This mysterious (and super-strong) cocktail cost $25 — and drove 19th century San Francisco wild. Why? It was probably the secret ingredient, that could get you jail time if you used it today.
The Anthropocene Reviewed - Velociraptors and Harvey
John Green reviews velociraptors and the 1950 film Harvey.
The NewsWorthy - No Deal, Chicago Mayor & A Star is Born (+ The Future of Drones) – Thursday, February 28th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, February 28th, 2019!
Today, we're talking results from the two-day summit with North Korea's leader, and what two countries are on the brink of war.
Plus: Chicago makes history, a teen video app in trouble and A Star is Born makes a comeback in theaters...
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. Today, we're talking all about drones, from airport dangers to Amazon deliveries. Arthur Holland Michel is a founder and co-director of the Center for the Study of the Drone, a research institute at Bard College in New York State.
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' or see sources below...
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Sources:
Vietnam Summit: AP, FOX News, The Hill
Cohen Testimony: CNN, AP, C-Span
India-Pakistan Conflict: Reuters, BBC
Chicago Mayor: USA Today, Chicago Tribune
TikTok Trouble: TechCrunch
Tesla CEO Trouble: Forbes, FOX Business
A Star is Born Comeback: ET
The Boring Talks - #40 – Thank You (again)
James Ward says thank you for listening to series two and chooses the best numbers from each of the talks.
Presenter: James Ward Producer: Luke Doran
The NewsWorthy - Trump-Kim Summit 2.0, Cohen Under Oath & Teenager’s Nike Deal – Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, February 27th, 2019!
Today, what to watch for as President Trump meets with North Korea's leader for the second time, and all eyes on Capitol Hill as Trump's former lawyer testifies in public.
Plus: a new tech task force, Walmart's controversy and a 13-year-old making soccer history.
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.
You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...
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Sources:
Trump-Kim Summit 2.0: CNN, NYT, Reuters
Cohen Testifies: Vox, The Washington Post, AP, Time/Bloomberg
Migrants Sexually Assaulted: USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Axios
Fed Chair Warning: CNBC, Washington Post
FTC Task Force: The Verge
FTC Lawsuit: TechCrunch
Walmart Controversy: Business Insider, NPR
Most In-Demand Jobs: Yahoo Finance
Teenage Soccer Star: NYT, Bleacher Report
Today Show Co-Host: Today, People
Janet Jackson in Vegas: Variety
Brought to you by... - 26: The Best a Woman Can Gillette
Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin always figured razor companies convinced women to start shaving. But when they looked into it, they discovered the question of why women shave is much more complicated than they thought. The answer involves painted on nylons, some deadly rat poison, and a war that changed everything.
The NewsWorthy - Secret Guilty Verdict, Microsoft Headsets & Grand Canyon Birthday – Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, February 26th, 2019!
Today, what to watch for in Washington, D.C., and a big-deal (but secret) guilty verdict is finally revealed.
Plus: why Microsoft is defending itself, Alexa in hospital rooms and the Grand Canyon's celebration today.
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.
You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...
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Sources:
Nat’l Emergency Vote: NBC News, Vox, The Hill
4th of July Event: USA Today, NYT
Millennials & Debt: Business Insider, Bloomberg
Microsoft’s Military Contract: CNN, CNET
Microsoft’s HoloLens2: Engadget, The Verge
Alexa in Hospitals: TechCrunch
World’s Healthiest Country: Bloomberg
Grand Canyon 100th Bday: CNN, NPS.gov
The Nod - Six Degrees: Black History Month Edition
This Black History month has been whack, but The Nod is still ready to celebrate with an epic game of Six Degrees of Black Separation. Will Eric and Mack embarrass the ancestors or will they redeem BHM for us all?
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The NewsWorthy - Second Summit, NFL Owner Charged & Oscar Winners – Monday, February 25th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, February 25th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about preps for a second summit between President Trump and North Korea's leader. Also, the most successful NFL owner of the season is now facing criminal charges.
Plus: highlights from the Oscars and a mystery box of tech...
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.
You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...
Today's episode is brought to you Hello Fresh. Go to www.HelloFresh.com/NewsWorthy60 for $60 off.
Sources:
Second Summit Preps: AP, The Washington Post, Reuters, FOX News, USA Today
Trade Talks: WSJ, CNBC, ABC News
All-Male Military Draft: The Hill, USA Today, FOX News
Patriots Owner Charged: AP, NYT
Kelly in Jail: NBC News, CNN, FOX News, AP
Winter Storm: The Weather Channel, NBC News, AccuWeather, CBS News
Virgin Galactic History: The Verge, Reuters, Engadget
Academy Awards: CNN, Variety, Brit+Co, THR (Complete Winners List)
Smollett Latest: USA Today, Deadline
More Foldable Phones: TechRadar, CNET, The Verge
Verizon’s Mystery Box: The Verge, Mashable
The Boring Talks - #39 – Doormats
Can a doormat actually increase the value of your property by £30k? Alex Baxevanis explains all in his study of the doormats from his block of flats.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Alex Baxevanis Producer: Luke Doran