The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy
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Dec 2, 2019 • 11min

Wild Weather Cont'd, TikTok Controversy & Cyber Monday Predictions - Monday, December 2nd, 2019

The news to know for Monday, December 2nd, 2019! What to know today about more wild weather in the U.S., President Trump's surprise visit to Afghanistan, and Cyber Monday predictions. Plus: why the popular app TikTok is under review, Amazon's Alexa gets emotional, and a record-breaking holiday box office. 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 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.HelloFresh.com/newsworthy9 Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Wild Weather Continues: AP, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, CNN New Orleans Mass Shooting: CBS News, NBC News, USA Today London Bridge Stabbing: CNN, ABC News Impeachment Inquiry Update: AP, NBC News, Politico Trump Visits Afghanistan: AP, The Hill , Fox News Hong Kong Bills: Washington Post, Politico, TikTok Controversy: Reuters Rosa Parks Statue: AP, USA Today First Mobile Detection Tech: The Guardian, CNN Amazon Alexa Emotions: CNBC, The Verge Best In Show: NBC News, People, CNN Holiday Box Office: Variety, USA Today, Hollywood Reporter Star Wars Script Leak: Entertainment Weekly, The Verge Cyber Monday: Adobe Blog, Axios, The Verge Black Friday: CNBC, Reuters, CNN
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Nov 27, 2019 • 11min

Travel Troubles, CBD Warning & Happy Thanksgiving - Wednesday, November 27th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, November 27th, 2019! What to know today about the impact of winter weather on holiday travel across the country, a formal invitation to the President for next week's impeachment hearing, and the FDA's news warning about CBD... Plus: Facebook's virtual reality, sign-in to Twitter or else, and what data shows about this year's holiday shopping... 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 GenoPalate 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: Winter Weather & Holiday Travel: NPR, Weather Channel, NBC News, AP, Weather Channel, ABC News Next Impeachment Hearing, Trump Invitation, More Testimony: CNN, NPR, NYT, Politico, Washington Post UN Climate Report: FOX News, USA Today, WAPO FDA Warning About CBD: CNBC, WebMD, Fox News, CNN Alexa Manages Meds: CNBC, Engadget Facebook Buys VR Studio: TechCrunch, Variety Twitter Removes Inactive Accounts: The Verge, TechCrunch Super Bowl Ads Sold Out: Bloomberg, Business Insider Thanksgiving: TIME, History.com, NYT Last-Minute Recipes: Our Savory Life Holiday Shopping: Cnet, CNBC, MarketWatch, Washington Post
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Nov 26, 2019 • 9min

Officials Must Comply, Uber Loses License & Netflix Saves Theater - Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, November 26th, 2019! What to know today about a major court ruling impacting which top official must testify, newly leaked documents about China, and three major company mergers. Plus: new airport tech could mean shorter security lines, which city is kicking out Uber, and the movie theater actually thanking Netflix... 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 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 GenoPalate. Use code 'newsworthy' for a discount. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Judge: "Presidents are not kings": NYT, Washington Post, Fox News, The Hill, Politico, CBS News Docs Detail Detention Camps: AP, BBC, NYT, ICIJ CO2 Hits Record High: NBC News, Cnet, USA Today Airport's "Digital Dog Nose": CBS News Three Major Mergers: Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, Axios Mississippi Lottery Allowed: ABC News, AP Uber vs. London: CNBC, Reuters, WSJ Facebook Pays for Surveys: Engadget, CNet, TechCrunch Netflix Saves Iconic Theater: The Verge, Vanity Fair Friends in Theaters: Entertainment Weekly
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Nov 25, 2019 • 9min

Navy Secretary Fired, Lettuce Warning & Frozen 2 - Monday, November 25th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, November 25th, 2019! What to know today about one of the richest people in the world, why the top Navy official was forced to resign, a big win for Hong Kong protesters, and a warning about lettuce ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus: we're talking travel weather, AI at the doctor's office, who made history at the AMAs, and a record-setting weekend at the box office. 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.GenoPalate.com. Use code 'newsworthy' for 20% off. Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Bloomberg 2020: CBS News, The Hill, CNN Navy Secretary Fired: NYT, Fox News, The Hill, CNN Hong Kong Election: NPR, Reuters, BBC, NBC News, Washington Post Thanksgiving Week Weather: NBC News, CNN, Business Insider AI Health Care: AP Lettuce Warning: Time, Fox News, CDC Frozen 2 Box Office: Variety, USA Today AMA's: THR, People, E! News Money Monday – 'Black Friday' Origin: History.com
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Nov 22, 2019 • 9min

Closing Arguments, Tesla's Cybertruck & Victoria's Secret Cancellation - Friday, November 22nd, 2019

The news to know for Friday, November 22nd, 2019! What to know from the last day of public impeachment hearings, and what's expected next. Plus: an unusual global shortage, Tesla's Cybertruck unveiled, explaining 'smart skin,' and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show cancelled... 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 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 Ancestry. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Read more/ sources: Impeachment Hearing: NYT, Fox News, The Hill, NBC News Netanyahu Indicted: CNN, NPR, Washington Post Syracuse University's Racists Incidents: The Washington Post, NBC News, Syracuse.com, ABC News Weekend/Thanksgiving Weather: Weather Channel, AccuWeather, Washington Post Global Horseradish Shortage: USA Today, CNN, Business Insider Tesla Cybertruck: CNBC, Cnet "Smart Skin" Virtual Reality: CNN, Nature Twitter Hides Replies: Engadget, Axios Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Cancelled: USA Today, Fortune Weekend Box Office: Variety, Hollywood Reporter
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Nov 21, 2019 • 20min

Quid Pro Quo, Uber Recording Audio & Grammy Nominations (+ Less Stressful Political Conversations) - Thursday, November 21st, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, November 21st, 2019! We're down to the last couple of witnesses in the impeachment investigation: what to know about it today. Also, we're talking about another rare moment for the royal family and a rare outburst of shooting stars expected tonight. Plus: Uber's plan to record during your ride, Paypal's biggest purchase ever, and who got the most Grammy nominations... 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 how to have less stressful political conversations during the holidays. You'll hear from two guests about why we're so partisan in America today, why it's important to keep talking to each other, and their research-backed advice about how to have more productive, less stressful conversations. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guests and any of the stories mentioned in this episode. Today's episode is brought to you by GenoPalate. Use code 'newsworthy' for 20% off your report. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Hearing Takeaways: Washington Post, CNN, Fox News, ABC News, The Hill, NYT, NPR Dem Debate Recap: Washington Post, WSJ, NBC News, CNN Prince Andrew Steps Away: BBC, Vox "Unicorn" Meteor Shower: USA Today, CNN Google's Political Ads: WSJ, TechCrunch, Google PayPal Acquires Honey: CNBC, WSJ Uber to Record Audio: Cnet, Washington Post, Gizmodo Grammy Nominations: Entertainment Tonight, Variety
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Nov 20, 2019 • 11min

Impeachment Hearings, Dem Debate & Solar Breakthrough - Wednesday, November 20th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, November 20th, 2019! We're breaking down a few of the key moments from the impeachment hearings, and what to expect from tonight's Democratic debate. Plus: what all Android users need to know, a solar energy 'breakthrough' backed by Bill Gates, and how a selfie can get you free stuff... 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 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 GenoPalate (use code 'newsworthy') 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: Impeachment Hearing Highlights: AP, NYT, WSJ, The Hill, The Washington Post, ABC News Dem Debate #5: NPR, Vox, Washington Post Doctors' Group Wants Vaping Ban: CNBC, Time, AMA Android Vulnerability: Forbes, Ars Technica Solar Breakthrough: Cnet, CNN, TechCrunch Bill Gates Richest Man: MarketWatch, Bloomberg First Net-Zero Carbon Flights: CNN, USA Today, AP Helmets + Free Scooter Rides: Engadget, The Verge Work Wednesday - Older Workers Hide Age: WSJ
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Nov 19, 2019 • 10min

Trump to Testify?, Royal Interview Fallout & Google Map's Local Guides - Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, November 19th, 2019! Will President Trump testify in the impeachment inquiry? It's possible. What he's now saying about the request. Plus: a royal family member's questionable interview, Ford's first electric vehicle, and explaining Google Map's new 'Local Guides.' 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.GenoPalate.com. Use the code 'newsworthy' for a discount. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Hearings: CBS News, NPR, USA Today, Politico Trump's Written Testimony: WSJ, NPR, NYT, The Hill U.S. on Israeli Settlements: CBS News, AP, The Hill Prince Andrew Controversy: BBC, CNN, The Guardian Epstein Case: CNBC AmEx Plan to Expand: WSJ Ford Mustang Mach-E: The Verge, Cnet, CNBC Google Maps "Local Guides": The Verge, TechCrunch Google Launches Stadia: Yahoo Finance, The Verge Free Amazon Music Expands: Variety, CNBC Luke Combs Billboard Record: Billboard Jeopardy Best of the Best: USA Today, AP
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Nov 18, 2019 • 11min

University Standoff, Vaping Apps & Hulu Prices - Monday, November 18th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, November 18th, 2019! We're talking about a big week ahead in the impeachment inquiry and a new invitation for President Trump himself to testify. Also, what to know about an intense standoff between protesters and police at a Hong Kong university. Plus: 'unsinkable' metal, vaping apps, and what's happening to Hulu prices... 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.Noom.com/newsworthy Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Hearings: WSJ, AP, Washington Post, PBS, CNN, The Hill, NYT Roger Stone Convicted: NYT, FOX News, Politico Louisiana Runoff Results: Washington Post, ABC News, Reuters California Shooting: AP, CBS News, LA Times Hong Kong Protests: NBC News, BBC, The Guardian 'Unsinkable' Metal: Business Insider Vaping Apps Removed: Axios, CNBC Kaepernick Workout: CBS News, ESPN NASCAR Finale: AP Box Office: Variety Hulu Prices Up: CBS News No More Dunkin Foam Cups: AP, CNN Money Monday - Record Debt: CNN, Business Insider
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Nov 15, 2019 • 10min

School Shooting, Aging Study & Best U.S. Airports - Friday, November 15th, 2019

The news to know for Friday, November 15th, 2019! What to know today another school shooting, another public impeachment hearing, and the famous landmarks affected by historic flooding. Plus: Google helps with pronunciation, America's best airports, and the new study involving your dog... 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 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 Zola. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: California School Shooting: NBC News, LA Times, AP, NYT Public Impeachment Hearing #2: The Hill, NPR 'Bribery' Accusation: Washington Post, Fox News Kentucky Governor-Elect: CNN, WSJ Louisiana Runoff Election: USA Today, Politico, NYT Venice Flooding: BBC, USA Today, Weather Channel Apple Research App: Reuters, Engadget Dog Aging Study: AP, Nominate Your Dog Google Helps Pronunciation: Cnet, Engadget, The Verge Best U.S. Airports: WSJ MLB MVP: MLB Taylor Swift Controversy: THR, The Verge AMAs Host: Billboard, BET Grammys Host: CBS News, Deadline

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