Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Tuesday, April 28th, 2020!

We’re talking about new federal guidance for how to reopen schools and churches, there’s an update about a promising vaccine that might be ready as soon as this fall, and one state is scrapping its primary election completely.

Plus, what to know about drone deliveries, Airbnb’s new policies, and a mile-wide asteroid flying toward Earth...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

New Federal Guidelines for Reopening: WaPo, AP

Reopening Timelines: AP, WSJ, State-by-State

Overcoming Testing Shortages: STAT, WSJ, USA Today, CDC

Oxford Vaccine Trials: NY Times, CBS News

SBA System Crashes: NY Times, NPR, LA Times

NBA Team Returns PPP Loan: CNN, NBC News

NY Cancels Primary: NPR, NY Times

Ohio Primaries Ballot Deadline: Politico, Reuters

Drones to Deliver Prescriptions: The Verge, Business Insider, Press Release

Frontline Workers Free Phone Repairs: The Verge, Samsung, Google

Hotels & Airbnb Cleaning Protocols: The Verge, AP, Airbnb, Hilton, Marriott

Asteroid to Fly By Earth: Space.com, LiveScience, CNN

Talk to Me Tuesday - Did COVID-19 circulate in the U.S. last fall? PolitiFact, Slate, USA Today, Nextstrain

The news to know for Monday, April 27th, 2020!

What to know today from the CDC and W.H.O. about the new official COVID-19 symptoms and whether people who have already had the disease can get it again.

Plus, more states looking to reopen, Facebook’s version of Zoom is coming, and what experts say about those weird dreams you’re having.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes. 

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Sources:

Case Count & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

CDC Expands Symptoms List: USA Today, Axios, CDC

No Evidence of Immunity: NBC News, BBC, WHO

More States Reopen: NY Post, Denver Post, NY Times, NPR, Check Your State

Kim Jong Un Health: Al Jazeera, Fox News, NY Times

Boris Johnson Back to Work: BBC, NPR, Sky News

Australia’s Contact Tracing App: Reuters, The Verge, Bloomberg

Apple/Google Tracker Update: The Verge, TechCrunch

Facebook’s New Video Conferencing Feature: CNN, Vox, Press Release

Nintendo Accounts Breached: CNN, The Verge

NFL Draft Sees Record Viewership: AP, Press Release

Some NBA Teams can Resume Practice: WaPo, ESPN

“Quarandreams”: NBC News, The Guardian

Monday Monday - Savings Withdrawals: CNN, Bankrate, Federal Reserve

The news to know for Friday, April 24th, 2020! 

We’re sharing the results from new research, including how many people may have had COVID-19 without knowing, how sunlight might fight the virus on surfaces, and how most Americans feel about going back into the office.

Plus, an NFL Draft recap, why Beyoncé and Twitter are teaming up, and a breakthrough that could help save one of the largest coral reefs in the world.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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

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Sources:

Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

States Begin Reopening: The Hill, CNBC, Twitter

Few Americans Ready for Crowds: CBS News, Politico

NYC Outbreak Easing: NY Post, NBC News

NY Antibody Testing Results: NYT, AP

Virus Dies in Hot, Humid Conditions: Bloomberg, WaPo

Jobless Claims Hit 26 Million: NBC News, AP

House Approves Relief Package: WSJ, NPR, Reuters

Big Companies Return PPP Loans:  Reuters, AP, WaPo

NFL Draft Round One: ESPN, CBS Sports

Instacart More Hiring: TechCrunch, The Verge, CNN, Press Release

Uber Domestic Abuse Shelter Donations: USA Today, Press Release

Dorsey & Beyonce Pledge $6M: Variety, ABC News

New Rolling Stones Song: AP, Rolling Stone, Twitter, YouTube

Feel Good Friday - Saving Coral Reefs: CBS News, CNN

The news to know for Thursday, April 23rd, 2020!

We’re talking about the latest pushback as some states plan to reopen, how the first pets in the U.S. diagnosed with COVID-19 are doing now, and how drones are joining the fight against the virus.

Plus, what to know about Zoom’s new privacy features and the NFL’s virtual draft.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview with an Olympic hopeful about what training looks like now.

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Sources:

Case Count & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Illinois New Daily High: Illinois.Gov, Chicago Tribune

Tri-State Contact Tracing: Twitter, NBC News

Oklahoma Reopening Friday: FOX News, The Oklahoman

Georgia Reopening Controversy: NBC News, WSJ, AP, The Hill

Trump’s Temporary Immigration Ban: WaPo, Axios, FOX News

First US Pets Contract COVID-19: CNN, WaPo

China Disinformation Campaign: NY Times, The Hill

UK COVID-19 Study: Bloomberg, Sky News

CT Drone to Detect COVID-19: NBC News, Fox News, Westport PD, Draganfly

Ghana Uses Drone Delivery: CNBC, Time

New Social Media Location Labels: TechCrunch, Engadget, Press Release

Zoom Security Update: The Verge, USA Today, Press Release 

NFL Draft Begins: CBS Sports,  AP, Fox News

Start of Ramadan: Al Jazeera, Vox

The news to know for Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020!

We’re hearing from the CDC director about a possible second wave of COVID-19 while Congress makes more progress on another round of economic relief.

And at-home testing kits, approved by the FDA, could soon be available.

Plus, we’re talking Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, what Netflix just doubled, and a big, unexpected comeback in the sports world.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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

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Sources:

Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

CDC Winter Wave Severity: Wapo, Axios, Forbes

Hydroxychloroquine Treatment Study: CNN, AP

New Relief Package Passed: CNN, NPR

WHO on COVID-19 Source: USA Today, FOX News

2016 Election Interference Report: Axios, AP

Biden Strongest Fundraising Month: Reuters, Axios

Earth Day 2020: USA Today, The Verge, Earth Day Festivities, Earth Day Live

At-Home Testing Kit Approved: ABC News, CBS News, FDA, Website

Netflix, Snapchat Users Boost: The Verge, TechCrunch, Quartz, Snap, Netflix

Gronk Joins Tom Brady: BleacherReport, NBC Sports, ESPN

BET COVID-19 Relief Special: BET, Deadline, AP

Work Wednesday: Work-From-Home Burnout: CNN

The news to know for Tuesday, April 21st, 2020!

What to know today about President Trump’s plan to ban immigration, why some states are randomly testing people for COVID-19, and a new CDC warning about cleaning products.

Plus, the most popular Google searches right now, and the newest docu-series everyone's watching.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Trump Suspending Immigration: Twitter, Politico, WSJ

Border Restrictions Extended: NPR, The Hill

Case Count: Johns Hopkins

Southern States Start Reopening: NY Times, CNN

More Testing Conflict: AP, LA Times, Twitter, YouTube

Antibody Tests Hint at Higher Infection Rate: LA Times, CNBC, CNN

New York Begins Antibody Testing: NBC New York, Politico, NY Gov

Ohio Prison HotSpot: NPR, NY Times

Oil Prices Crash: CNBC, Business Insider, FOX Business

Top Google Searches: Washington Post, Google Trends

Rise in Poisonings: The Hill, CNBC, CDC

New Uber Delivery Service: VentureBeat, Gizmodo, Press Release

Facebook Gaming: Mashable, Engadget, NYT

Warner Bros Delays Releases: AP, FOX News

Jordan Documentary a Hit: Variety, Forbes, Hollywood Reporter, Press Release

Talk to Me Tuesday - Reduced Lung Capacity? Johns Hopkins Medicine, Business Insider / South China Morning Post, AARC.org

The news to know for Monday, April 20th, 2020!

We’re updating you on several things to know about COVID-19, including the new warnings about testing and social restrictions from the world’s leading experts.

And how does America really feel about social distancing?

Plus, there’s a new project from the Instagram founders, why some wedding rules are changing, and the free way to watch some Netflix.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes. 

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Sources:

Cases & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

W.H.O. on Easing Lockdowns: UN, Bloomberg

Testing Debate: COVID Tracking, NY Times, Politico

Testing Swabs: CNN, The Hill

Protests Against Restrictions: NY Times, Reuters

States Starting to Reopen: USA Today, FOX News

Small Businesses Denied PPP: WSJ, FOX Business, CNN

Next Relief Bill Progress: AP, WaPo

Canada Mass Shooting: BBC, Reuters

25 Years Since OKC Bombing: NY Times, Oklahoman

Biden Wins Wyoming: CNN, WSJ

WNBA Honorary Draft Picks: ESPN, NBC News, LA Times

Kobe and Gigi Advocacy Award: WNBA, Yahoo Sports

Instagram Founders COVID Tracker: Rt Live, TechCrunch, The Verge

Googling Testing Centers: Engadget, The Verge

Rite Aid New Testing Sites: USA Today, CNN, Press Release

New York Relaxes Wedding Rules: Engadget, CBS News, NY Gov

Netflix Free Documentaries: The Verge, Press Release

Monday Monday - Payment Problems: Check Status with IRS, Forbes, Washington Post, CNBC

The news to know for Friday, April 17th, 2020! 

What to know today about President Trump’s three-phase road map to reopen the economy, and the key things states will be looking for to start the process.

Also, we'll explain a new study about what might make even younger people more at-risk for severe COVID-19.

Plus, how Instagram is supporting small businesses, Lady Gaga’s live-streamed event, and how a $1,200 donation goal turned into $16 million.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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

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Sources:

White House Reopening Guidelines: ABC News, FOX News

Widespread Testing: NBC News

CDC Contact Tracing: NY Times

Latest Unemployment Numbers: CNBC, AP

Small Businesses Program Out of Money: WSJ, NY Times, CBS News

Case Count & Death Toll: Johns Hopkins, WSJ

Risk Factors: LA Times, Newsweek USA Today, W.H.O. Oxford Academic

Patients Responding to Remdesivir: STAT, Forbes, Reuters

Earth's Heat Rising: NBC News, NOAA

West Coast Megadrought: AP, LA Times

Facebook Coronavirus Misinformation Alerts: Axios, ABC News, NBC News, Press Release

Instacart Prescription Delivery: TechCrunch, Engadget

Instagram New Features for Small Businesses: CNBC, The Verge, Press Release

Harry and Meghan Delivering Meals in LA: CNN, ET

Pink Making Soup for Local Food Bank: ABC News, Instagram

SNL Star Pays Rent for 160 NYC Residents: NY Daily News, UPI, Instagram

One World Together at Home: Variety, E! Online

Feel Good Friday- WWII Vet Raises Money for Healthcare Workers- Time, Fox News, CBS News

The news to know for Thursday, April 16th, 2020!

What to know today about President Trump’s expected announcement involving plans to reopen some states.

Also, a new report about China’s government explains how just six days could have made a difference in this pandemic.

Plus, we’re talking about a new planet, a new iPhone and a new role for Lyft drivers...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about COVID-19 treatments and testing with a doctor on the frontlines of the fight.

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Sources:

Trump Guidelines for Reopening: CNN, CNBC

CDC Director Guidance: Reuters, GMA

More Testing Needed: NYT, WSJ, WaPo

COVID-19 Cases/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Face Coverings Exec. Orders: Maryland Gov, New York Gov

WHO Reacts to Funding Cuts: Axios, Bloomberg, Reuters

Leaders Condemn Cuts: AMA

Pompeo Defends Trump: Fox News

China Warning Delay: AP

Warren Endorses Biden & VP Considerations: AP, WaPo, NBC News

New Planet Discovered: TechCrunch, Engagdet, CNN

FDA Approves Low-Cost Ventilator: University of Minnesota, TechCrunch

Lyft Essential Deliveries: TechCrunch, Fast Company, Press Release

Apple Unveils new iPhone: The Verge, AP

Apple Maps Tracks Social Distancing: CNBC, Press Release, Website, TechCrunch

Gates Foundation Grants: Business Insider, Gates Foundation

Harry and Meghan Donation: NBC News, Fox News

The news to know for Wednesday, April 15th, 2020!

What to know about President Trump's decision to make good on a threat involving the World Health Organization, and there's new research about how long social distancing might last.

Also, just as one presidential candidate backs out, another comes in (maybe). We're talking about a potential third party candidate.

Plus: SAT requirements are changing, and there's yet another new video streaming service to binge watch...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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

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Sources:

Trump Halts WHO Funding: CNBC, WSJ, The Hill

CDC, FEMA Plan Reopening Plan: Washington Post, CNN

California Loosening Guidelines: LA Times, CBS News

Social Distancing Through 2022? STAT, Bloomberg

Case Count: Johns Hopkins

NYC Deaths Surpass 10,000: NYT, NPR

Healthcare Workers Sickened: AP, USA Today

Rita Wilson on Coronavirus: CNN, CBS News

IMF Economic Outlook: IMF, WSJ, Reuters, Yahoo Finance

Personal Payments Coming In: Washington Post, ABC News

Tax Deadline Delay Reminder: USA Today, Forbes

Obama Endorses Biden: CBS News, Video

Possible 3rd-Party Candidate: Twitter, MLive, WaPo

Ventilators Ready Early: NBC News, WSJ, Press Release

Colleges Drop SAT/ACT Requirements: CNN, Washington Post

In-Person Classes Postponed: CNN, Forbes

Peacock Launched: The Verge, TechCrunch

Work Wednesday: Companies Cutting 401k Contributions: WSJ, Forbes