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The news to know for Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020! We'll tell you about: who will likely get access to a COVID-19 vaccine before anyone else what a new government study shows about how early the new coronavirus may have been in the U.S. what the U.S. Attorney General now says about election fraud which two workplace tech companies are joining forces which Hollywood star made a big, personal announcement what to expect from this year's Rockefeller Center tree lighting 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 CastleGrade.com (listen for discount) and Ritual.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: CDC Panel on Vaccine Priority: WSJ, NY Times, CBS News, Facebook UK Approves Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine: AP, CNBC, WSJ, NYT New Study Suggests COVID-19 in U.S. Earlier: USA Today, ABC News, FL Becomes 3rd State to Hits 1M Cases: CBS News, Johns Hopkins $908B Coronavirus Stimulus Plan?: Politico, CBS News, USA Today, Fox News Barr: No Evidence of Widespread Voter Fraud: AP, WSJ, NY Times, WaPo Barr Names Special Counsel: AP, NPR, FOX News Salesforce to Buy Slack: WSJ, CNBC, Fox Business, The Verge Uber Completes Postmates Deal: TechCrunch, Engadget, The Hill, Uber Cyber Monday Sets Record: CBS News, NBC News, Axios, CNBC "Juno" Star Announces He's Transgender: NY Times, Variety, Elliot Page Spotify's Most Streamed of 2020: Engadget, CNN, Billboard, Time YouTube's Top 10 Trending Videos: Vulture, YouTube Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting: Rockefeller Center, E!, USA Today Work Wednesday: Companies Invent Holidays: WSJ

The news to know for Tuesday, December 1st, 2020! We have updates about: progress on a COVID-19 vaccine concerns and warnings over overwhelmed hospitals the assassination that prompted new tensions between Iran and Israel how technology is playing a role in mental health the 2020 word of the year why Giving Tuesday is especially important this year 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 Ritual.com/NEWSWORTHY and CastleGrade (listen for how to get a discount) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Moderna Requests Vaccine Authorization: USA Today, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, Moderna Who Gets Vaccine First: WSJ, CBS News, Stat, CDC Hospitals Brace for Surge: The Hill, NY Times, WaPo, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking Dr. Atlas Resigns: CNN, FOX News, NPR, NBC News Iran Nuclear Scientist Death Backlash: AP, WSJ, USA Today, WaPo, Axios, Reuters Melania Trump Unveils Christmas Decorations: NY Times, FOX News, FLOTUS FDA Considering App-Based Therapy: Business Insider, 9to5 Mac 49ers to Play Two Upcoming Home Games in AZ: AP, ESPN, NFL, WaPo NFL Postpones Ravens Games for 3rd Time: USA Today, SI, ESPN Dictionary Companies Words of the Year: AP, ABC News, CNN, Merriam Webster, Dictionary.com Giving Tuesday: GivingTuesday.org, Vox, CNN, WaPo, Charity Navigator

The news to know for Monday, November 30th, 2020! What to know about: how the latest election challenges are or are not holding up specific steps the nation's top doctors want you to take if you traveled or gathered for Thanksgiving where millions of Americans are bracing for severe or snowy weather sports teams having to make some significant, last-minute changes a record-breaking Netflix series inspiring a new hobby Cyber Monday 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 www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy and CastleGrade (listen for how to get a discount) Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: PA Supreme Court Dismisses Pro-Trump Lawsuit: WaPo, NBC News, NPR WI Recount Affirms Biden Victory: WaPo, AP, Axios, NBC News Biden-Harris First Daily Briefing: WSJ, Axios, CNN Biden Fractures Foot: Delaware News Journal, AP, NBC News, Axios Birx Suggests Holiday-Goers Get Tested: CBS News, WaPo, The Hill Fauci Expects "Surge Upon a Surge": AP, NPR, CNBC, Politico, Axios COVID-19 Restrictions Worldwide: Bloomberg, AP, CBS News, Reuters Restrictions in Your State: USA Today NYC to Reopen Some Schools: AP, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, City of New York Afghanistan Suicide Bombings: AP, Reuters, Al Jazeera East Coast Severe Weather: CNN, WaPo, Weather Channel Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends: WSJ, Weather Channel, Tampa Bay Times First Female Power 5 Football Player: ESPN, CBS Sports, NY Times, AP, Axios Broncos Scramble to Find Fill-in QB: ESPN, Axios, NBC Sports, Denver Post More NFL Teams Face COVID-19 Fines: AP, NBC News, ABC News Spotify Launches Stories: Engadget, Gizmodo, TmarTn 'The Croods' Box Office Success: AP, Variety, CNBC, FOX Business 'The Queen's Gambit' Sets Netflix Record: Deadline, Variety, TechCrunch, Netflix Chess Sales Soaring: NY Times, NBC News, FOX Business Monday Monday - Black Friday Breaks Records, Cyber Monday Next: USA Today, AP, Reuters, WSJ

Today we're talking about what makes humans happy. The CEO of The Happiness Research Institute joins us to share the science and research behind happiness, including what role our daily decisions and even our genetics play. So as we celebrate the holidays and think about our goals or New Year's resolutions for 2021, we hope this episode helps you find a little more happiness in your everyday life… Today's episode is brought to you by ButcherBox.com/newsworthy and Liquid IV (listen for the discount). Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in ~10 minutes! Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, November 27th, 2020! What to know about: President Trump's latest pardon: who he let off the hook and who calls it an abuse of power new rules at hospitals around the country as the number of COVID-19 patients breaks records which coronavirus rules the Supreme Court says aren't allowed because they violate religious rights why one of the biggest stars in the NFL is sidelined the pros and cons of two major book publishers joining forces the U.S. celebrating Native American Heritage Day 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 LiquidIV.com (listen for how to get a discount) Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Pardons Michael Flynn: NPR, AP, FOX News, Trump Tweet, Pelosi Statement, Nadler Statement U.S. Sets COVID-19 Records: WaPo, CNN, Becker's ASC Review, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking SCOTUS Blocks NY Restrictions: AP, Axios, NBC News, Full Ruling Standardized Testing Pushed Back: Axios, Reuters, WaPo, NCES Native American Heritage Day: Native Hope, Newsweek, NIH, Philadelphia Inquirer Black Friday/Small Business Saturday: CNN, The Verge, USA Today, Engadget, AP Penguin Random House Buys Simon & Schuster: NY Times, WSJ, Deadline, WaPo Ravens QB Tests Positive for COVID-19: NFL, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Alabama Head Coach Gets COVID-19: ESPN, NY Times, AP Winner of National Dog Show: NBC Sports, USA Today, CNN, PEOPLE Feel Good Friday: U.S. Rhodes Scholars Chosen: AP, Forbes, Philadelphia Inquirer, Rhodes House

The news to know for Wednesday, November 25th, 2020! We'll tell you about: more battleground states certifying vote counts why the stock market hit a record high the major pharmaceutical company pleading guilty to criminal charges what will be different and the same at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Beyoncé making history at the Grammy's, even before winners are announced Scotland becoming the first country to offer an everyday item for free what type of drink Queen Elizabeth is selling with ingredients from her own garden Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 ButcherBox.com/NEWSWORTHY and LiquidIV.com (listen for how to get a discount) Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: PA, NV, MN, NC Certify Election Results: NY Times, AP. CNN, NPR, WaPo, Trump Tweet Dow Closes Above 30,000 for First Time: WaPo, WSJ, AP, CNBC Task Force Calls for "Significant Behavior Change:" CNN, The Hill, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty: AP, ABC News, NY Times, WSJ, Axios Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: NY Times, Variety, Macy's 2021 Grammy Nominations: USA Today, NY Times, Variety Obama Memoir Breaks Sales Record: AP, The Hill, WSJ Elon Musk Becomes 2nd-Richest Man: Bloomberg, NBC News, NPR Scotland Makes Feminine Products Free: BBC, NY Times, Axios, Scottish Parliament Queen Elizabeth Launches Gin: USA Today, People, Sandringham Gin Work Wednesday: Major Retailers Close on Thanksgiving: CNN, USA Today, FOX Business

The news to know for Tuesday, November 24th, 2020! We have updates about: the Trump administration acknowledging Biden as the "apparent winner," clearing the way for his transition team what's familiar and brand new about Biden's just-revealed leadership team how President Trump and the first lady are keeping some holiday traditions alive a major vehicle recall NBA players meeting with the pope a social media platform going after TikTok and launching a new daily lottery Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox.com/NEWSWORTHY and DukeCannon.com (listen for how to get a discount) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: GSA Authorizes Biden Transition: AP, NBC News, NY Times, WSJ, Trump Tweet, Biden-Harris Transition Biden Announcing Cabinet Picks: AP, NY Times, Politico, WaPo COVID-19 Outbreak Growing Nationwide: NY Times, Axios, Salt Lake Tribune, Stat, Johns Hopkins Trump to Pardon Turkey: Ames Tribune, FOX News, WUSA, National Turkey Federation White House Christmas Tree Arrives: USA Today, CNN, AP, Melania Trump Tweet NBA Players Meet with Pope: NY Times, AP, Reuters GM Recalling Millions of Vehicles: CNN, AP, Axios Check Your Vehicle for a Recall: NHTSA Snapchat Launches TikTok Rival: The Verge, Engadget, Snap Ken Jennings to Guest Host 'Jeopardy!': Variety, USA Today, AP, Jeopardy!

The news to know for Monday, November 23rd, 2020! What to know about: the next steps in the presidential elections process: where votes are now being certified, recounted, and challenged in court the coronavirus breaking new records ahead of the holiday a COVID-19 treatment that could help some patients a new tool for climate scientists the NFL celebrating a historic first who broke two world records in one hour 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 ButcherBox.com/NEWSWORTHY and LiquidIV.com (listen for how to get a discount) Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: MI, PA to Certify Results Today: The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, CNN, Politico Trump Requests Another GA Recount: NBC News, FOX News, NPR, AP, Axios WI Recount Issues: FOX News, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, AP Trump PA Lawsuit Tossed: Axios, WSJ, Reuters, Trump Tweet MI Group Sues Trump Campaign: Politico, The Hill, WDIV, Full Lawsuit Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive: NY Times, NPR, AP Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit Record High: WSJ, CNN, Stat, COVID Tracking, Johns Hopkins AstraZeneca Vaccine Update: AP, WSJ, CNBC, Bloomberg FDA Authorized Antibody Cocktail: NY Times, Politico, Axios, CNN, FDA, Regeneron G20 Summit Wrap: AP, NY Times, NPR, WaPo Holiday Travel Surges: WaPo, AP, Bloomberg, TSA, AAA Satellite to Track Sea Levels: The Verge, TechCrunch, CBS News, NASA Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Dies: CBS News, USA Today, Reuters NFL First All-Black Officiating Crew: NFL, ESPN, USA Today Swimmer Breaks Two World Records: CNN, CBS Sports, Florida Times-Union Monday Monday - Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper this Year: CBS News, Fox Business, Farm Bureau, Lending Tree

The holiday shopping season is here and the new year is right around the corner, so today we're talking about building better money habits. We discuss holiday shopping, planning for financial success in 2021, and why it might be harder for millennials financially than other generations. Today's episode is brought to you by JUST Egg and MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in ~10 minutes! Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, November 20th, 2020! What to know about: Georgia's recount results how President Trump's team is said to be going beyond lawsuits to keep challenging the election outcome some of the strongest warnings yet from the nation's top health agency about Thanksgiving a little good news in the fight against HIV two digital media companies joining forces a sanctuary on a mission to protect millions of animals 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 www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy and Fitbod.me/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: GA Recount Results: CNN, Bloomberg, USA Today Republicans Urged to Intervene with Electors: WaPo, NY Times, Reuters, AP Mike Pompeo Visits West Bank: WaPo, Reuters, AP, Axios CDC: Avoid Thanksgiving Travel: WaPo, Axios, AP, NY Times, CDC CA Curfew: LA Times, Politico, SF Gate Deadline to Register for Stimulus Payment: USA Today, CNBC, CNet Get My Payment: IRS HIV Death Rates Fall by Half: NY Times, Axios, CDC End of Arecibo Observatory Telescope: Engadget, AP, NY Times Buzzfeed Buying Huffpost: AP, The Verge, Variety, WSJ PayPal Launches Generosity Network: Engadget, The Verge, TechCrunch, PayPal Wrigley Now a National Historic Landmark: CBS News, ESPN, SI, DOI Feel Good Friday: Atlantic's Biggest Marine Sanctuary: UNILAD, The Guardian, AP