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The news to know for Wednesday, October 10th, 2018! Today, we're talking about Hurricane Michael making landfall, a surprise resignation from the Trump administration and Snap's stock hits an all-time low. Plus: the MLB playoffs, Google's new devices and... is it really the Taylor Swift effect? 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 (click 'Episodes') or see below. Today's episode is brought to you by Huut bedding, which offers soft and durable Certified Egyptian Cotton and Organic Cotton sheets. Go to Huut.co and use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 25% off. Sources: Hurricane Michael Hits: The Weather Channel, AP UN Ambassador Resigns: Axios, NYT, AP, FOX News Amazon Wage Controversy: Recode, NYT Snap's Stock: CNBC, Business Insider Millennials Ditch Primary Docs: Fortune, Kaiser Health News MLB Playoffs: MLB, Yahoo Sports Google's New Devices: WSJ, TechCrunch Taylor Swift Effect?: BuzzFeed, USA Today American Music Awards: ET Online, E! News, People (full winners list) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Rockhall.com (cast your vote), NPR, USA Today

The news to know for Tuesday, October 9th, 2018! Today, we're talking about Hurricane Michael headed for Florida, Google's security glitch and the celebrity heading to the White House. Plus: Walmart's original video content and Clueless: The Musical. 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 (click 'Episodes') or see below. Today's episode is brought to you by Huut bedding, which offers soft and durable Certified Egyptian Cotton and Organic Cotton sheets. Go to Huut.co and use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 25% off. Sources: Hurricane Michael Update: The Weather Channel, AP, CNN Saudi Journalist Missing: The Washington Post, CNN, Al Jazeera Swearing In Ceremony: Reuters, WSJ, Time Kanye West to Visit White House: NYT Nobel Economics Prize: NBC News, Business Insider Google+ Security Bug: WSJ, CNBC, TechCrunch, Google Facebook Hoax: Time, USA Today Facebook Portal: The Verge, CNN Business Netflix's New Hub: CNBC, LA Times, AP Walmart + MGM: Variety Clueless the Musical: Deadline, E! News

The news to know for Monday, October 8th, 2018! Today, we're talking about Kavanaugh's next steps, a big U.N. report on climate change and Columbus Day controversy. Plus: a memorable art stunt, Taylor Swift talks politics and the record-breaking box office over the 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 (click 'Episodes') or see sources below: Sources: Kavanaugh Confirmed: NYT, WSJ, USA Today, CBS News, AP Tropical Storm Michael: The Weather Channel, AccuWeather UN Climate Change Report: USA Today, The Washington Post, The Guardian Nobel Peace Prize: CBS News, NYT HPV Vaccine: CNN, TIME Columbus Day Controversy: USA Today, The Hill, AP LaCroix Lawsuit: Business Insider, ABC7 Chicago Banksy Art Self-Destructs: The Washington Post, Time Taylor Swift Politics: Instagram, THR Venom + A Star is Born: Variety

The news to know for Friday, October 5th, 2018! Today, we're talking about everything from a vote about Kavanaugh to 'spy' chips to Uber offering free rides for a reason. 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. Look under the section titled 'Episodes'. Today's sponsor is Babbel, the #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com to try it for free.

The news to know for Thursday, October 4th, 2018! Today, we're talking about the expected FBI report about the Supreme Court nominee, the "Presidential Alert" test, the first 'exomoon' possibly discovered and the new series from Netflix. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes. Plus: hang out after the news for the "Thing to Know Thursday" bonus interviews. This week's topic is Facebook's recent data breach. You'll hear from a former FBI special agent who now helps prevent cyber attacks for clients at Nardello & Co., Mark Ray, as well as the CTO at Blitz Metrics and nationally-recognized lecturer on Facebook marketing, Dennis Yu. 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. Find today's date under the section titled 'Episodes' (or see below for sources). Today's sponsor is Babbel, the #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com to try it for free. Sources: FBI Report: The Hill, NBC News, FOX News, The Washington Post Melania Trump Trip: BBC, NYT, VOA, FOX News Suspicious Envelopes Update: AP, WSJ Presidential Alert: CNET, CNN Nobel Prize for Chemistry: The Guardian, CBS News First Exomoon?: Engadget, Space.com, The Guardian Delta's Free WiFi: Forbes, Popsugar Uber Scooters: CNET, Mashable / Uber Drivers Pay: Recode Forbes 400: Forbes (see the list) Netflix + "Chronicles of Narnia": Variety, Deadline Read more about today's Thing to Know Thursday interview topic: Facebook Data Breach CNBC, TechCrunch, Bloomberg

The news to know for Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018! Today, we're talking about an investigation into Trump's tax dealings, the new 'skinny' healthcare plans and Amazon's new minimum wage. Plus: the future of travel and the oldest person to ever win a Nobel Prize. 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 below). Today's sponsor is Babbel, the #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com to try it for free. Sources: Trump Investigation: NYT, CNBC, ABC News, FOX News, AP Suspicious Envelopes: CNN, AP, TIME 'Skinny' Health Insurance: Consumer Reports, NPR Tropical Storm Rosa Remnants: USA Today, AccuWeather Indonesia Quake, Tsunami Latest: BBC, NYT (how to help) First 'Time's Up' President: Vanity Fair, Deadline Amazon Minimum Wage: AP, Amazon, WSJ NYC to Boston in 36 Minutes: Travel + Leisure Hyperloop "Passenger Capsule": Bloomberg, CNN Microsoft Surface Event: The Verge, TechCrunch, WIRED Nobel Prize in Physics: Reuters, AP

The news to know for Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018! Today, we're talking about the new NAFTA deal's name, a net neutrality lawsuit and the new plan from Netflix to let you choose the endings. 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 (click 'Episodes' to find today's date).

The news to know for Monday, October 1st, 2018! Today, we're talking about a late-night NAFTA deal, the FBI's involvement in the decision for the Supreme Court and Tesla's latest trouble. Plus: a popular cryptocurrency trend, Serena Williams talked about video and the largest pumpkin ever. 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 (click episodes).

The news to know for Friday, September 28th, 2018! Today, we're talking about what's next for the Supreme Court nominee decision, why the WikiLeaks leader is leaving and weed allowed at the airport. Plus: Google travel and Game of Thrones tourism... 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 (click episodes) or see below: Today's episode is brought to you by the world's largest consignment and thrift store, Swap.com. Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 35% off select items. Sources: Kavanaugh Hearing, Senate Vote: NYT, FOX News, CNN, USA Today, TIME SEC Sues Elon Musk: NBC News, WSJ, TechCrunch WikiLeaks Leader Leaves: The Verge, TechCrunch Baseball Strikeout Record: AP, NYT HBO Drops Boxing: ESPN LAX Pot: AP, Business Insider NY Min Wage: NYT Best Airline WiFi: Bloomberg -Google Travel Help: TechCrunch, Google "Traveling This Holiday Season" Game of Thrones Tourism: Variety, HuffPost

All the news to know for Thursday, September 27th, 2018! Today is a big day. We're talking about what to expect at the highly-anticipated public hearing for the Supreme Court nominee. Plus: a government shutdown likely avoided, Uber's historic payout and Amazon's new "4-star" store. 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 the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview. Today we're talking about a growing trend to make sure buildings and work environments are better for employees' health. Studies have shown healthy workers are more productive. Our guest is Rachel Gutter, President of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), a public benefit corporation with a mission to improve human health and well-being through the built environment. For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes. Today's episode is brought to you by the world's largest consignment and thrift store, Swap.com. Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 35% off select items.