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The news to know for Monday, March 20, 2023! What to know about former President Trump's posts that say he's getting arrested this week: are they true? And what are lawmakers from both political parties saying about them?  And we'll tell you who is looking to arrest Russia's president and why. Also, there are new developments in the global banking crisis and the U.S. government's threats against TikTok. Plus, more storms on the first day of spring, major upsets already busting March Madness brackets, and how far does a six-figure salary go where you live?  Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and oldpodcast.com To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Today, we’re focusing on two major money events impacting the economy and possibly your own bank account: The seemingly sudden failure of some U.S. banks, and stubbornly high inflation. We’ll get into inflation in the second half of this episode with the expert best known as the Inflation Guy. Michael Ashton is the managing principal of Enduring Investments and the host of the “Inflation Guy” podcast. We’ll discuss what triggers inflation, why prices don’t typically come back down after they go up, and so much more.  But first, the story getting all the headlines over the past week: major bank failures on a scale not seen since the Great Recession. We wanted to take more time to explain how this all happened and what can be learned from it. We’re speaking with Justin Baer, a senior special writer at the Wall Street Journal who has been covering the collapse.  Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com  

The news to know for Friday, March 17, 2023! We'll tell you what stopped a third American bank from failing and why its competitors were willing to take part in the rescue. Also, what to know about a big promise from Poland and massive protests in France. Plus, we'll explain the back-and-forth between the U.S. government and TikTok, what's now getting done to help stop annoying spam text messages, and a reminder to wear green today. Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

The news to know for Thursday, March 16, 2023! We'll tell you about the latest bank struggling to survive as financial fears spread across the globe and the impact of it all on the stock market. Also, why the FBI raided the home of a prominent Chinese billionaire and what happened to his penthouse in the hours after he was arrested. Plus, artificial intelligence is getting more integrated into our work lives, a delay could change your summer travel plans, and the pros and cons of owning what's been named the most popular dog breed in the U.S. Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to https://www.thenewsworthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: https://www.thenewsworthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: http://www.thenewsworthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by Indeed.com/newsworthy and oldpodcast.com To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

The news to know for Wednesday, March 15, 2023! We'll tell you about a Russian warplane bringing down an American aircraft. And the president is taking new action in an effort to strengthen gun laws: what he does and doesn't have the power to do. Also, what a new report found about a U.S. AIDS program: how it transformed the epidemic, saving millions of lives. Plus, new rules could be coming for drinking water in the U.S., what makes the newest version of Chat GPT stand out, and ever heard of body doubling? It's a new strategy for remote workers.  Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

The news to know for Tuesday, March 14, 2023! We'll tell you what the president is now saying about the bank collapse and what this could mean for interest rates moving forward. Also, what to expect from a huge new drilling project in Alaska and why it's so controversial.  And we have an update about Sen. McConnell's health. Plus, how your sleep could impact vaccine effectiveness, which team is the most popular pick so far to win March Madness, and what to know about Pi Day. Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by oldpodcast.com and Indeed.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com 

The news to know for Monday, March 13, 2023! What to know about the largest American banking failure in 15 years, including what the government is promising now. Also, we'll tell you what potential presidential candidates are saying about each other and which parts of the country are bracing for intense winter weather. Plus, we're talking about the Oscars, from the biggest winners to the people who were most notably not there. Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by oldpodcast.com and Indeed.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Today we’re talking about one of the most commonly-used tools in messaging conversations across the globe – emojis! Those little cartoon characters on our phones and social media apps help us convey emotion and tone in our messages and posts.  But for as whimsical and entertaining as they can be, emojis also have the power to be misunderstood, or even offensive. Certain emojis can be interpreted differently across different cultures and generations, and what are the rules about using them at work? Here to help us better understand and utilize emojis and even explain the ways they can be controversial —  is the man credited as the world’s first-ever emoji translator: Keith Broni. He oversees a team that researches emoji usage and trends and monitors changes to emoji design sets in his role as the Editor-in-Chief of Emojipedia. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com  

The news to know for Friday, March 10, 2023! We'll tell you how President Biden wants to spend taxpayer money over the next year and how Republicans are responding to his plan.  Also, there's a rift between Mexico's president and American lawmakers about who is responsible for the drug crisis. Plus, new rules for screening women for breast cancer, how a middle school teacher used TikTok to help tons of students, and what to expect from the Academy Awards this weekend. Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by Indeed.com/newsworthy and GreenChef.com/newsworthy60 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

The news to know for Thursday, March 9, 2023! What to know about a new kind of storm coming to parts of the country that already dealt with rounds of heavy snow. Also, what the Justice Department says needs to change at a big city police department and why. Plus, the reason California is cutting ties with Walgreens, what's behind an earlier and longer allergy season this year, and how ChatGPT did as a comedy writer. Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Sign-up for our weekly email newsletter with extra news stories, random recommendations, listener features and more: www.theNewsWorthy.com/email  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode is brought to you by StitchFix.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com