Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Tuesday, January 7th, 2020!

We've got an update today about the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, what to know this week about the Senate impeachment trial, and new charges against Harvey Weinstein.

Plus: a new flying ride-hailing company, Toyota's 'city of the future,' and how Jeopardy will name its greatest champ of all time...

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:

U.S.-Iran conflict latest: NYT, AP, ABC News, WSJ, Washington Post 

Bolton says he’d testify: NYT, The Hill, NBC News

Harvey Weinstein’s new charges: CNN, ABC News, LA Times

Puerto Rico hit by earthquake: NPR, AccuWeather,CBS News

Pier One closing half its stores: CNN, CNBC

Tumblr’s digital literacy campaign: The Verge, Engadget

Latest from CES: Cnet, TechCrunch, Axios, The Verge, Engadget, 

Toyota builds “city of the future”: The Verge, TechCrunch

Jeopardy’s “Greatest of All Time”: Jepoardy.com, GMA

The news to know for Monday, January 6th, 2020!

What to know today about Iran's response to the U.S. airstrike, and how celebrities are helping efforts to fight wildfires in Australia.

Plus: we're talking about the world's largest tech show, the big winners at the Golden Globes, and the future of fundraising.

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, Iraq’s responses to airstrike: NYT, WSJ, AP, CBS News, NPR

Americans killed in attack in Kenya: Al Jazeera, Fox News, NPR, AP 

Donations to fight Australia wildfires: USA Today, BBC, CBS News (how to help)

First NBA player to play in four decades: ESPN, CBS Sports, CNN

What to expect at CES: Digital Trends, TechCrunch, The Verge

Samsung to unveil new phones: Cnet, Engadget, TechRadar

Biggest online dating day: Cnet, CNN

Frozen 2 highest-grossing animated film: Variety, Deadline, Hollywood Reporter

Golden Globes winners: LA Times, THR (full list of winners), Official Website

Money Monday – Future of Fundraising: Washington Post, The Verge

 

The news to know for Friday, January 3rd, 2020! 

What to know today about the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran's most powerful general, and the federal ban on flavored vaping products.

Plus: mysterious drones, smart refrigerators, and how to see the first major meteor shower of 2020...

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:

U.S. airstrike kills key Iranian military leader: NYT, AP, The Hill, CNN, Fox News, WSJ

Australia wildfires force evacuations: NPR, The Guardian, AP 

Julian Castro ends presidential campaign: CBS News, Politico, NYT

FDA bans some vape flavors nationwide: CNBC, WSJ, AP

U-Haul won’t hire smokers: ABC News, CNN

Mysterious drones flying over states: WaPo, USA Today, Denver PostFAA wants to start tracking drones: NYT, GeekWire

Don’t abbreviate 2020 in contracts: USA Today, Miami Herald

AI-enabled refrigerators to be revealed: Venture Beat, The Verge

First meteor shower of 2020: USA Today, AccuWeather

NFL playoffs start this weekend: CBS News, ESPN, USA Today

Golden Globes has meatless menu: E News, The Hill, Hollywood Reporter, Variety

The news to know for Thursday, January 2nd, 2020!

What to know today about several new laws now in effect across the country, why it was a tense two days at the U.S. embassy in Iraq, and remembering an NBA icon.

Plus: we're talking about research showing AI finds cancer better than doctors, the first doll with a hearing aid, and another music milestone for Mariah Carey...

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 actually achieving your new year's resolution in 2020. Guest Tonya Dalton shares how to embrace "JOMO" to be more productive and even suggests replacing your to-do list. 

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:

New state laws taking effect in 2020: ABC News, CNN, NYT, USA Today, TechCrunch, CNBC, Market Watch

Protesters storm U.S. Embassy in Iraq: AP, Washington Post

Hong Kong Protesters Arrested: ABC News

Australia Wildfires: AP

Former NBA commissioner died: ESPN, CBS Sports

AI system better at breast cancer detection: Cnet, WSJ, Reuters

TikTok releases first ‘transparency report’: The Verge, NBC News

 ‘Friends’ no longer on Netflix: Variety, Deadline

Mariah Carey’s four decade record: E News, Billboard

American Girl’s new doll first with hearing loss: GMA, Today Show, People

 

The news to know for Tuesday, December 31st, 2019!

We're talking about the weather and celebrations for NYE, why America's population growth has slowed down (and what it means for politics), and NASA's new record in space.

Plus: we're sharing the 'most admired' people in 2019, where Amazon plans to build a homeless shelter, and the most popular shows on Netflix this year...

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:

New Year’s Eve weather: ABC News, Weather Channel, AccuWeather

New Year’s Eve celebrations: Rollingstone, Variety, Accuweather

Sydney allows fireworks despite wildfires: BBC, news.com.au

U.S. stocks best performance in six years: WSJ 

U.S. population growth rate slows: AP

Most admired man & woman in 2019: ABC News, USA Today, Gallup

NASA astronaut breaks record: Engadget, CNBC, Space.com

Amazon to open homeless shelter at HQ: TechCrunch, Business Insider 

Netflix’s most popular releases of 2019: E News, Variety 

Starbucks offers free drinks on NYE: USA Today, People

The news to know for Monday, December 30th, 2019!

What to know today about two attacks during religious gatherings, President Trump's controversial retweet, and where the winter weather continues...

Plus: the minimum wage is going up, new technology for distracted drivers, and Snapchat is launching 'Bitmoji TV'...

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:

Texas shooting at church: ABC News, CNN

NY stabbing during Hanukkah celebration: NBC News, AP, NYT,

Congressman, civil rights activist announces cancer diagnosis: Washington Post, NPR, AP 

Trump retweets alleged whistleblower’s name: CNBC, Vox, NPR  

Winter storm impacts Midwest, Northeast: Weather Channel, USA Today, CNN, ABC News

LSU vs. Clemson in national championship game: NBC Sports, NCAA.com

NFL regular season over, playoffs set: ESPN

Spotify pauses political ads: Reuters, The Verge, Ad Age

New tech warns distracted, drowsy drivers: CNN

Snapchat to launch ‘Bitmoji TV’: Engadget, TechCrunch

Star Wars wins box office again: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter

Money Monday - Minimum wage hike coming in 2020: USA Today, CNN, CBS News

The news to know for Friday, December 27th, 2019! 

We're talking about a winter storm moving across the country, a recall impacting popular grocery stores, and why Uber's co-founder just sold all of his shares in the company.

Plus: surveillance airplanes, space cookies, and what to do with your Christmas tree now...

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:

Weekend Winter Storm: USA Today, ABC News

Philippines Typhoon: AP, Weather Channel, CNN

Kazakhstan Plane Crash: AP, BBC, CNN

Israel’s Party Vote: ABC News, The Guardian, AP

Hard Boiled Egg Recall: CNN, TODAY, FDA (full list)

Uber’s Founder Departs: CNBC, WSJ 

Nasdaq’s Record High: Business Insider, WSJ, Reuters

Russia’s New Internet: TechCrunch, Engadget, BBC

Surveillance Airplanes: CBS News, Baltimore Sun

Christmas Space Cookies: The Verge

The Rise of Skywalker Success: Variety, Deadline

Recycling Christmas Trees: CNN

 

Here's a special episode for you on this Thursday, December 26th, 2019!

Instead of providing the day's news in less than 10 minutes (like we usually do), we're instead taking a look back at some of the best "Thing to Know Thursday" interview segments we've aired after the news on Thursdays in 2019.

You'll hear 10 clips on 10 topics ranging from CBD to dating to esports to impeachment to productivity and more...

Thanks to all the guests who have shared their time and expertise throughout the year and to all the listeners for tuning in throughout 2019 and into the new year of 2020! 

And a special thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders for your support of the show! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Learn more after this episode:

CBD - Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Harvard Medical School

Dating trends - Damona Hoffman, Dates & Mates

Esports - Joey Gawrysiak, Shenandoah University 

Impeachment Process - Laurie Levenson, Loyola Law School

Productivity Tips - John Lee Dumas, Entrepreneurs on Fire

E-Cigarettes/Vaping - Robin Koval, Truth Initiative  

Real ID - Jaime Garza, California DMV

Career Trends - Lauren McGoodwin, Career Contessa

Future of Drones - Arthur Holland Michel, Center for the Study of the Drone

“Year of the Vegan” - Leslie Durso, Vegan Chef

The news to know for Tuesday, December 24th, 2019!

What to know today about big changes for Boeing, North Korea's "Christmas gift" threat, and the busiest holiday travel days...

Plus: thousands of dollars in student lunch debt paid off, the surprising fact about the highest-paid YouTube star, and why a new version of the movie Cats is now required in theaters...

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:

Boeing CEO Fired: WSJ, AP, ABC News

Saudis Sentenced in Journalist Death: Washington Post, NBC News, The Guardian

North Korea’s “Christmas Gift”: FOX News, ABC News

Holiday Travel: AAA, NBC News, USA Today

Lunch Debt Paid Off: AP, Washington Post

Verizon’s 5G Goal: Cnet, Engadget

Uber vs. NYC: Axios, Reuters

Highest Paid YouTube Star: Forbes, Business Insider

New Version of Cats: Hollywood Reporter, The Verge

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy Kwanzaa: History

 

The news to know for Monday, December 23rd, 2019!

What to know today about new emails released from the Pentagon, a busy weekend for travel, and a first for an iconic cathedral.

Plus: Boeing’s flawed test flight, who just banned the app ‘TikTok’ and a last-minute gift many Americans say they actually want…

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. 

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

Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

 

Sources:

Pentagon Emails Released: The Center for Public Integrity, Washington Post, NYT, ABC News, 

Editorial Causes Controversy:  Christianity Today, AP 

Chicago Shooting: AP, NPR, ABC News

Massive Virginia Car Pile-Up: Fox News, Weather Channel

NW Flooding: The Weather Channel

Baggage Handlers Shortage: Seattle Times

Flight Cyber Attack:: USA Today

Notre Dame Update : BBC, USA Today 

Boeing’s Test Flight: USA Today, NPR, NBC News

U.S. Navy Bans TikTok: Reuters

ToTok Banned: NYT, Wired

Apple Satellite Technology: The Verge, Bloomberg

Box Office: Variety, Deadline

Happy Hanukkah: History.com, TIME

Money Monday - Giving Cash: Mint, CNBC