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The news to know for Monday, May 18th, 2020! We'll break down what experts are saying about staying home versus going outside, and some simple ways to limit your risk when you leave the house. We also have a COVID-19 update from around the world, and we'll tell you about the new controversy back in the U.S. that has nothing to do with the virus. Plus, we're talking Tropical Storm Arthur, an at-home testing hit, and the new ride-sharing rules taking effect today. Those stories and more in 10 minutes! This episode is brought to you by www.NETGEAR.com/bestwifi. Sources: COVID-19 Progress: Axios, Reuters, CNN, LA Times Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Europe Lifting Restrictions: BBC, AP, Bloomberg Russia New Hot Spot: CNN, Time Thailand Malls Reopen: Bloomberg, AP State Dept. Watchdog Firing: NBC News, Axios, Reuters, Press Release Tropical Storm Arthur: CNN, USA Today, ABC News, The Weather Channel At-home Coronavirus Test Approved: TechCrunch, Axios, NY Times, FDA, Everlywell Auto Factories Reopen: WSJ, NY Times Uber's New Rules: Business Insider, Reuters, Uber Facebook to Acquire Giphy: The Verge, TechCrunch, Axios, Facebook Fossilized Footprints Found: USA Today, CNN Monday Monday - Struggle to Pay CC Bills: WSJ, CNBC

The news to know for Friday, May 15th, 2020! What to know today about new CDC guidelines to reopen, warnings from a government whistleblower, and a senator's surprise decision while he's under investigation. Plus, it seems Apple is getting into virtual reality, a 'trillionaire' could soon exist, and the three star-studded ways for the class of 2020 to celebrate 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.NETGEAR.com/bestwifi and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: New CDC Reopening Guidance: AP, NPR, CDC (look under 'Keeping Communities Safe') Whistleblower Testifies: WSJ, ABC News, WaPo, Axios Sen. Burr Stock Sale Investigation: The Hill, LA Times, NBC News, CBS News Latest Unemployment Report: CNBC, Politico, CNN Restaurant Closures: Axios, Bloomberg Free Headspace Subscription to Unemployed: TechCrunch, Mashable, Axios, Headspace NASCAR to Resume Sunday: AP, ESPN, Fox News Apple Buys NextVR: Bloomberg, CNBC, The Verge Amazon Face Shields: USA Today, Engadget, Amazon Bezos Could Become Trillionaire: USA Today, Business Insider, Vox, Comparisun Facebook's Virtual Graduation: Today, Variety, Facebook Graduate Together Event: Deadline. AP. Graduate Together Youtube's June Grad Ceremony: YouTube Feel Good Friday - Nacho Making Fundraiser: EW, YouTube, Thrillist, CNN

The news to know for Thursday, May 14th, 2020! We're talking about President Trump's push to get kids back to school and the reason a top public health expert says not to rush it. Also, prices at the grocery store are going up. We'll tell you why, and by how much. Plus, take part in a COVID-19 genetic study, create your avatar on Facebook, and go to some of America's most popular parks as they start to reopen. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview about our mental health during a pandemic. Licensed therapist and well-known YouTuber Kati Morton shares her take on the current crisis and how to deal with it. 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: Americans Leave Home Again: NY Times, Cuebiq Trump Presses Schools to Reopen: AP, Reuters, Politico, CDC Kids COVID-related Illness: CNBC, CBS News, Axios Wisconsin Stay-at-Home Order Overturned: NPR, CNN, NY Times, Twitter China Hacking COVID-19 Research: USA Today, NBC News, Newsweek Fed Chair Urges More Relief: NY Times, Axios, WSJ, CNBC Groceries are Getting More Expensive: CNBC, CNN, USA Today, Labor Dept. 23andMe Genetics Research: Stat, MIT Tech Review, 23andMe, Ancestry Amazon Requests Price Gouging Law: The Verge, TechCrunch, Amazon Facebook Customizable Avatars: The Verge, Engadget, Facebook Universal Orlando Limited Reopening: AP, FOX Business, Universal Yellowstone and Grand Canyon to Partially Reopen: CNN, USA Today Mental Health During a Pandemic: Washington Post, STAT News, Axios, YouTube: Kati Morton

The news to know for Wednesday, May 13th, 2020! What to know from top health officials who testified under oath about America's plan to reopen. And the first major announcement from a major university system. We'll tell you about the new plan for the fall. Plus, we're talking about today's deadline to get your payment from the government faster, which tech company will offer the work-from-home option forever, and when you'll get to stream a pop-culture phenomenon from home, for the first time. 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.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Fauci's New Warnings: Axios, Stat, CBS News, WSJ Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Thousands Sick on the Job: AP, NY Times Pregnant Women Virus Research: LA Times, Business Insider, UKOSS Dems Unveil New Relief Bill: Axios, WSJ, AP IRS Payments Direct Deposit Deadline: USA Today, NPR, CNN Nebraska Primary Results: CBS News, Business Insider Biden Staying Home: AP, FOX News Facebook's Settlement with Moderators: The Verge, TechCrunch, Engadget Twitter Work From Home 'Forever': BuzzFeed, USA Today, NBC News CSU Online this Fall: LA Times, NY Times Hamilton Coming to Disney+: Variety, NPR Work Wednesday: Blocking "Reply All" Email Storms: USA Today, Engadget, The Verge, Microsoft

The news to know for Tuesday, May 12th, 2020! What to expect today from top health officials testifying on Capitol Hill, including a possible warning from Dr. Fauci. Also, what the White House unveiled about testing and why some experts are pushing back. Plus, expect a new type of check at the airport, which emoji has become more popular with this pandemic, and how adopting dogs has gone virtual. 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.NETGEAR.com/bestwifi. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Health Experts to Testify: NY Times, STAT News, Axios, CBS News Reopening Status: WSJ, NY Times, Twitter COVID-19 Rates in Heartland: NBC News Trump on Testing: NY Times, Politico White House Mask Rules: ABC News, WaPo SCOTUS Takes on Trump Tax Returns: CNN, WSJ Nebraska Primary Today: AP, Omaha World-Herald, WOWT Tesla Defies Orders, Reopens: WaPo, The Verge, Reuters Airline Passenger Fever Checks: WaPo, Frontier, Reuters, Bloomberg Twitter to Label Disputed Tweets: AP, Engadget, Twitter Emojis Most-Often Used Now: CNN, Emojipedia Meet, Adopt Dogs Via Zoom: Mashable, Digital Trends, Pedigree Talk to Me Tuesday - Reusing Masks: CDC, Today

The news to know for Monday, May 11th, 2020! What to know today about COVID-19 in the West Wing: who tested positive and which top U.S. officials are now staying home. Also, thousands of people say they'll volunteer to be exposed. We're explaining the debate around a risky type of vaccine research. Plus, Tesla sues over factory restrictions, MMA fighters returned to action, and which essential workers will be getting free vacations... Those stories and more in 10 minutes! This episode is brought to you by www.NETGEAR.com/bestwifi. Sources: White House New Precautions: AP, USA Today, ABC News Reopening Risks: FOX News, Baltimore Sun Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins People Volunteer to be Infected: USA Today, Forbes, NBC News, 1DaySooner Little Richard Dies: NPR, Rolling Stone GA Arbery Murder Investigation: AP, CNN, AJC, WJXT Tesla Sues CA County: CNN, The Verge, ABC News FDA Approves New COVID Test: WSJ, CBS News, FDA UFC Restarts: ABC News, AP Apple to Reopen US Stores: Mashable, The Verge, CNBC Google & Facebook Work-from-Home: The Verge, Forbes. Variety Hospital Staff Gifted Free Vacations: CBS News, USA Today, Hyatt, American Airlines Monday Monday - New Consumer Trends: WSJ, EuroMonitor

The news to know for Friday, May 8th, 2020! What to know today about the latest states working to reopen and what the White House is saying about the original benchmarks being ignored. And two very different, controversial legal cases are causing an uproar around the country. Plus, new ridesharing rules, a reality show on Twitch, and a Banksy painting with a purpose. 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: More States Reopening: AP, LA Times, CNN, CNN, Business Insider Record Job Losses: USA Today, WSJ Trump Personal Valet Tests Positive: Reuters, Politico DOJ Dropping Flynn Case: WaPo, WSJ, Axios, CBS News Murder Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting: NBC News, ABC News Run in Honor of Arbery: People, CNN Potentially Historic May Weather NY Times, FOX News, WaPo Airlines See Some Improvement: USA Today, CNBC 'Smart City' Project Abandoned: BBC, VentureBeat Lyft's New Rules: TechCrunch, Mashable, Lyft Twitch Reality Shows: Bloomberg Banksy Honors Healthcare Workers: CNN, BBC Mother's Day Sunday: Restaurant Deals, Flower Deals, Last-Minute Gifts Feel Good Friday - Wedding Turned Food Drive: Newsday, WNBC

The news to know for Thursday, May 7th, 2020! We're talking about new data from hospitals showing results that even surprised New York's governor, and why President Trump is reportedly questioning the COVID-19 death toll. Plus, we're talking about Facebook's new global oversight board, how both college and professional sports could make their comebacks, and the drive-in movie theater series in the works around the country. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview about the right time to get a COVID-19 test. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned in this episode or see the sources below. This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Who's Getting COVID-19: NBC News, WSJ, NYT Where People Stay Home: WaPo, SafeGraph Death Toll/Case Count: Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Death Toll Questioned: Axios Trump Changes Mind on Task Force: Politico, WSJ New College Sex Assault Rules: USA Today, NBC News, AP NCAA College Sports Return Plan: Yahoo Sports, AP, NCAA NFL Reopening Protocols: AP, CBS Sports New Facebook Oversight Board: The Verge, Politico, Facebook Apple Users Sharing Medical IDs: Mashable, TechCrunch, Engadget Clorox 500% Demand Increase: NBC News, USA TODAY Summer Drive-In Movie Series: The Verge, Variety, Tribeca Enterprises Closest Black Hole to Earth: CNN, The Verge, CBS News

The news to know for Wednesday, May 6th, 2020! What to know today about COVID-19 trends: where there are improvements and where it's now getting worse. Also, why the White House says it may get rid of its coronavirus task force and why some stores are restricting how much meat you can buy. Plus, we're talking travel, Tinder, and Tom Cruise in space. 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: U.S. Infection Rate Rising: AP, NY Times, Politico Polls: WaPo/UM, Marketplace/Edison Research, Monmouth Univ Latest Numbers: Johns Hopkins White House Dissolving Task Force: CNN, WSJ Trump Tours Mask Factory: AP, Reuters, CNBC Meat Buying Limits: NY Times, AP Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized: NBC News, WSJ Disney's Profits & Park Reopening: USA Today, Fox News, CNN Airbnb Layoffs: The Verge, TechCrunch Lufthansa Losing $1M/hr: CNN, Forbes U.S. Airlines Burn $10B/mo: Reuters Tinder In-App Video Chats: The Verge, Tinder Tom Cruise Space Movie: USA Today, The Verge, TechCrunch, Deadline Elon Musk Welcomes Baby: CNN, FOX News, EW Nike Donates Sneakers to Nurses: ABC News, Forbes, Nike Work Wednesday: Work-From-Home Productivity: USA Today, YouGov

The news to know for Tuesday, May 5th, 2020! What to know today about a leaked government report that predicts a big hike in the daily death toll from COVID-19. And the world is racing to produce a vaccine. What the U.S. government is and isn't doing to have one ready by the end of the year. Plus, new travel predictions and guidelines, Nicholas Cage as the Tiger King, and it's Cinco de Mayo. 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: Daily Death Toll to Double: NY Times, WaPo, Reuters Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Trump to Visit AZ: USA Today, Politico EU Funding Vaccine Research: ABC News, AP U.S. Identifies 14 Possible Vaccines: CNN, NBC News Amazon Executive Quits: AP, WaPo, Blog Post Meteor Shower Peaks Today: USA Today, CBS News, CNN Carnival Will Start Cruises Again: USA Today, AP Travel Industry Reopening Guidelines: Miami Herald, The Hill CDC Travel Advisory NYC to Use UV Light to Kill Viruses: NY Daily News, Mashable New Tiger King TV Drama: The Verge, USA Today, Variety New Star Wars Film in the Works: CNN, Mashable Cinco de Mayo: History, USA Today, People Talk to Me Tuesday - How the pandemic is affecting higher education: Axios, NY Times, FOX News, AP