Month: May 2019

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The NewsWorthy - Cohen to Prison, Derby Drama & $2B Box Office – Monday, May 6th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, May 6th, 2019!

Today, what to know about a standoff on Capitol Hill, which former Trump campaign official heads to prison today, and a promising study about what could end AIDS.

Plus: the first of its kind drama at the Kentucky Derby, and fashion's biggest night.

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:

Barr Deadline: The Washington Post, The Hill, Yahoo News

Mueller Testimony: CNN, FOX News, CNBC

Cohen Goes to Prison: The Hill, AP, FOX News

Russia’s Emergency Landing: BBC, FOX News, NYT

Plane in River: AP, USA Today

Israeli Airstrikes: Reuters, Washington Post, NYT

China Tariffs: WSJ, CNBC, Reuters

AIDS Study: The Guardian, NBC News

Kentucky Derby: NBC Sports, ESPN, USA Today, YouTube

Tiger Woods Medal: NBC Sports, NYT

New Box Office Record: Variety

Jeopardy Winning Streak: USA Today, THR  

Historic Miss USA: CNN, CBS News, E! News

Met Gala: NYT, Refinery29, CBS News

Cinco de Mayo: History, NPR, KGUN

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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy - Brick

'I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble,' Caesar Augustus apparently boasted. If so, he wasn’t the only person to dismiss the humble brick. They’ve housed us for tens of thousands of years. They are all rather similar – small enough to fit into a human hand, and half as wide as they are long – and they are absolutely everywhere. Why, asks Tim Harford, are bricks still such an important building technology, how has brickmaking changed over the years, and will we ever see a robot bricklayer?
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The Daily Signal - #455: Ex-Gay Pastor’s Counseling Could Be at Risk With Equality Act

Ken Williams represents what some activists say is impossible: previously gay, he’s now married to a woman, and has kids. He says God has helped him change. Williams now works at a church and counsels people who face their own unwanted sexual attractions -- but some say his work should be illegal. We also cover these stories:•Democrats are beginning the process to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt.•Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is proposing a national gun licensing program.•Hillary Clinton is talking about the 2016 election was "stolen" from her.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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The Daily Signal - #454: Why Actor Gary Sinise Is a Grateful American

Twenty-five years ago, Gary Sinise played the role of Lt. Dan Taylor in the blockbuster movie "Forrest Gump." It transformed his acting career and changed his life. Today, Sinise is an outspoken advocate for America's military veterans. He's also the author of "Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service." Sinise spoke to The Daily Signal about the book, his acting career, and his passion for helping veterans.Also on today’s show:• Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talks about his novel, "Collusion." It is the story of two American heroes who are confronting their own struggles while at the same time facing the challenges of Russia and its desire to poison its enemies.• Virginia Allen has an encouraging story about a newfound friendship between three young African American men and an elderly widow. • We share our favorite letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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CrowdScience - Did cooking make us human?

Many of us enjoy cooking – but when did we switch from eating our food raw, to heating it? Listener Logan enjoys his beef burgers rare, but wants to know why he still feels compelled to grill them? Presenter Anand Jagatia travels to a remote South African cave where our ancestors first used fire at least a million years ago, which one man says could help prove when our species started cooking.

And he talks to a scientist who shows how the composition of food changes when it’s cooked, to allow us more access to give us more access to calories - and hears how a completely raw food diet could have disastrous consequences for health.

Producer: Marijke Peters Presenter Anand Jagatia

(Image: A large pan held over an open fire. Credit: Getty Images)