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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

The news to know for Monday, December 30th, 2019! What to know today about two attacks during religious gatherings, President Trump's controversial retweet, and where the winter weather continues... Plus: the minimum wage is going up, new technology for distracted drivers, and Snapchat is launching 'Bitmoji TV'... 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 Hello Fresh. Go to www.HelloFresh.com/newsworthy9 and use code 'newsworthy9' Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Texas shooting at church: ABC News, CNN NY stabbing during Hanukkah celebration: NBC News, AP, NYT, Congressman, civil rights activist announces cancer diagnosis: Washington Post, NPR, AP Trump retweets alleged whistleblower's name: CNBC, Vox, NPR Winter storm impacts Midwest, Northeast: Weather Channel, USA Today, CNN, ABC News LSU vs. Clemson in national championship game: NBC Sports, NCAA.com NFL regular season over, playoffs set: ESPN Spotify pauses political ads: Reuters, The Verge, Ad Age New tech warns distracted, drowsy drivers: CNN Snapchat to launch 'Bitmoji TV': Engadget, TechCrunch Star Wars wins box office again: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter Money Monday - Minimum wage hike coming in 2020: USA Today, CNN, CBS News

The news to know for Friday, December 27th, 2019! We're talking about a winter storm moving across the country, a recall impacting popular grocery stores, and why Uber's co-founder just sold all of his shares in the company. Plus: surveillance airplanes, space cookies, and what to do with your Christmas tree now... 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. Today's episode is brought to you by GenoPalate. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Weekend Winter Storm: USA Today, ABC News Philippines Typhoon: AP, Weather Channel, CNN Kazakhstan Plane Crash: AP, BBC, CNN Israel's Party Vote: ABC News, The Guardian, AP Hard Boiled Egg Recall: CNN, TODAY, FDA (full list) Uber's Founder Departs: CNBC, WSJ Nasdaq's Record High: Business Insider, WSJ, Reuters Russia's New Internet: TechCrunch, Engadget, BBC Surveillance Airplanes: CBS News, Baltimore Sun Christmas Space Cookies: The Verge The Rise of Skywalker Success: Variety, Deadline Recycling Christmas Trees: CNN

Here's a special episode for you on this Thursday, December 26th, 2019! Instead of providing the day's news in less than 10 minutes (like we usually do), we're instead taking a look back at some of the best "Thing to Know Thursday" interview segments we've aired after the news on Thursdays in 2019. You'll hear 10 clips on 10 topics ranging from CBD to dating to esports to impeachment to productivity and more... Thanks to all the guests who have shared their time and expertise throughout the year and to all the listeners for tuning in throughout 2019 and into the new year of 2020! And a special thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders for your support of the show! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Learn more after this episode: CBD - Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Harvard Medical School Dating trends - Damona Hoffman, Dates & Mates Esports - Joey Gawrysiak, Shenandoah University Impeachment Process - Laurie Levenson, Loyola Law School Productivity Tips - John Lee Dumas, Entrepreneurs on Fire E-Cigarettes/Vaping - Robin Koval, Truth Initiative Real ID - Jaime Garza, California DMV Career Trends - Lauren McGoodwin, Career Contessa Future of Drones - Arthur Holland Michel, Center for the Study of the Drone "Year of the Vegan" - Leslie Durso, Vegan Chef

The news to know for Tuesday, December 24th, 2019! What to know today about big changes for Boeing, North Korea's "Christmas gift" threat, and the busiest holiday travel days... Plus: thousands of dollars in student lunch debt paid off, the surprising fact about the highest-paid YouTube star, and why a new version of the movie Cats is now required in theaters... 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... Today's episode is brought to you by www.TakeCareOf.com. Use code 'newsworthy' for a discount. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Boeing CEO Fired: WSJ, AP, ABC News Saudis Sentenced in Journalist Death: Washington Post, NBC News, The Guardian North Korea's "Christmas Gift": FOX News, ABC News Holiday Travel: AAA, NBC News, USA Today Lunch Debt Paid Off: AP, Washington Post Verizon's 5G Goal: Cnet, Engadget Uber vs. NYC: Axios, Reuters Highest Paid YouTube Star: Forbes, Business Insider New Version of Cats: Hollywood Reporter, The Verge Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy Kwanzaa: History

The news to know for Monday, December 23rd, 2019! What to know today about new emails released from the Pentagon, a busy weekend for travel, and a first for an iconic cathedral. Plus: Boeing's flawed test flight, who just banned the app 'TikTok' and a last-minute gift many Americans say they actually want… 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 www.Ancestry.com/newsworthy Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Pentagon Emails Released: The Center for Public Integrity, Washington Post, NYT, ABC News, Editorial Causes Controversy: Christianity Today, AP Chicago Shooting: AP, NPR, ABC News Massive Virginia Car Pile-Up: Fox News, Weather Channel NW Flooding: The Weather Channel Baggage Handlers Shortage: Seattle Times Flight Cyber Attack:: USA Today Notre Dame Update : BBC, USA Today Boeing's Test Flight: USA Today, NPR, NBC News U.S. Navy Bans TikTok: Reuters ToTok Banned: NYT, Wired Apple Satellite Technology: The Verge, Bloomberg Box Office: Variety, Deadline Happy Hanukkah: History.com, TIME Money Monday - Giving Cash: Mint, CNBC

The news to know for Friday, December 20th, 2019! What to know today about why the Senate trial could be delayed, new information about smartphone tracking, and the new tools to help you avoid robocalls. Plus: the first official day of winter, Facebook's latest big project, and it's a big weekend for Star Wars…. 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. Today's episode is brought to you by www.NativeDeodorant.com. Use code 'newsworthy' for a discount. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Trial Delayed?: NYT, Washington Post, WSJ, ABC News, CNBC Dem Debate: POLITICO, Politico, NBC News, Washington Post Tracking Your Location: NYT (info), NYT (what to do) Landmark Robocall Law: The Hill, The Verge, AP Winter Begins: Vox, USA Today Hanukkah: History.com US Obesity Rate: CNN, TIME Facebook Bans Census Disinformation: WaPo Facebook Operating System: TechCrunch, Engadget, Bloomberg, The Information Star Wars Final Chapter: Hollywood Reporter, Variety Eddie Murphy Returns to SNL: People, Deadline Miss America 2019: Yahoo Lifestyle, E! News, NPR

The news to know for Thursday, December 19th, 2019! We're breaking down what happened and what happens next now that President Trump has officially been impeached, and what to know about tonight's presidential debate. Plus: a big deal in the auto industry, why big tech companies are teaming up, and the research that may surprise you about blue light before bed... 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 the best and most popular 'good news' stories of 2019! Branden Harvey from www.GoodGoodGood.co joins me to share three positive news stories and explain why we don't always get enough of it... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest and any of the stories mentioned in this episode. Today's episode is brought to you by www.NativeDeodorant.com. Use code 'newsworthy' for a discount. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Impeached: Washington Post, NYT, NBC News, The Hill, CNN, CBS News Trump's Rally: AP, PBS Sixth Dem Debate: Vox, Politico, PBS, CBS News Obamacare Mandate Unconstitutional: CNN, WSJ Drug Imports from Canada: NYT Australia Hottest Day Ever: ABC News, USA Today, Weather Channel Fourth Largest Automaker: Business Insider, CNBC, NPR Apple, Amazon, Google Partnership: Business Insider, TechCrunch, Cnet Amazon Expands Free Returns: The Verge, CNN Instagram Bans Vaping Promos: CNBC, Engadget Blue Light & Sleep: Cnet, Business Insider, 9to5Google, Harvard Medical School (past studies)

The news to know for Wednesday, December 18th, 2019! What to know about the day President Trump could become the third U.S. president to be formally impeached... Also: we're talking about a new type of cigarette, the newest Instagram feature and how our dishwashing habits have changed. Plus: why the number of C-suite jobs is growing... 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... Today's episode is brought to you by www.NativeDeodorant.com (use code 'newsworthy' at checkout) and the Meditation Minis Podcast. 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: Historic Impeachment Vote (& Letter): NYT, The Hill, NBC News, CBS News Top Diplomat Stepping Down: NYT, NBC News Federal Spending Bill: Washington Post, CBS News, CNN, USA Today Low Nicotine Cigarettes: CNBC, AP Boy Scout Setback: AP NFL Records Set: ESPN, CBS Sports Google vs Ex-Employees: Business Insider, TechCrunch, Washington Post, Engadget E-Scooter Subscriptions: The Verge, Engadget SO, IT SEEMS THEY'RE ALL STILL IN THE EXPERIMENTAL PHASE TO SEE WHAT Instagram Layout: The Verge Dishwashing Changes: CNN, Fortune- Work Wednesday - C-Suite Jobs: LinkedIn

The news to know for Tuesday, December 17th, 2019! What to know today about the storm still impacting large parts of the U.S., a new accusation about the Mormon church misleading members, and the law sparking massive protests in India. Plus: the first city to offer free public transportation, solar-powered wireless headphones, and Mariah Carey hits #1 (25 years later)... 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... Today's episode is brought to you by www.NativeDeodorant.com. Use code 'newsworthy' for 20% off your first purchase. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Deadly Winter Storm Cont'd: USA Today, CBS News, Weather Channel, AccuWeather Mormon Church Accused: Washington Post, Axios India's Protests: NYT, Washington Post, BBC, CNN Boeing Suspends Production: CNBC, WSJ, NBC News, Reuters, NYT Obamacare Deadline Extended: Reuters, The Hill, Healthcare.gov Free Public Transportation: Curbed, Salon Instagram Flags Offensive Captions: The Verge, TechCrunch Apps of the Decade: Cnet, TechCrunch Android's New Messaging: USA Today, Engadget Solar Headphones: TechRadar, Engadget Mariah Carey Hits #1: Billboard, Variety