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The news to know for Tuesday, May 18th, 2021! We have updates about the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a case that could allow justices to revisit Roe v. Wade. We'll also explain the new plan to donate some of America's COVID-19 vaccines to other countries. Plus, a major media merger, a new warning about some cryptocurrency scams, and the new products Google might unveil today. Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: SCOTUS Taking up Major Abortion Case: Politico, NY Times, Axios, AP, WSJ, SCOTUS Gaetz Associate Pleads Guilty: WaPo, Politico, Reuters, AP Cyclone Tauktae Hits India: BBC, CNN, WaPo, Reuters U.S. Exporting More Vaccines: Bloomberg, USA Today, WSJ, NPR, White House Covid Deaths, Cases Decline: Reuters, NY Daily News, WaPo, CDC WarnerMedia and Discovery Merger: Axios, WSJ, The Verge, Mashable, CNN, AT&T Crypto Investment Scams: CNBC, The Hill, Business Insider, FTC Google Developer Conference Starts: Engadget, PC Mag, ARS Technica, Yahoo Finance, Wear OS Watch the Conference: YouTube Microsoft Teams Launches Personal Version: The Verge, Cnet, Engadget, Microsoft Teams Travelers Booking Flights in Record Numbers: Motley Fool, Forbes, Simple Flying, TSA

The news to know for Monday, May 17th, 2021! What to know about some of the worst violence yet in the middle east and how the rest of the world's leaders are hoping to put an end to it. Also, the highest-profile trial delayed in the pandemic is getting underway at last. Plus, today is tax day, a Chinese spacecraft made history on Mars, national chain stores dropped their mask mandates, and we have an update about that missing tiger in Houston. Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by and Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Israeli-Palestinian Violence: BBC, NY Times, Times of Israel, AP, Axios UN Security Council Meets: Axios, NPR, CNBC, UN, USUN Robert Durst Murder Trial Resumes: AP, NY Post, CNN, The Hill Palisades Fire Evacuations: LA Times, USA Today, CNN, ABC News, LA County Fire China Landed Spacecraft on Mars: Reuters, AP, ARS Technica, NY Times, Space News, NASA New Tax Deadline Reminder: ABC News, CNBC, CNET, CBS News, WaPo, IRS Retailers Drop Mask Requirements: CBS News, USA Today, Fox Business, NY Times, Walmart, CDC Pandemic Puppies Being Returned: USA Today, NY Post, The Hill, HuffPost Rombauer Won the Preakness: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports Houston Tiger Found Safe: NBC News, AP, ABC News, Houston Police Money Monday: Used Car & Truck Prices Soar: Fox Business, Business Insider, AP, CNBC, Consumer Reports

Today we're talking about COVID-19 variants. You've probably heard about the new strains of the coronavirus circulating around the U.S. and the world. We'll explain where the variants come from, why they're a concern and what can be done to stop them from forming. We'll also discuss whether you'll need a booster vaccine every year. We're talking about all this with Dr. Carlos Malvestutto. He's an infectious disease expert at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He's leading multiple teams and research studies on COVID-19 treatments. This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, May 14th, 2021! What to know about a turning point in the pandemic in the U.S.: what the CDC says now about wearing masks Also, it's being called the worst-known ransomware attack to ever hit an American police department: what information was leaked online and who was behind it Plus, what a new study found about pre-teens using social media, why NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored this weekend, and an inspiring golf star who's making history Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below 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 Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: CDC Mask Guidance Update: Reuters, CNBC, NY Times, Fox News, CDC Mideast Violence Increases: BBC, WaPo, NY Times, WSJ 'Havana Syndrome' Update: NY Times, Politico, Business Insider DC Police Cyberattack: AP, NBC News, Fox News, WaPo Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers: Bloomberg, WSJ, NY Times, The Hill, Reuters Children Using Social Apps Study: The Verge, Business Insider, Bloomberg, Thorn Amazon Hiring 75K Workers w/ Higher Pay: WSJ, Fox Business, AP McDonald's 10% Wage Increase: AP, CNBC, NY Times Michael Jordan to Present Kobe Bryant at HOF: ESPN, NBC Sports, CNN List of Inductees & How to Watch: Hall of Fame, ESPN Medina Spirit Allowed to Run in Preakness: AP, CNN, CNBC, CBS Sports, NBC Sports 'Friends' Reunion Release Date: Variety, Billboard, CNN, Warner Media Feel Good Friday: Golfer With Down Syndrome Makes History: CBS News, Today, Golfweek, I Got This Foundation

The news to know for Thursday, May 13th, 2021! We're talking about where people are panic-buying at the pump, making a gas shortage worse. Also, one of the most prominent Republican leaders gets kicked out of her leadership role as other Republicans are pushing for a third party. Plus, how you can get the government to help pay one of your bills, why it might be harder to fill swimming pools this summer, and what's behind the Ellen DeGeneres Show coming to an end after nearly two decades. All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Colonial Pipeline Back Online: WaPo, USA Today, Fox Business, CNBC CyberSecurity Executive Order: NPR, WSJ, Reuters, ABC News, White House Liz Cheney Loses Leadership Role: Politico, WSJ, Fox News, NPR Republicans Threaten Split from GOP: NY Times, Reuters, USA Today Preventing the Next Pandemic: WaPo, NPR, Politico, Reuters, WSJ, Full Report CDC Recommends Pfizer Vax to Adolescents: NBC News, NY Times, Politico, Reuters Ramadan Ends & Eid al-Fitr Begins: iNews, Newsweek, CNN, Vox Low-Income Internet Program Starts: NY Times, WaPo, TechCrunch How to Sign Up: FCC Emergency Broadband Tesla Stops Taking Bitcoin: The Verge, CNBC, Reuters, Business Insider, Elon Musk Ellen Show Ending: Hollywood Reporter, Variety, CNN, NY Times, Fox News Rock & Roll Hall of Fame New Inductees: Hall of Fame, CNN, USA Today, NME Thing to Know Thursday: Chlorine Shortage: CNBC, Popular Mechanics, USA Today

The news to know for Wednesday, May 12th, 2021! We'll tell you about a first-of-its kind meeting between top Democrats and top Republicans, and which GOP lawmaker could be kicked out of her leadership role for criticizing former President Trump. Also, where the first major offshore wind farm in the nation is going up and what it could mean for the future. Plus, free rides to get your vaccine, a new tech-savvy way to apply for jobs, and the fan-favorite shows coming back to Broadway... Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden Meeting with Congressional Leaders: CNN, CNBC, LA Times GOP Leadership Vote Today: AP, Axios, CNN, Fox News, GOP House Leader Spa Shooting Suspect Indictments: AJC, Reuters, NY Times, Axios Israel-Hamas Violence Escalates: Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, Times of Israel First Major Offshore Wind Farm: WaPo, NY Times, AP, NPR, DOI Free Rides to Vaccination Sites: WSJ, NPR, White House, CDC McDonald's Pro-Vaccine Coffee Cups: McDonald's, Fox Business, Today, Guardian TikTok Jobs Service: Axios, Mashable, Cnet, WaPo Mattel's Toy Recycling Program: CNN Business, CBS News, USA Today, Mattel How to Recycle Your Toys: Mattel.com/Playback Broadway Comeback: GMA, Deadline, Variety, NY Post Work Wednesday: Job Openings Reach Record: WSJ, Fox Business, Bloomberg, CNBC

The news to know for Tuesday, May 11th, 2021! We have updates about: when more teens can get a COVID-19 vaccine: what U.S. health regulators are saying about the latest data more tension in the middle east: what's behind recent clashes and what the U.S. is saying about it how the pipeline attack could start to impact gas prices what officials in most states are asking Instagram to stop doing why next year's Golden Globes appear to be canceled Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: FDA Authorizes Pfizer Vax for Adolescents: WSJ, NY Times, AP, Reuters Transgender Healthcare Protections: NY Times, Axios, WSJ, CNN, Fox News Israel/Palestinian Violence: Al Jazeera, AP, CBS News, Fox News Pipeline Cyber Attack Follow/Gas Prices: Axios, NY Times, CBS News, Reuters, FBI CA Emergency Drought Declaration Expanded: Sacramento Bee, AP, Gov. Newsom AG Group: No Instagram for Kids: NAAG, CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ Playstation 5 Will Stay in Short Supply Through 2022: Bloomberg, Penn Live, Engadget NBC Cuts Ties with Golden Globes: USA Today, AP, Variety, HFPA, LA Times Tiger on the Loose in Houston: Houston Chronicle, KHOU, USA Today, Houston PD

The news to know for Monday, May 10th, 2021! What to know about: a cyberattack that forced one of the country's largest pipelines to shut down where a falling rocket part landed on Earth and why the U.S. is criticizing China for letting it happen the Kentucky Derby winner failing a drug test SpaceX founder Elon Musk's personal announcement on SNL billions of cicadas coming out to mate, likely this week Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below 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 Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Pipeline Cyberattack: WSJ, AP, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters CO Birthday Party Shooting: Colorado Springs Gazette, Denver Post, AP, CSPD Times Square Shooting: NY Times, WSJ, CNN, Fox News Kabul Girls School Bombing: NY Times, AP, NBC News, WSJ China's Rocket Debris Hit Earth: The Verge, CNN, CBS News, Fox News, CMSE, NASA Brood X Cicadas Coming Back This Week: CNN, AP, CBS News Kentucky Derby Winner Failed Drug Test: WSJ, AP, CNN, Churchill Downs SpaceX Accepting Dogecoin: Reuters, CNBC, The Verge, SNL, Elon Musk, Geometric Energy Corporation Elon Musk Reveals he has Asperger's: Today, WaPo, WSJ, Autism Speaks Clubhouse on Android: Business Insider, Reuters, TechCrunch, Clubhouse Money Monday: Higher Consumer Prices: WSJ, NY Post, PYMNTS

Today we're talking about the massive number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Thousands of them have been children arriving without their parents. First, we'll get a close-up look at the conditions migrant children are facing from CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal. She was one of the first reporters allowed inside the detention facility in Donna, Texas, in late March, when the overcrowding was at its peak. Then, we talk with Theresa Cardinal Brown. She's the director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center. She's also worked at the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection under both Republican and Democratic presidents. This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, May 7th, 2021! What to know about: what new analysis found about what could be the real COVID-19 death toll around the world the latest findings about COVID-19 vaccines for kids a piece of a rocket expected to hit Earth this weekend insects trained to sniff out COVID-19 how much Americans are spending on Mother's Day how one profession is using No Pants Day for a good cause Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Study Estimates Real Covid Death Toll: Stat News, NPR, Seattle Times, Full Study Moderna Adolescents Vaccine Data: CNBC, CBS News, USA Today, Moderna Idaho Middle School Shooting: AP, CNN, NBC News, Reuters Rocket Part Falling Toward Earth: USA Today, WaPo, NY Times, Defense.Gov Could Bees Be Used to Detect COVID-19?: Business Insider, Reuters, Wageningen University Vax Live Concert Is Saturday: Variety, ABC7, Global Citizen, EW, Yahoo 'See Us Unite' Campaign: Axios, CBS News, Deadline, Asian American Foundation, CSUSB Twitter Testing a Tip Jar: The Verge, TechCrunch, Mashable, Twitter, Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees: AP, Engadget, Video Game HOF, People, USA Today Americans' Mother's Day Spending: Fox Business, Today, NRF, Census Ideas for Last-Minute Gifts: CNN, NY Post, Wired Feel Good Friday: Comic's 'No Pants Day' For a Cause: AP, ScreenRant