Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019!

What to know today about new testimony in the impeachment inquiry that Democrats are calling "shocking" and Republicans say is exaggerated.

Plus: Facebook plans to build affordable housing, you can now rent a car straight from an app, and how to get cooking classes from the TV pros.

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:

“Most Damaging” Impeachment Testimony: Politico, NYT, Washington Post, NBC News

Turkey & Russia’s Agreement: BBC, Fox News, The Hill, Reuters

Brexit Vote Latest: BBC, WSJ, AP

“Reduced Risk” Tobacco Pouches: AP

Facebook’s CEO Testifies: AP, CNN

Attorneys General Investigate Facebook: The Washington Post

Facebook Helps Affordable Housing: WSJ, TechCrunch, The Verge

WeWork Bailout: Reuters, WSJ

Penske Dash Rentals: TechCrunch, Fox Business

Scoot Moped Pilot Program: TechCrunch, Mashable, The Verge

FoodNetwork Offers Cooking Classes: Engadget, Cnet

Work Wednesday: Robots at Work - Vox, UC Berkeley Labor Center 

 

The news to know for Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019!

What to know today about everything from Canada's national elections to a major settlement in the opioid crisis.

Plus: we're talking about the World Series, customized cruise control, and the best places to travel in 2020.

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:

Canada Elections: CNN, Vox, Global News

Israeli Government: Washington Post, NPR, NBC News

Brexit Update: WSJ, BBC, CNBC

Chile Unrest: NPR, The Guardian

Opioid Crisis Settlement: AP, WSJ, CNN, ABC News 

Dallas Tornado: CBS Dallas, AP

LA Fires: USA Today,  

Facebook Election Interference: NBC News, AP, The Hill, Reuters

World Series: MLB, CBS Sports

Ozone Hole: Fox News, USA Today, CNN

Customized Cruise Control: Cnet, Engadget

Pixel 4 Face Unlock: Gizmodo, The Verge 

Best Places to Travel: Lonely Planet, Insider 

 

The news to know for Monday, October 21st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about U.S. troops heading to Iraq, and the decision President Trump changed his mind about.

Plus: the two teams heading to the World Series this week, where drone delivery is now a real thing, and the flip phone making a comeback.

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:

Troops to Iraq: Read more: AP, The Hill, USA Today   Pelosi in Jordan:  Read more: ABC News, Washington Post, NYT   Resort Reversal:  Read more: Vox, CNBC, FOX News, TIME Soldiers Killed:  Read more: NPR, CNN, FOX News   Brexit Vote Read more: WSJ, BBC, AP, NBC News   Canada’s Election:  Read more: Financial Times, CBC, NYT World Series Matchup: Read more: ESPN, CBS Sports, NBC News   5G Basketball Arenas:  Read more: CNET, Engadget   Drone Delivery:  Read more: CNBC, The Verge New Razr Phone:  Read more: Business Insider, CNET Instagram Account Grouping:  Read more: Engadget Weekend's Box Office Winner:  Read more: Variety, Deadline Cosmic Crisp Apples:  Read more: USA Today Money Monday: Money's Impact on Mood  Read more: CNBC, National Financial Capability Study

The news to know for Friday, October 18th, 2019! 

There's a lot to talk about today, including controversial comments from the White House that some are calling a confession. Also, did a ceasefire agreement with Turkey actually work?

Plus: a Brexit vote happening this weekend, a historic spacewalk this morning, and free rides from Lyft for weeks...

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:

Mulvaney’s Comments: NYT1, NYT2, FOX News, Washington Post, NBC News

G7 Summit: The Hill

Rep. Elijah Cummings Died: USA Today, Washington Post, Fox News, The Hill

Turkey Ceasefire?: AP, WSJ, ABC News, CBS News, Reuters

Brexit Deal: CNN, BBC, WSJ, NBC News

Bomb Cyclone: CBS News, Weather Channel, NYT, USA Today

All-Female Spacewalk: CBS News, Reuters, CNBC, NASA Live

Juul E-Cig Sales: USA Today, CNBC, The Verge

Venmo Credit Card: Engadget, Fox Business, MarketWatch

Google Map Update: TechCrunch, 9to5Google

Lyft’s Free Rides: Engadget, Quartz

The news to know for Thursday, October 17th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the bipartisan vote against President Trump's decision on Syria, and the two major strikes happening now.

Plus: a bomb cyclone, the world's longest flight, and fashion for space tourists...

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 which generation job-hops the most, and how to be happy enough at work to stay.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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Sources:

Bipartisan Vote on Syria: AP, ABC News, The Hill, NYT

Impeachment Inquiry: Washington Post, CNN, CBS News 

GM Deal?: CNBC, WSJ, CBS News

Teachers Strike: NPR, ABC News, Reuters

T-Mobile-Sprint Approval: Reuters, The Verge, Cnet

“Bomb Cyclone”: USA Today, NBC News, AccuWeather

Longest Flight: Bloomberg, Washington Post

Under Armour Space Suits: CNBC, Space.com

Volvo Electric Car: Cnet, The Verge, Business Insider

Uber Moped: TechCrunch

Uber TV Series: Variety, Deadline

Hulu Personalization: Engadget, TechCrunch 

 

The news to know for Wednesday, October 16th, 2019!

What to know today about last night's debate, the impeachment inquiry, a LeBron James controversy, and NASA's new spacesuits.

Plus: which team is heading to the World Series, Google's big reveal, and how LinkedIn hopes to take you offline with its new feature.

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:

Debate Recap: AP, The Hill, NBC News, CNN, NYT, WSJ

Impeachment Inquiry Update: AP, Politico, ABC News, The Hill, CNBC, WSJ

LeBron James Controversy: NPR, AP, CBS News, BBC

New NASA Spacesuits: CNN, Cnet, Fox News 

All-Female Spacewalk: Space.com, CBS News

Nationals in World Series: AP, CBS Sports

Walmart In-Home Delivery: CNBC, The Verge

Google’s New Devices: Engadget, Cnet, The Verge

Fortnite Returns: Engadget, CNN, Reuters

Robot Solves Rubik’s Cube: The Verge, NYT

LinkedIn Events: TechCrunch 

National Boss Day: The Ladders, National Today

 

The news to know for Tuesday, October 15th, 2019!

We have lots to talk about today --- from America's largest presidential primary debate (ever) to new penalties against Turkey as the fighting continues in Syria.

Plus: another tax deadline, a health scare at some WeWork locations, and the movie theater chain with a new video streaming option.

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:

Turkey Penalized: Fox News, WSJ, Washington Post, NYT, AP

Largest Dem Debate: CBS News, The Hill, Politico, NPR

Texas Officer Charged: NBC News, Reuters, AP

Tax Extension Deadline: USA Today, NerdWallet

School Start Times: LA Times, CNN, Washington Post

Google Pay + Public Transit: Cnet, Engadget 

WeWork Scare: TechCrunch, Business Insider

AMC Video Service: NYT, The Verge 

Disney+ Line-Up: The Verge, TechCrunch, Disney/Twitter (full list)

SnapChat + Reddit: Engadget, Variety, TechCrunch

GoFundMe Charity: TechCrunch

 

 

The news to know for Monday, October 14th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the conflict and chaos in Syria (and America's role in it) as well as the federal holiday today that's not recognized across the country.

Plus: a big mystery surrounding the hugely popular game, Fortnite, and the next service Uber is getting into...

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:

“Chaos” in Syria: AP, WSJ ,NYT, WaPo, The Hill, CBS News

Hunter Biden Resigns: WSJ, CBS News, Politico, Statement

Japan Typhoon: USA Today, Weather Channel, NYT

SoCal Wildfires: NBC News, CNN

No-Fur Law: NBC News, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post

Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day: ABC News, CNN

Simone Biles Record: ESPN, ABC News, AP

Coco Gauff Win: CNN, NYT

Fortnite Explosion: Cnet, TechCrunch, Business Insider 

Google Pixel 4: TechCrunch, Engadget

Uber’s Cornershop: The Verge, CNBC

Weekend Box Office: THR, Variety, Deadline

Money Monday - Weekly Allowance: USA Today, NYT, American Institute of CPAs

 

 

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The news to know for Friday, October 11th, 2019! 

What to know today about the two men with ties to President Trump's personal lawyer who were just arrested, and why it's now become part of the impeachment inquiry.

Plus: we're talking about the Nobel Peace Prize, the future of in-car entertainment, and what dogs can do for your health.

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:

Giuliani Associates Arrested: WSJ, The Washington Post,  NYT, ABC News, AP, CBS News

US China Trade Talks: WSJ, CNBC, ABC News

Apple Pulls Hong Kong App: WSJ, USA Today, CNN

Fall Snow Storm: NBC News, Weather Channel, AccuWeather

Nobel Peace Prize: CNN, USA Today

WNBA Finals: CBS Sports

HolorRide: The Verge, Financial Times, CNBC

Google Maps Walking Directions: Engadget, 9to5Google

Dogs Good for Health: CBS News, USA Today