The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy
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Jan 28, 2020 • 10min

Crash Update, London Cameras & Emoji License Plates - Tuesday, January 28th, 2020

The news to know for Tuesday, January 28th, 2020! What to know today about the possible cause of the crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant and others, and we're breaking down the latest from the impeachment trial. Plus: co-working spaces in space, London's new controversial cameras, and where you could see emoji license plates... 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 Blinkist. Go to www.Blinkist.com/news to try it for free. GIVEAWAY: Leave a review at Podchaser.com/newsworthy (by Feb 9th, 2020) for a chance to win a prize package. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Helicopter Crash Update: NYT, CNN, Washington Post, AP, CBS News, ESPN Impeachment Trial: WSJ, ABC News, The Hill, Washington Post, NYT Stocks Drop, Coronavirus Spreads: CNN, CNBC, WSJ, NYT, USA Today GM First Electric Vehicle Plant: NBC News, WSJ, The Verge New Space Modules: Cnet, TechCrunch London Cameras: Retuers, The Guardian, BBC Atari Gaming Hotels: Engadget, The Verge Emoji License Plates: Business Insider
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Jan 27, 2020 • 11min

RIP Kobe Bryant, Space Force Logo & The GRAMMYs - Monday, January 27th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, January 27th, 2020! Today: we're talking about the life and tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Also: what to know today about the impeachment trial, the new Space Force logo, Google's version of 'airdrop' and the highlights from the GRAMMYs…. 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 Blinkist. Go to www.Blinkist.com/news to try it for free. Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: RIP Kobe Bryant: USA Today, LA Times, CBS Sports, NBC News, ABC News 75 Years After Auschwitz: Reuters, History.com, NYT Coronavirus Latest: NPR, NYT, Washington Post, CNN, AP Impeachment Trial Update: NBC News, CBS News, AP Space Force Logo: Washington Post, Politico Boeing 777X Flight: CNBC, Cnet Google's Airdrop: Cnet, Engadget, XDA Developers Vine Sequel: TechCrunch, The Verge Weekend Box Office: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter The GRAMMYs: CBS News, LA Times, Variety
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Jan 24, 2020 • 9min

'Birth Tourism', Lunar New Year & Tinder Safety - Friday, January 24th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, January 24th, 2020! What to expect today and over the weekend in the impeachment trial (and what President Trump will be doing instead), and we're talking about new rules impacting pregnant women coming to the U.S... Plus: why some Chinese New Year celebrations are cancelled, Tinder's new safety features, and why a veteran was just honored decades after his service. 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. Use promo code 'newsworthy'. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Opening Arguments Cont'd: NYT, NBC News, The Hill Trump to Attend 'March For Life': The Hill, CBS News, CNN New Rules Target 'Birth Tourism': AP, The Guardian, Fox News Remembering Jim Lehrer: PBS, NYT Lunar New Year Celebrations Cancelled: NBC News, BBC, CNN Google's Search Results: Business Insider, The Verge Tinder's New Safety Features: The Verge, Cnet Motorola Razr Arrives: The Verge, Engadget, Space Cookie Results: AP Veteran Honored 75 Years Later: USA Today, CNN
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Jan 23, 2020 • 15min

First Mobile Voting, WhatsApp Hack & Sundance (+ "Racist Robots") - Thursday, January 23rd, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, January 23rd, 2020! What to know about the first opening arguments in the impeachment trial, a first-of-its-kind election, and who hacked Jeff Bezos's cell phone... Plus: the NFL player retiring, Tesla's major milestone, and NASA's naming contest. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about artificial intelligence and bias. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest and any of the stories mentioned in this episode. This episode is brought to you by www.NativeDeodorant.com. Use promo code 'newsworthy'. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Opening Arguments: NYT, The Hill, NBC News, Washington Post, Politico, NPR Vote by Phone: NPR, The Verge, WSJ Jeff Bezos Phone Hacked: The Guardian, NYT, WSJ, USA Today China Limits Travel: USA Today, CNBC, BBC Service Animals are Airlines: Washington Post, ABC News, Reuters Eli Manning Retires: ESPN, Giants.com Tesla Hits Milestone: Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC Cruise's Driverless Shuttle: Cnet, Engadget CNN Naming Mars Rover: Business Insider, NASA's 'Name the Rover' Poll Sundance Film Festival: Deadline, Hollywood Reporter
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Jan 22, 2020 • 10min

Late-Night Debate, 2020 Census & Cluster Hiring - Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020

The news to know for Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020! What to know today about the 12 hours of debate on Capitol Hill (we're breaking it down in a couple of minutes). Also, there's an update about that virus outbreak and the 2020 census... Plus: new rules for Uber, Google's new experimental apps, and Starbucks has plans for more plant-based menu items. 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 promo code 'newsworthy'. And thanks to our NewsWorthy Insiders! You can support the show and get some swag by becoming an Insider here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Late-Night Debate: NYT, The Hill, NBC News, Washington Post New Virus Confirmed in U.S.: CNN, Washington Post, NBC News 2020 Census Begins: AP, NPR, Reuters AP (second source) Southeast Cold Weather: Washington Post, NBC News, USA Today Uber Rates Could Change: Engadget, WSJ Phone Addiction Apps: The Verge, Engadget, Android Central Venmo's Custom Stickers: TechCrunch, The Verge Starbucks Sustainability: Mashable, Starbucks MLB Hall of Fame: ESPN, CBS Sports Cluster Hiring: WSJ
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Jan 21, 2020 • 10min

Trial Begins, China's New Virus & Wave to Pay - Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

The news to know for Tuesday, January 21st, 2020! What to expect at the first big day of the impeachment trial (and why President Trump is thousands of miles away for it), and what to know about a new virus spreading in China. Plus: we're talking artificial intelligence, linking credit cards with your hand, and the record ticket prices for the Super Bowl... 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.NativeDeodorant.com. Use promo code 'newsworthy'. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Trial Starts Today: CNN, NYT, The Hill, CBS News World Economic Forum Starts: BBC, USA Today, NBC News, Fox News Virginia Rally Ends Peacefully: ABC News, AP New Coronavirus Spreads in China: WSJ, NPR, Washington Post China Bans Plastic Bags: NBC News, BBC Alphabet CEO Calls for AI Regulation: The Verge, The Financial Times Credit Cards Linked to Hands: WSJ, Engadget Coco Gauff vs. Venus Williams: ESPN Super Bowl Ticket Prices: CBS Sports, SeatGeek.com
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Jan 20, 2020 • 11min

Gun Rights Rally, Super Bowl Matchup & SpaceX Explosion - Monday, January 20th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, January 20th, 2020! Today: we're breaking down what to know about the big rally in Virginia today, and why there are worries about violence. Plus: it's MLK Day, another major Harry & Meghan announcement, why a SpaceX rocket exploded, and the big winners at the SAG Awards... 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.NativeDeodorant.com. Use promo code 'newsworthy'. Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: MLK Day: CNN, Fox News, Volunteer Opportunities Rally Concerns: Washington Post , Fox News, NYT, NBC News Tragedy in Honolulu: ABC News, USA Today, Hawaii News Now Mistake in Puerto Rico: CNN, AP Harry & Meghan's Agreement: The Guardian, AP, NBC News Super Bowl Matchup: ESPN, CBS Sports McGregor Wins Fight: ESPN SpaceX Rocket Explodes: Space.com, USA Today, Reuters Facial Recognition Concerns: NYT, Business Insider, Engadget Microsoft, T-Mobile Give Back: Windows Central Starbucks Community Stores: AP Box Office: Variety, Hollywood Reporter SAG Awards: PEOPLE Money Monday - Spending on Plants: Money
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Jan 17, 2020 • 10min

USMCA Trade Deal, Google's Parent Hits $1T & Netflix Ice Cream - Friday, January 17th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, January 17th, 2020! What to know today about a new report involving the White House, and the bipartisan support for a major new trade deal. Plus: another $1 trillion company, another new streaming service, Demi Lovato is back, and introducing 'Netflix & Chill'd'... 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 Zola. Go to www.Zola.com/newsworthy and use promo code SAVE50. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Report Says Trump Administration Broke Law: FOX News, The Hill, WSJ, CNN Impeachment Trial Begins: Washington Post, NYT, NBC News Ukraine's New Investigation: CBS News, NYT, Politico USMCA Gets Bipartisan Support: AP, CBS News, NPR Weekend Winter Storm: USA Today, ABC News, Weather Channel Microsoft Goes "Carbon Negative": Reuters, NPR, The Guardian MLB Scandal 3.0: CBS Sports, USA Today Superbowl National Anthem Singer: Yahoo Alphabet Hits $1 Trillion: CNBC, WSJ Smart Contact Lenses: Cnet, The Verge, USA Today NBC Peacock Coming in July: CNBC, Variety Netflix Ben & Jerry's: Cnet Feel Good Friday - Cash on England Streets: NYT
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Jan 16, 2020 • 18min

Russia Gov't Resigns, First Living Robots & Hall of Fame Inductees (+ Royal Exit Explained) - Thursday, January 16th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, January 16th, 2020! We're talking about everything from the impeachment trial to why Russia's government officials all just resigned to a landmark (but controversial) vote in Virginia. Plus: tiny, living robots are now a thing and which artists made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame... Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping back from their royal roles. Our guest is royal expert and CNN royal commentator Victoria Arbiter. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest and any of the stories mentioned in this episode. This episode is brought to you by Zola. Go to www.Zola.com/newsworthy and use promo code SAVE50. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Trial: CBS News, NYT, The Hill, Fox News, Politico US & China Trade Deal: WSJ, ABC News, The Hill Stock Market Up: Market Watch, AP Russia Government Resigns: NYT, NBC News, CNN Smoke Spreading: CNN, ABC News, Weather Channel Equal Rights Amendment: Washington Post, CBS News, NPR Romaine Lettuce Safe: USA Today, The Hill World's First Living Robots: CNN, Engadget Ninja Gets Fornite Character: Cnet, Business Insider Spotify Playlist for Pets: The Verge, Billboard, Spotify for Pets Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees: Variety, Rolling Stone
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Jan 15, 2020 • 11min

Impeachment Next Steps, Windows 10 & Space Matchmaking - Wednesday, January 15th, 2020

The news to know for Wednesday, January 15th, 2020! What to know today about the Senate impeachment trial, the Democratic debate (and a moment at the end that has people talking), and a Delta flight's fuel drop... Plus: the WNBA's landmark deal, a new report about dating apps and privacy, and the billionaire looking for love 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 Zola. Go to www.Zola.com/newsworthy and use promo code SAVE50. And thanks to our NewsWorthy Insiders! You can support the show and get some swag by becoming an Insider here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: House Vote on Impeachment Articles: NYT, Politico, The Hill, NBC News, WaPo, AP Democratic Debate recap: NPR, AP, Washington Post, NYT Delta Flight Dumps Fuel: CBS News, NPR Red Sox Fire Alex Cora: AP, USA Today WNBA's Landmark Deal: Washington Post, ESPN, CBS Sports Windows 10 Security Patch: TechCrunch, WIRED, The Verge Dating Apps Privacy Concerns: CBS News, NYT, Business Insider Apply To Be 'Space Companion': CNET, Bloomberg, Forbes Jeopardy! GOAT: USA Today Work Wednesday - 2020 Job Openings: Money

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