The NewsWorthy - Air Force Assault, Facebook’s Future & Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek (+ Talking International Women’s Day) – Thursday, March 7th, 2019

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The news to know for Thursday, March 7th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about everything from an alleged military assault to how Facebook plans to change its future.

Plus: what to know about a famous game show host, and how Google will book your next dinner reservation.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then hang out after the news for 'Thing to Know Thursday.' This week's bonus interview is with Katie Martell about the good and bad of companies using International Women's Day (this Friday) to get your attention, and why sometimes, it ends up in the news.

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

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories and sources in today's episode. Just click "Episodes" or see sources below... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

 

Homeland Security Testimony: USA Today, CNN

Watchdog Report:  TechCrunch

 

Air Force Assault: The Hill, ABC News, NYT

 

Facebook’s Future: The Verge, NYT, WSJ, TechCrunch,

Facebook Backlash: The Verge, CNBC

 

Fastest Growing Jobs: CNBC

 

Amazon Health Care: Bloomberg, CNBC

Amazon Pop Up Stores: WSJ

Alexa Song ID: TechCrunch

 

Google Duplex: Engadget, CNBC

 

Kelly in Jail: CNN, Page Six, TMZ

 

Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek: Jeopardy/Twitter, USA Today, Variety

 

Mad About Your Revival: Deadline

  

 

 

The NewsWorthy - R. Kelly Interview, New Depression Treatment & Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, March 6th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about R. Kelly's first (and emotional) interview since he was charged with sexual abuse last month, and a new record at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Plus: what to know about the measles vaccines, the first depression treatment to get FDA approval in decades, and a famous movie director's new mission.

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' or see below...

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

R. Kelly Interview: CBS News, Time

 

Migrant Families Arrested: WSJ, NYT, NBC News

 

North Korea Launch Site: NBC News, WSJ

 

London Explosives: BBC, CNN

 

Preventing Veteran Suicides: FOX News, CNN

 

US Budget Deficit: Business Insider, AP

 

Credit Card Debt: Bloomberg

 

Vaccines Study:  USA Today, NPR, NBC News

 

Depression Treatment: CBS News, NYT, TechCrunch

 

Spielberg vs. Netflix: AP, The Hollywood Reporter

 

Forbes Billionaire List: Forbes, CBS News

 

Ash Wednesday: USA Today, The Washington Post

The NewsWorthy - HIV Cure, RIP Luke Perry & Mardi Gras – Tuesday, March 5th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, March 5th, 2019!

We're talking trade deals, the second HIV patient ever cured and the death of TV star, Luke Perry.

Plus: Mardi Gras, Google's unexpected findings, and a chance to fly free for a year.

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' or see sources below...

 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Dems Investigation Update: NYT, The Hill

 

China Trade Talks: Reuters, WSJ

 

Trump on North Korea: AP

 

HIV Cure?: Reuters, CNN, TIME

 

Luke Perry Dies: Variety, USA Today

 

Mardi Gras: AP, NPR

 

Google Underpays Men: Quartz, NYT

 

Tesla's SUV: Axios, CNET

 

Southwest Hawaii Flights: Fortune, USA Today

 

Fly For Free: TechSpot, TheVerge, Jet Blue Details

 

 

 

 

The Nod - A Madea Homegoing

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of sister Mabel Madea Simmons. The iconic character, created and played by Tyler Perry, is being retired after 20 years of captivating and aggravating audiences on stage and screen. Join us as we gather with some special guests (including Jason Parham of Wired Magazine) to reflect on Madea’s life and legacy with a funeral service at the Nod-to-God Holy Tabernacle.

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The NewsWorthy - Severe Weather, Crew Dragon & Leaving Neverland – Monday, March 4th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, March 4th, 2019!

Today, what to know about a major documents request to investigate the president, and the severe weather affecting much of the U.S.

Plus: Space-X makes history and cameras are on your airplane seat.

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' or see sources below...

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Sources: 

 

Blocking Border Emergency: The Hill, Vox

 

Documents Request: FOX News, ABC News

 

Free Speech Executive Order: NYT, USA Today

 

Joint Military Exercises: NBC News, The Hill

 

Selma Anniversary: AP , ABC News, History.com

 

Stephon Clark Ruling: CBS News, NPR

 

Winter Storm: The Weather Channel, ABC News, AccuWeather

 

Deadly Tornado: The Weather Channel, CNN

 

Space Station Test: NYT, Bloomberg, CNN

 

Lyft IPO: Bloomberg, Business Insider

 

Cameras on Airplanes: USA Today, CNN

 

Yelp Supporting Women: Fortune, INC.com

 

Women in Sports: CNN, The Guardian

 

Leaving Neverland Lawsuit: Vox, Variety, THR

 

Weekend Box Office: EW, THR

 

 

The NewsWorthy - Summit Aftermath, Facebook Cryptocurrency & Dr. Seuss – Friday, March 1st, 2019

The news to know for Friday, March 1st, 2019!

Today, what to know about the praise and pushback President Trump is facing today, the history-making corruption charges overseas, and Facebook's plans for its own digital currency.

Plus: Martha Stewart partners with a cannabis company and a new book from Dr. Seuss.

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: 

 

Vietnam Summit Reaction: The Hill, CBS News, Bloomberg, AP, BBC

 

Cohen Follow-Up: WSJ, Politico, Time

 

Israel PM Indicted: AP, CBS News, PBS

 

Facebook Cryptocurrency?: Bloomberg, NYT, Business Insider

 

Wireless Baby Sensors: AP, MIT Technology Review, Science

 

Martha Stewart + Pot: Fox Business

 

Gap & Old Navy Split: CNN

 

Amazon Day: TechCrunch

 

MLB Contract: CBS Sports, ESPN

 

Lady Gaga: People, Jimmy Kimmel

 

Dr. Seuss Book: USA Today