Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Friday, October 8th, 2021!

What to know about the next step in allowing younger children, ages 5 to 11, to get a COVID-19 vaccine, the latest action to avoid a debt disaster in the U.S., and deadly flooding in Alabama.

Plus: why more than a dozen former NBA players are now facing federal charges, why Tesla is moving its headquarters, and what you may get to see if you look up at the sky tonight…

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources: 

Pfizer Seeks OK for Kids 5-11: NPR, LA Times, AP 

U.S. Debt Disaster Avoided, For Now: WSJ, Politico, AP, WaPo

Biden to Restore Monuments' Protection: WaPo, NYT, NBC News

Deadly Alabama Flooding: USA Today, Accuweather 

Ex-NBA Players Charged: AP, CNN, WSJ, NY Post

Nobel Prize in Literature: BBC, Reuters, NobelPrize.org

Nobel Peace Prize (Watch Live): PBS News

CDC Urges Flu Shot: USA Today, AP, NY Times, NFID

United Ramps Up Schedule: CNBC, NY Times, Fox Business, United Airlines

Tesla HQ Moves to TX: The Verge, TechCrunch

YouTube Won’t Pay for Climate Denial Videos: Axios, The Verge, Engadget

Draconid Meteor Shower: USA Today, People, Earth Sky, American Meteor Society

Indigenous People’s Day or Columbus Day: History, Smithsonian Magazine, Reuters, NPR, National Geographic

Feel Good Friday: Children Discovered Ancient Giant Penguin: Guardian, Live Science, Smithsonian Magazine, EurekAlert

 

 

 

The news to know for Thursday, October 7th, 2021!

What to know about a possible compromise on Capitol Hill just days before the U.S. is set to default on its debt. That could trigger a financial crisis.

Also, what a judge just ruled about the abortion ban in Texas.

And a first-of-its-kind vaccine for Malaria.

Plus, we'll explain a student loan overhaul happening soon, how GM is taking on Tesla, and new features on Google to help you go green.

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 6th, 2021!

What to know about negotiations happening on Capitol Hill over a multi-trillion-dollar proposal: what the president is asking top Democrats to reconsider.

Also, a heads up about some at-home COVID-19 tests that are being recalled. 

Plus, a type of brain implant that could improve severe depression, Snapchat's new tool to get young people involved in politics, and how the ultra-popular Netflix series "Squid Game" could make history.

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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The news to know for Tuesday, October 5th, 2021!

We'll explain how the Biden administration is tackling two delicate issues: abortion and trade. At least one controversial policy is changing.

Also, the issue that kept top social media apps offline for hours in what's thought to be Facebook's most widespread outage ever. 

Plus, why work in Hollywood could come to a sudden stop, which star athletes made history this week, and the Star Trek actor who plans to go to space in real life. 

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Monday, October 4th, 2021!

We'll tell you about another unfortunate milestone the U.S. has hit in this pandemic and why there's hope.

And a major oil spill off the California coast: what we know so far about the impact.

Also, hundreds of journalists worked on what's being called the Pandora Papers. We'll explain what secrets they reveal.

Plus, a Facebook whistleblower comes forward, why you may be paying more to heat your home this fall and winter, and the Powerball jackpot that just set a record.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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We’re talking about vaccine mandates and asking: Are they constitutional? There’s a lot of debate and many court challenges as the federal and local governments have put various vaccine requirements in place in an effort to fight COVID-19.

Here to discuss and provide her perspective is legal expert Jennifer Oliva. She’s the director of the Center for Health and Pharmaceutical Law at Seton Hall Law and she specializes in health law and policy.

We talk about everything from a legal precedent that’s been in place for more than 100 years to how the weekly testing option impacts the legal argument.

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The news to know for Friday, October 1st, 2021!

What to know about the deal lawmakers made to avoid a government shutdown and the next big deadline right around the corner. 

Also, new rules for immigration agents about which migrants get deported.

And why thousands of people are expected to rally around the U.S. this weekend.

Plus, the changes that will slow down some mail delivery, the scam that took money from millions of people with Androids, and which music icons are performing this year's Super Bowl halftime show.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Thursday, September 30th, 2021!

We'll explain the new bill on the table that could prevent a government shutdown. Lawmakers have just hours to pass it. 

Also, COVID-19 cases that last months: it turns out they're more common than first thought. 

Plus, a big push from YouTube to ban all anti-vaccine information, a new court ruling that has #FreeBritney activists celebrating, and a new "Bachelor" host that fans of the show will recognize. 

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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The news to know for Wednesday, September 29th, 2021!

What to know about some tense testimony on Capitol Hill as top military leaders give their take on the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan, including the advice they say the president ignored. 

Also, what kind of side effects you can expect from a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. There's new data from the CDC. 

Plus, what's behind the latest stumble on Wall Street, Amazon's newest tech products like its first home robot, and where to get a free cup of joe on this National Coffee Day.

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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The news to know for Tuesday, September 28th, 2021!

We'll explain what has to happen before the end of the week to avoid a government shutdown, and what's really at stake.

Also, R. Kelly was found guilty in court. What his punishment could look like after decades of accusations.

Plus, where Ford's first brand new factories in 50 years are going up, why a planned Instagram app for kids is now on hold, and TikTok's major milestone.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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