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The news to know for Tuesday, June 16th, 2020! What to know today about a surprise ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court and how it's meant to protect millions more American workers. Also, President Trump says he wants to hold the "bad apples" accountable. How he plans to address police reform starting today. Plus, T-Mobile faces a widespread outage, a video game could treat ADHD in kids, and the Oscars get delayed... Those stories 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: SCOTUS Protects LGBTQ: NY Times, AP, Reuters, WSJ, Axios Trump to Sign Executive Order: Reuters, WSJ, USA Today, WaPo, Politico, CBS News Coronavirus Global Update: NY Times, BBC, AP, Reuters, Johns Hopkins FDA Revokes Hydroxychloroquine Authorization: CNN, Reuters, WaPo, NBC News, FDA T-Mobile Outage: AP, Reuters, LA Times, T-Mobile United Airlines Stricter Mask Requirements: CNN, Business Insider, United DOT Providing Cloth Masks: USA Today, Reuters Jeff Bezos Congressional Testimony: NPR, Politico, CNN, WSJ Video Game to Treat ADHD: Stat, The Verge, AP, FDA MLB Negotiations: USA Today, ESPN, AP, WSJ NBA Players Divided on Returning: Axios, CBS Sports, ESPN WNBA Season to Resume in July: Bleacher Report, AP 2021 Oscars Delayed: The Verge, Variety, LA Times

The news to know for Monday, June 15th, 2020! What to know about another controversial police shooting, this time in Atlanta. We'll walk you through what the video shows, who lost their jobs, and what happens next. Also, the backlash that prompted President Trump to reschedule his campaign rally. Plus, how some sports might use fake fans in the stands, get ready for the end of HBO Go, and how one man is making Bachelor history. Those stories and more in 10 minutes! This episode is brought to you by www.Skillshare.com/newsworthy. Sources: Atlanta Police Shooting: AJC, NBC News, CBS News, USA Today, AP Police Footage, Body Cam 1, Body Cam 2, Dashcam, Surveillance Weekend Protests: AP, WaPo, CNN Trump West Point Commencement: ABC News, NY Times, WSJ Trump Delays Juneteenth Rally: USA Today, Axios, AP, Politico, Reuters Transgender Protections Erased: Reuters, NPR, WSJ, HHS U.S. Coronavirus Hotspots: WaPo, Reuters, CNN, CBS News, Johns Hopkins Gas Prices Rising: USA Today, AAA Spanish Soccer Returns: The Verge, Fox Sports "HBO Go" Going Away: The Verge, Engadget, CNET First Black Bachelor: Variety, Fortune, NPR Monday Monday - Americans Saving More: CNN, WSJ

The news to know for Friday, June 12th, 2020! What to know today about the president's new plans for both police reform and his campaign rallies, why the top U.S. military official is saying sorry, and when experts now expect a COVID-19 vaccine to be available. Plus, the newest travel trend, how museums are capturing this moment in history, and where you can find mini-apps within an app. 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.Care.com/newsworthy and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump "Finalizing" Executive Order: NBC News, Reuters, Politico, NY Times Joint Chiefs Chair Apologizes: AP, NY Times, NBC News, ABC News Harvard Doc's COVID-19 Projection: USA Today, The Hill, Tweet Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Moderna Vaccine Final Tests: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg 1.5 Million More Unemployed: USA Today, Axios, Politico, Labor Dept. Stock Market Falls: CNBC, WSJ, WaPo, FOX News Rally at your own Risk: NBC News, CBS News, WaPo, USA Today RNC Picks Jacksonville, Florida: WSJ, Axios, CNN, FOX News Biden Campaign Stops: Reuters, Politico DNC Milwaukee Convention: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Independent Microsoft Won't Sell Police Facial Recognition: Mashable, Engadget, NPR, AP Smithsonian Collecting D.C. Protest Art: AP, CBS News, DCist Snapchat Minis: The Verge, Snap, TechCrunch, CNBC RV Sales Ticking Up: NYT, Fox Business NFL $250 Million to Black Community: Bleacher Report, USA Today, Axios, NFL Apple $100m Justice Initiative: The Verge, Axios, Tim Cook YouTube $100m to Amplify Black Creators: The Verge, Engadget, YouTube

The news to know for Thursday, June 11th, 2020! What to know today about the protests that brought down statues in three different cities, and how it's now just one part of a nationwide debate. Also, the U.S. hit a new coronavirus milestone: 2 million cases. We'll tell you where the new hot spots are and how those states are responding. Plus, golf's new normal, Amazon's ban on its own technology, and Twitter's newest feature. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview about a new era in space travel with "The Space Gal." 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 Care.com. Go to www.Care.com/newsworthy or use promo code 'newsworthy' Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Confederate Statues Toppled: AP, FOX News, NY Times, The Virginian-Pilot Trump Won't Rename Confederate Bases: AP, Politico, Tweet Nascar Bans Display of Confederate Flag: NBC News, ABC News, NASCAR George Floyd's Brother Testifies: NBC News, AP, Reuters, Politico, NY Times U.S. Virus Cases Surpass 2 Million: Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Comeback: NBC News, WaPo, USA Today, CNN Trump to Resume Rallies: NY Times, FOX News, Tulsa World Fed Economic Outlook: WSJ, Axios, Reuters, WaPo Stock Market Impact: AP, Bloomberg Apple Stock Growth: 9to5 Mac, Barron's PGA Tour Starts: AP, CBS Sports, Golf Channel, AP Soccer to Allow Kneeling: CBS Sports, NPR, U.S. Soccer IOC Talks about Easing Protest Ban: ESPN, The Guardian Amazon Suspends Facial Recognition Tech: WSJ, NPR, CNBC, Amazon, MIT Media Lab IBM Quits Facial Recognition: Business Insider, TechCrunch, NBC News, AP 'Gone with the Wind' Pulled from HBO Max: CNN, USA Today, NY Times 'Live PD' Canceled: AP, NBC News, Deadline Twitter's New Retweet Notification: The Verge, Bloomberg

The news to know for Wednesday, June 10th, 2020! What to know about a Capitol Hill hearing today with a mix of witnesses, from George Floyd's brother to a Fox News personality. What to expect and what's at stake. Also, the World Health Organization clarifies its statement about how COVID-19 spreads, and why one state's primary election had so many problems. Plus, how the first American woman to walk in space made history once again, this time, in water. She's just one of two pioneers to tell you about today. 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 Care.com. Go to www.Care.com/newsworthy or use promo code 'newsworthy' Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: George Floyd Laid to Rest: NBC News, AP, LA Times, WaPo Philonise Floyd to Testify Before Congress: ABC News, Politico, The Hill Senate Republicans Police Reform: Reuters, Politico, WSJ, Axios Trump Theory about 75-year-old Protester: FOX News, USA Today, LA Times, Axios, NY Times, Tweet WHO Clarifies Asymptomatic Spread Statement: Axios, Stat, FOX News Mask-Wearing Could Prevent 2nd Wave: Reuters, Tampa Dispatch, Full Study Coronavirus Hospitalizations Rise: WaPo, CNBC, Arizona Republic, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette GA Primary Voting Issues: NY Times, AJC, WSJ, CNN First Black Service Chief Confirmed: AP, Politico, CNN, Tweet First Woman to Reach Ocean Bottom: USA Today, NBC News, Axios MLB Virtual Draft Day: CBS Sports, SI, Portland Press Herald NASCAR to Welcome Fans Back: AP, Axios Bubba Wallace's Black Lives Matter Car: USA Today, CNN, Twitter "Cops" Gets Canceled: Axios, Deadline, USA Today, Hollywood Reporter, NYT Work Wednesday: Voluntary Buyouts: CNBC, CNN

The news to know for Tuesday, June 9th, 2020! A new finding from the world's health leaders seems to contradict what we thought we knew about COVID-19 and how it spreads. We'll explain the evidence and how other experts are responding. Also, what to know about the just-revealed, first-of-its-kind police reform bill. Plus, the rebound on Wall Street, newly popular vacation spots, and gun control on Looney Toons. Those stories 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 Care.com. Go to www.Care.com/newsworthy or use promo code 'newsworthy' Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Asymptomatic Spread of COVID-19: CNBC, Axios, CNN, CDC States Report Uptick in Cases: NY Times, Forbes, WSJ, WaPo Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins George Floyd Funeral: Houston Chronicle, AP, Reuters, WaPo Chauvin Bail Increased: CNN, CBS News, Minneapolis Star Tribune Dems Introduce Police Reform: NY Times, USA Today, Politico, WSJ Trump Defends Police: ABC News, Reuters, LA Times Joe Biden Opposes 'Defund the Police': USA Today, AP, CBS News U.S. Stocks Rally: WSJ, AP, CNN U.S. in a Recession: NBC News, NY Times, Axios, NBER Airbnb Sees Demand in Local Stays: The Verge, USA Today, Bloomberg Google Maps Rolls Out COVID-19 Updates: Google, Engadget Instacart Addresses Tip Baiting: USA Today, The Verge Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam Disarmed: CNN, USA Today, CBS News New Mysterious Radio Burst from Space: CNN, Space.com

The news to know for Monday, June 8th, 2020! What to know about the effort to "defund the police." Why some protesters have made that their rallying cry and which cities' leaders are now answering their call. We'll explain perspectives from both sides of what's become a national debate. Also, which countries seem to be doing worse, and much better, in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, the NFL commissioner's reversal, Reddit's co-founder resigns, and a decade-old hidden treasure discovered. Those stories and more in 10 minutes! This episode is brought to you by Care.com. Go to www.Care.com/newsworthy or use promo code 'newsworthy' Sources: Disbanding Minneapolis PD: AP, KMSP, Minneapolis Star Tribune NY Police Funding: NY Times, The Hill, Business Insider LA Police Funding: LA Times, Newsweek, AP "Defund the Police": Vox, WSJ, AP, Bloomberg Dems' Police Accountability Legislation: AP, ABC News, USA Today, Reuters George Floyd Memorial: Houston Chronicle, KHOU, NY Times Weekend Protest Wrap-Up: AP, WaPo, FOX News, WUSA, Tweet World Reaches 400,000 Virus Deaths: AP, CNN, Johns Hopkins NYC Reopening: NY Times, AMNY, NY Post Biden Secures Democratic Nomination: NPR, Forbes, CNN, Republicans Endorse Biden: NY Times, CBS News, Reuters Yelp Search for Black-Owned Businesses: The Verge, Yelp Reddit Co-Founder Resigns: Alexis Ohanian, TechCrunch NFL Commissioner Admits Mistakes: CBS News, ESPN, CNN, NFL, Tweet Conor McGregor Retires… Again: CNN, AP Treasure Chest Found in the Rockies: ABC News, The Guardian Monday Monday: Billionaires Cash in During Pandemic: CNN, Institute for Policy Studies

The news to know for Friday, June 5th, 2020! What to know about the first memorial service for George Floyd and the new plans for creating lasting change. Also, researchers have been trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients end up hospitalized, while others just get the sniffles. It turns out the answer might be in our DNA. Plus, more planes are flying to vacation spots, drones are planting trees, and big-name speakers and stars are taking part in YouTube's virtual graduation... 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.Blinkist.com/news and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: George Floyd Memorial Service: Reuters, USA Today, CNN, FOX News March on Washington This August: NBC News, Axios Thousands Keep Protesting: Axios, WSJ, NBC News Federal Response to Protests: WSJ, WaPo ACLU Sues Over Use of Force: AP, Politico CDC Director on COVID-19 and Protests: CNN, WaPo, LA Times COVID-19 Demographic Data Required: Reuters, ABC News Hydroxychloroquine Study Retracted: AP, CNN, WSJ Study: DNA Linked to Severe Coronavirus: NY Times, Daily Mail Latest Unemployment Numbers: WSJ, NBC News, CNBC VA Confederate Statue Removal: CNN, USA Today, NY Times, SPLC Global Airlines Add Flights: Reuters, CNBC, FOX Business Facebook Labeling State-Controlled Media: The Verge, Mashable, Axios, Facebook YouTube Virtual Graduation: Deadline, Variety, YouTube Asteroid Fly-by: CBS News, USA Today, NASA Feel Good Friday - Drones Planting Trees: Fast Company, Newsweek

The news to know for Thursday, June 4th, 2020! What to know about the new charges filed against all four officers involved in George Floyd's death and why protests continue around the world anyway. Also, what a top military leader is saying about President Trump's response to the civil unrest. Plus, SpaceX makes a change to its satellites, the NBA has a new plan for its season (that involves Disney World), and Sesame Street's message to kids this week. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. We're getting an expert's take on the protests and how to see real progress. 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: MN Officer Charges: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NY Times, WSJ Floyd Memorial Service: AP, ABC News Protests in 50 States, Other Countries: USA Today, ABC News, NY Times Washington, D.C. Protests: AP, WaPo Esper Opposes Using Active-Duty Troops: AP, CBS News, CNN Mattis Denounces Trump: The Atlantic, Reuters, LA Times, Tweet President Obama Town Hall: NY Times, USA Today, Obama Statement, Obama Town Hall President Bush Statement: WaPo, Reuters, Bush Statement President Carter Statement: FOX News, ABC News, Carter Statement President Clinton Statement: NBC News, Clinton Statement Nevada Casinos Reopen: NPR, ABC News, Business Insider COVID-19 Hospitalizations Falling: Axios NBA Call to Start Season: The Athletic, NBC Sports, ESPN Snapchat Stops Promoting Trump: CNN, The Verge, Trump Campaign Statement SpaceX's Latest Launch: The Verge, TechCrunch Sesame Street Town Hall: CNN, EW, AJC Thing to know Thursday on Race Relations: Brookings, APA, LA Times

The news to know for Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020! What to know today about protesters who rallied past curfews and how the military has taken a new role in the nation's capital. Also, we have an update on the pandemic and election results from the Biden campaign and a longtime congressman who got the boot. Plus, how the bestselling books right now are showing progress, Facebook's new mass-delete feature, and a Tiger Queen about to get Joe Exotic's old zoo. 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.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Protesters Defy Curfews: AP, Axios, WSJ Daytime Protests Mostly Peaceful: USA Today, CNN, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Reuters DC Controversial Enforcement Folo: NBC News, USA Today, AP, Tweet Retired MO Police Captain Killed: AP, FOX News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Las Vegas Shootings: Las Vegas Sun, CBS News, AP Louisville Shooting Folo: NBC News, USA Today, NPR 6 Atlanta Officers Charged: AJC, ABC News, CNN MN Civil Rights Investigation: AP, Axios, CBS News Research Backs up CDC Recommendations: Reuters, CNN, The Lancet CBO: Future for U.S. Economy: CBS News, CNN Confusion at Primaries: Reuters, NY Times, CBS News Rep. Steve King Loses Primary: NY Times, CNN, FOX News Trump Moving RNC: NBC News, AP, Axios, Tweet, Response 2020 Census Status: WSJ, 2020Census.gov Antiracist Books Selling Out: TIME, Slate, Amazon Blackout Tuesday Trending: NY Times, CNN, CBS News Facebook Adds Bulk Deleting: The Verge, TechCrunch, Facebook Carole Baskin to Control Tiger King Zoo: USA Today, CNN, Forbes Work Wednesday: Best Places to Work in 2020: Fox News, Glassdoor, Glassdoor