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The news to know for Monday, August 9th, 2021! We're talking about a big jump in COVID-19 cases here in the U.S. and a new variant that experts are keeping a close eye on. Also, a California wildfire is now making history as one of the largest ever. Thousands of homes are still threatened. Plus, new rules for traveling to Canada, record-high prices for Uber and Lyft rides, and the final medal count from the Tokyo Olympics. 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 Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

We're talking about the present and future of drones. They could be useful for the military, for police forces and for deliveries. But the technology is still mostly in the experimental phase. For example, it's been nearly a decade since Amazon promised drones would soon start delivering packages to your doorstep in less than 30 minutes. But it's still not happening on a widespread scale. Today we're speaking with drone expert Arthur Holland Michel. He founded a program to study drones, does research with the United Nations and he advises government leaders in the United States and across Europe. Michel's talking about the benefits and downsides of drones. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, August 6th, 2021! We'll tell you about the surge in COVID-19 cases that are now pushing some hospitals to their limits. Also, a new federal investigation into the Phoenix, Arizona police department and a wildfire that leveled a historic town and is still growing. Plus, the push for more electric cars, why Apple is going to start scanning all American iPhones, and which popular cartoon is part of a record-breaking deal that includes movies too. 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 Ritual.com/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Thursday, August 5th, 2021! We'll tell you about a daunting new count that shows just how many people have been impacted by COVID-19 and why even that number doesn't tell the whole story. Also, a first-of-its-kind lawsuit. Another country is now suing big-name gun makers here in the U.S. Plus, why it might be a good idea for Americans to start hurricane preps, how TikTok is starting to look a little more like Instagram and Snapchat, and who just became the richest woman in the music industry. All that 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 BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Noom.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Wednesday, August 4th, 2021! We're detailing a new report about sexual harassment in the New York governor's office and why the governor says he won't step down, despite some of the biggest names in politics calling for his resignation. Also, who is getting the highest civilian honor thanks to a bipartisan vote in Congress. Plus, how it will soon be more difficult to be unvaccinated in America's biggest city, a push for gender equality at March Madness, and which Americans set records on the track in Tokyo. Those stories and more in about 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 HelloFresh.com/NEWSWORTHY14 and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021! We have updates about the situation on the U.S.-Mexico border: which controversial policy was just extended and why the federal government is now suing the state of Texas. Also, a new milestone for vaccines and new mask mandates are set to impact millions of Americans. Plus, more delays and cancelations at airports, another spacecraft launch today, and gymnast Simone Biles is getting one last chance to compete in Tokyo. 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 BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Monday, August 2nd, 2021! We're talking about a new CDC report that shows vaccinated people can still spread COVID-19 and why federal health officials say it's important to get your shots anyway. Also, firefighters are finally making progress on western wildfires, but millions of Americans are now dealing with a different weather threat. Plus, all this weekend's Olympic action from the pool to the track to the gym, how you can get paid to find biases on Twitter, and why back-to-school shopping is more expensive than ever this year. 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 Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Language, and our perception of it, has gone through some big changes over the last decade, especially as we communicate more over text. As you may have noticed, the smallest punctuation marks can now make the difference between sounding friendly or angry. We're talking about this evolution with the "Grammar Girl" herself, Mignon Fogarty. She's celebrating 15 years of her award-winning podcast. She has also written seven books about grammar and she's even shared her grammar expertise with Oprah Winfrey. Mignon explains the common mistakes we all make and whether it's ever ok to correct someone else's grammar. This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/NEWSWORTHY14 and Noom.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, July 30th, 2021! We'll tell you about the latest incentives for Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccines and how the economy is bouncing back from the worst days of the pandemic. Also, wild weather from Alaska to New Jersey. The aftermath of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and a historic earthquake. Plus, how Robinhood is stumbling in the stock market, why a movie star is suing Disney, and who went first at the NBA Draft. 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 HelloFresh.com/NEWSWORTHY14 and Noom.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Thursday, July 29th, 2021! We'll tell you about a deal in Congress to improve roads, the internet, the electric grid, and a lot more. How much it's expected to cost and what has to happen next before it becomes law. Also, more employers are requiring COVID-19 vaccines for their workers before they can return to the office. Plus, a big protest at a popular video game company, more history-making wins for Team USA at the Olympics, and the end of an era in children's TV. All that 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 Noom.com/newsworthy and HelloFresh.com/NEWSWORTHY14 Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider