Month: January 2019

The news to know for Friday, January 4th, 2019!

It's day 14 of the government shutdown, so we're talking about today's possible White House meeting and yesterday's vote. 

Plus: a warning about traveling to China, the biggest pharma deal ever and a first-of-its-kind life-saving app.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Today's sponsor is Babbel, the #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com to try it for free.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned (under the section 'Episodes') or see below...

  

Sources: 

Shutdown Update: The Hill, AP, New York Times, Wall Street Journal

Dow Down: AP, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, TechCrunch

Travel Warning: State Department, CNBC

China Moon Landing: NBC News, AP

Biggest Pharma Deal Ever: Bloomberg, Axios

LA Earthquake App: ABC News, The Guardian

NYC Repairs: New York Times

NFL Playoffs: CNET, CBS Sports

Golden Globes: AP, Variety, NBC News, Golden Globes

 

The news to know for Thursday, January 3rd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the new, historic Congress sworn-in today and what happens now that this week's bipartisan White House meeting led nowhere. 

Plus: a rare announcement from Apple and a big announcement from Kanye West.

Those stories and many 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 this week's "Thing to Know Thursday" bonus interview. You'll hear from Kirsten Korosec, Senior Reporter and Editor at TechCrunch and co-host of The Autonocast.

She's sharing her insights and first-hand experience riding in The Boring Company's underground test tunnel in Los Angeles. Will it change transportation forever? 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned. Just look under the section titled 'Episodes.' 

Today's sponsor is Babbel, the #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com to try it for free.

The news to know for Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about an invitation to the White House: who's invited to meet today and why some are calling it a stunt.

Plus: attacks against driverless cars, new laws to expect in the new year and the Netflix film that set a record.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes.' 

Today's sponsor is Babbel, the #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com to try it for free.