The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy
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Apr 30, 2019 • 8min

Terror Plot, NASA Drill & Sports Illustrated First - Tuesday, April 30th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, April 30th, 2019! Today, we're talking about everything from a terror plot stopped in its tracks to how NASA is preparing for an asteroid to hit Earth. Plus: Marriott's version of Airbnb, a TV made for millennials, and a first for Sports Illustrated. 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 and the Primary Ride Home podcast. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Terror Plot Stopped: NBC News, NYT, CNN, AP ISIS Video: NYT, AP Measles Update: NYT, TIME John Singleton Dies: Variety, AP NASA Drill: NBC News, NPR Marriott's 'Airbnb': WSJ, Techcrunch Samsung "Millennial" TV: Business Insider, The Verge SI Swimsuit First: ENews, Sports Illustrated "Woodstock 50" Cancelled?: USA Today, Billboard, Reuters Impossible Whopper: The Verge, CBS News
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Apr 29, 2019 • 9min

Synagogue Shooting, Boeing's Big Day & Record-Breaking Box Office - Monday, April 29th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, April 29th, 2019! Today, we're talking about another place of worship that was attacked, an unexpected tragedy in Seattle and a big day for Boeing. Plus: Airbnb's new plans, and did Avengers: Endgame hit the projected $1 billion at the 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 Ancestry. Start your trial to lose weight and be healthy at www.Ancestry.com/newsworthy. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Synagogue Shooting: NBC News, The Washington Post, CNN, Reuters NRA Turmoil: The Washington Post, FOX News, CBS News Crane Collapse: The Seattle Times, NBC News Boeing's Big Day: Reuters, WSJ, Boeing, Bloomberg, CNN Avengers: Endgame: Variety, THR, BuzzFeed News, CNBC NFL Draft: USA Today, CBS Sports Virginia Basketball: ABC News, FOX News, Washington Post Indiegogo Ban: TechCrunch, Engadget Airbnb + Hotels: CNBC, WSJ, Reuters Taylor Swift Record: Forbes, CNET
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Apr 26, 2019 • 8min

Largest Primary Field, Microsoft Hits $1 Trillion & Avengers: Endgame - Friday, April 26th, 2019

The news to know for Friday, April 26th, 2019! We're talking about why the 2020 race to the White House is already historic, why hundreds of college students and staff members are quarantined, and when you can expect Uber and Lyft drivers to go on strike. Plus: what to know about Amazon's new one-day shipping goals, and Avengers: Endgame sets a new one-day record (will it reach $1 billion in its opening 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 the American Beverage Association. Go to www.BalanceUS.org to learn more. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Biden 2020: AP, Fox News, NBC News, NYT Measles Quarantine: NBC News, LA Times Uber Strike: CBS News, Salon, Bloomberg Cannabis Industry Jobs: NYT Microsoft $1 Trillion: WSJ, The Verge Amazon's One-Day Shipping: Reuters, TechCrunch Walmart's IRL: TechCrunch, Engadget, AP CVS SmileShops: CNBC, USA Today Avengers: Endgame: AP, Deadline, NBC News
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Apr 25, 2019 • 15min

Subpoena Pushback, Facebook Fine & Oscars Rules (+ Who Made Your Clothes? With Jessica Kelly) - Thursday, April 25th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, April 25th, 2019! We're talking about a first of its kind meeting between two world leaders, and the well-known name launching a presidential campaign today. Plus: Facebook could face a record-breaking fine, the NFL draft, and updated rules for the Oscars... 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 factory workers' safety -- six years after the largest tragedy in the fashion industry. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below... Today's episode is brought to you by the American Beverage Association. Go to www.BalanceUS.org to learn more. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Pushback: The Hill, NYT Clinton Op-Ed: The Washington Post Kim, Putin Meeting: CBS News, AP, BBC, WSJ Biden 2020: NYT, CBS News Measles Record: Washington Post, AP, LA Times Facebook Fine: Market Watch, CNN Kids & Screen Time: USA Today, TIME, BBC NFL Draft: USA Today, ESPN Buzzer-Beater: Bleacher Report "Marsquake": Space.com, NBC News Oscars Rules: Bloomberg, The Verge Netflix Popular Shows: WSJ, Fast Company
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Apr 24, 2019 • 8min

First Malaria Vaccine, Stocks Hit Record High & Drone Deliveries - Wednesday, April 24th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, April 24th, 2019! We're talking about a lot of firsts today, including the first company of its kind to face criminal charges in the opioid crisis, the world's first vaccine for malaria, and the first drone company approved to deliver packages in the U.S. 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 below... Today's episode is brought to you by the American Beverage Association. Go to www.BalanceUS.org to learn more. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Company Charged in Opioid Crisis: NYT, NBC News, AP ISIS Claims: TIME, Washington Post First Malaria Vaccine: NPR, CNN Trump's Tax Returns: CNN, WSJ White House Boycotts Press Dinner: AP, The Hill Stocks at Record High: WSJ, Fox Business Tobacco-Buying Age: CNBC, Fox Business Google Drone Deliveries: Bloomberg, Gizmodo Kohl's + Amazon: The Verge, CNBC Avengers: Endgame: THR, The Verge
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Apr 23, 2019 • 7min

Big Supreme Court Cases, Robotaxis & Prince Memoir - Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019! Today, we're talking about some big deal Supreme Court cases that could impact you, and who President Trump is now suing. Plus: a version of Uber but with no human drivers (as soon as next year?), and how Prince is speaking out years after he died. 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 the American Beverage Association. Go to www.BalanceUS.org to learn more. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Sri Lanka Warnings: CNN, NYT, WSJ, CBS News Trump Sues: CNN, CBS News, Vox LGBTQ at Work: NYT, Vox, ABC News Census Question: The Washington Post, The Hill Tesla Robotaxis: Reuters, CNBC Tesla Autonomy "Chip": Business Insider, TechCrunch Teens & Driving: WSJ Galaxy Fold Delayed: WSJ, The Verge Prince Memoir: Variety
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Apr 22, 2019 • 8min

Easter Sunday Bombings, Impeachment Talk & Earth Day - Monday, April 22nd, 2019

The news to know for Monday, April 22nd, 2019! Today, what to know about an Easter Sunday attack in Sri Lanka, and what Democrats are now saying about impeaching the president. Plus: why this year's flu season is unique, Earth Day, and the new Netflix feature that could be coming... 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. Start your trial to lose weight and be healthy at Noom.com/newsworthy. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Easter Sunday Bombings: AP, CBS News, CNN, NYT Ukraine President: BBC, Washington Post, NBC News Impeachment Talk: The Hill, NBC News, AP, The Washington Post Flu Season: CNN, AP Earth Day: EarthDay.org, Quartz Venmo Credit Card: WSJ Netflix Shuffle: Gizmodo, Deadline, TechCrunch Beyonce + Netflix: Variety Weekend Box Office: Variety, Deadline
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Apr 19, 2019 • 9min

Mueller Report Findings, Instagram Passwords & CBD Burger - Friday, April 19th, 2019

The news to know for Friday, April 19th, 2019! Today, we're breaking down some of the key findings from the Mueller report, and what to expect next. Also: what's happening with the economy, Facebook's latest privacy problems, and a possible major change on Instagram. 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 Swap.com. Go to https://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mueller Report Highlights: The Hill, NYT, The Atlantic, FOX News, Reuters, Read the Report Notre Dame Fire Update: AP, Bloomberg, The Guardian Economy Latest: ABC News, CNBC, Reuters Food Stamps for Online: Reuters, CNN "Bubble Boy" Cure: CBS News, BBC Airplane Maps: WSJ Facebook's Mistake: Business Insider, CNET Instagram Passwords: Quartz, Facebook No More Instagram Likes?: TechCrunch CBD Burger: Business Insider, USA Today Easter: History.com Passover: History.com
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Apr 18, 2019 • 16min

Mueller Report Released, Opioids Sting & Most Influential People (+ College Admissions Scandal with Dan Golden) - Thursday, April 18th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, April 18th, 2019! We're talking about the big reveal on Capitol Hill today. What to expect from the Mueller report... Plus: the brain research that will have you thinking about life, problems with an expensive smartphone, and the most influential people. 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 recent college admissions scandal. Hear from Dan Golden, a senior editor for ProPublica. Golden won a Pulitzer as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal for a series about college admissions and expanded that series into a critically acclaimed 2006 national bestseller, "The Price of Admission." Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below... Today's episode is brought to you by Swap.com. Go to https://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mueller Report Release: NYT, NBC News, AP, CNN, Report Released Here North Korea Test: NYT, AP, BBC Opioid Sting: NPR, WSJ, AP Brain Research: Washington Post, National Geographic NASA Record: The Verge, Space.com Pinterest IPO: MarketWatch, WSJ Galaxy Fold Problems: The Verge, WSJ, CNBC Facebook Voice Assistant: CNBC, The Verge, CNET Adidas Recyclable Sneaker: Business Insider, Quartz TIME's Most Influential People: TIME, CNN
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Apr 17, 2019 • 8min

Trump's Second Veto, Fake Reviews & TED Talks Project - Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, April 17th, 2019! Today: an update about the Notre Dame fire, Trump's second veto of his presidency, and which state is now the latest to deal with more measles. Plus: the highest paid NFL player, how to spot fake reviews on Amazon, and TED Talks making a difference... 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 below... Today's episode is brought to you by Swap.com. Go to https://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Notre Dame Update: CBS News, AP, NYT, USA Today, Fox News, HuffPost Trump Second Veto: The Hill, The Washington Post, FOX News, CNN Severe Weather: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel Measles Ban: CBS News, CNN Highest Paid NFL Player: CBS News, ESPN Fake Reviews Report: CNBC, BBC Walmart Kids Subscription: TechCrunch, CNBC RTR Kids: Vox Audacious Project: Audacious Project, TechCrunch Hoda Kotb Adopts Again: ENews

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