Author: Erica Mandy

Today we’re talking about what makes humans happy.

The CEO of The Happiness Research Institute joins us to share the science and research behind happiness, including what role our daily decisions and even our genetics play.

So as we celebrate the holidays and think about our goals or New Year’s resolutions for 2021, we hope this episode helps you find a little more happiness in your everyday life…

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The news to know for Friday, November 27th, 2020!

What to know about:

• President Trump's latest pardon: who he let off the hook and who calls it an abuse of power
• new rules at hospitals around the country as the number of COVID-19 patients breaks records
• which coronavirus rules the Supreme Court says aren't allowed because they violate religious rights
• why one of the biggest stars in the NFL is sidelined
• the pros and cons of two major book publishers joining forces
• the U.S. celebrating Native American Heritage Day

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Trump Pardons Michael Flynn: NPR, AP, FOX News, Trump Tweet, Pelosi Statement, Nadler Statement

U.S. Sets COVID-19 Records: WaPo, CNN, Becker’s ASC Review, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking

SCOTUS Blocks NY Restrictions: AP, Axios, NBC News, Full Ruling

Standardized Testing Pushed Back: Axios, Reuters, WaPo, NCES

Native American Heritage Day: Native Hope, Newsweek, NIH, Philadelphia Inquirer

Black Friday/Small Business Saturday: CNN, The Verge, USA Today, Engadget, AP

Penguin Random House Buys Simon & Schuster: NY Times, WSJ, Deadline, WaPo

Ravens QB Tests Positive for COVID-19: NFL, NBC Sports, CBS Sports

Alabama Head Coach Gets COVID-19: ESPN, NY Times, AP

Winner of National Dog Show: NBC Sports, USA Today, CNN, PEOPLE

Feel Good Friday: U.S. Rhodes Scholars Chosen: AP, Forbes, Philadelphia Inquirer, Rhodes House

The news to know for Wednesday, November 25th, 2020!

We'll tell you about:

• more battleground states certifying vote counts
• why the stock market hit a record high
• the major pharmaceutical company pleading guilty to criminal charges
• what will be different and the same at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Beyoncé making history at the Grammy's, even before winners are announced
• Scotland becoming the first country to offer an everyday item for free
• what type of drink Queen Elizabeth is selling with ingredients from her own garden

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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:

PA, NV, MN, NC Certify Election Results: NY Times, AP. CNN, NPR, WaPo, Trump Tweet

Dow Closes Above 30,000 for First Time: WaPo, WSJ, AP, CNBC

Task Force Calls for “Significant Behavior Change:” CNN, The Hill, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking

Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty: AP, ABC News, NY Times, WSJ, Axios

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: NY Times, Variety, Macy’s

2021 Grammy Nominations: USA Today, NY Times, Variety

Obama Memoir Breaks Sales Record: AP, The Hill, WSJ 

Elon Musk Becomes 2nd-Richest Man: Bloomberg, NBC News, NPR

Scotland Makes Feminine Products Free: BBC, NY Times, Axios, Scottish Parliament

Queen Elizabeth Launches Gin: USA Today, People, Sandringham Gin

Work Wednesday: Major Retailers Close on Thanksgiving: CNN, USA Today, FOX Business

The news to know for Tuesday, November 24th, 2020!

We have updates about:

• the Trump administration acknowledging Biden as the "apparent winner," clearing the way for his transition team
• what's familiar and brand new about Biden's just-revealed leadership team
• how President Trump and the first lady are keeping some holiday traditions alive
• a major vehicle recall
• NBA players meeting with the pope
• a social media platform going after TikTok and launching a new daily lottery

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below...

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Sources:

GSA Authorizes Biden Transition: AP, NBC News, NY Times, WSJ, Trump Tweet, Biden-Harris Transition

Biden Announcing Cabinet Picks: AP, NY Times, Politico, WaPo

COVID-19 Outbreak Growing Nationwide: NY Times, Axios, Salt Lake Tribune, Stat, Johns Hopkins

Trump to Pardon Turkey: Ames Tribune, FOX News, WUSA, National Turkey Federation

White House Christmas Tree Arrives: USA Today, CNN, AP, Melania Trump Tweet

NBA Players Meet with Pope: NY Times, AP, Reuters

GM Recalling Millions of Vehicles: CNN, AP, Axios

Check Your Vehicle for a Recall: NHTSA

Snapchat Launches TikTok Rival: The Verge, Engadget, Snap

Ken Jennings to Guest Host ‘Jeopardy!’: Variety, USA Today, AP, Jeopardy!

The news to know for Monday, November 23rd, 2020!

What to know about:

• the next steps in the presidential elections process: where votes are now being certified, recounted, and challenged in court
• the coronavirus breaking new records ahead of the holiday
• a COVID-19 treatment that could help some patients
• a new tool for climate scientists
• the NFL celebrating a historic first
• who broke two world records in one hour

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

MI, PA to Certify Results Today: The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, CNN, Politico

Trump Requests Another GA Recount: NBC News, FOX News, NPR, AP, Axios

WI Recount Issues: FOX News, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, AP

Trump PA Lawsuit Tossed: Axios, WSJ, Reuters, Trump Tweet

MI Group Sues Trump Campaign: Politico, The Hill, WDIV, Full Lawsuit

Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive: NY Times, NPR, AP

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit Record High: WSJ, CNN, Stat, COVID Tracking, Johns Hopkins

AstraZeneca Vaccine Update: AP, WSJ, CNBC, Bloomberg

FDA Authorized Antibody Cocktail: NY Times, Politico, Axios, CNN, FDA, Regeneron

G20 Summit Wrap: AP, NY Times, NPR, WaPo

Holiday Travel Surges: WaPo, AP, Bloomberg, TSA, AAA

Satellite to Track Sea Levels: The Verge, TechCrunch, CBS News, NASA

Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Dies: CBS News, USA Today, Reuters

NFL First All-Black Officiating Crew: NFL, ESPN, USA Today

Swimmer Breaks Two World Records: CNN, CBS Sports, Florida Times-Union

Monday Monday - Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper this Year: CBS News, Fox Business, Farm Bureau, Lending Tree

The holiday shopping season is here and the new year is right around the corner, so today we’re talking about building better money habits.

We discuss holiday shopping, planning for financial success in 2021, and why it might be harder for millennials financially than other generations.

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The news to know for Friday, November 20th, 2020!

What to know about:

• Georgia's recount results
• how President Trump's team is said to be going beyond lawsuits to keep challenging the election outcome
• some of the strongest warnings yet from the nation's top health agency about Thanksgiving
• a little good news in the fight against HIV
• two digital media companies joining forces
• a sanctuary on a mission to protect millions of animals

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

GA Recount Results: CNN, Bloomberg, USA Today

Republicans Urged to Intervene with Electors: WaPo, NY Times, Reuters, AP

Mike Pompeo Visits West Bank: WaPo, Reuters, AP, Axios

CDC: Avoid Thanksgiving Travel: WaPo, Axios, AP, NY Times, CDC

CA Curfew: LA Times, Politico, SF Gate

Deadline to Register for Stimulus Payment: USA Today, CNBC, CNet

Get My Payment: IRS

HIV Death Rates Fall by Half: NY Times, Axios, CDC

End of Arecibo Observatory Telescope: Engadget, AP, NY Times

Buzzfeed Buying Huffpost: AP, The Verge, Variety, WSJ

PayPal Launches Generosity Network: Engadget, The Verge, TechCrunch, PayPal

Wrigley Now a National Historic Landmark: CBS News, ESPN, SI, DOI

Feel Good Friday: Atlantic’s Biggest Marine Sanctuary: UNILAD, The Guardian, AP

The news to know for Thursday, November 19th, 2020!

We're talking about:

• another encouraging update about a COVID-19 vaccine
• the rise in cases, deaths, and first-of-their-kind restrictions
• what to expect in Georgia's recount results today
• another state starting a recount being paid for by President Trump's team
• Boeing's grounded MAX jets getting the all-clear to fly again
• new payments from Apple to settle the so-called "battery gate" 
• which celebrity was crowned People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned.

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Sources:

Pfizer Completes Vaccine Trial: Stat, AP, Reuters, ABC News

U.S. Death Toll, Case Count Rising: CNN, CBS News, NPR, NY Times, Johns Hopkins

NYC, KY to Close Public Schools Again: NY Times, WaPo, AP, Reuters

More Business Limits, Mask Mandates: CBS News, NBC News, AP

Senate Leaves for Recess: NBC News, WaPo, USA Today, CBS News

HHS Ignoring Biden: CNN, The Hill, NY Times

Georgia Recount Results: NPR, WSJ, WaPo

Trump Requests WI Recount: USA Today, FOX News, CNN, Axios

FAA Clears Boeing 737 Max: NY Times, WaPo, AP, NBC News

Apple New “Batterygate” Settlement: Axios, The Verge, Cnet

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Release Details: WSJ, The Verge, Hollywood Reporter, Warner Media

People’s Sexiest Man Alive: NBC News, WaPo, People

Thing to Know Thursday: Vaccine Effectiveness: AP, WHO, CDC

The news to know for Wednesday, November 18th, 2020!

We'll tell you about:

• a new plan to bring U.S. troops home from the Middle East and why not everyone is happy about it
• why President Trump just fired a top cybersecurity official
• the first FDA-approved coronavirus test you can use completely at home
• Amazon shaking up the pharmacy industry with its latest launch
• the NBA's first virtual draft

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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:

Trump Cutting Iraq, Afghanistan Troops: Reuters, The Hill, Axios, AP

Trump Fires Cybersecurity Official: AP, Reuters, Trump Tweet, Krebs Tweet

PA Trump Legal Victory Reversed: Philadelphia Inquirer, Bloomberg, NBC News, FOX News

Biden Names Senior White House Staff: WaPo, Reuters, WSJ, Axios, Biden-Harris Transition

Hurricane Iota Damage: Weather Channel, AP, CNN, NBC News, NHS

How to Help Hurricane Victims: CNN, MTN, Americares, Heart to Heart, Project HOPE

At-Home Coronavirus Test Authorized: NY Times, CNN, NPR, FDA, Lucira Health

Twitter, Facebook Hearing Takeaways: NY Times, Reuters, AP, WSJ

Twitter Rolls out “Fleets”: Reuters, The Verge, Engadget, Twitter

Amazon Starts Selling Prescriptions: CNBC, AP, Axios, Amazon

HBO Max Coming to Amazon Fire TV: WSJ, The Verge, Variety

NBA Draft Begins: NBA, CBS Sports, AP

Work Wednesday: Deutsche Bank Proposes Work-From-Home Tax: Axios, USA Today, CNBC, DB Research

The news to know for Tuesday, November 17th, 2020!

We have updates about:

• initial data from another COVID-19 vaccine trial: which one is looking good and what we still don't know about it yet
• Joe Biden saying he needs Trump's help and the reaction to his request
• plans for next year's March Madness
• what a deal between a movie studio and theater chain means for you
• how you can have a say in deciding a baby panda's name

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Moderna Vaccine Appears 94.5% Effective: AP, NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, Axios, WSJ

Biden Urges Trump to Allow Transition: AP, CBS News, NBC News, NPR

Trump Legal Challenges Update: AP, CBS News, WaPo, AP, Jason Miller Tweet, Trump Tweet

Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Claims: AP, CNN, USA Today

Dorsey and Zuckerberg to Testify about Handling Election: AP, Cnet, USA Today

Watch Hearing Live: Senate Judiciary Committee

NCAA to Host Tournament in One City: CBS Sports, NY Times, AP

Universal, Cinemark Early Streaming Deal: Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Forbes

Zoom Security Upgrade: ZDNet, PC Mag, Zoom

Zoom Scraps Time Limits for Thanksgiving: USA Today, Engadget, The Verge

Name National Zoo Baby Panda: WaPo, Smithsonian, National Zoo