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The news to know for Thursday, August 8th, 2019! Today, we're talking about a massive immigration raid, and why Puerto Rico has had three governors within a week. Plus: which tea company is getting into weed, Samsung's new smartphones, and what might be making Netflix nervous... Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about dealing with the fear and anxiety that mass shootings can cause, and how to talk with children about these tragic events. Psychotherapist Tristan Coopersmith also shares what mental health professionals are saying about the conversation that tends to follow every mass shooting. Today's episode is brought to you by MM LaFleur. Sources: Immigration Raid: AP, The Hill, FOX News, CBS News Trump Visits Texas, Ohio: AP, WSJ, NYT, CNN, NBC News New Puerto Rico Governor: NPR, Reuters Global Interest Rate Cuts: CNBC, NYT, WSJ Tea to Weed: WSJ, Business Insider, CNBC Galaxy Note 10: The Verge, Cnet Alexa's Talking Speed: The Verge, Engadget Disney+ Bundle: Vox, Cnet, The Verge Hostless Emmys: USA Today, Deadline

The news to know for Wednesday, August 7th, 2019! Today, we're talking about President Trump's travel plans, and what kind of gun safety legislation could pass Congress. Plus: a new way to delay menopause by 20 years, Apple officially launches a credit card, and the rise of remote work. 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 MM LaFleur. Go to www.MMLaFleur.com/newsworthy to get $25 toward your first purchase. Read More: Trump Visits El Paso, Dayton: Vox, ABC News, AP Red Flag Law: NPR, NYT, Reuters Gilroy Shooting Update: LA Times, AP, NBC News Toni Morrison Died: NYT, ABC News Delaying Menopause: The Guardian, CBS News Apple Credit Card: Engadget, TechCrunch, Cnet Barney's Bankruptcy: CNN, Reuters, CNBC Self-Driving Shuttle: TechCrunch, Engadget Amazon Delivery Robots: VentureBeat, USA Today AT&T + Spotify: Digital Trends, The Verge Remote Work: Boston Globe

The news to know for Tuesday, August 6th, 2019! We're sharing updates today about the two mass shootings and talking about why the U.S. just labeled China a "currency manipulator." Plus: JUUL goes high-tech, Google goes green, and Disney plans another live-action Little Mermaid. 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 MM LaFleur. Read More: Mass Shootings Updates: Washington Post, AP, ABC News, NBC News (shooting victims), CNN, FOX News, The Hill / 8Chan: Reuters, NYT / How to Help: CBS News Stocks Drop: CNBC, WSJ, NYT Kashmir Unrest: Vox, BBC, NYT July Hottest Month: CNN, Weather Channel Google's Recycled Hardware: The Verge, Engadget, Cnet Juul App: Engadget, BBC CVS Delivery: CNBC, Fox Business Audi Scooter: The Verge, Forbes The Little Mermaid Live: Deadline, LA Times, THR

The news to know for Monday, August 5th, 2019! What to know today about the two mass shootings within 13 hours over the weekend: what happened, what conversation is happening now and how community members are helping out. Then, we'll lighten things up with other news, like a record-breaking hoverboard flight, a name-change to Instagram 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 MM LaFleur. Sources: 2 Mass Shootings: AP, NBC News, Washington Post, CNN, Fox News, USA Today Hong Kong Strike: NYT, CNN, Washington Post Record Hoverboard Flight: CNN, Gizmodo, The Guardian, Thrillist Flying Car Demonstration: AP Instagram Name Change: The Verge, TechRadar, The Information, CNET Victoria's Secret Transgender Model: Harpers Bazaar, Hollywood Reporter A$AP Released: NBC News, TMZ Box Office: Variety, Deadline

The news to know for Friday, August 2nd, 2019! What to know today about President Trump's surprise announcement in the trade war with China, and why there's so much uncertainty in Puerto Rico. Plus, one of the biggest names in esports makes a major move, Apple plans some policy changes, and a new "epic" theme park coming soon... 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. Today's episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Sources: New Tariffs: AP, NYT, Fox Business, CNBC, The Washington Post, NRF Budget Deal: NPR, NBC News, WSJ, Politico Puerto Rico Governor: NPR, NBC News, AP Saudi Arabia's New Law: WSJ, BBC Ninja Leaves Twitch: ESPN, The Verge, Geekwire Apple, Siri & Privacy: TechCrunch, The Verge, The Guardian Alexa Fitbit?: The Verge, Engadget Google SOS Button: Engadget, Google Epic Universe: CNBC, Gizmodo

The news to know for Thursday, August 1st, 2019! Today, we're talking about the interest rate cut and the impact from it, the Democratic debate (night two), and what happened to Osama bin Laden's son. Plus: the FDA weighed in on the plant-based Impossible burger and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle starts a new venture. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about CBD: what it is, where it's legal, and what scientific studies actually say about it. Today's episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Sources: Interest Rate Cut: NYT, NBC News, WSJ, CNBC, AP News Dem Debate Night 2: NPR, NYT, CNN, Vox, Politico, FOX News Osama bin Laden's Son: NBC News, NPR, The Guardian Greenland Heat: CNN, Washington Post Women's World Cup: FIFA, ESPN NFL Preseason: CBS Sports, Bleacher Report FDA on Impossible Foods: TechCrunch, CNBC Meghan Markle Fashion Line: People, CBS News Hal Prince Dies: NYT, CNN, Deadline Woodstock 50 Canceled: USA Today, Yahoo

The news to know for Wednesday, July 31st, 2019! Today, we're talking about the Democratic debates, a new election law that could impact President Trump during the primaries, and two hurricanes nearing Hawaii. Plus: a lawsuit over a controversial sports call, a way to type just by thinking, and the connection between positivity and productivity at work. 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 Skillshare and M.M.LaFleur. Sources: Dem Debate: CNN, Washington Post, WSJ, NYT, Vox CA Election Law: CBS News, The Hill, Politico Korea Missile Tests: NBC News, Vox, Washington Post Hurricanes Near Hawaii: AccuWeather, USA Today, Weather Channel NFL "No Call" Lawsuit: CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated Soccer Coach Resigns: US Soccer, ESPN Facebook's Brain Implants: TechCrunch, CNN Artificially Conceived Rhino: AP No More Mini Toiletries: CNN, BBC, Market Watch Netflix Movies: WSJ, Business Insider

The news to know for Tuesday, July 30th, 2019! What to know today about the second Democratic debate, a major data breach at a big bank, and the Fortnite World Cup. Plus: contact lenses that can zoom when you blink and Katy Perry's copyright case. 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 Skillshare and UTEP. Sources: Democratic Debate: Vox, CNN, AP, TIME, CBS News NorCal Shooting Update: AP, LA Times, NBC News Capital One Data Breach: WSJ, Bloomberg, Fox News UK Record Heat: BBC Fortnite World Cup: NYT, CNN, CNBC Contact Lenses That Zoom: Cnet, Gizmodo Google Pixel 4: The Verge, Cnet, YouTube 'W' Documentary: ABC News, Deadline PBS on Youtube TV: The Verge Katy Perry Copyright Case: AP, Hollywood Reporter 'Old Town Road' Breaks Record: Billboard, NBC News

The news to know for Monday, July 29th, 2019! We're talking about a shooting in Northern California, a change in the Trump administration, and what the U.S. Supreme Court said about the border wall. Plus: what to know about the multi-billion dollar T-Mobile-Sprint merger, an asteroid that came a bit too close to Earth, and Disney's latest record. 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 Skillshare and UTEP. Sources:

The news to know for Friday, July 26th, 2019! Today, what a new report says about election interference and a new compromise involving some of the largest automakers. Plus: cutting-edge science literally cuts DNA, and Apple makes a big purchase. 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. Today's episode is brought to you by Babbel and UTEP Connect. Sources: Senate Intelligence Investigation: NBC News, The Hill, Washington Post, NYT Election Security Bills Blocked: AP, CNN Iran Interference: Washington Post Death Penalty Resumes: AP, CNN, NBC News Automakers Climate Deal: Washington Post, The Hill, Reuters Paris Heat Wave: Weather Channel, AccuWeather, AP Gene-Editing Study: Fast Company, AP Apple Intel Deal: TechCrunch, CNBC Ford Scooters: The Verge, Venture Beat Drake and Pandora: Billboard, PR Newswire, AP "Will and Grace" Ends: Variety, People