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Erica Mandy
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Oct 31, 2019 • 18min
Inquiry Vote, World Series Champions & Happy Halloween (+ College Sports Changes) - Thursday, October 31st, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, October 31st, 2019! What to know today about the impeachment inquiry, California wildfires, and political ads on Twitter. Plus: the World Series champs, Spotify's new option for kids, and Halloween candy. 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. Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about a major change coming to college sports. My guest today is Dan Wolken, a national sports columnist for USA Today. 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.FabFitFun.com Use code 'newsworthy' for $10 off your first box. #fabfitfunpartner Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Inquiry Vote: NYT, ABC News Morrison Testimony: NPR John Bolton to Testify: NPR, The Hill, NYT California Fires: Weather Channel , CBS News, ABC News, NYT, LA Times Another Rate Cut: NPR, CNBC, CBS News, The Hill Twitter Bans Political Ads: Bloomberg, CNN, NBC News World Series Champs: CBS Sports, The Washington Post Automaker Merger: USA Today, CNBC, WSJ Spotify Kids: TechCrunch, TechRadar, Cnet HBO Max: Vox, Cnet, The Verge Happy Halloween: Business Insider, CNN, History

Oct 30, 2019 • 11min
New Inquiry Rules, NCAA on Player Profits & Free Amazon Fresh - Wednesday, October 30th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, October 30th, 2019! What to know today about new proposed rules and new testimony in the impeachment inquiry, the first-of-its-kind label assigned to California's fire conditions, and the major change coming to college sports. Plus: who will now get free grocery delivery from Amazon, a Netflix test causing controversy, and new details about a Game of Thrones spinoff... 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.FabFitFun.com Use code 'newsworthy' for $10 off your first box. #fabfitfunpartner 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 Inquiry Rules: The Hill, NPR, NBC News, Washington Post, NYT New Testimony: Washington Post, AP, Politico Boeing's CEO Testifies: WSJ, CNBC, CBS News, Reuters "Extreme" Conditions in Cali: CNN, LA Times, AP, USA Today Rising Sea Levels: Washington Post, AP, NYT, Nature NCAA Votes on Player Profits: ESPN, USA Today, WSJ, CBS Sports World Series Game 7: USA Today, CBS Sports Amazon Fresh Free Delivery: NBC News, CNN LYFT Pink: Cnet, Axios, The Verge Netflix Speed Test: Variety, Entertainment Weekly, Engadget "House of the Dragon": People, Deadline Sleep and Work: CNBC, NPR

Oct 29, 2019 • 10min
Impeachment Inquiry Vote, California Wildfires & Wall Street's Record Day - Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, October 29th, 2019! We're talking about the impeachment inquiry, an important upcoming testimony and why democrats are finally holding a vote. Plus: Brexit is delayed again, an update on the California wildfires and a new record on wall street. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! 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 Fab Fit Fun (use code 'newsworthy' for $10 off) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Update: NYT, Washington Post, CBS News, The Hill Tuesday Testimony: NYT (first reported it), Washington Post, NBC News Brexit Extension: BBC, USA Today, NPR California Fires: CBS News, USA Today, AP, Weather Channel Stock Market Record: CNBC, CNN Virgin Galactic Goes Public: Space.com, CNBC, Reuters Uber Money: CNBC, The Verge, Engadget Google Fitbit Deal: Engadget, Business Insider Facebook Health Tool: Cnet, CNN, The Verge Tiger Woods Record: ESPN, CBS Sports New Emoji: The Verge

Oct 28, 2019 • 11min
ISIS Leader Killed, Wildfire Emergency in CA & Microsoft's JEDI deal - Monday, October 28th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, October 28th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the ISIS leader killed by U.S. forces during a raid in Syria and the wind-driven fires prompting a state of emergency in California. Plus: hear about the tech company that just won a $10 billion contract with the Pentagon, and the movie "Joker" just smashed another record at the box office. Those stories and more -- in less than 10 minutes! 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 Fab Fit Fun (use code 'newsworthy' for $10 off) #fabfitfunpartner and by www.MyWallSt.com/newsworthy Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: U.S. Kills Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi: Washington Post, NBC News, AP Impeachment Update: NYT & TIME John Conyers Dies: NPR, Vox, Reuters Texas College Shooting: USA Today, CNN, Fox News California Fires: LA Times, Weather Channel, AP, NYT Calfire African American Face Transplant: CNN, TIME Microsoft JEDI Contract: The Verge. CNBC, CBS News, NPR Hyundai Robot Taxi: Cnet, The Verge, Engadget UberEats Classes: Forbes, TechCrunch Google Search Results: TechCrunch, The Verge Joker Box Office: Variety, Deadline, CNN Money Monday: Holiday Spending (USA Today)

Oct 25, 2019 • 9min
California Evacuations, World Series Drama & Robot Taxi Rides at Olympics - Friday, October 25th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, October 25th, 2019! What to know today about efforts against the impeachment inquiry, and why lawmakers hit pause on it to come together. Plus: we're talking about wildfires and evacuations in California, some World Series drama, and the robot taxi rides at the 2020 Olympics... 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.Blinkist.com/news Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Republicans Condemn Impeachment Inquiry: Washington Post, The Hill, Politico Russia Investigation Criminal Probe: NBC News and New York Times Rep. Elijah Cummings Honored: Politico, NBC News, NPR, AP California Evacuations: SF Chronicle, CNN, ABC News, Weather Channel Astros Fire Assistant GM: USA Today, ESPN, CBS Sports Amex Iconic Card Turns 50: CNBC, AP Robot Taxis at the Olympics: The Verge, Cnet, Engadget Uber's Updated Beacon: The Verge Caffeine Signs Offset: CNN, TechCrunch AMA Nominees: Variety, Billboard

Oct 24, 2019 • 17min
GOP Protest, Computing Breakthrough & YouTube's Interactive Film (+ New Travel Requirements) - Thursday, October 24th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, October 24th, 2019! Today, we're talking about Republican lawmakers protesting the impeachment inquiry, more blackouts in California, and what Facebook's CEO said about its cryptocurrency and political ads. Plus: Google claims its had a major computing breakthrough and YouTube teases its first ever interactive film... 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 new travel requirements coming soon. We're breaking down "Real ID" and what you might want to do now to get ahead. 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.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Republicans Protest Impeachment Hearing: NYT, ABC News, Politico, WSJ 'Permanent' Ceasefire in Syria: FOX News, Reuters, The Guardian Human Smuggling Tragedy: AP, NBC News, Washington Post More California Blackouts: NBC News, WSJ, LA Times Zuckerberg Faces Congress: CBS News, Axios, CNBC Google's Computing Breakthrough: CNN, The Verge, Cnet, NBC News Digital Wellbeing Apps: Gizmodo, 9to5Google, Android Police Youtube's First Interactive Film: Variety, Engadget Verizon Offers Free Disney+: CNBC, ABC News, Variety

Oct 23, 2019 • 11min
"Most Damaging" Testimony, WeWork Bailout & Food Network Classes - Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019! What to know today about new testimony in the impeachment inquiry that Democrats are calling "shocking" and Republicans say is exaggerated. Plus: Facebook plans to build affordable housing, you can now rent a car straight from an app, and how to get cooking classes from the TV pros. 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.Blinkist.com/news 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: "Most Damaging" Impeachment Testimony: Politico, NYT, Washington Post, NBC News Turkey & Russia's Agreement: BBC, Fox News, The Hill, Reuters Brexit Vote Latest: BBC, WSJ, AP "Reduced Risk" Tobacco Pouches: AP Facebook's CEO Testifies: AP, CNN Attorneys General Investigate Facebook: The Washington Post Facebook Helps Affordable Housing: WSJ, TechCrunch, The Verge WeWork Bailout: Reuters, WSJ Penske Dash Rentals: TechCrunch, Fox Business Scoot Moped Pilot Program: TechCrunch, Mashable, The Verge FoodNetwork Offers Cooking Classes: Engadget, Cnet Work Wednesday: Robots at Work - Vox, UC Berkeley Labor Center

Oct 22, 2019 • 9min
Canada's PM, Opioid Settlement & Best Cities to Visit - Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019! What to know today about everything from Canada's national elections to a major settlement in the opioid crisis. Plus: we're talking about the World Series, customized cruise control, and the best places to travel in 2020. 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.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Canada Elections: CNN, Vox, Global News Israeli Government: Washington Post, NPR, NBC News Brexit Update: WSJ, BBC, CNBC Chile Unrest: NPR, The Guardian Opioid Crisis Settlement: AP, WSJ, CNN, ABC News Dallas Tornado: CBS Dallas, AP LA Fires: USA Today, Facebook Election Interference: NBC News, AP, The Hill, Reuters World Series: MLB, CBS Sports Ozone Hole: Fox News, USA Today, CNN Customized Cruise Control: Cnet, Engadget Pixel 4 Face Unlock: Gizmodo, The Verge Best Places to Travel: Lonely Planet, Insider

Oct 21, 2019 • 11min
Troops to Iraq, World Series Matchup & Razr Returns - Monday, October 21st, 2019
The news to know for Monday, October 21st, 2019! Today, we're talking about U.S. troops heading to Iraq, and the decision President Trump changed his mind about. Plus: the two teams heading to the World Series this week, where drone delivery is now a real thing, and the flip phone making a comeback. 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.Blinkist.com/news and www.MyWallSt.com/newsworthy Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Troops to Iraq: Read more: AP, The Hill, USA Today Pelosi in Jordan: Read more: ABC News, Washington Post, NYT Resort Reversal: Read more: Vox, CNBC, FOX News, TIME Soldiers Killed: Read more: NPR, CNN, FOX News Brexit Vote Read more: WSJ, BBC, AP, NBC News Canada's Election: Read more: Financial Times, CBC, NYT World Series Matchup: Read more: ESPN, CBS Sports, NBC News 5G Basketball Arenas: Read more: CNET, Engadget Drone Delivery: Read more: CNBC, The Verge New Razr Phone: Read more: Business Insider, CNET Instagram Account Grouping: Read more: Engadget Weekend's Box Office Winner: Read more: Variety, Deadline Cosmic Crisp Apples: Read more: USA Today Money Monday: Money's Impact on Mood Read more: CNBC, National Financial Capability Study

Oct 18, 2019 • 10min
Trump Resort Controversy, All-Female Spacewalk & Lyft's Free Rides - Friday, October 18th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, October 18th, 2019! There's a lot to talk about today, including controversial comments from the White House that some are calling a confession. Also, did a ceasefire agreement with Turkey actually work? Plus: a Brexit vote happening this weekend, a historic spacewalk this morning, and free rides from Lyft for weeks... 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.NativeDeodorant.com. Use code 'newsworthy' for 20% off. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mulvaney's Comments: NYT1, NYT2, FOX News, Washington Post, NBC News G7 Summit: The Hill Rep. Elijah Cummings Died: USA Today, Washington Post, Fox News, The Hill Turkey Ceasefire?: AP, WSJ, ABC News, CBS News, Reuters Brexit Deal: CNN, BBC, WSJ, NBC News Bomb Cyclone: CBS News, Weather Channel, NYT, USA Today All-Female Spacewalk: CBS News, Reuters, CNBC, NASA Live Juul E-Cig Sales: USA Today, CNBC, The Verge Venmo Credit Card: Engadget, Fox Business, MarketWatch Google Map Update: TechCrunch, 9to5Google Lyft's Free Rides: Engadget, Quartz


