The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy
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Jul 14, 2020 • 10min

Online-Only Schools, Record Heat Wave & Comfort Food Boom - Tuesday, July 14th, 2020

The news to know for Tuesday, July 14th, 2020! What to know today about the new announcements from some of the largest school districts in the country. Their plans for the fall and what the Trump administration has to say about them. Plus, millions of Americans are impacted by an intense heatwave; comfort and cannabis foods are flying off store shelves, and 'Hamilton' is still breaking records five years after its Broadway debut. ... and more in less than 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 HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News Sources: 3 States Add COVID Restrictions: LA Times, Reuters, AP, The Oregonian, KQRE, CNN Schools Release Fall Plans: NBC News, Axios, NY Times Trump, Devos Back-to-School Push: ABC News, USA Today, FOX News, CNN, Weingarten Tweet, AAP Statement White House Questions Experts: AP, Reuters, NBC News, ABC News, WaPo, CNN, AAMC Statement SCOTUS Allows Federal Executions: AP, USA Today, Strict Abortion Laws Blocked: AP, The Tennessean, AJC, Axios, The Hill Record-Breaking Summer Heat: USA Today, CBS News, WaPo, FOX News Comfort Food Sales Boom: Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC Weed Edibles Sales Boom: NY Times, AP More Potentially Dangerous Hand Sanitizers: ABC News, USA Today, FDA, CBS News NFL, Oakley Partner on Face Shields: AP, ESPN, Bleacher Report Naya Rivera Death Folo: AP, CNN, USA Today, Variety Hamilton Hits No. 2 on Billboard 200: Billboard, Forbes Bastille Day: History, Nat Geo, France 24
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Jul 13, 2020 • 11min

Florida Shatters Record, NFL Team Name Change & Model Makes History- Monday, July 13th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, July 13, 2020! We're covering Florida breaking a national record when it comes to COVID-19, the president's recent decision that prompted a rare reaction and a big announcement from the Washington Redskins following years of controversy. Plus: which platform may ban political ads, the Ford Bronco getting a makeover, and why the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is making history again... Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards in the month of July! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email (just so you can't vote twice, no spam!) and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Florida 15,000+ Cases: Reuters, AP, CNBC Expect Rising Covid-19 Deaths: Johns Hopkins, USA Today, Axios, Politico. ABC News Trump Wears Mask in Public for First Time: CNN, FOX News, NPR Trump Commutes Roger Stone: FOX News, WSJ, Reuters, Politico, Trump Tweet Robert Mueller Chimes In with Op-Ed: WaPo, Politico, AP Trump Planning Immigration Executive Order: Reuters, FOX News, NPR, Bloomberg, Trump Comments Trump's NH Rally Called Off: NY Times, NBC News, Business Insider, MLive Redskins to Retire Team Name: WaPo, USA Today, CBS Sports Facebook Might Ban Political Ads: NY Times, The Verge, Bloomberg Ford Bronco Debut: Cnet, Car and Driver, CNBC Kelly Preston Dies: People, Variety, Instagram Sports Illustrated's First Transgender Model: CNN, Hapers Bazaar, Vogue, People Vintage Mario Game Auction: AP, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Heritage Auctions Monday Monday - Taxes Due Wednesday: NY Times, Forbes, IRS
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Jul 10, 2020 • 11min

Trump Taxes Ruling, Glee Star Vanished & Disney World Reopens - Friday, July 10th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, July 10th, 2020! We're covering: the Supreme Court's landmark ruling about President Trump's tax returns the search for a celebrity who mysteriously disappeared new campaign plans and promises from both 2020 presidential candidates what will be different about another TV show reboot how Disney World will reopen in the age of coronavirus Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Vote for The NewsWorthy in the People's Choice Podcast Awards! Thank you for your support! Go to PodcastAwards.com, enter your email (just so you can't vote twice, no spam!) and choose 'The NewsWorthy' in two categories: 1- People's Choice 2- Politics & News This episode is brought to you by www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump's Tax Returns Ruling: WaPo, Reuters, AP, NY Times, WSJ COVID-19 Deaths Rising: Johns Hopkins, Axios, LA Times, USA Today, AP Trump NH Rally Concerns & Tulsa Virus Surge: AP, USA Today, NY Times Biden Economic Plan: Reuters, Politico, USA Today, FOX News "Broken Heart Syndrome" Increase: NBC News, CNN, USA Today, People Glee Star Likely Drowned: AP, CNN, Variety The Wonder Years Reboot: CNN, Fox News, The Hollywood Reporter Disney World Reopening: CNN, USA Today, AP American Century Championship: ESPN, Golf Channel, Bleacher Report, KRNV Warren Buffett Billions in Donations: AP, Reuters, NY Times Feel Good Friday - WNBA Star Helps Free Prisoner: USA Today, ESPN, BBC, YouTube
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Jul 9, 2020 • 19min

School Funding Threat, Facebook Failed & Tinder Video Chat (+ Ethics in a Crisis) - Thursday, July 9th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, July 9th, 2020! What to know today about: President Trump's threat to cut funding for schools a Supreme Court ruling about religious rights and birth control the audit Facebook failed new plans for college sports Tinder's newest feature ...and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. Our guest talks about ethics in a health crisis and how even some experts got it wrong. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Threatens Schools, CDC Guidelines: AP, Reuters, WSJ, USA Today, NY Times, Trump Tweet U.S. COVID-19 Status: Johns Hopkins, WSJ, USA Today, Politico Harvard, MIT Sue Trump Admin: AP, WSJ, USA Today, Axios, State Dept. Lt. Col. Vindman Retiring: AP, WSJ, Reuters, CNN, Politico, Vindman Announcement SCOTUS Religious Rights Ruling: AP, WSJ, NY Times Trump Tax Records Ruling Expected Today: AP, Reuters, Politico Facebook Civil Rights Audit: WaPo, NY Times, Vice, AP, Facebook, Full Audit Ivy League Cancels Fall Sports: USA Today, NY Times, WSJ Brooks Brothers Bankruptcy: WSJ, CNBC, Reuters Amazon to List Sellers' Names and Addresses: The Verge, Business Insider, CNBC Tinder Launches Video Calls: The Verge, TechCrunch, CNN Ethics During a Health Crisis: Harvard Global Health Institute, NPR, WaPo, NY Times
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Jul 8, 2020 • 11min

Back-to-School Push, Banning TikTok? & MLS Returns- Wednesday, July 8th, 2020

The news to know for Wednesday, July 8th, 2020! We're covering: President Trump's push to reopen schools in the fall the reason one top official says the U.S. could ban the hugely social media app, Tik Tok new competition for Amazon Prime another major pro sport returns a rare show in the sky this month & how you can see it ...and more in just 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 www.Blinkist.com/news. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Pressures Governors to Reopen Schools: FOX News, AP, CNN, CDC, NEA Response Fauci New Warnings: Axios, CNN, The Hill, Facebook Trump Officially Begins Withdrawal from WHO: WSJ, NBC News, AP, Reuters COVID-19 Cases: Reuters, Johns Hopkins Brazil's President Catches COVID-19: AP, CBS News, WaPo, Reuters Trump to Meet with Mexican President: AP, Politico, WSJ, NY Times, NPR Mary Trump Memoir Highlights: NY Times, NBC News, FOX News, WaPo U.S. Considers Banning TikTok: FOX News, CNBC, USA Today, WaPo Instagram Rolls Out Pinned Comments: The Verge, Cnet, Instagram Walmart New Membership Program: Vox (Recode), Reuters, CBS News Major League Soccer Returns: NY Times, ESPN, AP New Comet Visible This Month: CNN, Space.com Work Wednesday: Training Competition: Axios, XPrize
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Jul 7, 2020 • 10min

Billionaires Got Gov't Loans, Uber Buys Postmates & Blackout Day 2020- Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

The news to know for Tuesday, July 7th, 2020! What to know today about: the impact of reversing reopening plans how large companies got their hands on taxpayer dollars meant for small businesses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that settles an election-related debate the well-known company Uber just bought why Colin Kaepernick is teaming up with Disney why some people won't be buying anything all day ... and more in less than 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 www.Blinkist.com/news. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: U.S. Breaks More COVID-19 Records: WSJ, USA Today, Johns Hopkins California Shuts Down More Bars: LA Times, Reuters, Vox NYC Reopening: NY Times, WSJ, FOX News Universities Announce Fall Plans: WaPo, CNN, CNBC Impact on Foreign Students: Reuters, WSJ, Axios, ICE PPP Loan Recipients: AP, Reuters, WSJ, Bloomberg, Politico, Treasury Data Amy Cooper Charged: AP, Reuters, Axios, Manhattan DA SCOTUS Rules Against Faithless Electors: NBC News, WSJ, WaPo SCOTUS Robocall Ruling: NPR, CNET, WaPo Uber Buys Postmates: AP, NY Times, The Verge, Reuters, Uber, Online Grocery Shopping Hits Record Sales: TechCrunch, Full Survey Blackout Day 2020: CNN, USA Today, #Blackout Day2020 Colin Kaepernick ESPN Series: Hollywood Reporter, ESPN, CNN, ESPN Films Ringo Starr Charity Birthday Fundraiser: Rolling Stone, NY Daily News, Ringo Starr
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Jul 6, 2020 • 11min

Airborne Virus Debate, Kanye for President? & Happiness Study - Monday, July 6th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, July 6th, 2020! What to know today about: a key difference between the COVID-19 outbreak now and the one that swept through the U.S. in the spring the next steps for Kanye West if he really intends to run for president Airbnb's new age limits the research proving money can buy happiness ... and more in less than 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 www.Blinkist.com/news. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: More U.S. Infection Records: NY Times, Reuters, Politico, FOX News, Axios, Johns Hopkins Scientists: Coronavirus is Airborne: NY Times, Reuters, Axios, WaPo Weekend Protests: Reuters, The Hill, Baltimore Sun, Axios, AP, NY Times, FOX News, NBC News Weekend Trump Speeches: AP, Reuters, WSJ, Politico, WaPo Biden 4th of July Address: The Hill, FOX News, CBS News, LA Times Kanye West Running for President: USA Today, Reuters, Politico, CNN, Tweet Pipeline Canceled: AP, NY Times, USA Today, CNN, News Release Boeing Pulls Plug on 747 Jets: Bloomberg, Reuters, Engadget Airbnb Unveils Age Restrictions: USA Today, Fox News, Airbnb Piano Business Thrives: NY Times Monday Monday - Money Can Buy Happiness: FOX Business, WaPo, Full Study
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Jul 3, 2020 • 11min

July 4th Warning, Smell Tests & "Hamilton" at Home- Friday, July 3rd, 2020

The news to know for Friday, July 3rd, 2020! We're covering: Independence Day closures and celebrations testing labs getting overwhelmed controversy at Mount Rushmore the woman arrested after years of allegations nearly 5 million jobs added (but why it's likely too soon to celebrate) why smell tests could be the new fever checks the NFL's new ideas to make amends how to watch the Broadway hit Hamilton at home Those stories and more in less than 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.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Coronavirus Testing Czar Briefing: NBC News, Axios, Politico, The Hill COVID-19 Cases Rising in 40 States: AP, Axios, Reuters, WaPo, Johns Hopkins, White House Texas Statewide Mask Mandate: Texas Tribune, NBC News, WSJ Florida Breaks Records: Orlando Sentinel, Axios, Reuters, Politico, NBC News Trump to Visit Mt. Rushmore: AP, WaPo, FOX News, NPR Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested: AP, Reuters, WSJ, NY Times Congress Passes China Sanctions: AP, Politico, Bloomberg, NY Times, Al Jazeera June Jobs Report: WSJ, FOX News, Axios Smell Tests for COVID-19: Stat, Today, JAMA NFL to Play Black National Anthem: USA Today, ESPN, CNN, FOX News Facebook Pins Voter Registration- The Verge, The Hill, FOX Business Walmart Parking Lots Becoming Drive-Ins: WaPo, CNN, Walmart Hamilton Drops on Disney+: LA Times, Cnet, Rolling Stone, NY Times Penumbral Lunar Eclipse: USA Today, Thrillist, Newsweek Virtual Fourth of July Events: WaPo, NY Times, BBC Feel Good Friday - Record Ocean Cleanup: Ocean Voyages Institute, Honolulu Star-Adviser, KHON
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Jul 2, 2020 • 17min

Mask Mandate Debate, Most Valuable Automaker & 90s Cartoon Comeback (+ Voting in a Pandemic)- Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, July 2nd, 2020! What to know today about: announcements to slow down or reverse reopening plans guidance for schools from the American Academy of Pediatrics a reported change to the NFL preseason NASA giving big money to small businesses the cartoon making a comeback for a new generation ...and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. Our guest talks about the impact of a pandemic on voting. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by www.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: More States Reverse Reopenings: AP, USA Today, CBS News, NY Times AAP Gives School Guidance: AAP, WSJ, NYT Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins, CNN Trump Changes Tone on Masks: AP, CNN, FOX News, USA Today Mask Mandate Could Save Economy: USA Today, CNBC, ABC News, Business Insider Congress Extends Paycheck Protection Program: Axios, NY Times, CNN, CNBC Seattle Protest Zone Cleared: Seattle Times, AP, Reuters, WSJ, FOX News, Mayor Durkan Richmond, VA Confederate Statues Removed: WaPo, CNN, FOX News, Axios DHS Guarding Monuments: AP, Al Jazeera, ABC News World's Most Valuable Automaker: TechCrunch, CNBC, Forbes, CNN NASA Pays Millions to Small Biz: TechCrunch, NASA Odwalla Going Out of Business: FOX Business, WSJ, Business Insider, CNN NFL Shortens Preseason: USA Today, ESPN, AP Beavis & Butthead Comeback: AP, CNN, MTV, Variety TTKT: Voting in a Pandemic: Vote.org, Rockthevote.org, CBS News, NY Times, The Atlantic
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Jul 1, 2020 • 11min

100K Daily Cases Possible, New NAFTA & Baseball is Back- Wednesday, July 1st, 2020

The news to know for Wednesday, July 1st, 2020! We're covering: the newest prediction for the pandemic a historic trade deal taking effect today why China's crackdown on Hong Kong comes at such a significant time which airline will stop blocking middle seats Major League Baseball beginning its comeback what Bob Dylan just accomplished before anyone else ...and more in just 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 www.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Fauci: Cases Could Hit 100,000 Per Day: WSJ, FOX News, AP, Reuters, Axios Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Lawmakers Push Mask Wearing: AP, WaPo, Politico Vaccine Must be 50% Effective: WSJ, Reuters, USA Today USMCA Goes into Effect: Politico, CNN, USMCA China Passes Hong Kong Security Law: Reuters, BBC, NY Times, CNN Carl Reiner Dies: TMZ, NY Times, Reuters, USA Today AA to Book Flights to Capacity Again: AP, USA Today, American Airlines MLB Spring Training 2.0: NBC Sports, AP, CBS Sports Minor Leagues Canceled: AP, CNN, USA Today Red Light Could Preserve Vision: Newsweek, CNN, Gizmodo, Study YouTube TV Raises Monthly Rate: TechCrunch, Mashable, Engadget, YouTube Bob Dylan Milestone: NME, NY Times, Billboard Work Wednesday: Microsoft Launches Job Skills Initiative: Microsoft, Engadget, TechCrunch

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