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The news to know for June 2nd, 2020! What to know today about President Trump's promise to end riots, even if it takes military force. Also, the different findings from two different autopsy reports about how George Floyd died. Plus, there's new guidance for protesters to avoid spreading COVID-19, why Facebook employees walked out, and where customer service is taking on a new meaning. 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.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Threatens Military Force: AP, CBS News, ABC News, WaPo, EDOW Tweet Trump Message to Governors: USA Today, NY Times, WSJ Separate Floyd Autopsies: Minneapolis Star Tribune, USA Today, NBC News, Reuters 7th Day of Protests: NBC News, FOX News Protesters and Police Unity: USA Today, Tweet Floyd's Brother Calls for Peace: USA Today, AP More Coronavirus Concerns: AP, NPR, Politico, NY Health Department Presidential Primaries Today: CNN, USA Today, AJC, WSJ Facebook Employees Stage Virtual Walkout: The Verge, NYT, CNBC Zuckerberg to Donate $10 Million: TechCrunch, Mark Zuckerberg Celebrities Join Protests: AP, E! News Celebrities Funding Bail: Deadline, Barron's Music Industry Reacts: AP,Deadline, The Verge Pixel's New 'Safety Check' Feature: TNW, Engadget Zappos Listens to Pandemic Worries: NYT, CBS News

The news to know for Monday, June 1st, 2020! What to know about mass protests across the U.S. We've seen everything from violent confrontations to unexpected signs of solidarity. Also, there's an update to the case that sparked it all. Plus, what happened at the historic rocket launch, returning to college sports, and who's buying bikes at an unprecedented pace. Those stories and more in 10 minutes! This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news Sources: Nationwide Protests and Riots: AP, Axios, CNN, WaPo Police Violence: NBC News, The Verge News Crews Arrested & Injured: USA Today, AP, Axios NYPD SUV Drives Into Crowd: CBS News, USA Today Atlanta Police Officers Fired: AJC, AP, FOX News Some Police Officers Protest Too: ABC News, Forbes President Trump Threatened: NY Times, CNN Extremists, Disinformation in Protests: AP, Minneapolis Star Tribune, NBC News, CNN Trump Designates Antifa a Terror Group: NY Times, NBC News, Axios, Tweet Derek Chauvin Arrested: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NY Times Floyd's Family Reats: CNN, KHOU, FOX News Protests Set off Virus Fears: NY Times, AP Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins U.S. Cuts Ties with WHO: Politico, CNN SpaceX Launch Successful: CNN, The Verge, CBS News, WSJ Major Retailers Close During Protests: USA Today, ABC News, Barron's, AP Amazon Altering Deliveries: USA Today, Target Major Brands Back Protests: Axios, YouTube Bike Sales Soar During Pandemic: CBS News, NY Times, NPD Group NCAA Athletes Return Today: SI, CNN, ESPN MLB/Players Deal Deadline: Draft Kings, NBC Sports, NBC Sports Tweet Monday Monday - Cheaper Student Loans: CNN

The news to know for Friday, May 29th, 2020! What to know about the third night of violent protests over a deadly arrest. This time, protesters torched a police station in Minneapolis. Also, new guidelines explain what life back at the office could look like during a pandemic. Plus, how runners will still take part in the canceled Boston Marathon, self-driving cars make a new type of delivery, and the free film festival happening this weekend. 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: Violent Minneapolis Protests: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NBC News, WSJ, AP, MN Gov, Justice Dept., Local Emergency Social Media Executive Order: CNN, FOX News, LA Times, White House CDC New Office Guidelines: NY Times, Axios, CDC Unemployment Passes 40 Million: ABC News, AP, USA Today NY No Face Masks/No Entry: Axios, NPR, NY Gov TX No Masks Allowed Bar: USA Today, WaPo, CBS News First Time Boston Marathon Canceled: AP, Axios, CNN NSA Warns of Ongoing Hacking Campaign: Reuters, AP, NSA CVS Self-Driving Vehicle Delivery: AP, CNBC, Forbes, Nuro UPS Adding Peak Surcharge: Reuters, WSJ Amazon to offer Temp Workers Full Time Jobs: TechCrunch, Amazon YouTube's Film Festival Begins: Variety, CBS News, YouTube SpaceX/NASA Launch Reminder: CNN, CBS News Feel Good Friday - "Colors of the World" Crayons: CNN, FOX News, Crayola

The news to know for Thursday, May 28th, 2020! What to know today about a milestone we hoped the U.S. would never reach, the first-of-its-kind voting on Capitol Hill, and the major new law that just passed in China. Plus, a historic launch delayed, more drone deliveries are happening, and a big change coming to IGTV. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. You'll learn exactly what to expect if you get a call from a contact tracer, and why it all matters. 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: U.S. Death Toll Tops 100,000: Johns Hopkins, AP, WaPo, Reuters House First Proxy Vote: LA Times, Reuters, FOX News, AP China Votes on Hong Hong Security Law: NY Times, Al Jazeera, Reuters, ABC News, WSJ, Statement Minneapolis Violent Protests: Minneapolis Star Tribune, WSJ, The Hill, NBC News SpaceX Launch Delayed: AP, NPR, USA Today Drones Delivering Masks to US Hospitals: Axios, CNBC, TechCrunch American Airlines Job Cuts: WSJ, CNBC Boeing Lays off 7,000 Workers: CNN, NBC News, ABC News Boeing Resumes Production of 737 Max Jets: The Verge, Boeing Instagram to Share Ad Revenue with Creators: The Verge, 9to5Mac, Instagram 17-Year Cicadas: USA Today, FOX News Human Contact Tracing: CDC, UCSF, SF Chronicle, CNBC, Johns Hopkins Course Apply for Remote Contact Tracing Jobs: National, New York, Massachusetts, Georgia

The news to know for Wednesday, May 27th, 2020! We'll tell you why today's astronaut launch is historic and why some say it will start a new era of human spaceflight. Also, why an on-camera arrest is causing national outrage and what's being done about it. Plus, what got Twitter to fact-check the president, what to expect from the newest video streaming service launching today, and where to find J.K. Rowling's latest release. 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.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: SpaceX/NASA Rocket Launch: CNN, NBC News, ABC News, Vox MN Officers Deadly Arrest: Minneapolis Star Tribune, AP, NBC News Where COVID-19 is Growing: USA Today, 24/7 Wall St, Axios Remote Voting Debate: NY Times, FOX News, Politico Twitter Flags Trump Tweets: TechCrunch, WSJ, USA Today, Axios NYSE Reopens: AP, NY Times, WSJ, CBS News Boeing, Airbus to Study Coronavirus Spread: WSJ Amtrak Cutting 20% of Staff: WSJ, The Hill Apple Reopening More Stores: CNBC, The Verge HBO Max Launches: The Verge, Engadget, Cnet New JK Rowling Fairy Tale: AP, NY Times, The Ickabog Work Wednesday: "Back-to-Work Bonuses" Considered: Forbes, FOX News, WSJ

The news to know for Tuesday, May 26th, 2020! We'll share what top public health officials are saying about COVID-19, including the three metro areas now considered lingering hotspots. Also, why the World Health Organization is pausing one of its studies for a potential treatment. Plus, airlines got the go-ahead to suspend service to some cities, a 100-year-old company goes bankrupt, and the Tom Brady moment that went viral. 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.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Memorial Day Weekend Crowds: NBC News, ABC News, FOX News Coronavirus "Not Yet Contained:" CNN, CBS News, Tweet No Decline in Major Metro Areas: WaPo, LA Times, The Hill, WMAQ Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins HHS Watchdog to Testify: Axios, WaPo WHO Pauses Hydroxychloroquine Trial: The Hill, CNN, Newsweek, Tweet Trump Finishes Drug Treatment: NBC News, USA Today Trump Demands Places of Worship Reopen: FOX News, NPR, Politico CDC Guidelines Eid al-Fitr: USA Today, CNN Biden Observes Memorial Day: CNN, USA Today, NBC News Trump Observes Memorial Day: AP, FOX News Airlines Given OK to Stop Service: NY Times, Reuters Hertz Files for Bankruptcy: WSJ, Forbes, NY Times, CNN Tinder Global Mode: The Verge, Engadget Celebrity Golf Tournament: AP, NBC Sports Musk & Grimes Change Baby Name: CNN, USA Today, Instagram

The news to know for Friday, May 22nd, 2020! We're talking about expert predictions for a possible second wave of COVID-19 cases and the impact on jobs in America. Also, why one sailor is now being called a hero. Plus, new TSA rules at the airport, which celebrity will likely be going to prison, and why college admissions could be changing for good... 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.NETGEAR.com/bestwifi and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Fauci on States Reopening: CNN, Axios, Full Town Hall Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins No 2nd Shutdown: The Hill, CNBC, FOX News Corpus Christi Shooting: CNN, AP 3rd Murder Arrest in Arbery Shooting: ABC News, NPR, WSJ China Hopes to Control Hong Kong: WSJ, CNBC, NYT Jobless Claims Top 38 Million: NY Times, AP, Bloomberg, Survey of Businesses, Tech Companies WFH Plans: WSJ, The Verge, Variety, TechCrunch, Reuters, BBC New TSA Rules: USA Today, Forbes, TSA Lori Loughlin Pleads Guilty: LA Times, USA Today, WSJ University of California Testing Requirements: LA Times, Politico, WaPo, NY Times Smithsonian Collecting Pandemic Artifacts: USA Today, NPR, Smithsonian Memorial Day Weekend: Reuters, NBC News, Memorial Day Events Feel Good Friday - Seniors Transform into DJs: AP, Radio Recliner

The news to know for Thursday, May 21st, 2020! What to know today about a worldwide spike in COVID-19 cases, what the CDC now says about the virus living on surfaces, and a new battle over mail-in ballots. Plus, how airlines are stepping up safety protocols and what's behind a "baby bust," meaning fewer babies are being born. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview about new contact tracing technology that could end up on your smartphone. 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.NETGEAR.com/bestwifi. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: WHO Global Rise in Cases: ABC News, NBC News, Reuters New U.S. Hotpots: WaPo, PolicyLab Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins CDC on spread of COVID-19: USA Today, FOX News, CDC Trump Mail Voting Attacks: ABC News, Axios, Reuters, Michigan Tweet, Nevada Tweet Michigan Flooding Update: AP, Weather Channel, WSJ, CNN, Detroit Free Press, Midland Daily News India, Bangladesh Cyclone: Reuters, Al Jazeera Contact Tracing Software Released: TechCrunch, USA Today, WSJ U.S. Airlines Safety Upgrades: Reuters, FOX News, Delta, JetBlue, United Victoria Secret, Bath and Body Works Closing Stores: USA Today, Forbes, CNBC Ford Halts Production: CNN, WSJ Trump to Tour Ford Plant Today: ABC News, CBS News Baby Bust: AP, Bloomberg, The Hill, CDC Red Nose Day: AP, Deadline, Red Nose Day

The news to know for Wednesday, May 20th, 2020! All 50 states have eased stay-at-home restrictions, but what's been happening with the number of new COVID-19 cases? We'll break down the latest data and explain why there are some questions about how states are tracking and reporting their numbers. Also, what to know about the flooding that's now prompting thousands of people to evacuate in the Midwest... Plus, there's a new way to shop on social media, Spotify makes a major move, and women CEOs break a record. 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.NETGEAR.com/bestwifi. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: More States Reopen: WSJ, CNN, State-By-State Trends Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins States Testing Data Issues: NBC News, AP, Tampa Bay Times, Florida Today U.S. Extends Migrant Restrictions: CBS News, AP Economic Recovery Senate Hearing: NY Times, Axios, WSJ Relief Package Talks: AP, Politico, Reuters Midwest Flooding: AP, CNN Facebook Launches Shops: The Verge, Mashable, Engadget, Facebook Walmart Discontinues Jet: TechCrunch, CNBC Pier 1 Closing Stores for Good: CNN, ABC News J&J to Stop Selling Talc Baby Powders: USA Today, NBC News Joe Rogan on Spotify: The Verge, Engadget Hulu, ESPN+, Disney+ Bundle: Decider, Rolling Stone Work Wednesday: Women CEOs Fortune 500 Record: ABC News, NBC News, Fortune

The news to know for Tuesday, May 19th, 2020! What to know today about a promising new vaccine. We'll break down the possible timeline for it, and why some health experts are excited. And President Trump is taking an unproven drug to prevent COVID-19. Plus, Amazon could be eyeing the discount fashion industry, Michael Jordan's sneakers break a record, and graduates are being offered a sweet deal today. 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.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Promising Vaccine Results: NBC News, Stat, WaPo, Forbes, Moderna Stock Market Surge: Axios, AP Trump Taking Hydroxychloroquine: ABC News, WSJ, AP, WH Physician Letter, FDA W.H.O. Annual Meeting: WSJ, Reuters, Axios, NY Times Comparing COVID-19 to Flu: Newsweek, JAMA Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Celebs Mental Health Message: USA Today, Vanity Fair Instagram's New Wellness Tool: ABC News, Engadget, Instagram Disney Exec Joins Tik Tok: CNN, Engadget, AP Uber Laying Off More Employees: Engadget, WSJ JC Penney Closing 30 Percent of Stores: USA Today, CNN Amazon/JC Penney Talks: FOX Business, WWD NFL Reopening Training Facilities: AP, ESPN Bull Riding to Return with Fans: Yahoo Sports, Reuters, PBR Lebron James to Produce Adam Sandler Movie: Bleacher Report, Variety MJ Air Jordans Auction: CNN, Reuters, Sotheby's Krispy Kreme Giving Free Donuts to Grads: Thrillist, Krispy Kreme