The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy
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Jun 30, 2020 • 10min

Six Month Mark, Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling & Tip Your Cap Campaign- Tuesday, June 30th, 2020

The news to know for Tuesday, June 30th, 2020! What to know today about: what world leaders say is the key to getting the pandemic under control decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court concerning abortion rights and government oversight Broadway's new reopening plan what could be missing from the next iPhone the 100th anniversary many famous people are celebrating ... 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.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Coronavirus Cases Keep Spiking: Johns Hopkins, AP WHO's New COVID Warning: NPR, AP, WHO, CNBC More States Slow Reopening: Reuters, USA Today, The Arizona Republic Remdesivir Cost: Stat, Vox, Axios, WSJ SCOTUS Overturns LA Abortion Law: NY Times, WSJ, Reuters, WaPo Supreme Court on Executive Orders: WSJ, CBS News, NYT Broadway Stays Closed: NY Times, Reuters, WaPo Cirque Du Soleil Bankruptcy: Reuters, NBC News, CNN, Tweet Bagged Salad Recall: Fresh Express, Consumer Reports, CDC Apple's Next iPhone Changes: CNBC, Mashable Anti-Face-Touching Necklace: USA Today, Mashable, NASA Tip Caps to Negro Leagues: WaPo, Sports Illustrated, Today, Reuters, Tip Your Cap 2020
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Jun 29, 2020 • 11min

Coronavirus Milestones, Historic Votes & BET Awards- Monday, June 29th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, June 29th, 2020! What to know today about: COVID-19 cases worldwide Russia reportedly plotting to hurt Americans two historic votes (one of which will lead to a state changing its flag) Facebook's newest policy Boeing's Max jet getting back in the air Yeezy going to Gap ... 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.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Global Coronavirus Milestones:: WSJ, AP, Axios, Johns Hopkins Masks Encouraged: NBC News, WaPo, WSJ "Window is Closing" to Get Virus Under Control: CNN, Axios, Politico Russia Offers Bounties to Kill U.S. Troops: AP, NY Times, FOX News, Reuters, Trump Tweet Trump Shares "White Power" Video: ABC News, Reuters, NBC News, CNN, Biden Response Mississippi Flag Vote: WaPo, Reuters, WSJ DC 51st State Vote: The Week, NPR, USA Today, WaPo, Bowser Tweet Facebook Labeling Rule-Breaking Posts: AP, Engadget, NPR, Facebook Major Brands Join Facebook Ad Boycott: CNN, Mashable, USA Today, FOX Business, WSJ Boeing to Begin Max Test Flights: WSJ, Reuters, NY Times Kanye West Brings Yeezy to Gap: AP, NY Times, Forbes, Gap BET Awards: AP, Billboard, BET Monday Monday - U.S. Rents Decreasing: CNN, Zumper
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Jun 26, 2020 • 11min

# of Cases 10x Higher, First Team Sport Returns & 50 Years of Pride- Friday, June 26th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, June 26th, 2020! We're explaining: how many people the CDC chief says have been infected with COVID-19 updated coronavirus risk factors, including pregnancy how an online petition convinced authorities to investigate an in-custody death women's soccer testing the 'bubble' theory YouTube taking on Tik Tok 50 years of PRIDE 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.Skillshare.com/newsworthy and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Coronavirus New Daily Record: WaPo, CNN, Johns Hopkins Millions More Americans May Have Had COVID-19: AP, Reuters, WaPo, Axios, NBC News Who's Most at Risk: STAT, AP, USA Today, CDC (see full list) Some States Pause Reopening: AP, NBC News, Axios U.S. Jobless Claims: WSJ, Axios, USA Today CO Elijah McClain Death Investigated: Denver Post, CNN, ABC News Disney Ride to Get Rebranded: CNN, AP, NPR, Disney Parks Dixie Chicks Name Change: NBC News, LA Times, Instagram, March March Video YouTube Tests 15 Sec Videos: TechCrunch, YouTube Facebook Old News Warning: Engadget, The Hill, Cnet, Facebook NWSL Returns to Play: WSJ, WaPo, ESPN Pride Month Events: KGO, NY Times, AP, Global Pride 2020 Feel Good Friday: Oldest Golden Retriever in History: CNN, Today, FOX News
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Jun 25, 2020 • 19min

New Virus Records, Bottled Water Warning & Fireworks Sales Boom (+ Pandemic Travel Guide)- Thursday, June 25th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, June 25th, 2020! What to know today about: a new record peak in daily COVID-19 cases the travel advisory trying to slow the spread of the virus President Trump sending protection to certain statues historic changes coming to this year's DNC a warning about one particular brand of bottled water big boom in fireworks sales ...and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. Our guest explains what to consider if you plan to travel anytime soon... 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.Skillshare.com/newsworthy and www.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: New COVID-19 Records: NBC News, CNN, WaPo, WSJ, Johns Hopkins States Impose Quarantine on Travelers: CNBC, USA Today, AP, Reuters U.S. Marshals, National Guard Deployed: WaPo, FOX News, AP, USA Today, WaPo, Tweet Seattle Protesters Leaving: CNN, Seattle Times, KOMO Congress Stalled on Policing Bills: Axios, Reuters, Politico, WSJ, FOX News Nearly All-Virtual Democratic Convention: Axios, AP, Reuters, WSJ Amazon Fraud Crackdown: CNBC, The Verge, Amazon Whole Foods Bottled Water Warning: CNN, USA Today, FOX Business, Consumer Reports Fireworks Sales Boom: CNN, The Atlantic, NBC News, Business Insider NASA Names Headquarters after "Hidden Figure:" NASA, CBS News, Engadget
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Jun 24, 2020 • 11min

Next Few Weeks "Critical", Hospital Price Tags & So Long Segway- Wednesday, June 24th, 2020

The news to know for Wednesday, June 24th, 2020! We're covering: why these next few weeks are critical for the pandemic mixed messages from the White House on testing why hospital secrets could soon be revealed an emotional show of support in sports the end of the Segway companies giving more paid time off ...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.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Top Health Officials Testify: AP, CNN, Reuters, WaPo, NY Times, Prepared Testimony Trump Doesn't Kid on Testing: Axios, Politico, ABC News COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Surge: NBC News, CBS News, Arizona Republic, CNBC, Texas Tribune, Johns Hopkins Prosecution "Pressured" in Roger Stone Trial: AP, LA Times, Reuters, Prepared Testimony Powerful Earthquake Hits Mexico: CNN, USA Today, AP, USGS Trump AZ Rally: Reuters, Politico, USA Today Biden/Obama Fundraiser: Reuters, AP, Axios, WaPo Virgin Galactic Partners with NASA: Space.com, ABC News, Virgin Galactic Hospital Price Transparency: AP, WSJ, CNN FBI's NASCAR Investigation: AP, CNN, ESPN Support for Bubba Wallace: ESPN, AP, USA Today, CBS News '30 Rock' Removing Episodes: NY Times, CBS News, Variety Jimmy Kimmel Apology: CNN, AP, WaPo Segway to Stop Making Scooters: AP, Engadget, Fast Company Work Wednesday: Twitter Workers Get Election Day Off: CNBC, AP, Forbes
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Jun 23, 2020 • 11min

Foreign Workers Banned, Facebook Boycott & Baseball Returns- Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020

The news to know for Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020! What to know today about: another COVID-19 world record + we'll tell you which states in the U.S. are now thinking about reversing reopening the Trump administration is putting new limits on foreign workers what to expect as voters in five states go to the polls FDA's warning about certain types of hand sanitizer latest plan for Major League Baseball new features in the next iPhone update ... 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.Skillshare.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: WHO on COVID-19 Outbreaks: Reuters, AP, Politico, UN Infections Spike in the U.S.: CBS News, Orlando Sentinel, Politico, Axios, WaPo, Johns Hopkins NYC More Reopening: AP, WSJ, CBS News, NY Times Fauci, Others Testify Today: AP, The Hill, Prepared Testimony Remembering Rayshard Brooks: AJC, Reuters, NBC News Trump Limiting Work Visas: WSJ, USA Today, NBC News, Reuters, Axios Bolton Book Released Today: Reuters, AP, CNN, NPR 5 States Primaries: The Hill, NBC News, Roll Call Hand Sanitizer Warning: NY Times, CBS News, FOX Business, FDA Retailers Pull Ads from Facebook: The Hill, FOX Business, CNN, Reuters, AP Apple's Worldwide Developers' Conference: TechCrunch, Cnet, CNBC, Mashable MLB 60-Game Season: ESPN, USA Today, NY Times, CNN New Stonehenge Discovery: USA Today, AP, CNN
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Jun 22, 2020 • 11min

Federal Prosecutor Fired, Trump's Tulsa Turnout & Streaming IMAX Docs- Monday, June 22nd, 2020

The news to know for Monday, June 22nd, 2020! We're talking about the latest data showing where COVID-19 cases are spiking, Why the Trump administration is facing backlash for a recent firing, and we'll recap the president's Tulsa rally, including a surprise in a stands. Plus, IMAX and Hulu are teaming up, why there's a pocket change shortage, and how a rock star from the 90s broke a record 30 years later. Those stories and more in 10 minutes! This episode is brought to you by www.Skillshare.com/newsworthy. Sources: US Reports Most Infections since May 1: CNBC, NY Times, ABC News, Johns Hopkins COVID-19 "Unlikely" to Slow: Axios, NY Times, NBC News Officer who Shot Breonna Taylor to be Fired: Louisville Courier Journal, ABC News, NY Times, Tweet, Letter from Chief Trump Fires Federal Prosecutor: WSJ, NY Times, USA Today, Reuters Trump Tulsa Rally: Axios, WSJ, NBC News, Politico, Trump Campaign BTS Fans, Tik Tok Users Troll Trump: AP, NY Times, NBC News, Reuters Moratorium on Cruises Extended: The Verge, USA Today NASCAR Confederate Flag Backlash: USA Today, CBS Sports, ESPN, AP, Tweet Tiz the Law wins Belmont Stakes: ESPN, CNN, NBC Sports Nextdoor Eliminated Forward to Police Program: The Verge, Engadget, Bloomberg IMAX Documentaries Coming to Hulu: Hollywood Reporter, Engadget, The Verge, IMAX Kurt Cobain's Guitar Sells for $6 Million: AP, BBC, Rolling Stone Monday Monday - Coin Shortage: NPR, USA Today
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Jun 19, 2020 • 11min

Court Upholds DACA, Celebrating Juneteenth & Summer Solstice- Friday, June 19th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, June 19th, 2020! We're explaining the second major U.S. Supreme Court decision this week, what it means that more young people are getting COVID-19, and how the nation is observing Juneteenth differently this year. Plus, introducing audio tweets, and we're preparing you for the weekend - from the first official day of summer to Father's Day. 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.Skillshare.com/newsworthy and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: SCOTUS Rules Against Trump Ending DACA: NY Times, Politico, WaPo, ABC News, DHS Trump's Tulsa Rally Tomorrow: The Oklahoman, NBC News, AP, Axios, Reuters, CBS News, CDC Juneteenth: WSJ, ABC News, AP, WaPo, Change.org U.S. Virus Deaths Decline: AP, Slate, The Hill, CBS News, WPEC Your Tweet, Your Voice: Twitter, CNN Facebook Pulls Trump Ads: The Verge, TechCrunch, AP, Reuters Facebook Donating to Black Causes: Business Insider, Engadget, Facebook Summer Solstice: USA Today, Accuweather Rare 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse: Forbes, Cnet, CNN, CBS News Father's Day: Cnet, USA Today Espys: PEOPLE, ESPN Feel Good Friday - Dogs Sniff out Coronavirus: Good News Network, Science Times, Study
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Jun 18, 2020 • 19min

Murder Charges for Officer, Bolton's Bombshells & Aunt Jemima Retired (+ Know the Risks in Reopening)- Thursday, June 18th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, June 18th, 2020! What to know today about the new murder charges against a former Atlanta police officer and what to expect next. Also, newly-released parts of the former national security advisor's upcoming book have troubling allegations against President Trump. What they are and how Trump is responding. Plus, big changes to some well-known brands, how to turn off all political ads on social media, and Lyft goes electric. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview, explaining key things to consider as you choose where it's safe to venture out again. 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.Skillshare.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Former GA Officer Charged with Murder: NBC News, AP, Reuters, WSJ, CNN Atlanta Police Calling Out Sick in Protest: AJC, WXIA, Tweet Details from Bolton's Book: ABC News, WSJ, AP, FOX News, Schiff Tweet DOJ Restraining Order: Axios, The Hill, WaPo Veterans Mental Health Plan: AP, Stars & Stripes, ABC News, WaPo COVID-19 Mixed Messaging: Axios, WSJ, Daily Beast, Gray DC, CNN, Johns Hopkins NASA Honors Healthcare Workers: Space.com, AP Aunt Jemima to Change Name, Brand: NBC News, USA Today, CBS News, MarketWatch Other Brands Consider Phasing Out Logos: CNN, USA Today, Reuters Boy Scouts to Create Diversity Badge: NY Times, FOX News, People, Boy Scouts Netflix Founder Donates to HBCUs: CBS News, NY Times, CNBC Google Donation, Black Hiring Goal: WSJ, CBS News, CNBC Facebook and IG Make Political Ads Optional: The Verge, TechCrunch, NY Times, Zuckerberg, Facebook Lyft to go Electric by 2030: Mashable, FOX Business, CNN TTKT: Risk Factors in Reopening - Know What to Avoid: Erin Bromage Blog Post, CNN Opinion, PBS
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Jun 17, 2020 • 11min

"Perfect Storm" for Virus, Seattle's CHOP Zone & Aliens Might Exist- Wednesday, June 17th, 2020

The news to know for Wednesday, June 17th, 2020! We'll tell you which six states are seeing record numbers of new COVID-19 cases, and why there are new fears about a Trump campaign rally that one official called "a perfect storm" for the virus. Also, why the U.S. is suing to stop a tell-all book from making it to the public. Plus, a new promising and affordable COVID-19 treatment, retail sales rebound, and the calculation that shows aliens might really exist in our galaxy... Those stories and more in less than 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.Skillshare.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: 6 States New Coronavirus Records: Reuters, USA Today, CNN Trump Tulsa Rally Concerns: NY Times, Politico, Oklahoma Guidance, Tweet Trump Executive Order: AP, Reuters, Axios, WSJ, WaPo Senate to Introduce Police Reform Bill Today: AP, Axios, Politico Seattle CHOP: WaPo, AP, FOX News, Seattle PI Trump Administration Sues John Bolton: CNN, USA Today, CBS News Steroid Improves Survival for COVID-19 Patients: AP, Reuters, Stat Amazon Uses Tech to Enforce Social Distancing: Engadget, Business Insider, CNBC, Reuters Retail Sales Rebound: NY Times, Axios, WSJ 30+ Alien Civilizations Possible: Fox News, CNN, Axios Work Wednesday: Small Businesses Optimistic: Fox News, Business Insider

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