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The news to know for Tuesday, January 14th, 2020! What to know about tonight's presidential debate, new reports about Russia spies and the U.S. election, and a Major League Baseball cheating scandal... Plus: another royal family update, Amazon's controversial donation, and a new discovery of the oldest stuff on the planet... 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 Zola. Go to www.Zola.com/newsworthy and use promo code SAVE50. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Democratic debate in Iowa tonight: TIME, CNN, Reuters, CBS News Sen. Cory Booker ends campaign: Fox News, The Hill Russian spies hacked Ukrainian gas company: NYT, WaPo, Reuters Pensacola shooting was an "act of terrorism": USA Today, WSJ, NYT MLB cheating scandal: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today LSU wins national championship: NCAA, NBC News Queen supports Harry and Meghan: NBC News, CNN, BBC Amazon's controversial donation: USA Today, ABC News, CNBC, CBS News Vehicles of the year: USA Today, Cnet, CNN Oscar nominations revealed: The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, GMA

The news to know for Monday, January 13th, 2020! What to know today about Iran's confession and protests, the severe weather in the U.S., and the Royal family's "emergency meeting." Plus: the Hummer is making a comeback, the new smartphone for on-the-job, and Instagram gives Boomerang an upgrade... Those stories and many 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 Zola. Go to www.Zola.com/newsworthy and use promo code SAVE50. Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Iran admits it shot down passenger plane: CNN, New York Times, Washington Post Texas becomes first state to refuse refugees: Reuters, NBC News, The Hill Severe weather impacts South, Midwest: USA Today, the Weather Channel, Fox News Philippines volcano prompts evacuations: CNN, AP, BBC Same sex marriage legal in Northern Ireland: BBC, NBC News, CNN Royal family's emergency meeting: AP, NPR, The Guardian The Hummer returns: WSJ, Reuters Tesla's new feature: Engadget Samsung launches Galaxy XCover Pro: TechCrunch, CNBC, The Verge Instagram adds new Boomerang effects: TechCrunch, Engadget Box office: Variety, Deadline, Business Insider Critics Choice Awards: PEOPLE, THR Money Monday - Making money with hobbies: USA Today, MSN

The news to know for Friday, January 10th, 2020! What to know today about the plane crash earlier this week as officials reveal new evidence, and there's an update about President Trump's border wall. Plus: a new rule for the 2020 Olympics, the newest tech gadgets revealed at CES, and the 'social experiment' involving $9 million. Those stories and many 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 Rothys.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: "Highly likely" Iranians shot down airliner: AP, NYT, NBC News, WSJ House votes to limit president's military powers: WaPo, Fox News, CNN Border wall updates: NPR, The Hill, USA Today, AP Ruth Bader Ginsburg cancer free: CNN, CBS News CA considers its own generic drugs: USA Today, WSJ Protests not allowed at Olympics: Yahoo Sports, Mashable CES recap: The Verge, AP, CNET Japanese billionaire giving away $9 million: NBC News, PEOPLE Feel Good Friday - Woman adopts six brothers: Today, GNN

The news to know for Thursday, January 9th, 2020! We're explaining why fears of a war with Iran have now eased, an update about a deadly plane crash and its impact on Canada, and the rate of cancer deaths is down... Plus: the surprise announcement from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (dubbed #Megxit), and the upcoming video streaming service bringing Hollywood to your smartphone... Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. Our guest expert is helping you better understand the U.S.-Iran conflict happening the last couple of weeks and what's expected next. 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 Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Iran-US leaders stand down: NYT, AP, CBS News, Washington Post, The Hill, Fox News Canadians mourn after plane crash: AP, USA Today Number of U.S. cancer deaths drops: CNN, WSJ, Bloomberg, American Cancer Society Warmest year, decade on record: WaPo, Weather Channel, CNN, Axios Royal couple's surprise announcement: The Guardian, People, BBC, USA Today Celeb tennis match to raise money for Australia: Mashable, ABC News Justin Bieber says he's sick: CNN Quibi shows off new streaming service: Gizmodo, Mashable Oscars goes hostless, again: THR, Variety

The news to know for Wednesday, January 8th, 2020! What to know today about an attack on U.S. forces in Iraq, and a Boeing plane crash in Iran. Plus: the billionaires buying dueling Super Bowl ads, the popular country music group splitting up, Google's latest smart home tech, and the new type of Girl Scout cookie... 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 Rothys.com/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: Iran's revenge attack, Trump to address nation: Washington Post, NYT, NBC News, ABC News, MarketWatch, CNN Ukrainian plane crash in Iran: Reuters, NBC News State of emergency in Puerto Rico: ABC News, Weather Channel, Washington Post Seattle students can't go to school unvaccinated: Fox News, USA Today Trump and Bloomberg dueling Super Bowl ads WSJ, Politico, ABC News CES updates: TechCrunch, CNET, AP Ivanka Trump talks tech: WaPo, Variety, Gizmodo Facebook bans deepfake videos: Business Insider, TechCrunch, Vox, Facebook Uber activates PIN system: CNET, AP Rascal Flatts is breaking up: Variety, Yahoo Entertainment New Girl Scout cookie: NBC News, CNN Work Wednesday - Companies who ghost: Forbes, Fast Company

The news to know for Tuesday, January 7th, 2020! We've got an update today about the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, what to know this week about the Senate impeachment trial, and new charges against Harvey Weinstein. Plus: a new flying ride-hailing company, Toyota's 'city of the future,' and how Jeopardy will name its greatest champ of all time... 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 Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: U.S.-Iran conflict latest: NYT, AP, ABC News, WSJ, Washington Post Bolton says he'd testify: NYT, The Hill, NBC News Harvey Weinstein's new charges: CNN, ABC News, LA Times Puerto Rico hit by earthquake: NPR, AccuWeather,CBS News Pier One closing half its stores: CNN, CNBC Tumblr's digital literacy campaign: The Verge, Engadget Latest from CES: Cnet, TechCrunch, Axios, The Verge, Engadget, Toyota builds "city of the future": The Verge, TechCrunch Jeopardy's "Greatest of All Time": Jepoardy.com, GMA

The news to know for Monday, January 6th, 2020! What to know today about Iran's response to the U.S. airstrike, and how celebrities are helping efforts to fight wildfires in Australia. Plus: we're talking about the world's largest tech show, the big winners at the Golden Globes, and the future of fundraising. Those stories and many 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 Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Iran, Iraq's responses to airstrike: NYT, WSJ, AP, CBS News, NPR Americans killed in attack in Kenya: Al Jazeera, Fox News, NPR, AP Donations to fight Australia wildfires: USA Today, BBC, CBS News (how to help) First NBA player to play in four decades: ESPN, CBS Sports, CNN What to expect at CES: Digital Trends, TechCrunch, The Verge Samsung to unveil new phones: Cnet, Engadget, TechRadar Biggest online dating day: Cnet, CNN Frozen 2 highest-grossing animated film: Variety, Deadline, Hollywood Reporter Golden Globes winners: LA Times, THR (full list of winners), Official Website Money Monday – Future of Fundraising: Washington Post, The Verge

The news to know for Friday, January 3rd, 2020! What to know today about the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran's most powerful general, and the federal ban on flavored vaping products. Plus: mysterious drones, smart refrigerators, and how to see the first major meteor shower of 2020... Those stories and many 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. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: U.S. airstrike kills key Iranian military leader: NYT, AP, The Hill, CNN, Fox News, WSJ Australia wildfires force evacuations: NPR, The Guardian, AP Julian Castro ends presidential campaign: CBS News, Politico, NYT FDA bans some vape flavors nationwide: CNBC, WSJ, AP U-Haul won't hire smokers: ABC News, CNN Mysterious drones flying over states: WaPo, USA Today, Denver PostFAA wants to start tracking drones: NYT, GeekWire Don't abbreviate 2020 in contracts: USA Today, Miami Herald AI-enabled refrigerators to be revealed: Venture Beat, The Verge First meteor shower of 2020: USA Today, AccuWeather NFL playoffs start this weekend: CBS News, ESPN, USA Today Golden Globes has meatless menu: E News, The Hill, Hollywood Reporter, Variety

The news to know for Thursday, January 2nd, 2020! What to know today about several new laws now in effect across the country, why it was a tense two days at the U.S. embassy in Iraq, and remembering an NBA icon. Plus: we're talking about research showing AI finds cancer better than doctors, the first doll with a hearing aid, and another music milestone for Mariah Carey... 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 actually achieving your new year's resolution in 2020. Guest Tonya Dalton shares how to embrace "JOMO" to be more productive and even suggests replacing your to-do list. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest and any of the stories mentioned in this episode. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: New state laws taking effect in 2020: ABC News, CNN, NYT, USA Today, TechCrunch, CNBC, Market Watch Protesters storm U.S. Embassy in Iraq: AP, Washington Post Hong Kong Protesters Arrested: ABC News Australia Wildfires: AP Former NBA commissioner died: ESPN, CBS Sports AI system better at breast cancer detection: Cnet, WSJ, Reuters TikTok releases first 'transparency report': The Verge, NBC News 'Friends' no longer on Netflix: Variety, Deadline Mariah Carey's four decade record: E News, Billboard American Girl's new doll first with hearing loss: GMA, Today Show, People

The news to know for Tuesday, December 31st, 2019! We're talking about the weather and celebrations for NYE, why America's population growth has slowed down (and what it means for politics), and NASA's new record in space. Plus: we're sharing the 'most admired' people in 2019, where Amazon plans to build a homeless shelter, and the most popular shows on Netflix this year... 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... Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: New Year's Eve weather: ABC News, Weather Channel, AccuWeather New Year's Eve celebrations: Rollingstone, Variety, Accuweather Sydney allows fireworks despite wildfires: BBC, news.com.au U.S. stocks best performance in six years: WSJ U.S. population growth rate slows: AP Most admired man & woman in 2019: ABC News, USA Today, Gallup NASA astronaut breaks record: Engadget, CNBC, Space.com Amazon to open homeless shelter at HQ: TechCrunch, Business Insider Netflix's most popular releases of 2019: E News, Variety Starbucks offers free drinks on NYE: USA Today, People