Month: March 2020

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The NewsWorthy - New COVID-19 Predictions, Worker Strikes & Girl Scout Cookies – Tuesday, March 31st, 2020

The news to know for Tuesday, March 31st, 2020!

We're talking about top doctors' COVID-19 predictions for the months ahead as they suggest social distancing can save more than a million American lives, and we're discussing the urgent call for help from governors around the country.

Plus: college athletes get second chances, workers go on strike, and the new way to buy Girl Scout cookies.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, how does the $2.2 trillion stimulus package address student loans? The answer in our new “Talk to Me Tuesday" segment.

Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below...

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Sources:

NY Requests/Navy Hospitals: Reuters, ABC News, AP

Chicago Temp Hospital: Chicago Tribune, WGN

Louisiana Temp Hospital: The Hill, WDSU

U.S. Cases/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Dr. Birx Predictions: NBC News, NY Times

Dr. Fauci Predictions: Forbes, NY Post

Fed on Unemployment Rate: USA Today, CNBC

Job Cuts Pile Up: Axios, NBC News, ABC News, Washington Post, NYT

Facebook Invests $100 million for Coronavirus Support: Variety, Axios

Olympics Rescheduled: ESPN, NYT

NCAA Extra Eligibility: AP, CBS Sports

Ford, GE Ventilator Mission: Axios, TechCrunch, Business Insider

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Testing: WSJ, Forbes

FDA Approves Method to Clean N95 Masks: The Verge, TechCrunch, Press Release

Worker Strikes: VICE, TechCrunch, Mashable, Engagdet, NPR

HQ Trivia Makes a Comeback: WSJ, Axios, The Verge

Audible Giving Away Hundreds of Stories for Kids: Mashable, Business Insider, Audible

Buy Girl Scout Cookies Online: CNN, Girl Scouts

Talk to Me Tuesday - How are student loans affected? WSJ, Forbes

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Read Me a Poem - “Driving Glove” by Claudia Emerson

Amanda Holmes reads Claudia Emerson’s poem, “Driving Glove.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. Explore more poetry at our website, https://theamericanscholar.org/


This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.


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The NewsWorthy - Social Distancing Extended, Free Treatment & Kristen Bell’s Kids Special- Monday, March 30th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, March 30th, 2020!

What to know today about an extended timeline for social distancing guidelines, and what a top public health official says it’ll take to ease the rules.

Plus: medical supplies airlifted, free COVID-19 treatments and a TV special for kids’ questions...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes. Also: can gift cards actually help businesses right now?

 

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Sources:

Coronavirus Case Count: Johns Hopkins

Social Distancing Extended: Axios, The Hill, WaPo, White House

Seattle-Area Slowdown: NYT, Seattle Times

NY Impacts: NY Times, CNN

Navy Hospital Ships En Route: WSJ, ABC News

Supply Flights: Axios, The Hill

Supply Shortages: US Mayors

CDC Issues Travel Advisory: CDC, NBC News

State-by-State Quarantine Orders: USA Today, WSJ

Trump Signs Relief Package: CNN, Washington Post

4th Relief Package: WSJ, Reuters, The Hill, FOX News

Tornadoes Hit Central U.S.: ABC News, AP

Insurers Waive COVID-19 Treatment Costs: CNBC, Bloomberg

FDA Authorizes New Coronavirus Drug: Politico, Fox News

Apple Website for COVID-19: CNN, NPR, Apple.com/covid19

Gov’t Uses Cellphone Location Data: WSJ, Engadget

Elton John Benefit: NY Daily News, E!

Kristen Bell Kids Special: Fox News, AP

Money Monday - Buying a Gift Card Really Help?: NPR, WaPo

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The Boring Talks - #49 – Coal Holes

They are either 12, 14 or 16 inches wide, they live just outside our doors, and they come in a variety of striking designs. So why has no one heard of coal holes? Local historian Amir Dotan explores the streets of London to find the small metal discs you may not have noticed before, but may well have stepped over thousands of times.

James Ward introduces another curious talk about a subject that may seem boring, but is actually very interesting.... maybe.

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Curious City - How To Safely Enjoy The Outdoors During COVID-19

Governor Pritzker’s “stay-at-home” order has left lots of Chicagoans wondering how ⁠they can safely enjoy the outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the city’s lakefront, adjacent parks, the 606 and Riverwalk have been closed because people were congregating in large groups, many natural areas in the region remain open.

So people can still go outside to walk, run or bike ride, as long as they remain six feet away from other individuals. If these rules are followed, experts say spending time outdoors can be really good for mental and physical well-being.

We've received at least 14 questions in the last couple weeks about the safety and logistics of outdoor recreation during the COVID19 crisis. In this episode, we talk about how you can safely be outside, and why it matters. 

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Curious City - How To Safely Enjoy The Outdoors During COVID-19

Governor Pritzker’s “stay-at-home” order has left lots of Chicagoans wondering how ⁠they can safely enjoy the outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the city’s lakefront, adjacent parks, the 606 and Riverwalk have been closed because people were congregating in large groups, many natural areas in the region remain open.

So people can still go outside to walk, run or bike ride, as long as they remain six feet away from other individuals. If these rules are followed, experts say spending time outdoors can be really good for mental and physical well-being.

We've received at least 14 questions in the last couple weeks about the safety and logistics of outdoor recreation during the COVID19 crisis. In this episode, we talk about how you can safely be outside, and why it matters. 

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The NewsWorthy - Coronavirus By The Numbers, Space Force First & Meghan Markle’s New Job – Friday, March 27th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, March 27th, 2020! 

We’re breaking down the latest numbers to help highlight the impact of the new coronavirus: from how the U.S. is leading in a way we don’t want to which area is now considered the newest “hot spot.”

Plus, a few other things going on, including a first for the new Space Force, a new job for the Duchess of Sussex, and a heartwarming change of heart.

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. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

U.S. Has Most Diagnosed Cases in the World: Johns Hopkins

New York Impacts: Bloomberg, NY Times

Navy Ships En Route: DOD News

Hospital Supplies Donated: NY Times, LA Times

NOLA Cases Growing: USA Today, Fox News

Texas Orders Quarantine on Tri-State, NOLA Travelers: Press Release

New Social Distancing Guidelines: NBC News, CNN

Record Number of Unemployment Claims: ABC News, Fox News

Stock Enters Bull Market: NYT, CNBC

House to Vote on Stimulus Package: Bloomberg, WSJ

Actor Mark Blum Dies: Fox News, Deadline

Globetrotter “Curly” Neal Dies: USA Today, The Week

Severe Weather & Record ‘Heat: CNN, USA Today, ABC News

Space Force Rocket Launch: TechCrunch, Engadget, Cnet, Space.com

Internet Slowing in the U.S. and Europe: NYT, Vox

Slack Sees Surge in Users: The Verge, Mashable

Houseparty Surge: VentureBeat, Digital Trends

Twitch Streaming Benefit: The Verge, Variety

Elton John Charity Benefit: Deadline, Fox News

Megan Markle to Narrate Disney Feature: Variety, Mashable

Feel Good Friday – From Hate Comes Friendship: NBC News, CNN

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Bay Curious - Does Mount Diablo Have the Biggest View in the World?

Listener Mark Isaak heard that the spot on the earth from which you can see the most land is the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. But that the summit of Mount Diablo comes in second. Turns out, this is a widely-circulated factoid that goes back centuries. Is it true?

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Reported by Asal Ehsanipour. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Jessica Placzek, Katie McMurran and Rob Speight. Additional support from Julie Caine, Paul Lancour, Kyana Moghadam, Suzie Racho, Carly Severn, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey and Don Clyde.

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The NewsWorthy - $2 Trillion Rescue, Latest Panic Buy & Big Tech’s Hackathon (+ NASA Astronaut’s Isolation Advice) – Thursday, March 26th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, March 26th, 2020!

We have several COVID-19 updates for you such as the status of a $2 trillion stimulus package and what’s in it, some unfortunate milestones in the U.S. and around the world, and the new thing Americans seem to be hoarding at the grocery store...

Plus, how Prince Charles is doing after testing positive for the virus, the celebrities pitching in millions of dollars, and how a tech competition could help us all.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with NASA Astronaut Christina Koch, who set the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman. She's sharing advice about living in isolation as many of us follow new stay-at-home protocols.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned in this episode or see the sources below.

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Sources:

Coronavirus Stimulus Package: CNN, WaPo, Politico, WSJ

Wednesday Deadliest Day in the US: CNN, CNBC

New York Impacts: NY Times, AP

Florida Tracking NY Travelers: Politico, Miami Herald

California Impacts: CBS SF, Business Insider

World Death Toll: Al Jazeera, Johns Hopkins

Britain Antibody Tests: WSJ, Reuters

Prince Charles has Coronavirus: BBC, USA Today

Celebrities Donating to Coronavirus Relief: ABC News, Billboard, EW, Page Six, Variety, Axios

Tech Giants & WHO Partnership: CNBC, Business Insider

Weather Channel Tracking New Coronavirus Cases: Engadget, The Hill

Eggs are the New ‘Panic Buy’ Obsession: CNN, Des Moines Register

Grocery Stores to Install Plexiglass: Fox News, ABC News

Companies Thanking Health Care Workers: USA Today, CNBC, The Verge