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The news to know for Tuesday, April 7th, 2020! We're talking about the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.: where it seems the virus has peaked and what health officials are now saying about going to the grocery store. Also, what a new government report found about U.S. hospitals, and why President Trump is pushing back. Plus: a new vaccine in the works, the NFL goes digital, and Lady Gaga announces an all-star benefit to help healthcare workers. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, do mosquitoes transfer COVID-19? Also, is any help on the way for self-employed Americans? The answers in our new "Talk to Me Tuesday" segment. 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: U.S. Death Toll: Johns Hopkins NY Possible Plateau: NBC News, NYT, AP Avoiding Shopping: Business Insider, Today COVID-19 in Kids: NPR, AP, CDC Hospital Supplies Watchdog Report: Politico, NBC News Ventilator Donations/Loans: ABC News, The Hill, AP Boris Johnson in ICU: The Hill, Washington Post Wisconsin Primary Today: NY Times, AP, Vox Biden/Trump Phone Call: CNN, Politico Testing 2nd Potential Vaccine: TechCrunch,, Business Insider, Press Release Facebook Coronavirus Survey: Engadget, DigitalTrends, CNBC, Facebook Google Location Data: Wired, Techcrunch, Google Schools Ban Zoom: Washington Post, Cnet, Engadget, Zoom Guidance NFL Draft Going Virtual: AP, SB Nation, NFL Lady Gaga Announces Benefit: AP, NPR, CNBC, People Mosquitoes Don't Transmit COVID-19: WHO Self-Employed & Small Biz Resources: SBA.Gov, Bloomberg Unemployment Insurance: DOL.Gov

The news to know for Monday, April 6th, 2020! Why America's top doctors are saying this could be the most challenging week of this pandemic, and what they say can make a big difference. Also, the first animal in the U.S. tested positive for COVID-19, so we're sharing what officials say now about our pets. Plus, President Trump's revenge, a new (and unique) way to stream original movies, and a new episode of Tiger King is possible... Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes. This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news Sources: Current Case Count/Death Toll; Johns Hopkins, WaPo U.S. Warns of Deadly Two Weeks Ahead: AP, ABC News, Politico CDC Recommends Faces Covered in Public: CDC, NPR, CNBC How-To Make a Face Covering: YouTube Hot Spots Preparation: USA Today, Al Jazeera Ventilator Shortage: Vox, Forbes Tiger at U.S. Zoo Gets COVID-19: Wildlife Conservation Society, Axios, ABC News Italy Lowest Number of Deaths in Weeks: The Guardian, ABC News Boris Johnson Hospitalized with COVID-19: AP, Al Jazeera, The Guardian Queen Elizabeth Gives Rare Public Address: BBC, Axios Trump Fires Inspector General: AP, NYT, Washington Post, Politico Letter from Captain Crozier: SF Chronicle 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame: CBS Sports, ESPN, USA Today Quibi Launches: Quibi, The Verge, Cnet Target Limiting Number of People in its Stores: Target, USA Today Home Depot Fever Checks: Home Depot, CNBC, Fox Business Amazon Fever Checks: Amazon TechCrunch, Reuters, Engadget, CNBC, Reuters Pandemic is Making Earth Shake Less: CNN, CBS News New Tiger King Episode: NBC News, Fox News, Variety New Release Dates for Black Widow, Mulan: The Verge, Press Release Monday Monday: How to Use your Stimulus Funds: Yahoo Money

The news to know for Friday, April 3rd, 2020! We're talking about the expected new guidelines from the CDC to cover your face in public, and why the nation's top doctors say it's not enough. Also, unemployment claims spike to a new record, and now we're learning more about when you might actually get that stimulus check. Plus, The Patriots team plane put to good use, catch up on HBO shows for free, and it's "Feel Good Friday." 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.Care.com/newsworthy and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Listen to The Jordan Harbinger Show Sources: Current Death Toll/Case Count: Johns Hopkins Dr. Birx on Social Distancing: Reuters, The Week CDC to Recommend Everyone Wear Masks: AP, The Hill More than 1 Million Reported Cases of Coronavirus: USA Today, The Hill Supply Shortage: NY Times, Fortune Defense Production Act for Ventilators: White House, White House, WSJ, CNN Hoarded Supplies Distributed: NBC News, ABC News New Unemployment Numbers: ABC News, CNBC When Stimulus Checks Will be Sent: NBC News, CNN, WaPo Committee to Oversee Emergency Aid: Politico, FOX News Democratic National Convention Postponed Until August: CNN, The Hill Wisconsin Primary: The Hill, Politico, Axios FDA Approves New COVID-19 Test: FDA, CNN, NY Times Changing Blood Donations Guidelines: FDA, Axios Patriots Plane Transports Face Masks From China to Boston: CNN, WSJ Bezos Gives $100 Million to Feed Families: The Hill, Vox America's Food Fund: AP, TechCrunch HBO Free Streaming: CNN, TechCrunch, The Verge SXSW Films to be Streamed For Free: SXSW, Engadget, EW Feel Good Friday - Teddy Bear Hunts: USA Today, BBC Listen to The Jordan Harbinger Show

The news to know for Thursday, April 2nd, 2020! We're hearing an updated take about COVID-19 from the nation's top doctor, and we're talking about China's potential deception about the disease. Also, what you need to know about a popular heartburn medication pulled from shelves. Plus: a major merger complete, a new TikTok rival, and how the late Kobe Bryant is still having an impact... Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about the impact of this pandemic and stay-at-home orders on the internet. Doug Suttles is the CEO and co-founder of Ookla, who owns Speedtest and Downdetector. 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.Care.com/newsworthy. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: U.S. Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins New White House Coronavirus Model: NBC News, Politico Protective Gear Nearly Depleted: Washington Post, Reuters No FDA Approval on 2-Minute Test: AP News Russia Sends U.S. Medical Supplies: CBS News, FOX News Trump Suspends PPE Shipments Abroad: The Hill, NY Post New UN Economic Report: United Nations, AP Stock Market has Another Rough Day: Washington Post, The Hill, WSJ Jobless Report: NY Times, Politico Gun Background Checks: FBI, Newsweek, Axios Intelligence Report: China Coronavirus Lies: Bloomberg, Fox News President Trump Threatens Iran: NY Times, Washington Post, Twitter T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Finalized: The Verge, Engadget, ABC News, Cnet FDA Orders Zantac to be Pulled: FDA, CNN, AP, NBC News, STAT News YouTube's TikTok Rival: The Information, CNET, 9to5Google Dolly Parton to Read Bedtime Stories to Kids: CNN, NPR, Fox News Harry Potter Hub: CNN, AP Kobe Bryant Kids' Book Released: NBC News, Rolling Stone

The news to know for Wednesday, April 1st, 2020! What to know about new CDC data showing how the coronavirus spreads, and we'll explain how that's impacting future guidelines. Also, while there's new proof social distancing guidelines are working, there's also a reason President Trump is using his most serious tone yet... Plus, we're talking gas prices, Apple's newest weather app and how April Fool's Day will be different this year. 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: New CDC Data: CDC, WaPo, NYT Coronavirus Guidelines Formally Reissued: NPR, FOX News Proof Social Distancing is Working: CNN, Politico U.S. Cases/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins New York Pools Resources: Al Jazeera, Bloomberg California Medical Volunteers: Sign Up Here Gas Prices Down: Fox Business, AAA, CNN, NPR Trump Mileage Standards: LA Times, AP Biden Campaign Update: NBC News, The Hill, CNN Wisconsin Primary As-Scheduled: ABC News, Politico Harry and Meghan Officially Non-Royal: NBC News, CNN, Forbes, People Marriott Data Breach: ABC News, CNBC Videoconferencing Privacy Concerns: NYT, ABC News, Newsweek Apple Buys Dark Sky: TechCrunch, Mashable, The Verge, Gizmodo Spotify Kids Launches: , USA Today, Variety, Mashable, Press Release April Fool's Day: The Verge, Slate Family-Friendly Prank Ideas: NY Post, Today Work Wednesday- Small Businesses Get Creative: CNN

The news to know for Tuesday, March 31st, 2020! We're talking about top doctors' COVID-19 predictions for the months ahead as they suggest social distancing can save more than a million American lives, and we're discussing the urgent call for help from governors around the country. Plus: college athletes get second chances, workers go on strike, and the new way to buy Girl Scout cookies. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, how does the $2.2 trillion stimulus package address student loans? The answer in our new "Talk to Me Tuesday" segment. 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: NY Requests/Navy Hospitals: Reuters, ABC News, AP Chicago Temp Hospital: Chicago Tribune, WGN Louisiana Temp Hospital: The Hill, WDSU U.S. Cases/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Dr. Birx Predictions: NBC News, NY Times Dr. Fauci Predictions: Forbes, NY Post Fed on Unemployment Rate: USA Today, CNBC Job Cuts Pile Up: Axios, NBC News, ABC News, Washington Post, NYT Facebook Invests $100 million for Coronavirus Support: Variety, Axios Olympics Rescheduled: ESPN, NYT NCAA Extra Eligibility: AP, CBS Sports Ford, GE Ventilator Mission: Axios, TechCrunch, Business Insider Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Testing: WSJ, Forbes FDA Approves Method to Clean N95 Masks: The Verge, TechCrunch, Press Release Worker Strikes: VICE, TechCrunch, Mashable, Engagdet, NPR HQ Trivia Makes a Comeback: WSJ, Axios, The Verge Audible Giving Away Hundreds of Stories for Kids: Mashable, Business Insider, Audible Buy Girl Scout Cookies Online: CNN, Girl Scouts Talk to Me Tuesday - How are student loans affected? WSJ, Forbes

The news to know for Monday, March 30th, 2020! What to know today about an extended timeline for social distancing guidelines, and what a top public health official says it'll take to ease the rules. Plus: medical supplies airlifted, free COVID-19 treatments and a TV special for kids' questions... Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes. Also: can gift cards actually help businesses right now? This episode is brought to you by Care.com. Go to www.Care.com/newsworthy or use promo code 'newsworthy' It's also brought to you by www.Empower.me/newsworthy. Use code 'newsworthy' and check out their coronavirus resources article here. Sources: Coronavirus Case Count: Johns Hopkins Social Distancing Extended: Axios, The Hill, WaPo, White House Seattle-Area Slowdown: NYT, Seattle Times NY Impacts: NY Times, CNN Navy Hospital Ships En Route: WSJ, ABC News Supply Flights: Axios, The Hill Supply Shortages: US Mayors CDC Issues Travel Advisory: CDC, NBC News State-by-State Quarantine Orders: USA Today, WSJ Trump Signs Relief Package: CNN, Washington Post 4th Relief Package: WSJ, Reuters, The Hill, FOX News Tornadoes Hit Central U.S.: ABC News, AP Insurers Waive COVID-19 Treatment Costs: CNBC, Bloomberg FDA Authorizes New Coronavirus Drug: Politico, Fox News Apple Website for COVID-19: CNN, NPR, Apple.com/covid19 Gov't Uses Cellphone Location Data: WSJ, Engadget Elton John Benefit: NY Daily News, E! Kristen Bell Kids Special: Fox News, AP Money Monday - Buying a Gift Card Really Help?: NPR, WaPo

The news to know for Friday, March 27th, 2020! We're breaking down the latest numbers to help highlight the impact of the new coronavirus: from how the U.S. is leading in a way we don't want to which area is now considered the newest "hot spot." Plus, a few other things going on, including a first for the new Space Force, a new job for the Duchess of Sussex, and a heartwarming change of heart. 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.NativeDeodorant.com and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy *Check out The Jordan Harbinger Show and the episode he mentioned about fear here. *Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: U.S. Has Most Diagnosed Cases in the World: Johns Hopkins New York Impacts: Bloomberg, NY Times Navy Ships En Route: DOD News Hospital Supplies Donated: NY Times, LA Times NOLA Cases Growing: USA Today, Fox News Texas Orders Quarantine on Tri-State, NOLA Travelers: Press Release New Social Distancing Guidelines: NBC News, CNN Record Number of Unemployment Claims: ABC News, Fox News Stock Enters Bull Market: NYT, CNBC House to Vote on Stimulus Package: Bloomberg, WSJ Actor Mark Blum Dies: Fox News, Deadline Globetrotter "Curly" Neal Dies: USA Today, The Week Severe Weather & Record 'Heat: CNN, USA Today, ABC News Space Force Rocket Launch: TechCrunch, Engadget, Cnet, Space.com Internet Slowing in the U.S. and Europe: NYT, Vox Slack Sees Surge in Users: The Verge, Mashable Houseparty Surge: VentureBeat, Digital Trends Twitch Streaming Benefit: The Verge, Variety Elton John Charity Benefit: Deadline, Fox News Megan Markle to Narrate Disney Feature: Variety, Mashable Feel Good Friday – From Hate Comes Friendship: NBC News, CNN

The news to know for Thursday, March 26th, 2020! We have several COVID-19 updates for you such as the status of a $2 trillion stimulus package and what's in it, some unfortunate milestones in the U.S. and around the world, and the new thing Americans seem to be hoarding at the grocery store... Plus, how Prince Charles is doing after testing positive for the virus, the celebrities pitching in millions of dollars, and how a tech competition could help us all. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with NASA Astronaut Christina Koch, who set the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman. She's sharing advice about living in isolation as many of us follow new stay-at-home protocols. 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.NativeDeodorant.com. Use the code 'newsworthy' for extra savings. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Coronavirus Stimulus Package: CNN, WaPo, Politico, WSJ Wednesday Deadliest Day in the US: CNN, CNBC New York Impacts: NY Times, AP Florida Tracking NY Travelers: Politico, Miami Herald California Impacts: CBS SF, Business Insider World Death Toll: Al Jazeera, Johns Hopkins Britain Antibody Tests: WSJ, Reuters Prince Charles has Coronavirus: BBC, USA Today Celebrities Donating to Coronavirus Relief: ABC News, Billboard, EW, Page Six, Variety, Axios Tech Giants & WHO Partnership: CNBC, Business Insider Weather Channel Tracking New Coronavirus Cases: Engadget, The Hill Eggs are the New 'Panic Buy' Obsession: CNN, Des Moines Register Grocery Stores to Install Plexiglass: Fox News, ABC News Companies Thanking Health Care Workers: USA Today, CNBC, The Verge

The news to know for Wednesday, March 25th, 2020! What to know about the coronavirus crisis in New York right now, and the message for anyone who's been in the area. Also, President Trump's new timeline for getting the country back to normal. Why doctors are telling him -- not so fast. Plus, YouTube is lowering video quality, new ways to party with your friends (over the internet), and how to avoid "Zoom-bombing." 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.NativeDeodorant.com. Use the code 'newsworthy' for extra savings. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Case Counts & Deaths: NY Times, AP, LA Times, Johns Hopkins Virus Slow to Mutate: WaPo, New York Magazine FDA Okays Treatment for Critical Patients: NBC News, AP Trump Wants Country Open by Easter: Politico, CNN, AP Stimulus Deal: WaPo, AP, The Hill Stocks Rally: WSJ, Axios, China to Ease Lockdown: NYT, Al Jazeera India Orders 3 Week Lockdown: Bloomberg, BBC Italy Death Toll Rises: Reuters, CNN Olympics Postponed: Olympic.org, Washington Post Traffic and Pollution Decline: NYT, CNBC Social Distancing Tracking: WaPo, Unacast Scoreboard T-Mobile's Budget Option: The Verge, Engadget Verizon Gives Customers Extra Data: Engadget, 9to5google YouTube Lowers Quality: Bloomberg, Wired, The Verge Instagram Co-Watching: The Verge, Mashable Netflix Party: The Verge, Digital Trends Disney+ Subscriber Spike: Forbes, 9to5mac Work Wednesday- Zoom-Bombing: NYT, Zoom, ZDNet