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The news to know for Tuesday, August 8, 2023! We're telling you about severe weather impacting millions of Americans and thousands of travel plans. And weather caused thousands of teenagers from around the world to evacuate a big, international event. Also, we'll explain the special election in Ohio today that will be closely watched around the country. Plus, a new strike is hoping to shut down the city of Los Angeles, PayPal has a new digital token, and you now have a chance to become a "monster hunter." See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

The news to know for Monday, August 7, 2023! We're talking about the latest legal fight for former President Trump that centers around what he wrote on social media. And we'll tell you what Russia and China did near the U.S. that some are calling provocative. Also, the FDA approved the first pill for postpartum depression. We'll get into its potential benefits and downfalls. Plus, a change to the law in Oregon about how people are allowed to get gas for their cars, why Elon Musk is claiming he'll pay for some X users' legal fees, and an update about Team USA at the Women's World Cup. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Heat is the top weather-related killer in the U.S. each year, and our heat waves are getting both hotter and longer. I'm chatting with Dr. Ashley Ward, the director of Duke University's Heat Policy Innovation Hub, about what can be done about it. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #HeatWave #ClimateChange #Summer

The news to know for Friday, August 4, 2023! We're talking about a historic and controversial moment in the nation's capital: who turned up for former President Trump's latest court hearing and what Trump had to say afterward. Also, the American Academy of Pediatrics is weighing in on transition-related care for minors. And we'll tell you where more extreme heat is headed for the weekend. Plus, outdoor dining is here to stay in the nation's largest city; singer Lizzo is responding to accusations against her; and today is one of the few days you can get into all national parks for free. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy Need2Know Newsletter: https://www.Cheddar.com/Need2Know To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

The news to know for Thursday, August 3, 2023! We're telling you about former President Trump's court appearance today and what potentially bogus call had hundreds of Capitol police officers scouring Senate buildings. Also, the extreme heat continues. One country is now on lockdown because of it, and hot weather is impacting gas prices in the U.S. Plus, the IRS wants everyone to start filing their taxes online only; there's a job making more than $200 an hour to play a game; and what's happening with destination weddings these days? See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.com/newsworthy ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

The news to know for Wednesday, August 2, 2023! We'll break down all the charges in the newest indictment against former President Trump. This one accuses him of a conspiracy to steal the 2020 election. Also, we have the story of one school that may have prevented a tragedy this week. Plus, what's behind fire tornadoes popping up on the west coast, how chatbots from Meta could be different than others already available, and how you could stay in Gwyneth Paltrow's guest house with all the Goop amenities. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

The news to know for Tuesday, August 1, 2023! We're talking about what's become the largest wildfire in California so far this year and where other fires are forcing evacuations. Also, we'll tell you how the Republican candidates rank in popularity and what Hunter Biden's old business partner had to say about the first son's dealings overseas. Plus, what to know about a light bulb ban now in effect, how there could be new hope for long Covid patients, and why billion-dollar lottery jackpots are becoming more common. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.com/newsworthy ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

The news to know for Monday, July 31, 2023! We're telling you about how Russia's war in Ukraine is getting more personal for the Russian people. And where the U.S. has decided to send a multi-million-dollar aid package besides Ukraine. Also, what parts of the U.S. are getting some relief from the heat, and where temperatures are still rising. Plus, one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S. is shutting down, Taylor Swift fans caused record-breaking seismic activity, and one athlete just surpassed a swimming record that was first set by Michael Phelps. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Ozempic is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. But because the drug can also lead to weight loss, its popularity has surged. Dr. Omer Awan explains how the drug works and his biggest concerns about it. Then, celebrity dietician Kim Shapira shares why she thinks Ozempic can be a "lifeline" for many people and why it's been compared to Botox. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.com/newsworthy AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #Ozempic #WeightLoss #Wegovy Dr. Omer Awan: YouTube channel, Twitter Kim Shapira: Website, Book, Instagram

The news to know for Friday, July 28, 2023! We're telling you about new criminal charges against former President Trump and when his trial will begin. Also, the heat continues as more than two-thirds of Americans are under weather-related alerts. Plus, the latest on Bud Light sales in the face of boycotts, an update on the health of one of the biggest names in college basketball, and what toy company Mattel is working on next after the mega-success of the 'Barbie' movie... Those stories and more news to know today in about 10 minutes! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch This episode was sponsored by: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.com/newsworthy AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com