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The news to know for Monday, April 24, 2023! We're telling you about the Supreme Court's latest decision about abortion in the U.S. Also, how Americans were rescued in Africa's third-largest country and why an even bigger rescue mission could still be ahead.  Plus, five NFL players are getting punished for gambling; one of the original big box retailers is getting ready to go out of business; and higher mortgage rates for good credit? We'll explain a controversial new policy change. 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 Thanks to our sponsors: Sol Organics: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/sheets (Listen for the discount code) Bri McKoy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brimckoy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Should colleges and universities be allowed to consider race when deciding which students to let in? Supreme Court reporter Amy Howe was there in-person when the justices heard arguments in two cases involving affirmative action and breaks it all down for us. Then Vern Granger, the director of admissions at the University of Connecticut, explains how schools currently consider race and how they’re preparing in case the court bans or limits affirmative action. 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 Thanks to our sponsors: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy Sol Organics: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/sheets Daily Affirmations: https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/dailyaffirmations/ To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #AffirmativeAction #SupremeCourt #CollegeAdmissions  

The news to know for Friday, April 21, 2023! We're telling you about severe storms that spread over a thousand miles and where they're headed next. Also, there's an update on the criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin. And SpaceX is celebrating the launch of the world's most powerful rocket, even though it exploded soon after takeoff. Plus, one of the biggest meteor showers of the year is happening now; Twitter is going through what's seen as a shift in power; and a major sports team is leaving the city where they've been playing for more than half a century. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Thanks to our sponsors: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy  Sol Organics: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/sheets  Daily Affirmations: https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/dailyaffirmations/   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

The news to know for Thursday, April 20, 2023! We're telling you about how Republicans now say they want to spend taxpayer dollars and what the key differences are from what Democrats want. Also, three similar mistakes led to three separate shootings, and legally, it's not clear if the shooters were in the wrong. Plus, there's a worsening shortage of pilots, another AI chatbot is now available on social media, and a Coachella headliner had to pull out of weekend two. 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 is brought to you by https://www.Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Women's Meditation Network To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

The news to know for Wednesday, April 19, 2023! We're telling you about what could be the largest media defamation settlement ever in the U.S. and what Fox News admitted about some of its coverage. Also, Southwest Airlines planes were grounded nationwide yesterday. What happened to the airline already trying to rebuild its reputation?  Plus, there are new changes to the Covid-19 vaccine options; you could get Facebook to send you some money; and one part of Netflix's business is going away for good. 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 is brought to you by https://www.Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Women's Meditation Network To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

The news to know for Tuesday, April 18, 2023! We're telling you about two cases that have sparked protests. One involves the police. Another involves a teen who apparently rang the wrong doorbell. Also, a trial involving one of America's most popular media outlets starts today. It could set an important first amendment precedent.  Plus, there are new rules for getting tax credits for buying an electric car, Elon Musk wants to go up against ChatGPT, and a song went viral without the singers knowing about it.  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 is brought to you by https://www.Zocdoc.com/newsworthy  To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

The news to know for Monday, April 17, 2023! We'll update you about a deadly mass shooting at a crowded birthday party. Also, the notorious drug lord El Chapo may be in a U.S. prison, but prosecutors are now going after the new people in charge. Plus, the world's biggest rocket is ready for its first flight test today, one state is just one signature away from banning TikTok for everyone, and love may be blind, but not necessarily on time. We'll tell you why a big reality show finale got pushed back long after it was supposed to start.  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 is brought to you by https://www.Zocdoc.com/newsworthy  To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Redfin’s chief economist Daryl Fairweather is calling America’s housing market a “desert” right now. She’s here to explain how interest rates have affected home prices and availability, what all the data means for both buyers and sellers, and more! 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 Sponsor: https://www.Rothys.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #HousingMarket #RealEstate #HomeBuying #SellersMarket

The news to know for Friday, April 14, 2023! We'll tell you who's been arrested for the highest-profile intelligence leak in years and what fallout is still coming from it. Also, which state is the latest to outlaw most abortions, and why the Supreme Court is getting ready to weigh in on the issue again. Plus, what could be a record-breaking sale for an NFL team wrapped in controversy, why a new high-tech gun is said to be safer than others on the market, and how you can watch the most popular American music festival from home this weekend. See sources: 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 Sponsor: https://www.Rothys.com/newsworthy  To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #dailynews #headlines #newsupdate 

The news to know for Thursday, April 13, 2023! We're telling you about the latest inflation data that shows rising prices are finally slowing.  Also, who is former President Trump suing for half-a-billion dollars? And what happened to the second Tennessee lawmaker expelled from the state legislature? We have an update. Plus, record heat in the northeast, new vaccines for cancer possible, and what problems Pinterest is facing that has it quickly adding new features. See sources: 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 Sponsor: https://www.Rothys.com/newsworthy  To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #dailynews #headlines #newsupdate