Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Tuesday, February 18th, 2020!

What to know today about the Boy Scouts of America: why the iconic youth organization is filing for bankruptcy and what happens next...

Plus: a few updates about the new coronavirus disease, Jeff Bezos is giving away $10 billion, the new slide-out smartphone, and another new video streaming option.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Boy Scouts Bankruptcy: WSJ, LA Times, AP, USA Today

Surprise During Ship Evacuation: NBC News, CNN, NPR, NYT

Most Cases Mild: AP, NPR

Outbreak Impacts Apple: WSJ, CNBC

Mississippi Flooding Update: Fox News, Accuweather, CNN

Britain Flooding: CBS News, AP

Bezos Earth Fund: Instagram, CNBC, Fox Business, USA Today

Daytona 500: CBS Sports, USA Today

Durability Concerns: Mashable, The Verge

New Slide-Out Phone: The Verge, Mashable, Cnet

RedBox Streaming Service: The Verge, Engadget, TechCrunch

Moon to “Eclipse” Mars: Space.com, Accuweather

 

The news to know for Monday, February 17th, 2020!

What to know today about the Americans stuck on a quarantined cruise ship and the dozens who tested positive for the new coronavirus COVID-19.

Plus: the tributes and takeaways at the NBA All-Star Game, Delta's billion dollar announcement and Facebook's newest app.

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:

Cruise Ship Evacuations: NPR, Washington Post, USA Today

Chinese President Virus Timeline: AP, USA Today

U.S.-Taliban Deal: AP, The Hill, FOX News

Record Mississippi Flooding: NBC News, CNN, Weather Channel 

Presidents Day: Fox News, History.com, 

Trump at Daytona 500: Sports Illustrated, USA Today

NBA All Star Game: ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports, AP

Delta Goes Carbon Neutral: CNN, The Guardian, CNBC

Facebook “Hobbi” App: Mashable, 9to5Mac, TechCrunch

HQ Trivia Game Shut Down: Engadget, The Verge

Box Office: Variety, USA Today

Money Monday - Best Travel Credit Cards

 

The news to know for Friday, February 14th, 2020! 

What to know today about some unexpected comments from the U.S. attorney general, and why the Pentagon, Microsoft and Amazon are all going to court.

Plus: why Uber has a new 1-800 number, the planned tribute at this weekend's all-star game, and Happy Valentine's Day!

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:

Attorney General’s Frustrations: ABC News, WSJ, FOX News, NYT

War Powers Resolution: CNN, ABC News, AP, NPR

Hope Hicks Returns: NBC News

US vs. Huawei: Bloomberg, WSJ, BBC

Pentagon, Microsoft & Amazon in Court: WSJ, Reuters, Axios

Hottest January on Record: NBC News, Weather Channel, AP

Zillow Fights Homelessness: Engadget, Geekwire

Uber’s 1-800 Number: CNN, TechCrunch, The Verge 

NBA All-Star Game: Sports Illustrated, NBA.com, Fanside

Sonic the Hedgehog Controversy: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter

Happy Valentine’s Day: NRF, CNBC, USA Today, History, MarTechSeries 

Feel Good Friday -  Boy Pays off Lunch Debt: CNN 

The news to know for Thursday, February 13th, 2020!

What to know today about why the U.S. attorney general will be in the hot seat on Capitol Hill, the latest candidate to drop out of the presidential race, and why a major global conference was just cancelled...

Plus: a mysterious radio signal in space, explaining the 'Emoji Kitchen' feature, and the Netflix free movie offer.

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 Damona Hoffman from Dates & Mates about online dating trends, app safety and new tech for couples ahead of Valentine's Day.

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Sources:

AG Barr to Testify: The Hill, CNN

Deval Patrick Drops Out: NPR, Politico

NH Primary Turnout: ABC News, NYT

Coronavirus Latest: AP, NYT, CNN

Tech Show Canceled: The Verge, Bloomberg, Business Insider

Under Armour Stocks Fall: Forbes, CNBC

Mysterious Space Signal: USA Today, CNN, CBS News

First Electric Fire Truck: LA Times, Engadget

Emoji Kitchen: TechCrunch, The Verge

Netflix Free Movie: Deadline, The Verge

“Apollo 13” Back in Theaters: Engadget, Space.com

The news to know for Wednesday, February 12th, 2020!

What to know today about the winning candidate in New Hampshire, what seems to be a dramatic protest in the criminal case of President Trump's longtime friend, and why there's a new name for the coronavirus...

Plus: Samsung's big reveal, NASA is recruiting, and which breed won Best in Show.

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:

NH Primary Results: NYT, AP, WaPo

Yang, Bennett Drop Out: ABC News, The Hill

Prosecutors Protest: AP, NBC News, WaPo, FOX News

New Name for Coronavirus: NPR, CNBC, Reuters

T-Mobile, Sprint Merger: AP, USA Today, Reuters

FTC Investigates Tech Mergers: Engadget, CNBC, Washington Post

Samsung Unpacked Event: USA Today, TechCrunch, Cnet

Broom Challenge: NBC News, CBS News, Insider

NASA Recruiting: Cnet, Florida Today

 ‘Best in Show’: FOX Sports (video), USA Today, Sporting News

 “Birds of Prey” New Title: Entertainment Weekly, CNN

Work Wednesday - Millennials & Job Hopping: Zapier, HRDive

 

The news to know for Tuesday, February 11th, 2020!

What to watch today in New Hampshire, what really happened when half of Americans had their personal data stolen, and when exactly SpaceX plans to take people to space for the first time (it's soon!).

Plus: what to expect from Samsung's big event today and how a new music label is finding the next big star with artificial intelligence.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

New Hampshire Primary: NYT, Vox, Newsweek

Flooding Risk: Weather Channel, NBC News, CNN

Trump’s Budget Plan: NYT, WSJ, The Hill, USA Today, Fox News

Equifax Data Breach: WIRED, NBC News, Politico, Consumer Reports

Coronavirus Updates: CNN, CBS News, CNBC

 First SpaceX Flight Coming: Engadget, TechCrunch, CNBC

Samsung Unpacked Event: The Verge, Cnet, 9to5Google, Watch Live

Nikola Electric Pick-Up Truck: USA Today, Forbes

AI Enabled Music Label: Engadget

Record Low Oscar Viewership: Bloomberg, Variety, USA Today

 

The news to know for Monday, February 10th, 2020!

Today we're talking about the win that made Hollywood's biggest night historic, what's changing in China today as the fight against the coronavirus continues, and a first-of-its-kind mission to the sun...

Plus: a record-setting flight and firework and a new start-up football league launches.

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:

Oscars History: Hollywood Reporter, PEOPLE

New Hampshire Debate: Politico, NPR, NYT

Trump to Unveil Budget: CNBC, WSJ, Politico

Impeachment Witnesses Removed: The Hill, FOX News, WaPo

U.S. Soldiers Killed: ABC News, Fox News

Thailand Mass Shooting: Reuters, BBC, NYT, CNN, AP

Coronavirus Update: Reuters, WSJ, NYT, Time, The Guardian

New Sun Mission: Space.com, The Verge, CBS News

Fastest Flight from NYC to London: NPR, CNN, Fox News

World’s Largest Firework: AP

Uber “Make My Train”: Business Insider, The Verge

XFL Begins: CBS Sports, Fox Sports

Box Office: Variety, Deadline

Money Monday - Pets Impact Real Estate: Money, WSJ

The news to know for Friday, February 7th, 2020! 

What to know today about President Trump's victory lap, tonight's Democratic debate, and new rules for some international travel...

Plus: a Google Maps update, Instagram's new 'unfollow' tools, and an Oscars preview.

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:

Trump Celebrates Acquittal: The Hill, ABC News, AP, NYT, NYT, Washington Post

Dem Debate Tonight: TIME, The Hill

DNC Calls for Results Review: NBC News, CNN, NYT

Chinese Doctor Warned of Coronavirus: AP, The Guardian

2.24 to Honor Kobe Bryant: Yahoo Sports, E! News

Last-Minute NBA Trades: Sports Illustrated, NBA.com, USA Today

New Yorkers & Global Entry: USA Today, WSJ

Gov’t Gives First OK to Driverless Van:  The Verge, Business Insider, Axios

Google Maps Update: CNBC, Cnet, The Verge

Instagram Unfollow Tools: Engadget, TechCrunch

Oscars Preview: Oscars.com, Hollywood Reporter

Snow Moon: CNN, CBS News

Feel Good Friday - Prisoners Learn Coding: WTXL, TheLastMile.org

The news to know for Thursday, February 6th, 2020!

What to know today about the final vote ending the historic impeachment trial (including something unexpected), a winter storm impacting much of the U.S., and NASA's latest milestone...

Plus: the vape ban going into effect today, a possible foldable iPhone, and Spotify's big purchase.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. The hosts of the Pantsuit Politics podcast join me to help explain the Iowa caucuses and what to watch for as the election heats up...

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Sources:

Historic Trial Over: NBC News, The Hill, NYT, Washington Post, FOX News, USA Today

More Iowa Results Roll In: AP, ABC News

Coronavirus Latest: CNN, AP, CBS News, Washington Post

China Cuts Tariffs: CNBC, WSJ

Stocks Close at Record Highs: WSJ, Business Insider

Powerful Winter Storm: USA Today, Weather Channel, CBS News, 

Christina Koch Returns: The Verge, CNN

Flavored Vape Ban: NBC News, Washington Post

Apple Foldable Phone?: Cnet, Forbes

Spotify Buys The Ringer: Niemen Lab, Cnet, TechCrunch

 

The news to know for Wednesday, February 5th, 2020!

What to know today about the highlights and surprises from last night's State of the Union address, the impeachment trial's FINAL vote, and the highly-anticipated results in Iowa...

Plus: the Super Bowl victory parade leads to cancelled classes, Google's mistake, and is Disney+ about to dominate streaming?

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 Magic Spoon. Go to http://magicspoon.com/newsworthy and use promo code 'newsworthy' for free shipping.

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Sources:

State of the Union: NBC News, Politico, Fox News, The Washington Post

Impeachment’s Last Day: CBS News, AP

Iowa Caucus Results: AP, ABC News, CNN, NBC News, FOX News

KC Chiefs Super Bowl Parade: Kansas City Star, USA Today

Girls & Women in Sports Day: WSF

More Macy’s Stores Closing: CNBC, USA Today, The Washington Post

Google Sent Wrong Videos: NBC News, The Verge

Messenger Kids Update: Engadget, Digital Trends 

Air Purifying Headphones: Bloomberg, Engadget

Disney+ Doubles Subscribers: Cnet, Variety

Work Wednesday -  Politics At Work: USA Today