Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Friday, December 20th, 2019! 

What to know today about why the Senate trial could be delayed, new information about smartphone tracking, and the new tools to help you avoid robocalls.

Plus: the first official day of winter, Facebook's latest big project, and it's a big weekend for Star Wars….

 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:

Impeachment Trial Delayed?: NYT, Washington Post, WSJ, ABC News, CNBC

Dem Debate: POLITICO, Politico, NBC News, Washington Post

Tracking Your Location: NYT (info), NYT (what to do) 

Landmark Robocall Law: The Hill, The Verge, AP

Winter Begins: Vox, USA Today

Hanukkah: History.com

US Obesity Rate: CNN, TIME

Facebook Bans Census Disinformation: WaPo

Facebook Operating System: TechCrunch, Engadget, Bloomberg, The Information

Star Wars Final Chapter: Hollywood Reporter, Variety

Eddie Murphy Returns to SNL: People, Deadline

Miss America 2019: Yahoo Lifestyle, E! News, NPR

 

The news to know for Thursday, December 19th, 2019!

We're breaking down what happened and what happens next now that President Trump has officially been impeached, and what to know about tonight's presidential debate.

Plus: a big deal in the auto industry, why big tech companies are teaming up, and the research that may surprise you about blue light before bed...

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 the best and most popular 'good news' stories of 2019! Branden Harvey from www.GoodGoodGood.co joins me to share three positive news stories and explain why we don't always get enough of it...

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Sources:

Trump Impeached: Washington Post,  NYT, NBC News, The Hill, CNN, CBS News

Trump’s Rally: AP, PBS

Sixth Dem Debate: Vox, Politico, PBS, CBS News Obamacare Mandate Unconstitutional: CNN, WSJ 

Drug Imports from Canada: NYT

Australia Hottest Day Ever: ABC News, USA Today, Weather Channel

Fourth Largest Automaker: Business Insider, CNBC, NPR

Apple, Amazon, Google Partnership: Business Insider, TechCrunch, Cnet

Amazon Expands Free Returns: The Verge, CNN

Instagram Bans Vaping Promos: CNBC, Engadget

Blue Light & Sleep: Cnet, Business Insider, 9to5Google, Harvard Medical School (past studies)

 

The news to know for Wednesday, December 18th, 2019!

What to know about the day President Trump could become the third U.S. president to be formally impeached...

Also: we're talking about a new type of cigarette, the newest Instagram feature and how our dishwashing habits have changed.

Plus: why the number of C-suite jobs is growing...

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:

Historic Impeachment Vote (& Letter): NYT, The Hill, NBC News, CBS News

Top Diplomat Stepping Down: NYT, NBC News

Federal Spending Bill: Washington Post, CBS News, CNN, USA Today

Low Nicotine Cigarettes: CNBC, AP

Boy Scout Setback: AP 

NFL Records Set: ESPN, CBS Sports

Google vs Ex-Employees: Business Insider, TechCrunch, Washington Post, Engadget

E-Scooter Subscriptions: The Verge, Engadget

SO, IT SEEMS THEY’RE ALL STILL IN THE EXPERIMENTAL PHASE TO SEE WHAT

Instagram Layout: The Verge

Dishwashing Changes: CNN, Fortune-

Work Wednesday - C-Suite Jobs: LinkedIn

 

The news to know for Tuesday, December 17th, 2019!

What to know today about the storm still impacting large parts of the U.S., a new accusation about the Mormon church misleading members, and the law sparking massive protests in India.

Plus: the first city to offer free public transportation, solar-powered wireless headphones, and Mariah Carey hits #1 (25 years later)...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Deadly Winter Storm Cont’d: USA Today, CBS News, Weather Channel, AccuWeather 

Mormon Church Accused: Washington Post, Axios

India’s Protests: NYT, Washington Post, BBC, CNN

Boeing Suspends Production: CNBC, WSJ, NBC News, Reuters, NYT

Obamacare Deadline Extended: Reuters, The Hill, Healthcare.gov

Free Public Transportation: Curbed, Salon

Instagram Flags Offensive Captions: The Verge, TechCrunch

Apps of the Decade: Cnet,  TechCrunch

Android’s New Messaging: USA Today, Engadget

Solar Headphones: TechRadar, Engadget

Mariah Carey Hits #1: Billboard, Variety

 

The news to know for Monday, December 16th, 2019!

What to know today about a major winter storm impacting millions of Americans, what to expect from a historic vote this week, and the controversy that had a TV channel changing course (twice).

Plus: the world's most powerful women, Google reveals how much of the world it photographed, and the weekend winners at the box office.

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:

Major Winter Storm: Weather Channel, Accuweather, NBC News, CNN

UN Climate Talks: WSJ, WaPo

Historic Vote This Week: AP, Washington Post, Axios

Hallmark’s Flip-Flop: AP, NYT, TODAY, ABC NEWS

World’s Most Powerful Women: Forbes, CNBC

Heisman Trophy Winner: USA Today, Sports Illustrated

Tiger Woods Wins Presidents Cup: ESPN, CBS Sports

Google Maps the World: Cnet, The Verge, Engadget

VW Self Driving Shuttles: Engadget, TechCrunch

Apple, Spotify & Alexa: Cnet, TechCrunch, The Verge

Miss World: TIME, NY Daily News, CNN

Frozen 2 Hits $1B: The Hollywood Reporter, CNBC

Box Office: Variety, Deadline

Money Monday - Cost of College: CNBC

The news to know for Friday, December 13th, 2019! 

What to know today about a big step toward a trade deal, a big win impacting Brexit, and a new number, like 911, coming soon...

Plus: Google's interpreter service, Lyft's rental cars, and the brightest meteor shower of the year…  

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:

Impeachment Vote Delayed: NYT, Washington Post, The Hill, NBC News

Phase One Trade Deal: WSJ, CNBC

UK Election Results: AP, NBC News, CNN, BBC

More Dem Debates: Fox News, The Hill

“Domestic Terrorism”: CBS News, TIME, Reuters

‘988’ Suicide Prevention Hotline: ABC News, CNN, AP

MLB Tests for Opioids: USA Today, CBS Sports, Reuters

Former NFL Players Charged: ESPN, CBS News

Best Meteor Shower: NASA, CBS News, AccuWeather

Google Interpreter: TechCrunch, USA Today

Lyft Rental Cars: CNBC, The Verge, Engadget

New Hulu Ad for Binge Watchers: TechCrunch, Engadget

Beyoncé's #1: AP 

The news to know for Thursday, December 12th, 2019!

What a report found the FBI did (and didn't do) wrong, a possible deal that some say would let Harvey Weinstein off the hook, and British voters go to the polls.

Plus: the new Uber feature for skiers, the first all-electric commercial airplane test flight, and TIME's Person of the Year.

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 the top tech stories of the year and decade (and what to expect next!). Our guest today is Brian McCullough from the Techmeme Ride Home podcast.

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Sources:

Committee Vote on Impeachment: The Hill, AP

FBI Under Fire: NYT, Washington Post, NPR, NBC News

No Interest Rate Cut in 2020: CBS News, CNBC, WSJ

Harvey Weinstein Settlement: NBC News, NYT

UK General Election: CNN, BBC, NPR

Israeli Third Election: The Hill, BBC, The Guardian

TIME Person of the Year: TIME, NBC News, AP, Variety

Gerrit Cole Record Deal: CBS Sports, ESPN

Sports Study: CNN, Northwestern University

Electric Plane’s First Flight: Fortune, CNBC, CNN

Uber Ski: Engadget, TechCrunch

Top Google Searches 2019: Variety. Engadget, Google 

The news to know for Wednesday, December 11th, 2019!

What to know about a historic day in the impeachment process, and what deal is actually bringing lawmakers from both parties together.

Plus: the Patriots might be in trouble, Apple's latest tool for the iPhone, and the 2019 Word of the Year...

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

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Sources:

Articles of Impeachment Revealed: Washington Post, ABC News, AP, NYT, FOX News

New North American Trade Pact: WSJ, NBC News, NYT, CNN

Chinese Tariffs Delay: CNBC

Jersey City Shootout: USA Today, CBS News, CNN, NBC New York

Anti-Semitism Executive Order: AP, Reuters

Patriots Video Violation: ESPN, CBS Sports, AP

Facebook vs Attorney General: The Verge, Cnet, WSJ

New Parental Controls: TechCrunch, Venture Beat

Waze Warns of Unplowed Roads: The Verge, Engadget

Vanna White Hosts Wheel of Fortune: Variety, CNN, NYT

Merriam-Webster “Word of the Year”: Merriam-Webster, CBS News, GMA

Work Wednesday - $10 Million Bonus: USA Today, Yahoo! Finance

The news to know for Tuesday, December 10th, 2019!

What to know today about a new report revealing lies about the war in Afghanistan, and the articles of impeachment could be announced today.

Plus: Russia banned from the Olympics, a warning about the new Star Wars film, and the Golden Globe nominations snubs and surprises...

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:

Afghanistan Papers: The Guardian, Washington Post, AP

Articles of Impeachment: Washington Post, FOX News, CNN, AP, ABC News

Volcano Eruption Update: CNN, BBC

Russia Banned from Olympics: NBC Sports, ESPN, BBC

Sportsperson of the Year: SI

Most-Tweeted Politicians: Twitter, Axios 

Amazon Blames Trump: CNBC, The Verge, WSJ

Coolest Cooler Shuts Down: The Verge, GeekWire

Away CEO Replaced: The Verge, TechCrunch

Remembering Pete Frates: USA Today, NPR

Star Wars Warning: CNN

Golden Globe Nominations: WSJ, FOX News, Variety, Hollywood Reporter

 

The news to know for Monday, December 9th, 2019!

What to know today about a shooting at a Florida naval base, a new report from the Justice Department, and a volcano eruption in New Zealand.

Plus: remembering an up-and-coming rapper, Disney's $10 billion milestone, and the mishap at the Miss Universe pageant.

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

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Sources:

Shooting at Navy Base: NPR, NBC News, Washington Post, AP, CNN

New Impeachment Report: CNN, NYT, Fox News, The Hill, Politico 

New Justice Dept. Report: AP, LA Times, USA Today, The Hill

Volcano Eruption: BBC, AP

Largest Hong Kong Protest: Reuters, WSJ

Elon Musk Wins Trial: CNBC, CNN, Business Insider

College Football Rankings: ESPN, CBS Sports, NCAA

Highlighting Well-Lit Roads: Engadget, Digital Trends

SnapChat Cameo: TechCrunch, USA Today

Juice WRLD Dies: LA Times, PEOPLE, TMZ

Caroll Spinney Dies: People, USA Today

Disney’s $10B Milestone: Variety, Hollywood Reporter

Miss Universe 2019: USA Today,  PEOPLE, EONLINE

Money Monday - House Hacking: Money, Forbes