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The news to know for Tuesday, April 13th, 2021! We have updates about: why police say an officer killed a Black man during a traffic stop in Minnesota: what's heard in bodycam footage and how demonstrators are reacting the CDC director calling out the state of Michigan with a specific message the NCAA's stance on a controversial topic in sports Microsoft going all-in on health care technology a pizza delivery robot 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 Fitbod.me/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: TN Student Shot, Killed: Knoxville News Sentinel, AP, CNN, Knox County Schools MN Police Shooting Folo: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NY Times, AP, CNN, Fox News Chauvin Defense Starts Today: AP, WSJ, NBC News, Minneapolis Star Tribune Fallen Capitol Officer to Lie in Honor: NPR, WaPo, Politico, USA Today Latin American Troop Surge: Reuters, NY Times, AP CDC Calls for Michigan Shut Down: CNBC, NY Times, The Hill First Female Army Secretary Pick: Axios, Defense News, WSJ, White House NCAA Backs Transgender Athletes: NBC News, Axios, NCAA Microsoft Buys Speech Recognition Company: WSJ, CNBC, The Verge, Axios, Microsoft Domino's Testing Autonomous Deliveries: The Verge, Engadget, Forbes, Domino's

The news to know for Monday, April 12th, 2021! What to know about: two controversial traffic stops: one left a man dead and sparked clashes between police and demonstrators; the other led to an officer fired and state officials outraged two new trends in the coronavirus pandemic: both vaccinations and hospitalizations are going up in the U.S. what the results show in a closely-watched election at the nation's second-largest employer how Facebook hopes to take on the trendy app Clubhouse a historic first at this year's Masters 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 Fitbod.me/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: COVID Hospitalizations Rising: CNN, NY Post, WaPo, CDC MN Police Shooting, Protests: Minneapolis Star Tribune, WaPo, ABC News, Brooklyn Center Police VA Controversial Traffic Stop: NY Times, NBC News, USA Today, Axios Prince Philip Dies: BBC, USA Today, Reuters, NBC News Rapper DMX Dead: NPR, AP, Vulture Biden Spending Proposal: WSJ, WaPo, NPR, The Hill Amazon Wins Union Fight: Time, CNBC, Amazon Facebook Tests 'Hotline': TechCrunch, Reuters, Screenrant, PCMag First Japanese Masters Winner: CBS Sports, CNN, Fox News, Tiger Woods Ramadan Begins: WaPo, Forbes, Vox Money Monday: Electric Vehicle Sales Rising: Axios, NY Times, Canalys

Confused about NFTs? What are they, where did they come from, and are they just a fad or do they have a real future? We're getting answers today about the hottest thing in the crypto world lately. Some NFTs have been auctioned off for millions of dollars (like Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's first ever 'tweet'), and we're seeing mainstream companies, sports organizations, and celebrities getting in on the action. Our guest expert helps break it down. Nathaniel Whittemore, known as NLW, is an independent strategy and communications consultant for leading crypto companies and the host of 'The Breakdown'- the fastest growing podcast in crypto. This episode is brought to you by NativeDeo.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, April 9th, 2021! What to know about: another new record at the southern border and how much money it's costing the government to try to manage it what one expert told a jury about what caused George Floyd's death why the state of Florida is suing the federal government what a deal between Netflix and Sony means for your movie watching an iconic pop star who passed away but is still releasing new music 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 NativeDeo.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Border Crossings Hit Record: Axios, Time, WaPo, Fox News, CBP Medical Experts Testify in Chauvin Trial: WaPo, NY Times, AP Former NFL Player Shooting Rampage: AP, USA Today, CNN Texas Workplace Shooting: ABC News, NBC News, AP Adverse Reactions to J&J Shots: CBS News, The Denver Post, Raleigh News & Observer, CDC The Ever Given Progress: WSJ, Ahram Online, BBC FL Sues CDC Over Cruise Restrictions: Politico, NBC Miami, Axios, FL Governor, CDC, CLIA Expedia's New Travel Restrictions Tracker: CNBC, The Verge, Expedia Travel Advisor, CDC, State Dept. Travel Advisories Netflix, Sony Reach Streaming Rights Deal: Sony, Netflix, Deadline, NY Times, The Verge New Music from Prince: USA Today, NY Times, Billboard, Legacy Recordings Feel Good Friday: 'Stump the Maestro' Daily Shows: AP, The Week, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Facebook

The news to know for Thursday, April 8th, 2021! We're talking about: new gun regulations President Biden is expected to announce today and the reaction to them how AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is facing another setback what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV Uber's version of a stimulus plan the iPhone update coming that impacts who can track you online 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 LightStream.com/newsworthy and NativeDeo.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Executive Action Expected on Guns: Politico, NPR, Fox News, AP, Rep. McCarthy UK Strain Dominant in U.S.: NY Times, Fox News, NBC News AstraZeneca's EU Setback: BBC, Stat News, Reuters, NPR, EMA KY Expands Voting Rights: Lexington Herald Leader, NY Times, CNN VA Legalizes Marijuana: AP, NPR, NBC News, WaPo Tiger Woods Crash Cause: ESPN, Fox News, AP, Tiger Woods, LA County Sheriff Uber & Lyft Offering Bonuses: The Verge, Financial Times, CNBC, Uber Apple's App Tracking Transparency: Digital Trends, TechCrunch, Mac Rumors, Apple Federal Agency Holding Mask Design Challenge: HHS, The Hill, CNN How to Enter the Contest: Challenge.Gov Thing to Know Thursday: China Creates Digital Currency: WSJ, CNBC, South China Morning Post, Business Insider

The news to know for Wednesday, April 7th, 2021! We'll tell you about: the latest COVID-19 hotspots in the U.S. how almost all American adults will be eligible for a vaccine this month why the idea of vaccine passports has become a hot-button issue the new city hosting the MLB's All-Star Game a growing number of billionaires getting even richer the industry that has almost too many job openings, so hiring can't keep up 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 NativeDeo.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: New COVID-19 Outbreaks: AP, CNBC, NY Times, Johns Hopkins, Helix White House Moves Up Vaccine Eligibility Deadline: CNN, AP, USA Today Check Vaccine Eligibility in Your State: NY Times States Banning Vaccine Passports: NY Times, NBC News, FOX News, TX Ban, FL Ban AR Lawmakers Override Veto: WaPo, ABC News, WSJ, ACLU IMF Economy Growth Outlook: NPR, AP, CNN, WSJ, IMF New HIV Vaccine Being Developed: ABC News, The Hill, Research Data MLB All-Star Game Moves to Denver: MLB, Denver Post, CBS News Fallout From MLB All-Star Decision: WaPo, The Hill, AP, WSJ, Sen. McConnell Starbucks Testing "Borrow a Cup" Program: Starbucks, USA Today, Restaurant Business Forbes Releases Annual Billionaires List: Forbes, Reuters, WaPo, USA Today Work Wednesday: Restaurants Struggling to Hire Enough Workers: Reuters, Bloomberg, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The news to know for Tuesday, April 6th, 2021! We have updates about: a plan to raise taxes on certain American corporations: why some say it will keep jobs in the U.S. while others argue it will hurt us on the world stage some of the world's most powerful countries coming together today with the same mission: a new nuclear deal a multi-billion-dollar victory for Google why ketchup packets may be hard to come by a March Madness finale with a history-making champion 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 LightStream.com/newsworthy and NativeDeo.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Multinational Corporation Tax Proposal: Reuters, NY Times, Politico, WSJ Chauvin Trial Continues: NY Times, WaPo, FOX News, CNN, Axios AR Transgender Healthcare Bill Veto: Politico, NPR, CBS News, ABC News, HRC Iran Nuclear Talks: NPR, Reuters, NY Times, Al Jazeera Google Wins Copyright Suit: CNN, NPR, TechCrunch, Supreme Court, Oracle No More LG Phones: Reuters, Axios, Tech Radar, Omdia Research Firm, LG Ketchup Packet Shortage: WSJ, Mashed NCAA Men's Champions: CBS Sports, NBC News, USA Today

The news to know for Monday, April 5th, 2021! What to know about: another deadly attack at the U.S. Capitol why evacuations are underway in Florida: the worst-case scenario could be a 20-foot wall of wastewater a new record for COVID-19 vaccinations a data breach impacting millions of Facebook users the new women's NCAA basketball champions and the game that will decide it all for the men 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 NativeDeo.com/newsworthy and LightStream.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Capitol Police Officer Killed: NY Times, AP, NBC News, ABC News, USCP Chauvin Trial Week 2: CNN, NPR, NY Times, USA Today FL Wastewater Evacuations: AP, ABC News, FOX News, Axios U.S. Vaccine One-Day Record: CNN, NY Times, The Hill, CDC J&J Taking Control of Plant: WaPo, NPR, Axios, J&J CDC Updates Travel Guidance: AP, Politico, NPR, CDC Stanford Wins Women's NCAA Championship: ESPN, CBS Sports, SportsCenter Men's NCAA Championship Tonight: USA Today, NY Times, Sports Illustrated MLB Moving All-Star Game: NY Times, WaPo, ESPN, Axios, MLB Facebook Users' Personal Data Posted Online: Business Insider, AP, Hudson Rock CTO, SAG Awards: AP, USA Today, Variety, SAG Awards Money Monday: Household Item Prices Expected to Rise: NBC News, WSJ, Kimberly-Clark

Today we're talking about medical debt in America. First, a former high school government and law teacher rallied her half-a-million Instagram followers to raise enough money to wipe away more than $50 million in medical debt. Sharon McMahon (known as @SharonSaysSo on Instagram) joins us to share why she became passionate about this cause and what it meant to see so many people come together online for good. Then, we talk with the Executive Director of the nonprofit, RIP Medical Debt, Allison Sesso, about how big the problem of medical really is and what's the impact on families. This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and Noom.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, April 2nd, 2021! What to know about: an uptick in COVID-19 cases: why a potential fourth wave would look different than the past the state of the American economy what a police supervisor said in court about Derek Chauvin's use of force the day George Floyd died guidance from the CDC ahead of this Easter weekend what's changing about Siri's voice which new movie just broke a record for the pandemic 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 Stamps.com (Listen for the discount code) and Noom.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: COVID-19 Cases Increase: Axios, ABC News, WSJ, Johns Hopkins Jobless Claims Rise: CNBC, AP, FOX Business Food Banks Busy: AP, NY Times, WSJ Chauvin's Supervisor, Paramedics Testify: NBC News, CNN, WaPo France Lockdown Begins: NPR, Bloomberg, BBC Travel Up, United Airlines Hiring Pilots: NY Times, CNBC, The Street, TSA CDC Easter Sunday Guidance: Fox News, WSJ, CDC UNC Head Coach Retires: AP, Fox Sports, UNC, NBA, NCAA Apple's Siri Changes: TechCrunch, CNBC, The Verge Best Pandemic Movie Opening: CNBC, Deadline, Variety, Regal Theaters Feel Good Friday: Group Saves French Family from Fire: BBC, ABC News, Change Petition