By Alicia Ostriker
CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup 03/31
Pfizer announces its COVID-19 vaccine is very effective and safe in kids as young as 12. Details on a $2 trillion roadmap for new jobs. Young witnesses recount George Floyd's final moments. Correspondent Steve Kathan has the CBS World News Roundup for Wednesday, March 31, 2021:
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Everything Everywhere Daily - Mount Athos
In northern Greece, lying off the larger Chalkidiki peninsula is a place that is unique on planet Earth.
It only has a population of about 2,400 people scattered across 20 settlements and some random people living by themselves.
What makes this area unique is that all 2,400 of its citizens are monks and all are men….and women are not allowed to even enter.
Learn more about the Monastic Republic of Mount Athos on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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The NewsWorthy - Tearful Testimony, Legal Weed & Final Four Decided – Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, March 31st, 2021!
We'll tell you about:
- overcrowding at the border: what journalists found when they got their first glimpse inside the main migrant facility in South Texas
- what witnesses say they saw the day George Floyd died as an ex-officer's high-profile murder trial continues
- the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana
- how Volkswagen caused confusion with what was apparently an early April Fools joke
- a fan favorite HBO series is heading to Broadway
Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!
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:
Migrant Facility Crowding: AP, FOX News, CNN, Axios
Rep. Gaetz Under Investigation: Politico, NY Times, AP, WSJ, Rep. Gaetz
Emotional Chauvin Trial Testimony: NY Times, Axios, USA Today, FOX News, Watch Trial Live
NY to Legalize Marijuana: NPR, ABC News, NY Times, DISA, Legal Aid Society, NIDA
Men’s Final Four Decided: CBS Sports, LA Times, ESPN
Women’s Final Four Decided: ESPN, NCAA
All-Civilian Spaceflight Full: NY Times, AP, Florida Today, Inspiration4
Volkswagen Jokes About Name Change: AP, Bloomberg, Reuters, Volkswagen
‘Game of Thrones’ Broadway Show: Hollywood Reporter, EW, CNBC
Work Wednesday: Workers Return, Companies Adapt: NY Times, WSJ, WaPo, Axios, PWC
60 Songs That Explain the '90s - Selena—“Dreaming of You”
Rob explores Tejano superstar Selena’s posthumous crossover hit “Dreaming of You” by discussing her success in both Spanish-language and English-language music as well as the monumental legacy she left behind for Latinx artists.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Suzy Exposito
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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Audio Poem of the Day - In the Basement of the Goodwill Store
By Ted Kooser
CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 03/30
Alarm over US COVID-19 cases, despite vaccination progress. Witness testimony at Derek Chauvin's murder trial. New attacks against Asian-Americans. Correspondent Steve Kathan has the CBS World News Roundup for Tuesday, March 30, 2021:
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Everything Everywhere Daily - The History of the English Language
About 1500 years ago, a group of people that we would now call Vikings landed in what we now call England, and created a language we now call Old English.
Fast-forward to today, and people from 140 countries are listening to a podcast in a dialect we call American English.
How did nordic invaders lead to a language which is now spoken on all seven continents?
Learn more about the history of the English language on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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Land of the Giants - Should We Break Up Google?
Google is now facing antitrust scrutiny at a level it's never experienced before, from both sides of the political aisle. Which means we’re in an unprecedented moment that could define the company, our economy, and our daily lives for years to come. In our season finale, we explore the arguments for and against breaking up or regulating Google. And we explain why it’s virtually impossible to go online now without dropping a coin into Google’s pocket.
- Hosts: Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) and Alex Kantrowitz (@kantrowitz)
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The NewsWorthy - Vaccines Slow Spread, Suez Ship Freed & ‘Satan Shoes’ Backlash- Tuesday, March 30th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, March 30th, 2021!
We have updates about:
- the real-world study that shows a couple of COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent infections, even those without symptoms
- what happened on the first day of one of the most anticipated murder trials in decades
- Visa embracing cryptocurrency
- new backlash over so-called Satan Shoes
- how one sporting goods store is going to great lengths to bring customers back in person
Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!
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Sources:
Chauvin Trial Testimony: AP, NBC News, NY Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Watch Trial Live
Ghislaine Maxwell New Charges: NY Times, WaPo, BBC
CDC Real-World Shots Study: Reuters, CNN, FOX News, CDC
Vaccine Eligibility Update: AP, CNN, WSJ
Suez Canal Reopens: NPR, BBC, AP, NBC News
Visa to Accept Cryptocurrency: Visa, CNET, Reuters, Forbes
Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ Backlash: NBC News, FOX Business, CNN, NYT, Complex, Lil Nas X
Dick’s Experiential Store: Motley Fool, PYMNTS, Dick’s House of Sport
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Announcements: ABC News, Variety, Insider, Disney