the reason many conservatives are quitting Netflix, and the frenzy over Taylor Swift's newest album that came out overnight.

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Shutdown Stalemate, RIP Jane Goodall & Walmart Revamps Food - Thursday, October 2, 2025 Oct 02, 2025

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The news to know for Thursday, October 2, 2025!

We'll update you on the government shutdown that, as of this morning, has no end in sight—and what's expected to happen next.

Also, an unprecedented new deal for the U.S. that could change the balance of power in the Middle East—but some are questioning the timing and the motives.

Plus: we're looking back on the life and influence of Jane Goodall, explaining how Walmart foods are getting a "MAHA" upgrade, and catching up with the next generation of dire wolves.

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

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Gov't Shuts Down, 'Warrior Ethos' Speech & Deepfake Friends - Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Oct 01, 2025

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 1, 2025!

What to know about the government shutdown now in effect as of midnight—and how millions of Americans will be impacted.

Also, we'll bring you inside the meeting of America's top generals and admirals, where they heard blunt orders about culture, fitness, and even missions here at home.

Plus: Big Oil is downsizing, TrumpRX could give people a new way to buy medicines, and an all-AI social media app is coming from the makers of ChatGPT.

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Trump's Gaza Plan, 'Mine Baby Mine' & Farewell Dial-Up - Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Sep 30, 2025

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The news to know for Tuesday, September 30, 2025!

We're talking about President Trump's new 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza—and which key leaders have already agreed.

Also, it's looking more likely that a government shutdown will happen within hours.

And the new plan to put hundreds of millions of dollars back into the American coal industry.

Plus: how football fans, commentators, and celebrities are reacting to the news about this year's Super Bowl halftime performer, who's behind the biggest buyout of a public company going private, and how an internet pioneer is marking the end of an era today.

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Weekend Shootings, Troops to Portland & AI Actress Debuts - Monday, September 29, 2025 Sep 29, 2025

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The news to know for Monday, September 29, 2025!

We have to tell you about two mass shootings—and while they're not connected, investigators say both suspects shared a surprisingly similar background.

Also, could the head of Iowa's largest school district be in the country illegally? He was arrested for it.

Plus: where a major hurricane is headed this morning, what's behind the "Med-Bed" theory President Trump shared—then deleted—over the weekend, and how an AI creation could become Hollywood's next big star.

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Special Edition: De-Extinction? Dire Wolves, Dodos & What's Next Sep 27, 2025

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Dire wolves are back — and dodos may be next.

Colossal Biosciences is using cutting-edge genetics to revive extinct animals, from Ice Age predators to ancient birds. But this isn't just about bringing back the past. The same technologies could transform conservation, agriculture, and even human medicine.

Colossal's Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro joins us to break down the science, respond to skeptics, and explain what their efforts could mean for the future.

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Ex-FBI Director Charged, Mysterious Military Meeting & Record Amazon Payout - Friday, September 26, 2025 Sep 26, 2025

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The news to know for Friday, September 26, 2025!

We'll tell you why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI in an unprecedented indictment—and how it's stirring debate about whether politics are guiding prosecutions.

Also, a rare, urgent meeting bringing hundreds of senior U.S. military officers together for an unknown reason.

Plus: how some companies will get to avoid paying the newest round of tariffs, who could get a piece of the multibillion-dollar settlement Amazon agreed to pay, and how to call a hotline for life advice from some senior citizens.

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ICE Facility Attacked, TikTok Deal & Fat Bear Week - Thursday, September 25, 2025 Sep 25, 2025

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The news to know for Thursday, September 25, 2025!

We'll tell you about the deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Texas—and the heightened security now ordered nationwide.

Also, a likely deal expected to be signed today that could put an end to the possible TikTok ban.

Plus: what to know about the new "Walk of Fame" at the White House, Jimmy Kimmel's record-breaking ratings, and what it takes to live to be 117 years old.

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Trump vs. UN, Jimmy Kimmel Returns & Robot Umpires - Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Sep 24, 2025

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The news to know for Wednesday, September 24, 2025!

We're talking about President Trump bashing the United Nations—and why he even told some world leaders, "Your countries are going to hell."

And we'll tell you about his change of heart when it comes to the war in Ukraine.

Also, we'll recap an emotional opening monologue from Jimmy Kimmel as he came back on the air.

Plus: plans for a Trump presidential library, Big Tech's latest investment into an AI future, and robot umpires coming to Major League Baseball.

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Trump's Tylenol Warning, Kimmel Returns & #RaptureTok - Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Sep 23, 2025

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The news to know for Tuesday, September 23, 2025!

What to know about President Trump's new message to pregnant women about preventing autism—and how scientists and doctors are responding.

Also, a Supreme Court case that could remake how independent government agencies operate.

And inside ABC's decision to bring Jimmy Kimmel back on the air.

Plus: former Vice President Harris talks about some of her regrets, the story behind "rapture" posts on social media, and the first-of-its-kind partnership between Netflix and a beer company—that could change what you see on screen.

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