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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

The news to know for Monday, May 4th, 2020! We're talking about President Trump's newest predictions for this pandemic, which tools the FDA just approved to help fight and track the virus, and how the U.S. Supreme Court will make history today. Plus: what are "murder hornets," and why should we care? Also, what to know about Uber's new policy and #StarWarsDay. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes... This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news Sources: FDA Approves Antibody Test: WSJ, Reuters Remdesivir Becoming Available: CNN, CNBC DHS: China Misrepresented Virus: AP, CNN SCOTUS Hearings Resume: NBC News, NYT Murder Hornets Discovered in U.S.: CBS News, Vox, USA Today, NYT Uber Will Require Face Masks: The Verge, Engadget, CNN Business Dolls Honor Frontline Workers: CBS News, Press Release Star Wars Day: Variety, USA Today, Star Wars Workout, Star Wars Food World's Most Popular Dog Breed: CNN, AKC Monday Monday - Mortgage and Rent Defaults: CNN, CNBC, Washington Post

The news to know for Friday, May 1st, 2020! We're talking about the latest states reopening, "May Day" protests, and the accusation Joe Biden will respond to for the first time. Plus: new travel rules, Disney's latest products, and the celebrity singing out his window. 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: More States Reopen Today: NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, CNN Michigan Stay-at-Home Protests: NBC News, CNN Orange County Beaches Close: NPR, LA Times Most Americans Not Ready to Reopen: Politico/Morning Consult Poll Latest Unemployment Numbers: NBC News, USA Today May Day/International Workers Day: CBS News, VICE Potential SBA Loan Fraud: Bloomberg, Biden Sexual Assault Allegation: The Hill, NY Times, NY Post Drop in Greenhouse Gases: USA Today, FOX News, Full Report 3 Companies to Build Moon Lander: CBS News, The Verge, Business Insider, NASA Travel Industry Losses: AP, WSJ More Airlines Require Masks: American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, United Airline Donates In-Flight Meals: Washington Post Disney Face Masks: CNN, Hollywood Reporter, Disney Call to Unite Event: Forbes, Fox News, Call to Unite Feel Good Friday - Broadway Star Serenades Frontline Workers: AP, CBS News

The news to know for Thursday, April 30th, 2020! What to know today about the first drug that could get federal approval as a COVID-19 treatment, how the government is hoping to find solutions with a Shark Tank-like program, and the way dogs are working to sniff out the disease. Plus, whose salary will go from $40 million to zero, a new record for social media and when to catch a Parks and Rec comeback. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview, where a virologist answers unique questions about COVID-19. 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.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Death Toll, Case Count: Johns Hopkins Trump Not Extending Social Distancing Guidelines: AP, Politico Second Wave "Inevitable": CNN, The Hill, LA Times Remdesivir Trial Positive Results: Stat, NIH, NBC News, NYT "Shark Tank" for Testing: Stat, Axios GDP First-Quarter Decline: WSJ, NPR Fed Holds Rate Near Zero: USA Today, AP Andrew Yang Sues New York: Politico, CBS News Training Dogs to Smell Coronavirus: WaPo, Philadelphia Inquirer TikTok Tops Two Billion Downloads: TechCrunch, The Verge Facebook Sees Surge in Usage: Engadget, Facebook Microsoft Teams Jumps 70 Percent: The Verge, VentureBeat Uber/Lyft Layoffs: Mashable, The Information, CNBC Aerospace Layoffs: WSJ, NY Times NFL Commissioner Taking $0 Salary: USA Today, AP Amazon to Stream TNF: TechCrunch, The Verge, ABC News Parks & Rec Charity Episode: CNN, Rolling Stone

The news to know for Wednesday, April 29th, 2020! What to know today about the number of COVID-19 cases now, why there are warnings about possible meat shortages in the U.S., and we have official word about UFO videos released straight from the Pentagon. Plus, a promising new type of cancer screening, why it might cost you money to join a Facebook livestream soon, and the Oscars announce a big rule change. 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: Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Forecasting COVID-19 Deaths: CDC, CNN No State Meets Guidelines: NBC News, White House Reopening While Social Distancing: AP, LA Times Keeping Meat Processing Plants Open: WaPo, WSJ, Axios, Bloomberg, White House Hillary Clinton Endorses Biden: ABC News, WaPo, FOX News Ohio Primary Results: AP, NYT Pentagon UFO Videos: Boston Globe, CNN, DOD Cancer Blood Test: AP, STAT Youtube Fact-Checking Feature: TechCrunch, YouTube, Engadget, USA Today Charging for Facebook Livestreams: The Verge, Facebook Instagram Live Fundraisers: The Verge, Instagram Virtual Film Festival: CBS News, Variety, Press Release Streaming-Only Movies Eligible for Oscars: Engadget, Mashable Facebook to Hold Virtual Graduation: The Verge, ABC News, AP, Facebook Baseball HOF Ceremony to be Postponed: USA Today, NBC Sports MLB Reopening Ideas: AP, The Athletic NASCAR Race Okayed: ESPN, FOX News Work Wednesday: Scammers Targeting Job Seekers: ABC News, NY Post

The news to know for Tuesday, April 28th, 2020! We're talking about new federal guidance for how to reopen schools and churches, there's an update about a promising vaccine that might be ready as soon as this fall, and one state is scrapping its primary election completely. Plus, what to know about drone deliveries, Airbnb's new policies, and a mile-wide asteroid flying toward Earth... 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: New Federal Guidelines for Reopening: WaPo, AP Reopening Timelines: AP, WSJ, State-by-State Overcoming Testing Shortages: STAT, WSJ, USA Today, CDC Oxford Vaccine Trials: NY Times, CBS News SBA System Crashes: NY Times, NPR, LA Times NBA Team Returns PPP Loan: CNN, NBC News NY Cancels Primary: NPR, NY Times Ohio Primaries Ballot Deadline: Politico, Reuters Drones to Deliver Prescriptions: The Verge, Business Insider, Press Release Frontline Workers Free Phone Repairs: The Verge, Samsung, Google Hotels & Airbnb Cleaning Protocols: The Verge, AP, Airbnb, Hilton, Marriott Asteroid to Fly By Earth: Space.com, LiveScience, CNN Talk to Me Tuesday - Did COVID-19 circulate in the U.S. last fall? PolitiFact, Slate, USA Today, Nextstrain

The news to know for Monday, April 27th, 2020! What to know today from the CDC and W.H.O. about the new official COVID-19 symptoms and whether people who have already had the disease can get it again. Plus, more states looking to reopen, Facebook's version of Zoom is coming, and what experts say about those weird dreams you're having. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes. This episode is brought to you by www.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy. Sources: Case Count & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins CDC Expands Symptoms List: USA Today, Axios, CDC No Evidence of Immunity: NBC News, BBC, WHO More States Reopen: NY Post, Denver Post, NY Times, NPR, Check Your State Kim Jong Un Health: Al Jazeera, Fox News, NY Times Boris Johnson Back to Work: BBC, NPR, Sky News Australia's Contact Tracing App: Reuters, The Verge, Bloomberg Apple/Google Tracker Update: The Verge, TechCrunch Facebook's New Video Conferencing Feature: CNN, Vox, Press Release Nintendo Accounts Breached: CNN, The Verge NFL Draft Sees Record Viewership: AP, Press Release Some NBA Teams can Resume Practice: WaPo, ESPN "Quarandreams": NBC News, The Guardian Monday Monday - Savings Withdrawals: CNN, Bankrate, Federal Reserve

The news to know for Friday, April 24th, 2020! We're sharing the results from new research, including how many people may have had COVID-19 without knowing, how sunlight might fight the virus on surfaces, and how most Americans feel about going back into the office. Plus, an NFL Draft recap, why Beyoncé and Twitter are teaming up, and a breakthrough that could help save one of the largest coral reefs in the world. 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 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: Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins States Begin Reopening: The Hill, CNBC, Twitter Few Americans Ready for Crowds: CBS News, Politico NYC Outbreak Easing: NY Post, NBC News NY Antibody Testing Results: NYT, AP Virus Dies in Hot, Humid Conditions: Bloomberg, WaPo Jobless Claims Hit 26 Million: NBC News, AP House Approves Relief Package: WSJ, NPR, Reuters Big Companies Return PPP Loans: Reuters, AP, WaPo NFL Draft Round One: ESPN, CBS Sports Instacart More Hiring: TechCrunch, The Verge, CNN, Press Release Uber Domestic Abuse Shelter Donations: USA Today, Press Release Dorsey & Beyonce Pledge $6M: Variety, ABC News New Rolling Stones Song: AP, Rolling Stone, Twitter, YouTube Feel Good Friday - Saving Coral Reefs: CBS News, CNN

The news to know for Thursday, April 23rd, 2020! We're talking about the latest pushback as some states plan to reopen, how the first pets in the U.S. diagnosed with COVID-19 are doing now, and how drones are joining the fight against the virus. Plus, what to know about Zoom's new privacy features and the NFL's virtual draft. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview with an Olympic hopeful about what training looks like now. 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.NETGEAR.com/bestwifi. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Case Count & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Illinois New Daily High: Illinois.Gov, Chicago Tribune Tri-State Contact Tracing: Twitter, NBC News Oklahoma Reopening Friday: FOX News, The Oklahoman Georgia Reopening Controversy: NBC News, WSJ, AP, The Hill Trump's Temporary Immigration Ban: WaPo, Axios, FOX News First US Pets Contract COVID-19: CNN, WaPo China Disinformation Campaign: NY Times, The Hill UK COVID-19 Study: Bloomberg, Sky News CT Drone to Detect COVID-19: NBC News, Fox News, Westport PD, Draganfly Ghana Uses Drone Delivery: CNBC, Time New Social Media Location Labels: TechCrunch, Engadget, Press Release Zoom Security Update: The Verge, USA Today, Press Release NFL Draft Begins: CBS Sports, AP, Fox News Start of Ramadan: Al Jazeera, Vox

The news to know for Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020! We're hearing from the CDC director about a possible second wave of COVID-19 while Congress makes more progress on another round of economic relief. And at-home testing kits, approved by the FDA, could soon be available. Plus, we're talking Earth Day's 50th anniversary, what Netflix just doubled, and a big, unexpected comeback in the sports world. 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. Also, check out GoodNewspaper.org/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins CDC Winter Wave Severity: Wapo, Axios, Forbes Hydroxychloroquine Treatment Study: CNN, AP New Relief Package Passed: CNN, NPR WHO on COVID-19 Source: USA Today, FOX News 2016 Election Interference Report: Axios, AP Biden Strongest Fundraising Month: Reuters, Axios Earth Day 2020: USA Today, The Verge, Earth Day Festivities, Earth Day Live At-Home Testing Kit Approved: ABC News, CBS News, FDA, Website Netflix, Snapchat Users Boost: The Verge, TechCrunch, Quartz, Snap, Netflix Gronk Joins Tom Brady: BleacherReport, NBC Sports, ESPN BET COVID-19 Relief Special: BET, Deadline, AP Work Wednesday: Work-From-Home Burnout: CNN