Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Friday, April 2nd, 2021!

What to know about:

• an uptick in COVID-19 cases: why a potential fourth wave would look different than the past
• the state of the American economy
• what a police supervisor said in court about Derek Chauvin's use of force the day George Floyd died
• guidance from the CDC ahead of this Easter weekend
• what's changing about Siri's voice
• which new movie just broke a record for the pandemic

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

COVID-19 Cases Increase: Axios, ABC News, WSJ, Johns Hopkins

Jobless Claims Rise: CNBC, AP, FOX Business

Food Banks Busy: AP, NY Times, WSJ

Chauvin’s Supervisor, Paramedics Testify: NBC News, CNN, WaPo

France Lockdown Begins: NPR, Bloomberg, BBC

Travel Up, United Airlines Hiring Pilots: NY Times, CNBC, The Street, TSA

CDC Easter Sunday Guidance: Fox News, WSJ, CDC

UNC Head Coach Retires: AP, Fox Sports, UNC, NBA, NCAA

Apple’s Siri Changes: TechCrunch, CNBC, The Verge

Best Pandemic Movie Opening: CNBC, Deadline, Variety, Regal Theaters

Feel Good Friday: Group Saves French Family from Fire: BBC, ABC News, Change Petition

The news to know for Thursday, April 1st, 2021!

We're talking about:

• what President Biden calls a "once-in-a-generation" proposal: what's included in the president's plan and why it's already facing controversy
• COVID-19 vaccines for kids: what the latest tests found and when children might become eligible
• fans returning to baseball stadiums for opening day
• soldiers getting futuristic technology for training and battle
• a giveaway where you can score both burritos and bitcoin

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

Biden Unveils Infrastructure Plan: WaPo, AP, WSJ, Politico, White House

Chauvin Trial Testimony Continues: NY Times, AP, WSJ, WaPo, Watch Trial Live

Pfizer Vaccine Adolescent Trial Results: CNN, Stat News, NY Times, Pfizer

J&J Vaccine Factory Mix-Up: AP, WSJ, Axios, FOX Business, J&J

MLB Opening Day: NY Times, AP, MLB, Game Schedule

AR Headsets for Soldiers: CNBC, AP, Bloomberg, Army Statement, Microsoft

Chipotle Giving Away Bitcoin: Chipotle, CNN, NY Times

Google Cancels April Fools Jokes: The Verge, 9to5Google, Business Insider, Gizmodo, Business News Daily

Thing to Know Thursday: The Suez Canal: NY Times, CNN, AP

The news to know for Wednesday, March 31st, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

• overcrowding at the border: what journalists found when they got their first glimpse inside the main migrant facility in South Texas
• what witnesses say they saw the day George Floyd died as an ex-officer's high-profile murder trial continues
• the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana
• how Volkswagen caused confusion with what was apparently an early April Fools joke
• a fan favorite HBO series is heading to Broadway

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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Sources:

Migrant Facility Crowding: AP, FOX News, CNN, Axios

Rep. Gaetz Under Investigation: Politico, NY Times, AP, WSJ, Rep. Gaetz

Emotional Chauvin Trial Testimony: NY Times, Axios, USA Today, FOX News, Watch Trial Live

NY to Legalize Marijuana: NPR, ABC News, NY Times, DISA, Legal Aid Society, NIDA

Men’s Final Four Decided: CBS Sports, LA Times, ESPN

Women’s Final Four Decided: ESPN, NCAA

All-Civilian Spaceflight Full: NY Times, AP, Florida Today, Inspiration4

Volkswagen Jokes About Name Change: AP, Bloomberg, Reuters, Volkswagen

‘Game of Thrones’ Broadway Show: Hollywood Reporter, EW, CNBC 

Work Wednesday: Workers Return, Companies Adapt: NY Times, WSJ, WaPo, Axios, PWC

The news to know for Tuesday, March 30th, 2021!

We have updates about:

• the real-world study that shows a couple of COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent infections, even those without symptoms
• what happened on the first day of one of the most anticipated murder trials in decades
• Visa embracing cryptocurrency
• new backlash over so-called Satan Shoes
• how one sporting goods store is going to great lengths to bring customers back in person

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Chauvin Trial Testimony: AP, NBC News, NY Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Watch Trial Live

Ghislaine Maxwell New Charges: NY Times, WaPo, BBC

CDC Real-World Shots Study: Reuters, CNN, FOX News, CDC

Vaccine Eligibility Update: AP, CNN, WSJ

Suez Canal Reopens: NPR, BBC, AP, NBC News

Visa to Accept Cryptocurrency: Visa, CNET, Reuters, Forbes

Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ Backlash: NBC News, FOX Business, CNN, NYT, Complex, Lil Nas X

Dick’s Experiential Store: Motley Fool, PYMNTS, Dick’s House of Sport

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Announcements: ABC News, Variety, Insider, Disney

The news to know for Monday, March 29th, 2021!

What to know about:

• the high-profile trial starting today: a jury is set to decide whether Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd
• a little progress but a growing traffic jam on one of the world's most critical shipping routes: how it's impacting global trade almost a week after it started
• what's being called the most important union vote in decades
• New York's first-of-its-kind tech letting people prove they've been vaccinated
• what genre is about to get a lot bigger on Netflix

Those stories and more in just ~10 minutes!

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Sources:

Nashville Flooding: Weather Channel, NPR, AP, CNN, NWS, Red Cross

Chauvin Trial Starts: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NBC News, FOX News, USA Today

Military Leaders Condemn Myanmar Violence: CBS News, AP, Reuters, Axios, Joint Chiefs 

Suez Canal Progress: AP, WSJ, NY Times, Reuters

NY Launches ‘Vaccine Passport’ App: USA Today, AP, Engadget, NY Gov

Amazon Workers Union Vote: Business Insider, The Verge, Time

Beverly Cleary Dies: AP, The Oregonian, Vulture, HarperCollins

Netflix to Launch Anime Shows: The Verge, Bloomberg, Variety, Engadget 

Money Monday: Vaccine Freebies: WSJ, NY Times, CNBC, CNN

Today we’re talking about what to expect in the high-profile and racially-charged murder trial of Derek Chauvin. The trial begins Monday.

Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd on May 25, 2020.

A witness video, now seen around the world, appears to show Chauvin using his knee to pin Floyd down on the ground for several minutes. The case sparked nationwide protests and unrest.

Now, the world will be watching as a jury hears the case and decides whether Chauvin will be convicted and put in prison or acquitted and allowed to go free. 

Today you’ll hear from two guest experts about jury selection, key legal considerations, and the role both video and race may play during this process.

 

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

What to know about:

• a deadly tornado outbreak in the deep south: where people saw the worst of it and how much damage is left behind
• a controversial election overhaul that became law in Georgia 
• a designated day encouraging people to speak up against Asian hate 
• a major expansion in the works at Disneyland
• some good news about America's national symbol, the bald eagle

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

Deadly Southeastern Tornadoes: Weather Channel, AP, Reuters, Axios

New COVID Vaccine Goal: NY Times, Politico, White House

GA Election Overhaul: AJC, NPR, AP, WaPo

Israel Election Too Close to Call: BBC, AP, NY Times

Earth Hour This Weekend: CNN, EcoWatch, Earth Hour, WWF

Tech CEOs Testify on Disinformation: WSJ, Bloomberg, Axios, Watch Full Hearing

#StopAsianHate Day: AsianAmericanDayofAction, Asian Journal, USA Today

Disneyland Expansion Plans: LA Times, CNN, Fox Business, Deadline

Passover Begins: Today, WaPo, USA Today, White House

Feel Good Friday: Bald Eagle Population Thriving: AP, NPR, NY Times, FWS

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

We're talking about:

• the southern U.S. bracing for another tornado outbreak just eight days after the last one
• Vice President Harris' first major task: she's taking on the border surge
• how one stuck ship could disrupt trade all over the world
• what part of the Olympics has just begun 
• where you can now buy a car with bitcoin
• the ins and outs of vaccine passports

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

Another Tornado Outbreak Possible: NBC News, WaPo, USA Today, NWS

Harris to Lead Border Efforts: Politico, Axios, AP, NBC News

First Senate-confirmed Transgender Official: NY Times, ABC News, NPR, Vox

Suez Canal Blocked: BBC, NY Times, WaPo, WSJ

Olympic Torch Relay Begins: Reuters, NBC Sports, CNN, WSJ, Olympic Games, Watch the Live Stream

Facebook: China Hacked Uyghurs: WSJ, AP, NBC News, Facebook

Uber Expands Prescription Deliveries: Stat, WSJ, Reuters, Uber

Buy a Tesla with Bitcoin: CNBC, Elon Musk, Tesla

Disney+ Price Hike: Variety, The Verge, Deadline

Thing to Know Thursday: Vaccine Passports: AP, Smithsonian, Cnet, Newsweek

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

We'll tell you about:

• what investigators are saying about the gunman in the Boulder, Colorado grocery store shooting
• how lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting as the debate over gun laws intensifies
• millions more Americans becoming eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
• what new research found about the "quarantine 15"
• why the U.S. Postal Service may be slowing down the mail
• the next big Marvel movie coming to streaming the same day as theaters

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:

Boulder Shooting Investigation: Denver Post, AP, WSJ, NY Times

Gun Reform Debate: Politico, USA Today, Reuters, NBC News

More States Open Vaccine Eligibility: NY Times, CNN, WaPo, CDC

ACA Enrollment Extended: WSJ, Axios, NBC News, White House

Pandemic Weight Gain: NY Times, CBS News, JAMA, APA, The Atlantic

USPS Plan to Stem Losses: AP, Reuters, NBC News, CBS News, USPS

Prince Harry Startup Job: WSJ, NBC News, WaPo, BetterUp

Straight-to-Streaming Movie Releases: USA Today, Variety, The Verge, Disney

Record-Breaking Banksy Painting: CNN, The Hill, BBC, Christie’s

Work Wednesday: Companies Refrain from Firing Workers: WSJ

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

We have updates about:

• a deadly mass shooting at a Colorado grocery store
• a $3 trillion economic plan reportedly in the works: what the president is hoping for and where it may run into roadblocks
• how the world is remembering a basketball legend
• the first American city paying reparations to black residents
• COVID-19 tests that can be delivered in a matter of hours

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

Boulder Grocery Store Shooting: The Denver Post, AP, ABC News, Gov. Polis

Biden's Infrastructure Plan: WaPo, NY Times, WSJ, AP

Chinese Officials Sanctioned: Politico, Axios, FOX News, State Dept.

U.S. Officials Travel to Latin America: NBC News, Reuters, CBS News, NPR, CBP

Evanston, IL Reparations Payments: Chicago Tribune, AP, WaPo

AstraZeneca Trial Data Questioned: Reuters, Axios, Bloomberg. NIAID

DoorDash to Deliver Covid Tests: The Verge, Axios, ABC News, Doordash

Elgin Baylor Dies: ESPN, AP, Lakers, Clippers

New Effort to Remove Space Junk: NPR, BBC, ITV, GK Launch