Author: Erica Mandy

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

What to expect at the first big day of the impeachment trial (and why President Trump is thousands of miles away for it), and what to know about a new virus spreading in China.

Plus: we're talking artificial intelligence, linking credit cards with your hand, and the record ticket prices for the Super Bowl...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Impeachment Trial Starts Today: CNN, NYT, The Hill, CBS News

World Economic Forum Starts: BBC, USA Today, NBC News, Fox News

Virginia Rally Ends Peacefully: ABC News, AP

New Coronavirus Spreads in China: WSJ, NPR, Washington Post

China Bans Plastic Bags: NBC News, BBC

Alphabet CEO Calls for AI Regulation: The Verge, The Financial Times

Credit Cards Linked to Hands: WSJ, Engadget

Coco Gauff vs. Venus Williams: ESPN

Super Bowl Ticket Prices: CBS Sports, SeatGeek.com

 

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

Today: we're breaking down what to know about the big rally in Virginia today, and why there are worries about violence.

Plus: it's MLK Day, another major Harry & Meghan announcement, why a SpaceX rocket exploded, and the big winners at the SAG Awards...

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:

MLK Day: CNN, Fox News, Volunteer Opportunities

Rally Concerns: Washington Post , Fox News, NYT, NBC News

Tragedy in Honolulu: ABC News, USA Today, Hawaii News Now

Mistake in Puerto Rico: CNN, AP

Harry & Meghan’s Agreement: The Guardian, AP, NBC News

Super Bowl Matchup: ESPN, CBS Sports 

McGregor Wins Fight: ESPN

SpaceX Rocket Explodes: Space.com, USA Today, Reuters

Facial Recognition Concerns: NYT, Business Insider, Engadget

Microsoft, T-Mobile Give Back: Windows Central 

Starbucks Community Stores: AP 

Box Office: Variety, Hollywood Reporter

SAG Awards: PEOPLE

Money Monday - Spending on Plants: Money

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

What to know today about a new report involving the White House, and the bipartisan support for a major new trade deal.

Plus: another $1 trillion company, another new streaming service, Demi Lovato is back, and introducing 'Netflix & Chill'd'...

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:

Report Says Trump Administration Broke Law: FOX News, The Hill, WSJ, CNN

Impeachment Trial Begins: Washington Post, NYT, NBC News

Ukraine’s New Investigation: CBS News, NYT, Politico

USMCA Gets Bipartisan Support: AP, CBS News, NPR

Weekend Winter Storm: USA Today, ABC News, Weather Channel

Microsoft Goes “Carbon Negative”: Reuters, NPR, The Guardian 

MLB Scandal 3.0: CBS Sports, USA Today

Superbowl National Anthem Singer: Yahoo

Alphabet Hits $1 Trillion: CNBC, WSJ

Smart Contact Lenses: Cnet, The Verge, USA Today

NBC Peacock Coming in July: CNBC, Variety

Netflix Ben & Jerry’s: Cnet

Feel Good Friday -  Cash on England Streets: NYT

 

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

We're talking about everything from the impeachment trial to why Russia's government officials all just resigned to a landmark (but controversial) vote in Virginia.

Plus: tiny, living robots are now a thing and which artists made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping back from their royal roles. Our guest is royal expert and CNN royal commentator Victoria Arbiter.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest and any of the stories mentioned in this episode.

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Sources:

Impeachment Trial: CBS News, NYT, The Hill, Fox News, Politico

US & China Trade Deal: WSJ, ABC News, The Hill

Stock Market Up: Market Watch, AP

Russia Government Resigns: NYT, NBC News, CNN

Smoke Spreading: CNN, ABC News, Weather Channel 

Equal Rights Amendment: Washington Post, CBS News, NPR

Romaine Lettuce Safe: USA Today, The Hill

World’s First Living Robots: CNN, Engadget

Ninja Gets Fornite Character: Cnet, Business Insider

Spotify Playlist for Pets: The Verge, Billboard, Spotify for Pets

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees: Variety, Rolling Stone

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

What to know today about the Senate impeachment trial, the Democratic debate (and a moment at the end that has people talking), and a Delta flight's fuel drop...

Plus: the WNBA's landmark deal, a new report about dating apps and privacy, and the billionaire looking for love in 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:

House Vote on Impeachment Articles: NYT, Politico, The Hill, NBC News, WaPo, AP

Democratic Debate recap: NPR, AP, Washington Post, NYT

Delta Flight Dumps Fuel: CBS News, NPR

Red Sox Fire Alex Cora: AP, USA Today

WNBA’s Landmark Deal: Washington Post, ESPN, CBS Sports

Windows 10 Security Patch: TechCrunch, WIRED, The Verge

Dating Apps Privacy Concerns: CBS News, NYT, Business Insider

Apply To Be ‘Space Companion’: CNET, Bloomberg, Forbes

Jeopardy! GOAT: USA Today

Work Wednesday - 2020 Job Openings: Money

The news to know for Tuesday, January 14th, 2020!

What to know about tonight's presidential debate, new reports about Russia spies and the U.S. election, and a Major League Baseball cheating scandal...

Plus: another royal family update, Amazon's controversial donation, and a new discovery of the oldest stuff on the planet...

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:

Democratic debate in Iowa tonight: TIME, CNN, Reuters, CBS News

Sen. Cory Booker ends campaign: Fox News, The Hill

Russian spies hacked Ukrainian gas company: NYT, WaPo, Reuters 

Pensacola shooting was an “act of terrorism”: USA Today, WSJ, NYT

MLB cheating scandal: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today

LSU wins national championship: NCAA, NBC News

Queen supports Harry and Meghan: NBC News, CNN, BBC

Amazon’s controversial donation: USA Today, ABC News, CNBC, CBS News

Vehicles of the year: USA Today, Cnet, CNN

Oscar nominations revealed: The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, GMA

 

The news to know for Monday, January 13th, 2020!

What to know today about Iran's confession and protests, the severe weather in the U.S., and the Royal family's "emergency meeting." 

Plus: the Hummer is making a comeback, the new smartphone for on-the-job, and Instagram gives Boomerang an upgrade...

Those stories and many 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:

Iran admits it shot down passenger plane: CNN, New York Times, Washington Post

Texas becomes first state to refuse refugees: Reuters, NBC News, The Hill

Severe weather impacts South, Midwest: USA Today, the Weather Channel, Fox News

Philippines volcano prompts evacuations: CNN, AP, BBC

Same sex marriage legal in Northern Ireland: BBC, NBC News, CNN

Royal family’s emergency meeting: AP, NPR, The Guardian

The Hummer returns: WSJ, Reuters

Tesla’s new feature: Engadget

Samsung launches Galaxy XCover Pro: TechCrunch, CNBC, The Verge 

Instagram adds new Boomerang effects: TechCrunch, Engadget

Box office: Variety, Deadline, Business Insider

Critics Choice Awards: PEOPLE, THR

Money Monday - Making money with hobbies: USA Today, MSN

The news to know for Friday, January 10th, 2020! 

What to know today about the plane crash earlier this week as officials reveal new evidence, and there's an update about President Trump's border wall.

Plus: a new rule for the 2020 Olympics, the newest tech gadgets revealed at CES, and the 'social experiment' involving $9 million.

Those stories and many 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:

“Highly likely” Iranians shot down airliner: AP, NYT, NBC News, WSJ

House votes to limit president’s military powers: WaPo, Fox News, CNN

Border wall updates: NPR, The Hill, USA Today, AP

Ruth Bader Ginsburg cancer free: CNN, CBS News

CA considers its own generic drugs: USA Today, WSJ

Protests not allowed at Olympics: Yahoo Sports, Mashable 

CES recap: The Verge, AP, CNET

Japanese billionaire giving away $9 million: NBC News, PEOPLE

Feel Good Friday - Woman adopts six brothers: Today, GNN

 

The news to know for Thursday, January 9th, 2020!

We're explaining why fears of a war with Iran have now eased,  an update about a deadly plane crash and its impact on Canada, and the rate of cancer deaths is down...

Plus: the surprise announcement from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (dubbed #Megxit), and the upcoming video streaming service bringing Hollywood to your smartphone...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. Our guest expert is helping you better understand the U.S.-Iran conflict happening the last couple of weeks and what's expected next.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest and any of the stories mentioned in this episode.

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Sources:

Iran-US leaders stand down: NYT,  AP, CBS News, Washington Post, The Hill, Fox News

Canadians mourn after plane crash: AP, USA Today

Number of U.S. cancer deaths drops: CNN, WSJ, Bloomberg, American Cancer Society

Warmest year, decade on record: WaPo, Weather Channel, CNN, Axios

Royal couple’s surprise announcement: The Guardian, People, BBC, USA Today

Celeb tennis match to raise money for Australia: Mashable, ABC News

Justin Bieber says he’s sick: CNN

Quibi shows off new streaming service: Gizmodo, Mashable

Oscars goes hostless, again: THR, Variety

 

The news to know for Wednesday, January 8th, 2020!

What to know today about an attack on U.S. forces in Iraq, and a Boeing plane crash in Iran.

Plus: the billionaires buying dueling Super Bowl ads, the popular country music group splitting up, Google's latest smart home tech, and the new type of Girl Scout cookie...

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 Rothys.com/newsworthy

And thanks to our NewsWorthy Insiders! You can support the show and get some swag by becoming an Insider here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider 

 

 

Sources:

Iran’s revenge attack, Trump to address nation: Washington Post, NYT, NBC News, ABC News, MarketWatch, CNN

Ukrainian plane crash in Iran: Reuters, NBC News

State of emergency in Puerto Rico: ABC News, Weather Channel, Washington Post

Seattle students can’t go to school unvaccinated: Fox News, USA Today

Trump and Bloomberg dueling Super Bowl ads WSJ, Politico, ABC News

CES updates: TechCrunch, CNET, AP

Ivanka Trump talks tech: WaPo, Variety, Gizmodo

Facebook bans deepfake videos: Business Insider, TechCrunch, Vox, Facebook

Uber activates PIN system: CNET, AP

Rascal Flatts is breaking up: Variety, Yahoo Entertainment

New Girl Scout cookie: NBC News, CNN

Work Wednesday - Companies who ghost: Forbes, Fast Company