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The news to know for Wednesday, June 12th, 2019! Today, we're talking about why the president's son is on Capitol Hill, why several states are trying to block two companies from merging, and why big tech is in the hot seat. Plus: how the U.S. just made World Cup history, and what to expect from air taxis within just a few years. 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 Blinkist. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Jr. on Capitol Hill: Washington Post Subpoena Fight: CNN, ABC News, Washington Post Trump vs Biden: AP, NYT Democratic Debate: NBC News States Sue Over Merger: NPR, Bloomberg, WSJ Big Tech in Trouble?: NPR, AP, CNBC Record Heat: USA Today, ABC News, Accuweather, National Weather Service World Cup Record: CBS News, ESPN Facebook Data App: TechCrunch, CNET, The Verge Facebook Solar Project: AP, CBS Dallas Uber Air Taxis: The Verge, Business Insider, Mashable Amazon Restaurants: GeekWire, WSJ, CBS News

The news to know for Tuesday, June 11th, 2019! What to know today about a possible secret deal with Mexico, a helicopter's crash-landing on a skyscraper, and why the Justice Department has changed course. Plus: where you'll find one of the largest "dead zones" this summer, which star NBA player was hurt (again), and why Celine Dion is saying 'goodbye.' 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 Hello Fresh. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mexico Secret Deal: The Washington Post, ABC News, AP Mueller Evidence: NYT, WSJ, AP Skyscraper Crash-Landing: CBS News, CNN, AP Record Dead Zone: USA Today, National Geographic Tech for the Planet: Variety, Fast Company "Big Papi" Shot: ABC News NBA Finals: CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports, USA Today Women's World Cup: CBS Sports, ProSoccerUSA Amazon "Bad Credit" Card: CNBC, TechCrunch Celine Dion's Goodbye: Billboard, USA Today, People Supersized Krispy Kreme: Business Insider, MarketWatch

The news to know for Monday, June 10th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the televised hearings happening this week on Capitol Hill, the deal between U.S. and Mexico, and why so many people in Hong Kong are protesting. Plus: a sort-of space hotel, Microsoft's announcements, and historic wins in both tennis and at the Tony Awards. 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 Noom. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mexico-U.S. Deal: NYT, AP, Politico, FOX News, The Hill Mueller Report Hearings: AP, CNN, The Hill, ABC News Hong Kong Protests: BBC, WSJ, NYT, USA Today Southeast Flooding: The Weather Channel, USA Today CA Heat Wave: NBC News, CNN French Open History: USA Today, ESPN, Tennis Magazine ISS Open for Biz: The Verge, TechCrunch, Business Insider Comcast Fined: Engadget, Gizmodo Microsoft Xbox: CNET, WSJ, The Verge Tony Award Winners: People, NYT, ABC News Box Office: Variety

The news to know for Friday, June 7th, 2019! Today, what to know about negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico, and how a new rule will help fight those annoying robocalls. Plus: why Spotify and the Obamas are teaming up, where you can take an 'Uber Copter,' and which awards show to watch this weekend. 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! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Tariff Talks: AP, WSJ, NYT, Bloomberg West Point Crash: NPR, NBC News NYPD Apology: Vox, AP, NPR FCC Blocks Robocalls: CNN, Washington Post, USA Today Women's World Cup: CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated Stanley Cup: ESPN Commercial Robots: Reuters Uber Copter: Engadget, The Verge Spotify + Obamas: The Verge, NBC News Tony Awards: Rolling Stone, Billboard Dog Stress: National Geographic, AP

The news to know for Thursday, June 6th, 2019! Today, new info about migrants arrested at the border and what Congress is doing now, and big changes to how veterans can get healthcare. Plus: the changes coming to college basketball, Amazon's newest delivery drone, and Rihanna's milestone. 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 child internet stars with digital anthropologist Crystal Abidin. She shares how young online celebrities aren't protected by the same laws and rules created for children in Hollywood. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy helps break 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! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: More Migrants: ABC News, Washington Post, NYT, CNBC Research Restrictions: NPR, WaPo, NYT, NBC News Veteran Health Care: USA Today, NYT 75 Years Since D-Day: CBS News, AP, ABC News NCAA 3-Point Line: CBS Sports, USA Today YouTube Removes Videos: Reuters, Vox, The HIll Amazon Delivery Drone: Bloomberg, The Verge Uber Eats: TechCrunch, The Verge Netflix New Feature: Business Insider, The Verge, TechCrunch Rihanna Richest Female Singer: Forbes, NYT Style

The news to know for Wednesday, June 5th, 2019! Today, we're talking about why you may be surprised to hear who's against President Trump's plan for more tariffs, and what to know about the new travel restrictions that go into effect today. Plus: get ready for yoga at CVS drugstores, the future of furniture and Spotify's new app. 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! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mexico Tariffs Battle: Washington Post, CNBC, WSJ Deputy Arrested in Parkland: Reuters, CNN, NYT Virginia Gun Control: AP, Washington Post, NPR Restricted Cuba Travel: ABC News, NYT, Washington Post 19th Amendment Anniversary: CBS News, VOA CVS Health Hubs: CNBC, Reuters Cat Declawing in NY: US News, AP Ikea Robotic Furniture: The Verge, TechCrunch Bird Cruiser: Engadget, Gizmodo Spotify Stations: Engadget, The Verge

The news to know for Tuesday, June 4th, 2019! We're talking about what happened 30 years ago that will be remembered around the world today, and which government wants Tinder to hand over a bunch of user data. Plus: some highlights from Apple's big event, how a historic game show winning streak ended, and the first billionaire rapper. 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! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Disaster Bill Passes: The Washington Post, FOX News, NPR Mueller Report Hearing: The Hill, CNBC, Politico Big Tech Probe: AP, NYT, TechCrunch, Reuters 30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square: The Guardian, CNN, History.com Russia Demands Tinder Access: Business Insider, WSJ, AP Eid al-Fitr: Al Jazeera, CNN, USA Today Apple WWDC Highlights: The Verge, TechCrunch, NYT Quest Diagnostics Leak: WSJ, CNN, NBC News Jeopardy WInning Streak Broken: USA Today, NYT Jay-Z First Billionaire Rapper: Forbes, The Guardian

The news to know for Monday, June 3rd, 2019! Today, we're talking about another mass shooting and the email that came just hours before, and what to know about the president's trip to Europe. Plus: get ready to say goodbye to iTunes, ESPN's new test for teens, and the lunch worth more than $4.5 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 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! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Virginia Beach Shooting: AP, USA Today, NYT, Washington Post, CNN Trumps to UK: VOA, BBC, ABC News, AP, The Sunday Times, The Sun New Visa Requirement: TechCrunch, Bloomberg U.S. vs. Google: WSJ, NYT, The Washington Post Goodbye iTunes & WWDC: The Verge, CNBC, Bloomberg MLB Draft: CBS Sports, Bleacher Report ESPN Test for Teens: Variety, Cybercultural Warren Buffett Auction: Reuters, WSJ Box Office Winner: Variety, USA Today

The news to know for Friday, May 31st, 2019! Today, we're talking about a new threat of tariffs and what it has to do with illegal immigration. Plus: a historic National Spelling Bee with *eight* winners, when at-home deliveries are expected to double, and a billion dollar Star Wars Land... 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 Audible. Start your 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/newsworthy or text "newsworthy" to 500500. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mexican Tariffs: WSJ, FOX News, USA Today, NBC News Reactions to Mueller: NYT, AP, CBS News, NPR Death Penalty Ban: NPR, Washington Post, VOX Measles Milestone: AP, CNN, WSJ FDA on CBD: CNBC, NBC News JUUL Stores: CNBC, Reuters Sunday Delivery: WSJ, Fox Business, CBS News Historic Spelling Bee: ESPN, Twitter WorldPride in NY: World Pride NYC, CNN, Chicago Tribune Harry Potter eBooks: CNET, BBC $1B Star Wars Land: CNET, MarketWatch, WSJ

The news to know for Thursday, May 30th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the special counsel's first public comments since his investigation started two years ago, and what could happen next. Plus: what to knowa bout the NBA finals, Amazon's newest smart device, and why Uber says you could be kicked off its app. 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 all about 5G: what it is, how it could impact you and when it will be widely available. Brendan Gill from OpenSignal joins us to explain. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy helps 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 Audible. Start your 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/newsworthy or text "newsworthy" to 500500. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mueller Speaks: AP, The Hill, NYT, NBC News Primary Debates: Politico, AP, U.S. News & World Report Israel's New Election: The Guardian, BBC, ABC News Severe Weather: The Weather Channel, Accuweather, NYT Alex Trebek Update: USA Today, People NBA Finals: NBA.com, ESPN, CBS Sports Alexa Voice History: Engadget, CNBC Echo Show 5: The Verge Uber "Deactivates" Riders: The Verge, TechCrunch Marijuana Delivery Apps: Engadget, Android Police In-Flight 5G: The Verge, VentureBeat