Month: May 2021

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 05/12

Some drivers hoard gasoline as more stations run dry. Liz Cheney doubles down ahead of vote on her future. The worst Mideast violence in seven years. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Largest City in the World

The rise of civilization is sometimes defined as the urbanization of humanity. The transition from hunter-gatherers to living in settlements was a fundamental transformation of human society and allowed for advanced social institutions such as kings, priesthoods, and standing armies. Since then, our settlements have gotten larger and larger, resulting in the megalopolises we have today. Learn more about the cities which held the distinction of being the largest in the world.

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The NewsWorthy - Biden Meets Big Four, Mideast Violence Escalates & Broadway’s Comeback- Wednesday, May 12th, 2021

The news to know for Wednesday, May 12th, 2021!

We'll tell you about a first-of-its kind meeting between top Democrats and top Republicans, and which GOP lawmaker could be kicked out of her leadership role for criticizing former President Trump.

Also, where the first major offshore wind farm in the nation is going up and what it could mean for the future.

Plus, free rides to get your vaccine, a new tech-savvy way to apply for jobs, and the fan-favorite shows coming back 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:

Biden Meeting with Congressional Leaders: CNN, CNBC, LA Times

GOP Leadership Vote Today: AP, Axios, CNN, Fox News, GOP House Leader

Spa Shooting Suspect Indictments: AJC, Reuters, NY Times, Axios

Israel-Hamas Violence Escalates: Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, Times of Israel

First Major Offshore Wind Farm: WaPo, NY Times, AP, NPR, DOI

Free Rides to Vaccination Sites: WSJ, NPR, White House, CDC

McDonald’s Pro-Vaccine Coffee Cups: McDonald’s, Fox Business, Today, Guardian

TikTok Jobs Service: Axios, Mashable, Cnet, WaPo

Mattel’s Toy Recycling Program: CNN Business, CBS News, USA Today, Mattel

How to Recycle Your Toys: Mattel.com/Playback

Broadway Comeback: GMA, Deadline, Variety, NY Post

Work Wednesday: Job Openings Reach Record: WSJ, Fox Business, Bloomberg, CNBC

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - Whitney Houston—“I Will Always Love You”

Rob explores the late great Whitney Houston’s iconic cover of “I Will Always Love You” by discussing the legendary vocalist’s life and legacy.

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: Gerrick Kennedy

Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles

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On Our Watch - Introducing On Our Watch from NPR and KQED

What happens to police officers who use excessive force, tamper with evidence or sexually harass someone? In California, internal affairs investigations were kept secret from the public — until a recent transparency law unsealed thousands of files. On Our Watch is a limited-run podcast from NPR and KQED that brings you into the rooms where officers are interrogated and witnesses are questioned to find out who the system of police accountability really serves, and who it protects. New episodes drop weekly, starting Thursday, May 20.
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First Things Podcast - A Tale of Two Hamiltons – Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.11.21)

On this episode, Robert Paquette joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the Alexander Hamilton Institute arose out of his feud with Hamilton College and the good work the Institute is doing now. For more on the Alexander Hamilton Institute, visit www.theahi.org
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - The So-Called Experts and Their Lack of Expertise

Today’s podcast takes up the catastrophic error made by the Centers for Disease Control in assessing the risk from outdoor transmission of COVID, as detailed by David Leonhardt in the New York Times. Then we go into the catastrophic error made by Joe Biden on pumping unemployment money into the economy, which he tried to correct on Monday. And then into the potentially catastrophic error made by... Source

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 05/11

Some gas stations run dry as a crucial fuel pipeline remains shut down. Pfizer vaccine a big step closer for 12-15 year olds. Backlash against the Golden Globes. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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