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The news to know for Tuesday, March 24th, 2020! We're talking about the holdup in that big stimulus package that could give Americans personal checks, and what to expect to happen with it today. Also, the nation's doctor has a new message for Americans. Plus: Team USA wants out, medical professionals are wearing rings for science, and koalas are making a comeback... Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, can you get COVID-19 twice? We'll answer that listener question 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.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: Congress Split on Aid Package: The Hill, NYT, Reuters, Politico Stocks Decline: CBS News, NPR New Stay-at-Home Orders: Axios, NY Times Testing Potential Treatments: NBC News, NY Daily News Surgeon General Warning: NBC News, CNN Anti-Hoarding Executive Order: The Hill, Reuters World Health Organization Update: BBC, NPR Britain Imposes 3-Week Lockdown: CNN, Axios Italy New Case Count: AP, Reuters American Stranded: WaPo, WSJ Team USA Urges Olympics Delay: Statement IOC Member Confirms Postponement: USA Today, Bleacher Report, Time Koalas Released After Australia Fires: Mashable, The Standard PG&E Pleading Guilty for Camp Fire: ABC News, NBC News, AP ER Doctors Wearing Smart Rings: Engadget, SF Chronicle CVS, Dollar General, Instacart Hiring: USA Today, Business Journals, TechCrunch, Fox News Prime Streaming Kids Content for Free: TechCrunch, The Verge, Variety Talk to Me Tuesday- COVID-19 Sequel? Harvard, Vox

The news to know for Monday, March 23rd, 2020! We're talking about the newest action to slow the new coronavirus, from where the National Guard is headed to the status of the government's $1.8 trillion stimulus package. Also, which countries are threatening to boycott the 2020 Olympics... Plus, the companies hiring, Google's new websites, and more -- in less than 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. This episode is brought to you by www.NativeDeodorant.com and by Empower.me/newsworthy. Use the code 'newsworthy' for extra savings. Check out Empower's article for more resources about today's Money Monday story: https://blog.empower.me/coronavirus Sources: Stay at Home Orders: The Hill, USA Today Disaster Declarations & National Guard Activated: NBC News, CBS News Addressing Supply Shortages: WaPo, Reuters CNN, Axios, FDA Senate Stimulus Negotiations: AP, ABC News, NY Times, Politico Sen. Rand Paul Tests Positive: Fox News, USA Today More Restrictions in Europe: AP, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, Reuters Olympics Postponed?: ABC News, NBC News, Bloomberg Kenny Rogers Passes Away: ABC News, CNN Spring Storms Forecast: ABC News, NY Times Automakers Approved to Make Ventilators: TechCrunch, USA Today Companies Making Medical Masks: NYT, WAPO, ABC News Apple Donating Millions of Masks: The Verge Companies Hiring in Crisis: NYT, The Verge Google Launches COVID-19 Website: Google, Gizmodo, PC Mag Remote Education Resources: The Verge Money Monday - Financial Relief

The news to know for Friday, March 20th, 2020! We have a lot of updates about the impacts of the new coronavirus: from new orders to stay at home and worries about shortages to new treatments tested and more relief on the way... Plus: we're talking about the impact to the Internet, a weekend movie marathon, and a live-streamed talk show for charity. 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.Blinkist.com/news and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: CA "Stay at Home" Order: AP, LA Times Rise in Jobless Claims: NYT, ABC News Markets Stabilize: NPR, CNBC Travel Warnings, Restrictions: State Department, CNN, Politico, Reuters Total COVID-19 Cases: Johns Hopkins Italy's Death Toll Surpasses China's: NYT, Washington Post More Makeshift Hospitals: CNN, Fox News, AP, KIRO FDA Testing Drugs: NBC News, ABC News NIH Wants Blood Samples from Survivors: NIH, The Verge Connecticut Delays Primary: Axios, The Hill Tulsi Gabbard Drops Out, Back Biden: NBC News, USA Today Kirsten Gillibrand Backs Biden: Washington Post Tesla Shutting Down Factories: The Verge, TechCrunch Elon Musk, GM Offer to Make Ventilators: Engadget, ABC News TV Shows Donate Medical Equipment: Mashable, CNN Rosie O'Donnell Revives Talk Show: Hollywood Reporter, Variety Slack Sees Boom: TechCrunch, Business Insider Telehealth Services: STAT News Netflix Switch to SD in EU: TechCrunch, Engadget, BBC Cannes Film Festival Postponed: AP, NYT New Minions Movie Delayed: WaPo, Variety Hallmark Plans Christmas Movie Marathon: ABC News, Parade Nickelodeon Launches New Content: Deadline, CNN Feel Good Friday: Generous Tip: NBC News

The news to know for Thursday, March 19th, 2020! What to know about President Trump invoking his emergency authority: the new action steps he, lawmakers and hospitals are now taking. And on the first day of spring, we're talking about an earthquake, blizzards and thunderstorms. Plus: Apple's newest reveal, including a Magic Keyboard, and how Nextdoor is making it easier for neighbors to help each other... Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with social epidemiologist Dr. Malia Jones about the dos and don't of social distancing. 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: COVID-19 Aid packages: Axios, AP, The Hill Supply Shortages: CNN, Fox News, NBC News, NPR, Wired, WaPo Doctors Refocus: AP, Washington Examiner U.S./Canada Border Closed: The Hill, CNBC Stock Market Updates: Politico, WSJ, The Hill, Washington Post Business Closures: USA Today, TechCrunch, CNBC, Fox News, The Hill, Business Insider, CNBC Bonnaroo Postponed: Variety, Rolling Stone Kids Coronavirus Risks: NBC News, NYT Earthquake Hits Utah: ABC News, Salt Lake Tribune Severe Storms & Tornadoes Forecast: USA Today, The Weather Channel First Day of Spring!: CBS News Bernie Sanders Campaign Future: Reuters, CNN, WaPo Apple Unveils Newest Macbook Ipad and Air: Axios, WSJ NextDoor Adds Features to Help Neighbors During Virus: The Verge, Adweek U.S. Colleges Offering Up Dorms: AP Volunteers 3D Printing Valves: The Verge, The Hill Free Entrance at National Parks: Mashable, CNN

We'll explain how local and federal governments are considering all means to fight the virus and its economic fallout, from city lockdowns to sending Americans checks. Plus: Biden does it again, Tom Brady's big announcement, and how people and businesses everywhere are helping out. 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: Lockdowns & Closures: The Hill, Las Vegas Review Journal, Fox News, STAT News Medical Supplies & Testing Shortage: NBC News, NYT, WaPo, NPR Cases, Deaths, & CDC Guidance: Johns Hopkins, CDC Stimulus Proposal: NYT, CNBC Stock Market Recovers: AP, WaPo Tax Deadline Delayed: Vox, CNBC 3 States Primary Results: USA Today, FOX News Tom Brady Changing Teams: ESPN, NFL Network, FOX Sports, CBS Sports Brooklyn Nets Players Test Positive: NBC News, CBS Sports French Open Postponed: ABC News, Sports Illustrated Movie Delays/Theater Closing: CNN, CNN, AP Fox Buying Tubi TV: WSJ, THR Red Cross Donations: Red Cross, ABC News Facebook Employee Bonuses: The Verge, NBC News, The Information Distillery Making Sanitizer: TechCrunch, ABC News Billionaire Donations: CNN, Cnet Work Wednesday: Working Remotely: CNBC

The news to know for Tuesday, March 17th, 2020! What to know about another set of new guidelines and mandates, some telling Americans to shelter in place. Why our day-to-day lives are being impacted by COVID-19, and how long it might last. Plus: tech giants fight fraud, 'help wanted' at Amazon, and a unique St. Patrick's Day. 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: Bay Area Mandatory Lockdown: SF Chronicle, SF Gate PA Businesses Shut Down: WTXF, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Trump's New Coronavirus Guidance: WhiteHouse.gov, CBS News, USA Today U.S. Death Toll/COVID-19 Cases: NBC News, Johns Hopkins, NYT, ScienceMag National Guard Mobilized: Business Insider Coronavirus Economic Fallout: AP, WaPo, Politico, CNN, CNBC More European Countries on Lockdown: Al Jazeera, CNN Canada Closing Border: Bloomberg, BBC Tuesday Primaries: WaPo, Fox News Biden wins Washington: AP, The Hill Supreme Court Postponed: NBC News, CNN Fake Texts & Misinformation Crackdown: NBC News, Bloomberg Amazon Hiring: TechCrunch, WSJ, CNBC Celebrities with COVID-19: LA Times, NBC News Sporting Events Postponed: CBS Sports, Fox Sports, NYT Animals Streaming: CNN, Chicago Tribune, Daily Hive Recently-Released Movies Streaming: The Verge, USA Today St. Patrick's Day: History, Insider, Fox News, Irish Recipes, Ways to Celebrate at Home

The news to know for Monday, March 16th, 2020! We're talking about strict new guidelines to get COVID-19 under control and exactly where that guidance is coming from. Also, key takeaways from last night's Democratic debate. Plus, what to know about the NFL changing its drug policy, Bill Gates stepping down and the popular movies streaming early. 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. This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news and www.Empower.me/newsworthy Sources: New Coronavirus Guidance: WSJ, CBS News, AP, CDC, Dept of Homeland Security Schools, Bars & More Closed: USA Today, Fox News, LA Times National Emergency & Congress Aid Package: CNN, Bloomberg, NBC News, Politico Concerns Over Food and Medicine Shortages: NYT, NPR Fed Cuts Interest Rates: USA Today, WSJ Stock Futures: CNBC, CNN New Travel Restrictions: NYT, AP Europe COVID-19 Death Toll: WaPo, WHO Vaccine Development: AP, ABC News Democratic Debate Recap: CNN, WaPo Primaries Postponed: Vox, WSJ NFL New Rules: NYT, AP, CBS Sports Bill Gates Steps Down: WIRED, CBS News Wireless Carriers Waive Cancellations: Engadget, Axios Movies Streaming Early: Mashable, Engadget, The Verge Money Monday: Managing Subscriptions: West Monroe, The Motley Fool

The news to know for Friday, March 13th, 2020! We're talking about the latest updates for the new coronavirus as people cancel plans around the world. Yet, there's some surprising data about jobs. We're also talking about the first one-on-one Democratic debate happening this weekend. Plus: new planets discovered, wacky dream homes, and a couple of much-needed reasons to "feel good" this 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.Rothys.com/newsworthy and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Coronavirus Event Cancellations: USA Today, CBS Sports, Buzzfeed, ABC News, CNN Coronavirus Cases/Testing/Vaccine Progress: CDC, WaPo, IBT, WSJ, BBC, CNBC, Economy, Travel & Emergency Aid Politico, AP, NYT, Boston Globe, CNN, The Guardian U.S. Iraq Airstrike: AP, CNN Chelsea Manning Jail Release: CBS News, NPR 2020 Dems on Coronavirus: USA Today, Yahoo, NYTimes Debate Sunday: USA Today, TIME, Politico Jobless Benefits Claims: ABC News, CNBC New Planets Beyond Neptune: Space.com, USA Today Editing Tweets: The Verge, TechCrunch Airbnb Home-Building Contest: USA Today, MarketWatch, AirBnb Dali Found at Thrift Store: CNN, People Feel Good Friday – Animals' New Lives: The Hill, People

The news to know for Thursday, March 12th, 2020! What to know today about new travel restrictions, the latest from top experts about how to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, and the big announcement from the NBA... Plus: a first for an Olympic tradition, Gronk's new game plan, and a dinosaur discovery. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with Dr. Oz about the new coronavirus and actions we can all take. 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.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Europe Travel Ban: PBS News, NYT, WaPo WHO Declares Global Pandemic: USA Today, Axios Expert Warnings & Advice: Politico, Stat News, CNBC, CDC Economic Impacts/Relief: AP, NBC News, Fox News, NYT Basketball Changes: SI, ESPN, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today,CBS Sports Entertainment Impact: AP, ET, SFGate, EW Harvey Weinstein Sentenced: LA Times WSJ, Deadline Super Tuesday II Reax: WaPo, FoxNews, CNN Olympic Flame Lighting: NBC News, ABC News, Deadline Olympics Happening?: USA Today, Reuters Sports Roundup: Rob Gronkowski to WWE: ESPN, Fox Sports Women's Soccer Streaming: The Verge, Engadget Soulcycle Bike: Fox Business, The Verge Smallest Dinosaur Discovered: CNN, Livescience

The news to know for Wednesday, March 11th, 2020! What to know today about Joe Biden's second big night as he all but declares himself the Democratic presidential nominee, and where there are more drastic measures happening in the U.S. to try to contain the new coronavirus. Plus a first for the U.S. Census, Uber's new texting feature, and why some shoes were sent to 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.Rothys.com/newsworthy And thanks to our NewsWorthy Insiders! www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Super Tuesday II Results: NYT, AP, Politico Coronavirus 'Containment Zone': NYT, CBS News Coronavirus Travel & Events Impacted: Vox, WSJ, LA Times, Yahoo Coronavirus Latest Economic Impact: AP, Boston Globe Coronavirus Surgeon General Guidance: ABC News, Coronavirus.gov Census Bureau Site: AP, Census 2020 Dick's Closing Hunting Dept.: USA Today, CNBC, WSJ Insurance Merger: Reuters, WSJ, Axios Uber Text to 911: Engadget, ABC News High-Tech Medical Records: Mashable, NYT Billionaires Fighting Coronavirus: The Verge, Vox, TechCrunch, Business Insider Adidas Launches Sneakers into Space: CNN, Space.com Work Wednesday - Remote Working: CityLabs