Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Friday, February 26th, 2021!

What to know about:

• President Biden's first military action abroad
• why Biden's first State of the Union is a target for a different type of attack
• former President Trump giving his first major speech since leaving office
• how people might end up paying for some types of tweets
• why Lady Gaga is offering a half-a-million-dollar reward
• one of the biggest nights in TV and film going bi-coastal

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

U.S. Airstrike in Syria: AP, WSJ, Reuters, FOX News, Defense Dept.

Militia Groups Threaten State of the Union: Politico, CNN, NY Times

Fmr Gymnastics Coach Charged: NY Times, AP, WaPo, NBC News

CPAC Begins: The Hill, FOX News, NY Times, CPAC

Golden Globes Sunday: Variety, USA Today, Golden Globes

Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Shot: LA Times, AP, Reuters

House Passes Equality Act: WaPo, NBC News, FOX News, Politico

Mr. Potato Head Goes Gender Neutral: AP, NY Times, Hasbro

Twitter Super Follows: The Verge, AP, NBC News, TechCrunch

Feel Good Friday: College Dropout Donates to College: NY Times, CBS News, Morgan State

The news to know for Thursday, February 25th, 2021!

We're talking about:

• the FDA's review of a third COVID-19 vaccine that could be available to the American public by next week
• what the leader of the U.S. Postal Service says he needs to make sure the service doesn't die
• why you could get a check from your state government
• another reboot of an iconic sitcom coming
• what to know before you plan a spring break getaway

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Analysis: WaPo, AP, Reuters, FDA

First COVAX Deliveries: BBC, NY Times, Axios, UN

Biden Reverses Green Card Ban: NY Times, Axios, Reuters, Politico, White House

NY Gov Sexual Harassment Accusation: Politico, NBC News, WSJ, Medium

USPS Calls for Reform: NPR, ABC News, Axios, Reuters, USPS

States Pass COVID Aid: AP, Axios, Business Insider

Dow Closes at Record: WSJ, Business Insider, AP 

GameStop Shares Surge Again: The Verge, CNBC, FOX Business

Fry’s Electronics Closes: AP, The Verge, NY Times, Fry’s

Record Number of LGBTQ Americans: CBS News, WaPo, USA Today, Gallup

‘Frasier’ Revival in the Works: The Verge, Variety, Hollywood Reporter

Thing to Know Thursday: Planning a Spring Break Trip: USA Today, Chicago Tribune, WaPo

The news to know for Wednesday, February 24th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

• a grand jury's decision not to charge officers involved in a controversial and deadly police incident
• the rollover crash that put Tiger Woods in the hospital
• more COVID-19 vaccines on the way
• what new data shows about college enrollment
• how the USPS is going high-tech

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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Sources:

Capitol Hill Security Hearing: Politico, The Hill, AP, CBS News, FOX News  

No Charges in Daniel Prude Death: NY Times, WSJ, ABC News, AP

Tiger Woods Hospitalized: AP, ESPN, WaPo, NY Times

Vaccine-Makers Boost Shipments: WaPo, Axios, AP, Politico, Full Hearing

College Enrollment Slumps: Bloomberg, Forbes, St. Louis Fed

Southern Baptists Oust Churches: AP, Axios, NY Times, Pastor Statement

Facebook to Lift Australia News Ban: AP, Axios, WSJ, Facebook

USPS Unveils New Mail Trucks: The Verge, Cnet, Reuters, USPS

Work Wednesday: Blue Collar Jobs Booming: WSJ, Fox Business

The news to know for Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021!

We have updates about:

• the latest investigation into the Capitol riot: who is speaking publicly for the first time
• the U.S. Supreme Court's decision about former President Trump's tax returns
• another twist in the story of a notorious drug cartel boss: what is wife is accused of doing
• who is set to become the youngest American in space
• what could give the movie business a boost in the coming months
• a legendary music group breaking up after three decades together

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Senate Inquiry Into Capitol Riot: NY Times, WaPo, WUSA, Axios

SCOTUS Rules on Trump Taxes: WSJ, NY Times, AP, Supreme Court

El Chapo’s Wife Arrested: AP, NBC News, AJC, Justice Dept.

Biden Addresses 500K Deaths: NPR, Politico, CBS News, USA Today, Axios

TX Tax Deadline Extended WSJ, USA Today, IRS

FCC Proposes Emergency Broadband Plan: TechCrunch, NY Times, Axios, FCC

NY Theaters to Reopen Soon: CNBC, The Verge, Deadline, Gov. Cuomo

Six Flags Reopening Plan: CNN, The Hill, Six Flags

2nd Crew Member of All-Civilian Flight: Axios, AP, NY Times, Inspiration4

Daft Punk Breaks Up: Variety, NY Times, FOX News, Epilogue Video

The news to know for Monday, February 22nd, 2021!

What to know about:

• a COVID-19 milestone that will likely have President Biden speaking to the nation tonight
• the latest timeline and debate surrounding more economic relief
• an update from Texas: what could get worse and where there's been a lot of progress
• an engine exploding mid-flight
• what major companies are pledging to do by 2025
• a teacher who broke a world record

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

U.S. to Hit 500K COVID Deaths: AP, NY Times, Politico, Axios, Johns Hopkins

Winter Storm Aftermath: CNN, AP, NBC News, Weather Channel, PowerOutage.US 

Mid-Air Plane Engine Fire: Denver Post, AP, USA Today, Reuters, FOX Business

Relief Bill Next Steps: Politico, WaPo, CNN, FOX News, KC Star

Some Vaccines Effective After One Dose: WSJ, NBC News, Reuters

Kroger Closing Stores Over Hazard Pay: WaPo, Business Insider, Fox Business

Silicon Valley Diversity Pledge: MarketWatch, KGO, SF Chronicle

Australian Open Winners: AP, ESPN, WSJ, NY Times

Youngest Woman to Row Solo Across an Ocean: BBC, USA Today, ABC News, Jasmine Harrison

Money Monday: More Credit Report Errors Reported: NY Times, CFPB Dispute Templates

Today we’re talking about the impact of virtual schooling on students.

We discuss why (and how much) some children are falling behind, what schools have to consider other than safety when returning to in-person learning, and some practical solutions, including what parents can do right now.   

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The news to know for Friday, February 19th, 2021!

What to know about:

• the latest crisis in Texas: power is still an issue, but access to clean, safe water is now the most pressing concern
• a newly-proposed bill to overhaul the American immigration system: what's in it and its chances of becoming law
• where Facebook is banning news stories
• how you can vote to help decide what Amazon builds next
• a first-of-its-kind animal clone

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Texas Power and Water Crisis: AP, NY Times, CBS News, Dallas Morning News

Sen. Cruz Vacation Backlash: WaPo, NPR, AP, Houston Chronicle

Dems Introduce Immigration Bill: Politico, ABC News, FOX News, USA Today

Iran Nuclear Talks Offer: NY Times, NBC News, WSJ, Reuters

Mars Rover Successfully Lands: USA Today, AP, NASA, First Image from Perseverance

Millions of Phony N95 Masks Seized: AP, WSJ, Axios, 3M: ID PPE Fraud

Facebook Bans News-Sharing in Australia: CNBC, Business Insider, The Verge, AP, Facebook

Amazon Launches ‘Build It:” USA Today, CNBC, The Verge, Amazon

First U.S. Endangered Species Clone: AP, NY Times, CBS News, U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Feel Good Friday- ‘Tip War’ Raises Thousands for Restaurant Workers: ABC News, Today, CNN

The news to know for Thursday, February 18th, 2021!

We're talking about:

• the power crisis mostly impacting Texas: it continues to be dire for millions of people
• a third of the country dealing with extreme winter weather
• why the UK is planning to infect dozens of people with COVID-19 on purpose
• the legacy of a right-wing radio superstar who passed away
• who will face tough questions about last month's stock market frenzy
• NASA attempting its toughest landing on Mars yet that's been years in the making

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

Winter Storm Latest: USA Today, AP, NPR, Texas Tribune, PowerOutage.US 

How to Help: Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Austin Urban League

Biden Admin Expands Testing, Sequencing: Politico, NBC News, FOX News, White House

UK Exposes Healthy Volunteers to COVID-19: ABC News, CNBC, Reuters, UK Gov

Stock Market Frenzy Congressional Hearing: NY Times, CBS News, Axios, The Hill

Perseverance to Land on Mars: WaPo, Reuters, AP, NASA

Rush Limbaugh Dies: NY Times, AP, USA Today, Rush Limbaugh Website

Naomi Osaka Beats Serena Williams: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today

Pay for Parking/Transit in Google Maps: CNBC, TechCrunch, The Verge, Google

Thing to Know Thursday: Winter Freeze Impacts Gas Prices: NBC News, Reuters, FOX Business, AAA

The news to know for Wednesday, February 17th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

• the winter storm causing record cold temperatures and power outages across the country
• what to expect from the second storm arriving now
• two major players in the Republican party exchanging insults: how former President Trump is lashing out against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
• another new high for Bitcoin
• the 'richest person in the world' title changing again
• which Olympian just made history

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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Sources:

Next Winter Storm: Weather Channel, CNN, ABC News, USA Today, NWS

Power Outages Update: Texas Tribune, Reuters, KHOU, PowerOutage.us 

Storm Disrupts COVID-19 Vaccinations: WaPo, Politico, NPR

Vaccine Shipments Increase: USA Today, CNBC, The Hill

Trump Slams McConnell: Politico, NY Times, NBC News, FOX News

NAACP Suing Trump and Giuliani: NY Times, Reuters, Politico, Axios, NAACP

Vegas Airport Name Change: AP, WaPo, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Bitcoin Cost Exceeds $50,000: AP, WSJ, Ars Technica

New World’s Richest Person: CNBC, Cnet, Forbes

MLB Spring Training Starts: NY Times, USA Today, MLB.com, CBS Sports

Skier Wins 6th Championship: AP, NY Times, NBC Sports

Work Wednesday: More Young People Enlist in Military: WSJ

The news to know for Tuesday, February 16th, 2021!

We have updates about:

• millions of Americans dealing with power outages during extreme winter weather
• who could see snow, ice, or even tornadoes next
• lawmakers' next big move to address the Capitol riot
• why experts say new cases of COVID-19 are finally going down in the U.S.
• the controversial social network Parler's new home
• the longtime host of the popular show 'The Bachelor' stepping aside
• this year's Mardi Gras being called 'Yardi Gras'

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Winter Storm Causes Power Outages: AP, WSJ, CBS News, Weather Channel, PowerOutage.US

Panel to Investigate Capitol Riots: Politico, WaPo, Reuters, NY Times, House Speaker

Iraq Rocket Attack: NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, WSJ

COVID-19 Cases Fall: AP, CNBC, CNN, Johns Hopkins

Parler is Back Online: The Verge, NY Times, WSJ, AP, Parler

Facebook Smartwatch Rumors: The Information, Ars Technica, Reuters

Jaguar Going Electric: USA Today, AP, FOX News

‘Bachelor’ Host Steps Aside: Variety, People, TMZ, Extra (full interview), Instagram/Chris Harrison

Mardi Gras Celebrations: WaPo, NBC News, CBS News, Krewe of House Floats