Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Wednesday, May 19th, 2021!

We'll tell you about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the latest violence to a widespread protest.

Prosecutors say the police shooting of a Black man in North Carolina was "tragic" but "justified." We'll explain the findings and the response to them.

Plus, a new recommended age to get screened for the third-most deadly cancer in the U.S., why you may be asked to step on a scale before your next flight, and a 3D video chat booth could be coming

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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Gaza Violence Updates: NY Times, AP, WSJ, Reuters

Anthony Brown Jr. Shooting “Justified”: AJC, CBS News, Fox News, AP

South Central U.S. Flooding: USA Today, CNN, Weather Channel, Fox News

Vaccine Rates Lag in Rural Areas: CNN, CNBC, USA Today, CDC

New Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines: ABC News, NBC News, NPR, AP, USPSTF

Airlines May Start Weighing Passengers: Fox Business, View From the Wing, WTRF, FAA Advisory, Air Insight

BOA Raising Minimum Wage: Bloomberg, WSJ, CNN, Bank of America, USA Today

Lamborghini’s Hybrid Transition: TechCrunch, CNN, Car and Driver, Bloomberg

Google I/O Announcements: Cnet, The Verge, TechCrunch, BBC

Watch Full Developers Conference: Google

Work Wednesday: Top Jobs/Cities for New College Grads: LinkedIn, Tech Republic, WSJ, WalletHub

The news to know for Tuesday, May 18th, 2021!

We have updates about the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a case that could allow justices to revisit Roe v. Wade.

We'll also explain the new plan to donate some of America's COVID-19 vaccines to other countries.

Plus, a major media merger, a new warning about some cryptocurrency scams, and the new products Google might unveil today.

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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SCOTUS Taking up Major Abortion Case: Politico, NY Times, Axios, AP, WSJ, SCOTUS

Gaetz Associate Pleads Guilty: WaPo, Politico, Reuters, AP

Cyclone Tauktae Hits India: BBC, CNN, WaPo, Reuters

U.S. Exporting More Vaccines: Bloomberg, USA Today, WSJ, NPR, White House

Covid Deaths, Cases Decline: Reuters, NY Daily News, WaPo, CDC

WarnerMedia and Discovery Merger: Axios, WSJ, The Verge, Mashable, CNN, AT&T

Crypto Investment Scams: CNBC, The Hill, Business Insider, FTC

Google Developer Conference Starts: Engadget, PC Mag, ARS Technica, Yahoo Finance, Wear OS

Watch the Conference: YouTube

Microsoft Teams Launches Personal Version: The Verge, Cnet, Engadget, Microsoft Teams

Travelers Booking Flights in Record Numbers: Motley Fool, Forbes, Simple Flying, TSA

The news to know for Monday, May 17th, 2021!

What to know about some of the worst violence yet in the middle east and how the rest of the world's leaders are hoping to put an end to it.

Also, the highest-profile trial delayed in the pandemic is getting underway at last. 

Plus, today is tax day, a Chinese spacecraft made history on Mars, national chain stores dropped their mask mandates, and we have an update about that missing tiger in Houston.

Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes!

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Sources:

Israeli-Palestinian Violence: BBC, NY Times, Times of Israel, AP, Axios

UN Security Council Meets: Axios, NPR, CNBC, UN, USUN

Robert Durst Murder Trial Resumes: AP, NY Post, CNN, The Hill

Palisades Fire Evacuations: LA Times, USA Today, CNN, ABC News, LA County Fire

China Landed Spacecraft on Mars: Reuters, AP, ARS Technica, NY Times, Space News, NASA

New Tax Deadline Reminder: ABC News, CNBC, CNET, CBS News, WaPo, IRS

Retailers Drop Mask Requirements: CBS News, USA Today, Fox Business, NY Times, Walmart, CDC

Pandemic Puppies Being Returned: USA Today, NY Post, The Hill, HuffPost

Rombauer Won the Preakness: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports

Houston Tiger Found Safe: NBC News, AP, ABC News, Houston Police

Money Monday: Used Car & Truck Prices Soar: Fox Business, Business Insider, AP, CNBC, Consumer Reports

Today we’re talking about COVID-19 variants. You’ve probably heard about the new strains of the coronavirus circulating around the U.S. and the world.

We’ll explain where the variants come from, why they’re a concern and what can be done to stop them from forming. We’ll also discuss whether you’ll need a booster vaccine every year.

We’re talking about all this with Dr. Carlos Malvestutto. He’s an infectious disease expert at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He’s leading multiple teams and research studies on COVID-19 treatments.

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The news to know for Friday, May 14th, 2021!

What to know about a turning point in the pandemic in the U.S.: what the CDC says now about wearing masks

Also, it's being called the worst-known ransomware attack to ever hit an American police department: what information was leaked online and who was behind it

Plus, what a new study found about pre-teens using social media, why NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored this weekend, and an inspiring golf star who's making history

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

CDC Mask Guidance Update: Reuters, CNBC, NY Times, Fox News, CDC

Mideast Violence Increases: BBC, WaPo, NY Times, WSJ

'Havana Syndrome' Update: NY Times, Politico, Business Insider

DC Police Cyberattack: AP, NBC News, Fox News, WaPo

Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers: Bloomberg, WSJ, NY Times, The Hill, Reuters

Children Using Social Apps Study: The Verge, Business Insider, Bloomberg, Thorn

Amazon Hiring 75K Workers w/ Higher Pay: WSJ, Fox Business, AP 

McDonald’s 10% Wage Increase: AP, CNBC, NY Times

Michael Jordan to Present Kobe Bryant at HOF: ESPN, NBC Sports, CNN

List of Inductees & How to Watch: Hall of Fame, ESPN

Medina Spirit Allowed to Run in Preakness: AP, CNN, CNBC, CBS Sports, NBC Sports

‘Friends’ Reunion Release Date: Variety, Billboard, CNN, Warner Media

Feel Good Friday: Golfer With Down Syndrome Makes History: CBS News, Today, Golfweek, I Got This Foundation

The news to know for Thursday, May 13th, 2021!

We're talking about where people are panic-buying at the pump, making a gas shortage worse.

Also, one of the most prominent Republican leaders gets kicked out of her leadership role as other Republicans are pushing for a third party.

Plus, how you can get the government to help pay one of your bills, why it might be harder to fill swimming pools this summer, and what's behind the Ellen DeGeneres Show coming to an end after nearly two decades.

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

Colonial Pipeline Back Online: WaPo, USA Today, Fox Business, CNBC

CyberSecurity Executive Order: NPR, WSJ, Reuters, ABC News, White House

Liz Cheney Loses Leadership Role: Politico, WSJ, Fox News, NPR

Republicans Threaten Split from GOP: NY Times, Reuters, USA Today

Preventing the Next Pandemic: WaPo, NPR, Politico, Reuters, WSJ, Full Report

CDC Recommends Pfizer Vax to Adolescents: NBC News, NY Times, Politico, Reuters

Ramadan Ends & Eid al-Fitr Begins: iNews, Newsweek, CNN, Vox

Low-Income Internet Program Starts: NY Times, WaPo, TechCrunch

How to Sign Up: FCC Emergency Broadband

Tesla Stops Taking Bitcoin: The Verge, CNBC, Reuters, Business Insider, Elon Musk

Ellen Show Ending: Hollywood Reporter, Variety, CNN, NY Times, Fox News

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame New Inductees: Hall of Fame, CNN, USA Today, NME 

Thing to Know Thursday: Chlorine Shortage: CNBC, Popular Mechanics, USA Today

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! 

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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

The news to know for Tuesday, May 11th, 2021!

We have updates about:

• when more teens can get a COVID-19 vaccine: what U.S. health regulators are saying about the latest data
• more tension in the middle east: what's behind recent clashes and what the U.S. is saying about it
• how the pipeline attack could start to impact gas prices
• what officials in most states are asking Instagram to stop doing
• why next year's Golden Globes appear to be canceled

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Sources:

FDA Authorizes Pfizer Vax for Adolescents: WSJ, NY Times, AP, Reuters

Transgender Healthcare Protections: NY Times, Axios, WSJ, CNN, Fox News

Israel/Palestinian Violence: Al Jazeera, AP, CBS News, Fox News

Pipeline Cyber Attack Follow/Gas Prices: Axios, NY Times, CBS News, Reuters, FBI

CA Emergency Drought Declaration Expanded: Sacramento Bee, AP, Gov. Newsom

AG Group: No Instagram for Kids: NAAG, CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ

Playstation 5 Will Stay in Short Supply Through 2022: Bloomberg, Penn Live, Engadget

NBC Cuts Ties with Golden Globes: USA Today, AP, Variety, HFPA, LA Times

Tiger on the Loose in Houston: Houston Chronicle, KHOU, USA Today, Houston PD

The news to know for Monday, May 10th, 2021!

What to know about:

• a cyberattack that forced one of the country's largest pipelines to shut down
• where a falling rocket part landed on Earth and why the U.S. is criticizing China for letting it happen
• the Kentucky Derby winner failing a drug test
• SpaceX founder Elon Musk's personal announcement on SNL
• billions of cicadas coming out to mate, likely this week

Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes!

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Sources:

Pipeline Cyberattack: WSJ, AP, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters

CO Birthday Party Shooting: Colorado Springs Gazette, Denver Post, AP, CSPD

Times Square Shooting: NY Times, WSJ, CNN, Fox News

Kabul Girls School Bombing: NY Times, AP, NBC News, WSJ

China’s Rocket Debris Hit Earth: The Verge, CNN, CBS News, Fox News, CMSE, NASA

Brood X Cicadas Coming Back This Week: CNN, AP, CBS News

Kentucky Derby Winner Failed Drug Test: WSJ, AP, CNN, Churchill Downs

SpaceX Accepting Dogecoin: Reuters, CNBC, The Verge, SNL, Elon Musk, Geometric Energy Corporation

Elon Musk Reveals he has Asperger’s: Today, WaPo, WSJ, Autism Speaks 

Clubhouse on Android: Business Insider, Reuters, TechCrunch, Clubhouse

Money Monday: Higher Consumer Prices: WSJ, NY Post, PYMNTS

Today we’re talking about the massive number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Thousands of them have been children arriving without their parents.

First, we’ll get a close-up look at the conditions migrant children are facing from CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal. She was one of the first reporters allowed inside the detention facility in Donna, Texas, in late March, when the overcrowding was at its peak.

Then, we talk with Theresa Cardinal Brown. She’s the director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center. She’s also worked at the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection under both Republican and Democratic presidents.

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