Author: Erica Mandy

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

What to know about another set of new guidelines and mandates, some telling Americans to shelter in place. Why our day-to-day lives are being impacted by COVID-19, and how long it might last.

Plus: tech giants fight fraud, 'help wanted' at Amazon, and a unique St. Patrick’s Day.

Those stories and more in less than 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:

Bay Area Mandatory Lockdown: SF Chronicle, SF Gate

PA Businesses Shut Down: WTXF, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Trump’s New Coronavirus Guidance: WhiteHouse.gov, CBS News, USA Today

U.S. Death Toll/COVID-19 Cases: NBC News, Johns Hopkins, NYT, ScienceMag

National Guard Mobilized: Business Insider

Coronavirus Economic Fallout: AP, WaPo, Politico, CNN, CNBC

More European Countries on Lockdown: Al Jazeera, CNN

Canada Closing Border: Bloomberg, BBC

Tuesday Primaries: WaPo, Fox News

Biden wins Washington: AP, The Hill

Supreme Court Postponed: NBC News, CNN

Fake Texts & Misinformation Crackdown: NBC News, Bloomberg

Amazon Hiring: TechCrunch, WSJ, CNBC

Celebrities with COVID-19: LA Times, NBC News

Sporting Events Postponed: CBS Sports, Fox Sports, NYT

Animals Streaming: CNN, Chicago Tribune, Daily Hive

Recently-Released Movies Streaming: The Verge, USA Today

St. Patrick's Day: History, Insider, Fox News, Irish Recipes, Ways to Celebrate at Home

The news to know for Monday, March 16th, 2020!

We’re talking about strict new guidelines to get COVID-19 under control and exactly where that guidance is coming from.

Also, key takeaways from last night’s Democratic debate.

Plus, what to know about the NFL changing its drug policy, Bill Gates stepping down and the popular movies streaming early.

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:

New Coronavirus Guidance: WSJ, CBS News, AP, CDC, Dept of Homeland Security

Schools, Bars & More Closed: USA Today, Fox News, LA Times

National Emergency & Congress Aid Package: CNN, Bloomberg, NBC News, Politico

Concerns Over Food and Medicine Shortages: NYT, NPR

Fed Cuts Interest Rates: USA Today, WSJ

Stock Futures: CNBC, CNN

New Travel Restrictions: NYT, AP

Europe COVID-19 Death Toll: WaPo, WHO

Vaccine Development: AP, ABC News

Democratic Debate Recap: CNN, WaPo

Primaries Postponed: Vox, WSJ

NFL New Rules: NYT, AP, CBS Sports

Bill Gates Steps Down: WIRED, CBS News

Wireless Carriers Waive Cancellations: Engadget, Axios

Movies Streaming Early: Mashable, Engadget, The Verge

Money Monday: Managing Subscriptions: West Monroe, The Motley Fool

The news to know for Friday, March 13th, 2020! 

We're talking about the latest updates for the new coronavirus as people cancel plans around the world. Yet, there’s some surprising data about jobs. We’re also talking about the first one-on-one Democratic debate happening this weekend.

Plus: new planets discovered, wacky dream homes, and a couple of much-needed reasons to “feel good” this Friday.

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. 

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

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Sources:

Coronavirus Event Cancellations: USA Today, CBS Sports, Buzzfeed, ABC News, CNN

Coronavirus Cases/Testing/Vaccine Progress: CDC, WaPo, IBT, WSJ, BBC, CNBC, 

Economy, Travel & Emergency Aid Politico, AP, NYT, Boston Globe, CNN, The Guardian

U.S. Iraq Airstrike: AP, CNN

Chelsea Manning Jail Release: CBS News, NPR

2020 Dems on Coronavirus: USA Today, Yahoo, NYTimes

Debate Sunday: USA Today, TIME, Politico

Jobless Benefits Claims: ABC News, CNBC

New Planets Beyond Neptune: Space.com, USA Today

Editing Tweets: The Verge, TechCrunch

Airbnb Home-Building Contest: USA Today, MarketWatch, AirBnb

Dali Found at Thrift Store: CNN, People

Feel Good Friday – Animals' New Lives: The Hill, People

The news to know for Thursday, March 12th, 2020!

What to know today about new travel restrictions, the latest from top experts about how to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, and the big announcement from the NBA...

Plus: a first for an Olympic tradition, Gronk's new game plan, and a dinosaur discovery.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with Dr. Oz about the new coronavirus and actions we can all take.

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Sources:

Europe Travel Ban: PBS News, NYT, WaPo

WHO Declares Global Pandemic: USA Today, Axios

Expert Warnings & Advice: Politico, Stat News, CNBC, CDC

Economic Impacts/Relief: AP, NBC News, Fox News, NYT

Basketball Changes: SI, ESPN, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today,CBS Sports

Entertainment Impact: AP, ET, SFGate, EW

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced: LA Times WSJ, Deadline 

Super Tuesday II Reax: WaPo, FoxNews, CNN

Olympic Flame Lighting: NBC News, ABC News, Deadline

Olympics Happening?: USA Today, Reuters

Sports Roundup:

Rob Gronkowski to WWE: ESPN, Fox Sports

Women’s Soccer Streaming: The Verge, Engadget

Soulcycle Bike: Fox Business, The Verge 

Smallest Dinosaur Discovered: CNN, Livescience

The news to know for Wednesday, March 11th, 2020!

What to know today about Joe Biden’s second big night as he all but declares himself the Democratic presidential nominee, and where there are more drastic measures happening in the U.S. to try to contain the new coronavirus.

Plus a first for the U.S. Census, Uber’s new texting feature, and why some shoes were sent to space.

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. 

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:

Super Tuesday II Results: NYT, AP, Politico

Coronavirus ‘Containment Zone’: NYT, CBS News

Coronavirus Travel & Events Impacted: Vox, WSJ, LA Times, Yahoo 

Coronavirus Latest Economic Impact: AP, Boston Globe

Coronavirus Surgeon General Guidance: ABC News, Coronavirus.gov

Census Bureau Site: AP, Census 2020

Dick’s Closing Hunting Dept.: USA Today, CNBC, WSJ

Insurance Merger: Reuters, WSJ, Axios

Uber Text to 911: Engadget, ABC News

High-Tech Medical Records: Mashable, NYT

Billionaires Fighting Coronavirus: The Verge, Vox, TechCrunch, Business Insider

Adidas Launches Sneakers into Space: CNN, Space.com

Work Wednesday - Remote Working: CityLabs

The news to know for Tuesday, March 10th, 2020!

We’re talking about a historically bad day for the stock market and how President Trump hopes to turn things around. Also: it’s “Mini Super Tuesday” -  the first big test since the presidential race came down to two main Democratic candidates.

Plus, prisoners to the rescue, a coffee giant goes green and a bizarre way to make money while you sleep.

Those stories and more in less than 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:

Coronavirus Economic impacts: USA Today, Business Insider, CNBC, Fox News

Coronavirus Italy Lockdown: Sky News, Bloomberg, Politico, NYT

Coronavirus Fraudulent Prevention/Treatment: FDA, WaPo

Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal: BBC, Al Jazeera

Super Tuesday II: WaPo, Newsweek

Pete Buttigieg Tries Comedy: Mashable, USA Today

Studying Air Pollution from Space: NASA, The Verge

Coronavirus Prevention: CNN, NYPostJohns Hopkins Tracking Map: Here

Greener Starbucks Cup: The Verge, WSJ

Cross-Posting Stories: TechCrunch, Engadget

Streaming Sleep: NYT, Wired

The news to know for Monday, March 9th, 2020!

We're talking about new guidance from health officials regarding travel in America, and which country put a new travel ban in place. Also, a shakeup at the White House and key endorsements in the race for president.

Plus: promising new tech for vaccines, a royal farewell, and a couple reasons for celebrations around 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. 

This episode is brought to you by www.Rothys.com/newsworthy and www.Empower.me/newsworthy 

 

 

Sources:

Travel Restrictions: WaPo, CDC, USA Today, BBC

CA Cruise Update: LA Times, ABC News

U.S. Death Toll Rises: CNN, NYT

Dow Futures: NBC News, Business Insider

New Chief of Staff: NYT, AP, CBS News

2020 Presidential Race: Reuters, AP

Nashville Tornado Update: USA Today, CNN, People

Royal Farewell Event: Forbes, AP News 

Vaccines Without Needles: Newsweek, Fast Company

Coronavirus Impact on Tech, Biz & Sports: USA Today, Engadget, NBC News, FOX Business

Box Office: Variety, Deadline

Purim: Chabad.org, CNN

Holi: TimesNowNews, Indian Express

Money Monday - Millennial Savings: Business Insider

The news to know for Friday, March 6th, 2020! 

What to know today about the major impact of the new coronavirus on the travel industry: from empty airports to new policies and even advice about certain hand sanitizer...

Plus: more plans for space vacations, get ready to spring forward this weekend, and a reason to unplug that can make you money.

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. 

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

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Sources:

COVID-19 - U.S. Status: CNN, AP, NBC News, Al Jazeera

Travel Issues: NYT, USA Today, WaPo

Economic Impact: WSJ, CNBC, Politico, CNBC

Mueller Report Review: AP, Fox News, CNN

Elizabeth Warren Out: ABC News, Reuters

Trump to Visit Tennessee: ABC News, Accuweather, USA Today

Daylight Saving Time: USA Today

Mars Rover Gets a Name: NBC News, CBS News

SpaceX Sending Tourists to Space: The Verge, NYT

Facebook Takes Down Trump Campaign Ads: Washington Post, ABC News

DIY Hand Sanitizer: CNN, Fox News, Twitter

Nat’l Day of Unplugging: Mashable, Nat’l Day of Unplugging, Hinge

Feel Good Friday - AP, WRAL

The news to know for Thursday, March 5th, 2020!

What to know today about the race for president: who's left, who's leading, and President Trump's reaction to it all. Also, we're talking about the new guidelines surrounding the coronavirus...

Plus: editing DNA, Twitter's new disappearing tweets, and the James Bond movie is now delayed.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about Super Tuesday results, what happens next in the election, and a few of the key terms to know in this race.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned in this episode or see the sources below.

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Sources:

Sanders Attacks Biden: Politico, Business Insider

Trump Campaign on Super Tuesday: AP, The Hill, NBC News

Bloomberg Drops Out: CNN, Fox News

Coronavirus Latest: Washington Post, NYT, Reuters, NPR, WSJ, CNBC, NY Daily News, The Hill, NBC News, ABC News

US Attacks Taliban: Reuters , CNN, Twitter

Gene-Editing Breakthrough: AP, NPR

GM Takes on Tesla: The Verge, CNN, Axios

Google “Read This Page”: USA Today

Twitter’s Disappearing Tweets: CNBC, Variety, TechCrunch

Reddit Suicide Prevention: Engadget, The Verge

Alex Trebek Gets Personal: Twitter, NBC News, FOX News

James Bond Movie Delayed: Deadline, Enews, CNN

The news to know for Wednesday, March 4th, 2020!

What to know today about the Super Tuesday results and how the Democratic primary is looking more like a two-man race. Also, we're talking about the impact of an emergency interest rate cut...

Plus: a daring stunt on an active volcano, high-tech tires, and a first for Mickey Mouse.

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. 

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

This episode is brought to you by www.Zola.com/newsworthy 

And thanks to our NewsWorthy Insiders! www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider 

 

 

Sources:

Super Tuesday Results: NYT, NBC News, Fox News, Washington Post

Tennessee Tornadoes: CBS News, USA Today, Weather Channel, AP, Billboard (how to help)

Fed Cuts Rates: Reuters, WSJ, NYT, CNN Business

Coronavirus Latest: AP, CBS News, USA Today

High-Wire Walk Over Volcano: USA TODAY, ABC News

Facebook Rethinks Libra: The Verge, Reuters, The Information

Robinhood Outages: CNBC, TechCrunch,

Faster Same-Day Shipping: The Verge, Cnet, CNBC

Goodyear Smart Tire: Engadget CNET

Mickey Runaway Railway: AP, CNN, Disney

Work Wednesday- Fox Business USA Today