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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
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
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
Luke Perry Dies: Variety, USA Today
Google Underpays Men: Quartz, NYT
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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San Antonio Storybook - Chapter 1: Morning Boom
San Antonio can be pretty quiet before it wakes up and before its streets fill with traffic. That’s what makes it so jarring when the silence of the morning is broken by the sound of a distant boom. In this chapter of the “San Antonio Storybook” we discover the story behind that boom as well as the people who are responsible for it.
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
Curious City - How Do You Find Out If Your Neighborhood Is Contaminated With Lead Pollution?
Northwest Indiana resident Beth Braun wants to know whether lead emissions from the nearby steel mill are landing in her backyard.
Curious City - How Do You Find Out If Your Neighborhood Is Contaminated With Lead Pollution?
Northwest Indiana resident Beth Braun wants to know whether lead emissions from the nearby steel mill are landing in her backyard.
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