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The news to know for Friday, November 4, 2022! What early voting numbers tell us about voter turnout so far in this year’s midterms, and as Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband is released from the hospital, there’s a new detail about his alleged attacker. Also: the CDC released new guidelines for how and when doctors should prescribe painkillers. Plus: what to know about first-time homebuyers right now, what to remember about our clocks changing this weekend, and what to expect from Netflix with ads now that it’s available …  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. This episode is brought to you by www.Kiwico.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider 

The news to know for Thursday, November 3, 2022! What to know about President Biden’s speech last night that seemed like a final pitch to voters, and how Republicans are responding. Also: the Fed’s outlook for the future when it comes to interest rates and inflation, and two of America’s largest pharmacies made a deal to settle thousands of lawsuits. Plus: how last night’s World Series game made history, the new feature coming to Gmail to help you keep track of holiday packages, and how to get some freebies on National Sandwich 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. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Wednesday, November 2, 2022! We’ll tell you what to expect from the Federal Reserve today as another interest rate hike is likely, and how the Supreme Court intervened on efforts in Congress to see Trump’s tax returns. Plus: remembering rapper Takeoff, Amazon just added new music benefits to its Prime membership, and why and where you can now see what many companies pay their 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. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Kiwico.com/newsworthy  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Tuesday, November 1, 2022! We’ll tell you the issues many voters say are at the top of their list one week before Election Day, and what a judge just ruled about two of the largest book publishes joining forces. Also: a significant issue is now in front of the Supreme Court: what justices are signaling about the cases involving affirmative action.  Plus: the latest changes that could be coming to Twitter, what Instagram is saying about a bizarre outage yesterday, and Taylor Swift broke yet another record with her newest album. 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. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider 

The news to know for Monday, October 31st, 2022 What to know about the attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband: from what’s known about the suspect to several lawmakers’ reactions. Also, we’ll tell you about the two countries each dealing with their own deadly disasters, including a crowd surge at a Halloween party. Plus: what new data shows about America’s flu season this year, Elon Musk revealed one new plan for Twitter after he took over, and did you notice anything different when you bought Halloween candy this year? How the price and size of those sweet treats have changed…   Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider   

The legal sports betting industry has really taken off in the last few years, ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ban. A recent Pew Research Center survey found about 1 in 5 U.S. adults say they’ve bet money on sports in the last year and the majority of states have now legalized some form of sports betting. What are the potential benefits and consequences of this type of gambling?  We’re getting two interesting perspectives today. Later, you’ll hear from Mike Raffensperger, an executive at one of the biggest players in the sports betting world: FanDuel. But first, you’ll hear from Dr. Timothy Fong, an addiction psychiatrist and the co-director of the Gambling Studies Program at UCLA. This episode is brought to you by Indeed.com/newsworthy and ZocDoc.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider 

The news to know for Friday, October 28, 2022! We’ll tell you Elon Musk’s first major moves as the new owner of Twitter: from his statement on the reason he bought the platform to the executives he just fired. Also: it’s not even Election Day, but about 100 election lawsuits have already been filed. We’ll explain why.  Plus: what to know about the World Series tonight, which big automakers are giving-up on self-driving cars, why Taylor Swift had to make an edit to her music video, and how a woman on TikTok is bringing recipes to life… 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. This episode is brought to you by ZocDoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Thursday, October 27, 2022! What to know about political polling, and private beliefs, as Election Day nears, and about a new accusation in one of the most closely-watched races. Also: mortgage rates hit a two-decade high, while the biggest tech companies face new lows.  Plus: what major change could be coming for the way you charge your iPhone, what Elon Musk was carrying as he visited Twitter’s headquarters, and what dream job a man got after posting to TikTok every day for nearly a year… 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. This episode is brought to you by ZocDoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Wednesday, October 26, 2022! What to know about one of the most highly-anticipated political debates ahead of the midterms: why it’s so notable and what happened on stage. Also, a big shake in Northern California. What thousands of people saw on their smartphones -- just seconds before the quake hit. Plus: a new way to apply to college is picking up steam, more organizations are cutting ties with Ye (Kanye West), and what the Powerball jackpot is up to now… 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. This episode is brought to you by ZocDoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Tuesday, October 25, 2022! Unfortunately, we have to tell you about another school shooting. This time, in St. Louis, Missouri. Also: what the so-called Nation’s Report Card found about student learning. And what the Justice Department revealed about a Chinese spy ring in the U.S. Plus: remembering a comedian and actor who became a social media star, a potential upside of letting kids play video games, and the premium coffee chain launching a new option to drink at home… 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. This episode is brought to you by ZocDoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy  Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider