Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

• what to expect next week at the historic Senate impeachment trial; both sides have turned in their official arguments
• a rare honor for a fallen police officer
• where the federal government will soon send COVID-19 vaccines for the first time
• why Amazon's billionaire founder plans to step down as CEO
• which delivery company Uber is taking over
• the reason behind Nike's new hands-free sneaker

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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Sources:

Impeachment Managers Trial Briefs: NPR, NY Times, WaPo, FOX News, House.Gov

Trump Impeachment Response: Politico, WaPo, Reuters, CNBC, Defense Response

Ofc. Sicknick Lies in Honor: NY Times, AP, NBC News, CNN

Immigration Executive Action: LA Times, AP, FOX News, White House

Mayorkas, Buttigieg Confirmed: CNN, WaPo, NY Times, Politico

Navalny Sentenced: AP, Axios, CNBC, Blinken Tweet

Vaccines Going Right to Pharmacies: Bloomberg, NBC News, Reuters, CDC

Amazon CEO Steps Down: NBC News, WSJ, Fox Business, Amazon

Uber Buys Alcohol Delivery Service: The Verge, WaPo, Uber

College FB Practice Concussion Risk: NY Times, Axios, JAMA

College FB Video Games: ESPN, WSJ, The Verge, EA Sports

Nike Unveils Hands-Free Shoe: USA Today, CBS News, Nike

Work Wednesday: Best Cities for Remote Jobs: Dallas Morning News, InMyArea, Numbeo

The news to know for Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021!

We have updates about:

• the latest efforts to pass another coronavirus relief bill; two options are on the table now
• what one congresswoman said that has some lawmakers from both parties condemning her views
• whether silver could be the new GameStop
• what's next for that East Coast storm
• how you could win a ticket to space and help children with cancer at the same time

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Relief Bill Talks: WaPo, NBC News, Axios, Reuters, GOP Proposal, White House Proposal

U.S. COVID-19 Progress: NY Times, CNN, AP

Rep. Taylor Greene Controversy: The Hill, NY Times, ABC News

Reddit Traders Target Silver: USA Today, WSJ, BBC

Winter Storm Update: Accuweather, AP, CBS News, NWS

Groundhog Day: AP, People, Watch Livestream

Dustin Diamond Dies: USA Today, Variety, Fox News

Ticket to Space Raffle: The Verge, NBC News, NY Times, SpaceX

The news to know for Monday, February 1st, 2021!

What to know about:

• a snowstorm impacting tens of millions of Americans today
• how former President Trump is changing plans for his impeachment trial
• the effectiveness of a newer COVID-19 vaccine
• famous music festivals called off again
• one of the biggest trades in NFL history
• how Americans and companies are celebrating Black History Month

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Another Major Snowstorm: CBS News, NBC News, CNN

Trump New Impeachment Lawyers: AP, CBS News, Reuters, ABC News

Proud Boys Indicted: NY Times, AP, NPR, DOJ

FBI Pipe Bomb Investigation: WaPo, NBC News, FBI

Russia Mass Protests: AP, WSJ, Politico, Blinken Tweet

Myanmar Leader Detained: Reuters, AP, NY Times, Blinken Tweet

J&J Vaccine Data: AP, WaPo, CBS News, J&J

BBB: Don’t Post Vaccination Cards: BBB, CBS Boston, Newsweek

Coachella, Stagecoach Canceled: LA Times, The Verge, CBS News, Riverside County

NFL QB Trades: ESPN, FOX News, CBS Sports, NFL

Unique Pro Bowl Game: USA Today, ESPN, Boston Globe

Black History Month: NY Times, Smithsonian, History, NAACP

Companies Celebrating Black History: Yelp, Apple, Peloton, Under Armour

Money Monday - High-End Liquor Sales Booming: Axios, WSJ, JAMA

The news to know for Tuesday, January 26th, 2021!

We have updates about:

• new travel requirements in the U.S.
• a federal investigation into the Justice Department
• the winter storm impacting millions of Americans across the country
• which major brands won't be advertising at the Super Bowl this year and why
• what Twitter's new Birdwatch feature is all about
• the top movies of the year

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

New Travel Restrictions: NPR, CBS News, AP, USA Today, White House

Plan to Overturn Election Investigated: WSJ, WaPo, FOX News, NY Times, OIG Statement

Impeachment Article Delivered: CNBC, NY Times, AP

Italy Prime Minister to Resign: BBC, WaPo, Axios

World’s Ice Melting Faster than Ever: WSJ, Bloomberg, WaPo, Full Research

Latest Winter Storm: USA Today, AP, NBC News, Accuweather

Major Brands Sitting Out Super Bowl: AP, CNBC, NY Times, Budweiser

Google Helps Vaccine Efforts: SF Chronicle, ABC News, Engadget, Google

Twitter Launches Fact-Checking Feature: The Verge, NBC News, AP, Twitter, Birdwatch

Disney Overhauling Jungle Cruise: SF Gate, Bloomberg, Hollywood Reporter, Disney Parks

AFI’s Top Movies: AP, Deadline, Hollywood Reporter, AFI

The news to know for Monday, January 25th, 2021!

What to know about:

• the timing of the historic second impeachment trial against President Trump
• the Biden administration tackling the transgender military ban and a "buy American" mandate
• tens of thousands of protesters filling the streets in Russia, even in freezing temperatures
• tributes for two legends who died over the weekend
• another record-breaking launch from SpaceX
• which two teams are heading to the Super Bowl and what to expect from the big game

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

House to Deliver Article of Impeachment: WaPo, NY Times, USA Today, Politico

Defense Secretary Confirmed: NBC News, NPR, CBS News, ABC News, AP, CNN, Defense Dept.

“Buy American” Day: WSJ, The Hill, White House

Mass Protests in Russia: NPR, NY Times, WSJ, Reuters, U.S. State Dept.

U.S. Tops 25M COVID Cases: Axios, NPR, CNN, Johns Hopkins, UK Report, CDC

Super Bowl Teams Set: NY Times, USA Today, ESPN

COVID-Sniffing Dogs at Heat Games: AP, The Hill, CBS Sports

Hank Aaron Dies: ESPN, CBS Sports, NY Times

Larry King Passes Away: NY Times, WaPo, AP

SpaceX’s Rideshare Launch: CNBC, Reuters, The Verge

Winning Lottery Tickets Sold: AP, ABC News, USA Today

Money Monday: Super Bowl Ticket Prices: FOX News, WFLA, WJXT

Has your relationship with technology changed during this pandemic? If you’re a parent, are your kids spending more time than ever before in front of screens? 

Today, we’re talking about the potential effects on our brains and well-being of living in a much-more digital world. We discuss the good and bad of what both adults and children are facing now as well as actual withdrawal symptoms we might all feel later.

You’ll hear expert insights and advice for real-life solutions from psychiatrist and addiction expert Dr. Keith Humphreys, as well as Dr. Jenny Radesky, a pediatrician who studies the use of mobile and interactive tech among children.

Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in ~10 minutes! 

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The news to know for Friday, January 22nd, 2021!

What to know about:

• White House plans to overhaul the pandemic response in what President Biden calls a "full-scale wartime effort"
• the first wave of backlash Biden faces as president: what top Republicans are saying about his executive actions
• one storm impacting nearly the entire nation
• the weekend football games that will determine who goes to the Super Bowl
• Apple's possible plans for a new product

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

President Biden Pandemic Response Plans: NY Times, Axios, NPR, White House

Fauci ‘Liberated’ with Biden: Politico, CNBC, CBS News

Republicans React to Exec. Actions: FOX News, LA Times, USA Today, Cruz Tweet

Trump Impeachment Preps: CNBC, WaPo, Reuters, LA Times, Politico

Seattle, Portland Violent Protests: Reuters, CNN, WSJ, Oregonian 

Storm Moving Across Country: ABC News, Weather Channel

NFC, AFC Championship Games: NFL, CBS Sports, USA Today

Judge: Amazon Can Keep Parler Offline: NPR, Politico, AP

Movie Release Dates Delayed: The Verge, USA Today, MarketWatch

Apple Working on VR Headset: Bloomberg, The Verge, TechCrunch

Feel Good Friday- Kindergartner’s Diversity Book Drive: CBS News, Fox59, Amazon Wish List

The news to know for Thursday, January 21st, 2021!

We're talking about:

• President Biden's first speech to the nation
• Biden's first actions from the White House
• a possible reason why California is the latest COVID-19 hotspot
• how big tech may help the vaccine rollout
• the significance of one inauguration fashion trend
• which city will likely stand out in the 2021 housing market

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

Inaugural Day Recap: AP, Politico, WSJ, NPR, Biden’s Full Speech

Biden Signs Executive Orders: NY Times, Reuters, CNBC, Politico

Trump Final Farewell: CBS News, CNN, AP, WaPo

Dems Control Congress: NBC News, WaPo, Bloomberg, Axios

Avril Haines Confirmed: CBS News, WSJ, AP

Proud Boys Leader Charged: ABC News, NY Times, USA Today, Reuters

New COVID Strain in CA: LA Times, FOX News, NY Times, Cedars-Sinai

Vaccines vs. New Strains: CNN, Stat, Full Study

Youngest Inaugural Poet: CBS News, NY Times, People

Purple Trending at Inauguration: USA Today, TODAY, WSJ

Wall Street Hits New Highs: AP, Reuters, WSJ

Nation’s Hottest Housing Markets: Zillow, FOX Business, KVUE

Big Companies Join Vaccination Effort: CBS News, ABC News, Fox Business, Starbucks, WA Gov

Amazon Offers to Help with Vaccines: The Verge, CNBC, Axios 

Thing to Know Thursday: Senate Power-Sharing Deal: Politico, WSJ, FOX News, Reuters

The news to know for Wednesday, January 20th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

• a historic presidential transition: all the Inauguration Day festivities to welcome President-elect Biden into the White House
• how President Trump is spending his final hours in office
• new changes coming to the SAT
• a referee set to make history at the Super Bowl
• a new trend in baby names for a reason

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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Sources:

Inauguration Day: AP, CBS News, CNN, NY Times, Bloomberg, Biden Inaugural

Troops Removed from Inauguration Duty: Reuters, NY Times, WaPo

McConnell: Trump Provoked Riot: Politico, AP, WSJ, NPR

U.S. Accuses China of Genocide: NY Times, Axios, USA Today, NBC News, Pompeo Statement

Trump Issuing Bannon Pardon: NY Times, CNN, The Hill, White House

Trump’s Farewell Address: Axios, Politico, ABC News, White House

SAT Changes Coming: WaPo, CBS News, NBC News, College Board

More Positive Baby Names Trending: NY Times, TODAY

First Female Super Bowl Ref: USA Today, ESPN, NBC Sports, NFL

200 Million+ Netflix Users: WSJ, Variety, AP

World’s Largest Creature Discovered?: Forbes, CNN, Cretaceous Research

Work Wednesday: Workers Paid to Get Vaccine: Reuters, Forbes, WSJ, Dollar General, Aldi, Instacart

The news to know for Tuesday, January 19th, 2021!

We have updates about:

• President Trump's final full day as the nation's leader
• how the process to get the next president's team in place is underway
• the country coming together tonight to remember lives lost to COVID-19
• travel companies adding new rules ahead of tomorrow's Inauguration Day
• what cause inspired an anonymous donor to give $40 million
• historic jackpots growing larger

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

More Trump Pardons Expected: NY Times, Reuters, WSJ, Axios

First Lady’s Farewell Message: USA Today, FOX News, White House

National “Moment of Unity” Ceremony: NBC News, Axios, Biden Inaugural

“We Are One” Event: AP, Deadline, Biden Inaugural

Biden Cabinet Confirmation Hearings: Axios, WaPo, CBS News

Militia Members Charged for Capitol Invasion: WaPo, WSJ, NY Times, CBS News

COVID Deaths Rise in 30 States: AP, NBC News, CNN, Johns Hopkins, CDC

Parler Back Online: Reuters, Ars Technica, Fox News, Parler

Expedia, Vrbo Tighten Security: USA Today, Fox Business, Expedia

Facebook Blocks New Events Around Capitals: TechCrunch, Facebook

Anonymous Donor Gives $40 Million to NAACP: NPR, AP, Marshall Motley Program

Lottery Jackpots Rise Again: USA Today, NBC News, Mega Millions, Powerball

Critics Choice Awards Nominations: Variety, Deadline, USA Today