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All the news to know for Thursday, July 5th, 2018! Today, we're talking about everything from the new federal guidelines about affirmative action to the World Cup's privacy issues to Amazon's Prime Day. All that and much 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 Three Question Thursday interview. This week we're talking about social media influencers that look human but are actually CGI. Our guest today is Brian Fanzo. He works with businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing to standout from the crowd and reach millennial and Generation Z consumers. He's worked for the Department of Defense in cybersecurity and is now the founder of iSocialFanz, which has helped launch digital strategies with brands like Dell, Adobe, IBM and more. For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

All the news to know for Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018! Today, we're talking about a new campaign by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, President Trump's former lawyer and a soccer team found alive in Thailand. Plus: Lyft's new bike sharing company, the investigation into Facebook and Independence Day. All that and much more in less than 10 minutes. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

All the news to know for Monday, July 2nd, 2018! Today, we're talking about North Korea meetings, Mexico's new president, and a gangster who escaped from prison. Plus: LeBron James, the World Cup's latest upset and an smartphone 'airbag.' All that and much more in less than 10 minutes. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

All the news to know for Friday, June 29th, 2018! Today, we're talking about the shooting at a local newspaper, a new data privacy law and Amazon's new pharmacy. Plus: say goodbye to Toys R Us and hello to the first-ever AI space bot. All that and much more in less than 10 minutes. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

All the news to know for Thursday, June 28th, 2018! Today, we're talking about the big U.S. Supreme Court shakeup and the latest ruling. Plus: a World Cup update, Oprah on Hulu and more private video chat. All that and much 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 Three Question Thursday interview. This week we're talking about a new poll that found debt is a big daily concern for 68% of millennials. Jamila Souffrant will be talking about why that's the case and what to do about it. She's a Certified Financial Education Instructor, money coach, podcaster and founder of JourneytoLaunch.com. For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

All the news to know for Wednesday, June 27th, 2018! Today, the travel ban is back, a big election upset and Uber's fight with London. Plus: a hypersonic jet and the new Google Maps. All that and much more in less than 10 minutes. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

All the news to know for Tuesday, June 26th, 2018! Today, we're talking about why an iconic American manufacturer is moving part of the business overseas and the first ever FDA-approved medicine made from marijuana. Plus: Venmo's debit card and non-human social media stars. All that and much more in less than 10 minutes. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

All the news to know for Monday, June 25th, 2018! Today, we're talking about another new plan for the border, Saudi women are finally allowed to drive and Apple is fixing a keyboard issue. Plus: the Gay Pride parade, avocados double their shelf life and the movie that won the weekend. All that and much more in less than 10 minutes. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

All the news to know for Friday, June 22nd, 2018! Today, we're talking about a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the First Lady's message and the results of an Alzheimer's Study. Plus: the show to replace Roseanne and Chipotle's new menu items. All that and much more in less than 10 minutes. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

All the news to know for Thursday, June 21st, 2018! Today, we're talking about the executive order to stop family separations at the border (and how it hasn't stopped the controversy). Plus: subscriptions for movies and the longest day of the year. All that and much 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 Three Question Thursday interview. This week we're talking about President Trump's call to create a sixth branch of the military called 'Space Force.' The guest today is Todd Harrison. He's the Director of the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He's leading in-depth, nonpartisan research about space security and defense funding issues, including the 2018 Space Threat Assessment. He tells us what a Space Force might actually do, who's for and against it and why and the expected timeline. For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.