Month: June 2018

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The NewsWorthy - Maryland Newspaper Shooting, Amazon Pharmacy & Toys R Us – Friday, June 29th, 2018

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.

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Bay Curious - Is Rent Control Working and Should We Have More or Less of It?

Rent control is in at least 15 California cities, but even in those cities there are many limits on what can be rent controlled. A proposition on the November ballot may get rid of those limits, but should it?


Reported by Jessica Placzek. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi, Suzie Racho, Erika Kelly, Amanda Font, and Julia McEvoy. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.

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The NewsWorthy - SCOTUS Shakeup, Germany Loses & Instagram Video Chat (+ Money Talk with Jamila Souffrant) – Thursday, June 28th, 2018

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.

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The NewsWorthy - Travel Ban, Hypersonic Jet & New Google Maps – Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

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.

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The NewsWorthy - Harley-Davidson, FDA-Approved Marijuana Drug & CGI Instagram Stars – Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

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.

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The Nod - The Deacons

Eric tells a story about forgotten part of civil-rights history that is still very much alive. In 1965, a group of black men in Louisiana called the Deacons for Defense and Justice took up arms against the Klan. Now a daughter of the Deacons wants to start a museum in their honor, but not everyone in town wants their story told. This episode originally aired on the Gimlet show “Undone,” and includes a special update on the story from Eric. 

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The NewsWorthy - Saudi Women Drive, Apple Keyboards & BET Awards – Monday, June 25th, 2018

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.