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The news to know for Thursday, June 23rd, 2022! What to know about President Biden's latest idea to lower gas prices and why at least one Senator calls it "dead on arrival". Also, a powerful earthquake is adding to crises in Afghanistan, and Microsoft details Russia's efforts to target the U.S. with cyberattacks. Plus, why one NFL team owner might have to defend himself to Congress, Amazon's new technology is meant to sort of reconnect you with people you've lost, and a planetary show that hasn't happened yet in this lifetime is now on display. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) and Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one to get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022! We'll tell you about the evidence and testimony from the latest January 6th committee hearing. Some of it came from former President Trump's own lawyers. Also, there are more questions about a school shooting. The head of Texas police outlined new details about the response he called a "failure." Plus, a plan to make cigarettes less addictive, a Super Bowl champion who's taking his final bow for the second time, and two musicians making history at one of the most popular music festivals in the world. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Zocdoc.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Tuesday, June 21st, 2022! We'll tell you what lawmakers are planning for today's public hearing about the Capitol riot and what former President Trump is now accusing the committee of doing. Also, the rare way a Russian journalist raised millions for Ukrainian child refugees. Plus, gas prices went down a little bit, SpaceX pulled off a historic triple-header, and it's the first official day of summer. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Indeed.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Monday, June 20th, 2022! We'll tell you where millions of Americans can expect record-breaking temperatures today. Also, what to know about Covid-19 shots going into the littlest arms starting today. Plus, a crypto selloff is causing bitcoin to take a nosedive, a major first for America's biggest tech company, and a surprise finish at an intense U.S. Open. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Gas prices have been rising for two months straight. Now, on average, a tank of gas costs more than $5 nationwide. To try to bring prices back down, an organization of the world's biggest oil producers, OPEC+, has promised to increase production. And here in the U.S., the federal government has been releasing one million barrels of oil a day from its gas reserves. So why are prices still high? Today we'll hear from trusted and well-known expert Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. Patrick is breaking down, step by step, how we got here and revealing insights into the oil market that you don't often hear about. This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and bollandbranch.com (Listen for the discount code) Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, June 17th, 2022! We'll tell you a few of the key takeaways from the third January 6th committee hearing. It was mostly focused on former Vice President Mike Pence. Also, the number of illegal border crossings hit another record. Plus, an NBA team was crowned this year's national champion, one of the world's biggest sporting events could be coming to your city, and there are two reasons to celebrate this weekend. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Thursday, June 16th, 2022! What to know about the Fed's aggressive strategy to get inflation under control. Also, what the White House said in its warning to big oil, and how the industry is pushing back. Plus: millions of American cars have been recalled because of a safety issue, which American sports league will only show games on streaming, and Squid Game in real life! The reality show coming to Netflix… Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one to get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Wednesday, June 15th, 2022! What to know about President Biden's optimistic view of the economy as his critics say he's responsible for a crisis. Also, can former President Trump pick the winners of the primaries? We're talking about the track record of Trump-endorsed candidates so far. Plus, what new data show about the cost to fly, how the pandemic impacted our pets, and what used to be a symbol of the internet will stop working today. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and bollandbranch.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Tuesday, June 14th, 2022! We'll tell you about what former President Trump's former advisers say was happening in the White House after the presidential election and how it relates to the Capitol riot. Also, from heatwaves to wildfires to flooding: hundreds of millions of Americans are dealing with some kind of severe weather threat. And what's behind the latest sell-off on Wall Street and what it could mean for the future of the U.S. economy. Plus, why you might notice some changes with how guns are featured in TV shows and movies, where Amazon's drones could start flying, and how to see the strawberry supermoon peak today. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Monday, June 13th, 2022! We'll tell you about a breakthrough for a gun reform deal on Capitol Hill: what is and isn't included. And what to expect from the second January 6th committee hearing happening this morning. Also, a big change is coming for international travelers. Plus, why a Google engineer says a chatbot is its own person with a soul, new shortages to warn you about from tampons to a popular type of hot sauce, and the weirdest things left behind in Ubers. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Pampers.com Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider